Chapter 4~Boys are so complicated

"EMGAWD, why the hell are we on this stupid boat" I moaned.

For some reason our school had decided it would be a great idea to take us on a 2 1/2 hour ferry ride, and I had come down with some serious sea sickness.

"Mass, are you sure you don't wanna go back down and sit on the bus with Dylan" Claire asked as she took a seat beside me.
"Claire, I can't I promised Dempsey I'd meet him up here" I replied.
"Yeah, but Mass your turning almost as green as your shirt"
"Kuh-laire, did I ask for your opinion!" I snapped.
"Sorry" she replied looking at the floor.

"No, look I know you want to help, but what I really need now is Dempsey" I said patting her on the back.
"OK, well do you want me to go look for him" she asked.
"I already sent Alicia and Kristen on a mission to find him" I replied "But do you think you could go get me a drink or something"
"Sure, I'l be right back" she said as she hurried off to the lounge.

"Beep, Beep"
My phone went off with a new text, it was a from my guy best friend Derrik Harrington. I had forgotten he had chose to go to Hawaii instead of our schools trip.

Derrik: Hey Block :)
Massie: Harrington :)
Derrik: How's the school trip? Missing me yet? haha
Massie: Lol now how could I not miss my best friend? &It's pretty miserable. On. A. Boat. Seasick :(
Derrik: Thought so. &I'm sorry, ur not busy cuddling with Demp?
Massie: I would be if I could find him...
Derrik: How dare he ignore my best friend, espically when ur sick.
Massie: I think he might be w/his friends but I have Leesh and Kristen on the case
Derrik: Well I think it's pretty crappy he's ignoring u
Massie: Aww now don't be so protective, u know hes a good guy.
Derrik: Whatever, I still think you could do better.
Massie: Yeah right, like who?
Derrik: Umm...
Massie: That's exactly what I thought, hey il ttyl cause Leesh is here.
Derrik: Alright, bye Block.
Massie: Bye Harrington.

"Leesh" I yelled to my friend as she made her way towards me "Where's Dempsey?"
"Well..." she started as she sat down.
"Well what where the hell is he?" I asked as I grew even more impatient.
"Okay, well here's the thing...umm Dempsey kinda can't come" she spit out.

"WHAT?" I screamed.
"Mass, calm down" she whispered trying to keep everyone from continuing staring.
"Calm down! How am I supposed to calm down? Why can my boyfriend not come up here to sit with me?" I whisper yelled.
"Well okay so you know his best friend, Landon right?" she asked as I retook my seat.

"Yes, the arragont ass hole" I replied.
"Well apparently he's upset because he just broke up with his girlfriend, and Dempsey doesn't want to leave him alone"
"Wait, so your telling me his stupid friends relationship problem is more important than his own girlfriend?"
"Mass, I warned you that this would happen, boys are always more loyal to their friends"

"Leesh, this is not some damn 'bros before hoes' crap, I need him" I whined.
"I know and I tried to talk to him but he just said you would be okay" she admitted.
"Well you know what, you can go tell him I said screw him and his crap" I yelled as I stood up "I'm going to the bus to sit with Dylan"
"But Mass.." Alicia yelled as I walked out of the room.

I marched my way back down to where the buses were parked, and found my way to the back where Dylan was asleep in her seat.

"DYL!" I yelled so loud I'm surprised it didnt shatter glass.
"AHH" she yelled as she quickly jumped up and managed to hit her head on the roof of the bus "Oww..."
"Dylan, why are guys so stupid..." I mumbled as I curled up in my seat.
"Oh, geez I don't know,by the way I'm fine, thanks" she said as she sat back down.

"Ugh!, Dyl this is no time to be selfish...I'm having a serious problem"
"Fine, what's wrong?"
"Dempsey...he's completely ignoring me for his stupid friend"
"Um, Mass I hate to bring this up but isn't that what Leesh told you would happen?"

