Silence. It was the only thing that filled the room at that moment. Lilly could swear that her heart was pounding so loud, she wouldn't be surprised if Oliver and Jake could hear it. Her mind wouldn't register what had just happened. It wasn't possible that she just got caught by her boyfriend kissing Oliver.
But, of course, it was possible and it did happen. Jake made that very clear after two agonizing minutes. "I knew it!" He shouted, banging his fist off the wall. Lilly jumped back at the contact. He groaned, "How could I be so stupid?" He exclaimed, questioning more himself then anyone else in the room.
Lilly bit her lip, and took a sharp intake of breath. She tried to talk, but her mouth just wouldn't form words.
Jake glared at her. His gaze was hateful, and it burned her. He didn't break eye contact. "Are you going to say anything?!"
"I.. Jake, it's .. well.." She stuttered. It was the first time she was truly ever at a lost for words. Underneath that hateful stare, she could see hurt. That's what killed her.
"I...I.." Jake mocked. He flared his arms in the air. "Come on, Lilly! I know you're able to form a sentence!"
She felt the tears coming on, but tried with all the strength she had to stop them from falling. She couldn't cry - she had no reason to cry. This was her fault, she was not the victim. Her throat started to ache from holding back all the tears, and it was harder then ever to speak.
"I'm so sorry." She managed to whisper. The tears were now formed in her eyes, daring to fall. She couldn't stop them now.
Jake ran his hands through his hair. "You're sorry? That's all you have to say!?"
"Well, what do you want me to say?!" She shouted, her emotions getting the better of her. The tears were now freeing falling down her face.
He rolled his eyes. "Oh, here come the tears. Why are you crying? Cause' you got caught?"
She shook her head fiercely. "No! I wasn't sneaking around, Jake!"
He laughed bitterly. "Yeah, okay." It was apparent in his voice that he didn't believe her. "So, you're telling me that I just so happened to walk in on you and scholarship case's first kiss?"
Her throat became very dry, and her hands were clammy. "Don't call him that." She looked towards Oliver for the first time since Jake came in. He was still standing in the same place, his eyes looking anywhere but at her and Jake. She's never seen someone look so uncomfortable in her life.
He shook his head. "Unbelievable. You're sticking up for him? You didn't answer the question!"
The tears were pouring rapidly now her face now. She was unable to control them, and she didn't care anymore. "Fine! No, it wasn't! It's only happened once before this, Jake."
"So, the truth comes out." He sighed. "What happened to you, Lilly?"
She wiped a tear away from her eye. "What are you talking about?"
He shrugged, "You used to be so.."
"Cold?" She cut him off, raising her eyebrows. "Emotionless? Are those the words your looking for?"
"Trust me," He looked at her, "You're still cold."
"You know what, Jake? I should of broken up with you a long time ago." She explained, glaring at him. She was getting frustrated with him. She knew she shouldn't after what she just did to him.
He laughed. "You would of never back then."
She knew what he meant. Back then, before Oliver, all she had cared about was reputation. She needed Jake then. He was her stability.
"What I don't understand is how you could sneak around with this kid," He pointed to Oliver, "But not sleep with me."
Her eyes widened. "Do not go there, Jake!"
"Whatever." He sighed. "Who knew you'd turn out to be such a slut." He spat.
She fell back a little, not believing what she just heard. She never considered herself to be a slut.. or anything like that. It was degrading to hear it come from someone like Jake, who she spent so much of her time with. She was surprised at what came next.
"Don't call her that." Oliver demanded, speaking for the first time.
Jake's eyes immediately darted towards Oliver. "You shut your mouth. This is between me and Lilly."
Oliver wasn't going down that easily. "I don't think so." He said coldly, "I kissed her. And you know what? I don't regret it. And I'm glad you saw us. Because Lilly deserves so much better then you."
"And what, you think that's you?" He furrowed his eyebrows. "You think coming to her rescue like that is going to make her love you? She's a bitch, man. She's not capable of loving."
The tears were flowing like a waterfall down her face now, and her breath was caught in her throat. She couldn't believe what Jake was saying. It wasn't true.. she could love. She wasn't just some bitch. There was more to her then that. Hiccups were escaping her mouth now, and her tears turned to sobs.
Oliver looked sorrowful towards her, but directed his attention back to Jake. "You don't even know her."
"I don't know her?!" He exclaimed, his eyes wide. "You've known her for two months. I've known her since first grade! You're telling me I don't know her?!"