"Okay, I get it Alicia knows all, now moving on..."
"Well why is he ignoring you" she asked.
"Apparently poor lil Landon can't deal with his recent breakup alone"
"Um..what is he a chick" Dylan laughed.
"I know, my thoughts exactly that loser needs to man up" I replied.

"Well, maybe its time that Massie Block stands her ground and takes her rightful place beside her man back" Dylan announced.
"Your right Dyl, I'm not about to let this jerk think he can be more important than me" I said as I whipped out my phone.
"Who are you texting" she asked
"Leesh, you are going to go meet her, Claire, and Kristen"

"Okay, but I dont understand why" she replied looking more confused than usual.
"You guys are going to hunt Dempsey down and bring him to me" I answered.
"Umm..."
"Dyl, he needs to know he can not diss Massie Block" I snapped.
"Fine, I'l find him Mass just go easy on him...he's just a boy" she replied as she went off to find the girls.

It seemed like I was stuck on that bus waiting forever, finally I heard the sound of the bus doors opening. A tall shadow was all I could see as the figure walked up the bus steps and sat down in the front row of the bus. I thought to myself why was Dempsey not with the girls, and why was he hiding in his hoodie? Enough of this, I got up and walked up to the figure.

"Dempsey" I yelled as I grabbed the hood of his jacket and yanked it back.
"What the hell" the figure yelled as he stood up to face me.
"Landon" I screamed as I looked up to see my boyfriends best friend.
"I asked you a question" he replied angrily.
"Actually you just yelled at me" I spit back.

"Fine, what the hell were you doing a minute ago" he sarcastically replied.
"I thought you were Dempsey"
"Well obviously I'm not so why don't you go sit back down, and leave me alone"
"I would but we need to have a talk" I said.

"What could we possibly have to talk about" he asked.
"We need to discuss how you are trying to steal my boyfriend from me" I snapped.
"Hold up, first off your boyfriend was my best friend, before you two ever dated" he replied "and well you know the saying.."
"Don't you give me some 'Bros before Hoes' crap"
"I wouldn't dare, MY best friend wouldn't like me calling you a hoe" he laughed.

"Look I really could care less what you think about me, all I care about is that you quit taking mine and Dempsey's time" I replied.
"If it makes you feel any better, Dempsey was looking for you a little while ago" he said finally giving up his egotistical act.
"Thanks, I would go look for him but the boat should be docking soon" I said as I sat down across from him.
"What" he asked as he noticed me staring at him.
"You just look sad" I said.

"That's what a breakup can do to you...but of course I wouldn't expect you to understand" he replied.
"Why not"
"Your dating a guy that worships the ground you walk on, what would you possibly know about heartbreak"
"I do understand...I've been there more than once myself" I admitted.
"That's hard to believe"

"Well it's true, and look even though I hate to admit it...you needed Dempsey more than I did" I said.
"Thanks, but I shouldn't have kept him from you"
"It's okay...look Landon I know we havn't gotten off to the best start but I really don't want you to hate me and resent me" I calmly admitted.
"Massie, I don't hate or resent you...true I think you are a bit bossy and bitchy..." he started "...but you make Dempsey happy and that's all I want for my friend"
"All I want is for me and Dempsey to have a chance, and honestly I'm not your biggest fan but you are a part of his life" I said.

"So are we calling a truce" he questioned.
"We don't have to like eachother, but I think it's best we get along for Dempsey's sake" I replied.
"So truce" he asked once again.
"Truce"

The rest of the trip me and Landon kept to our truce and behaved ourselves. Surprisingly my hate for the guy went down hour by hour, he kept his distance and gave me and Dempsey are space. I let them have some guy time. Heck me and Landon even hung out together at a couple of the sites. By the end of the trip I was feeling as if maybe this three-way friendship might actually work out without anyone getting injured in the process. Maybe me and Landon could even eventually form a friendship. Hmm...who knows what could happen.