Oliver stuck to his word. "Yeah, I am telling you that. Have you ever actually had a conversation with her? Or were you just with her that whole time so she'd sleep with you?"
Jake sighed, and laughed bitterly. He ran a hand through his hair. "You know what?" Jake spat. "What's with all this talk?"
Oliver furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. "Wha-" He was cut off by Jake's fist coming in contact with his face. Caught of guard, Oliver stumbled backwards but caught himself before he fell. He clutched onto his face, then removed his hand. There was blood. He lightly touched his lip, and took another look at his hand. More blood.
Lilly gasped, reaching her hand out. "Ohmygod!" She screamed through her sobs.
As a natural reaction, Oliver ran into Jake, his fist tightly squeezed together. He hit him in the mouth, the nose, the eye. Jake fought back, the two boys now in a brawl.
Lilly was in shock. "Stop! Both of you! STOP!" She screeched. Neither of them were listening. Small drops of blood were now permanently set into her carpet. She continued to cry. This shouldn't be happening.
"Oliver, Jake!" She continued to try and stop the two from fighting. She grabbed Oliver's arms, and pulled them behind him. He tried to free himself.
"Lilly, seriously. Let go." He growled.
"No!" She cried.
"Yeah, Lilly." Jake smirked. "Let him go."
Her breathing rate was up, and so were the two boys. She glared at Jake. "You're such an asswhole."
He pointed to himself in disbelief. "I'm the asswhole?!"
"I don't even feel sorry for you, Jake! Just get out of my house!" She shouted, finally letting go of Oliver. He stood up straight, and took a couple steps back away from Jake.
Jake glared. "Gladly." He spat, walking towards the door. "You two have a nice life." He slammed the door shut.
Lilly let out a sob, leaning back against her wall and slowly falling down. She sat, her knees up to her chest.
Oliver slowly approached her. He knelt down so that he was at her level, and softly placed a hand on her shoulder. "Lilly?" He asked, trying to see her face. "Shh, don't cry. It's okay."
She looked up, her make-up running down her face, her eyes red and puffy. Her hair was matted to her skin, and her lips were trembling. "It's not okay." She said through her tears. "I'm so sorry, Oliver. I didn't mean for this to happen."
He tucked a piece of her knotted hair behind her ear and smiled. "Don't be sorry. It's not your fault."
She shook her head, and lightly placed a finger on the corner of his right eye; It was was swollen, and there was a gash going through it. The blood was almost dry, but some still came off on Lilly's finger. "Look at that," She whispered. "How can you tell me not to be sorry?"
He just laughed. "I've gotten into fights before. It'll heal. Really, it's no big deal."
"No big deal?" She asked, eyebrows raised. "What's your dad going to say, Oliver?"
He sighed. "You don't worry about that."
"I can't not -"
"Lilly?" She was cut off. Her mom had just walked into the room, her face etched with worry. "I just saw Jake leave, what happ -"
Her mom was cut short at the sight of her daughter, sitting there with Oliver, a boy she didn't even know. Her eyes widened.
"Mom." Lilly quickly sat up, trying her best to fix her hair and wipe away tears. She knew it was useless, but she needed to try.
"Oh Lilly," Her mom said, running up and wrapping her daughter in a hug. Oliver stood awkwardly behind them.
Lilly sniffled, "It's okay, mom. I'm fine."
Her mom released her, and look at Lilly up close. "You are obviously not fine." She said, wiping under her eyes at the smudged make-up.
"Sweetie, tell me what happened. I just saw Jake when he left. He was beaten up pretty bad."
Oliver bit his lip at this, and his face became hot. He wanted nothing more then to leave.
Lilly sighed. "Mom.. really, now's not the time."
Her mom's eyes darted towards Oliver. She noticed his face, and how it looked similar to the damages done to Jake's. She knew then exactly what had happened. "I'm sorry," her mom said, "I don't think we've met."
Oliver's eyes shot up when she realized she was speaking to him. He cleared his throat. "Oh, right. Um. I'm Oliver," He extended his hand. "It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Truscott."
"Can I get you some ice?" She asked, getting to the point. "It looks like you could use some."
Oliver shuffled his feet. "Um.. no, it's okay. Thank you."
"Are you sure?" She asked again.
He nodded. "Yes, I'm sure."
"Okay." She sighed, giving in reluctantly. She looked at Lilly one last time, and rubbed her arm. "Not too late, okay, Lilly? You look like you could get some rest."
"Okay, mom." She softly smiled. "Thanks."
"Of course," She said, smiling at Oliver before walking out of the room.
Lilly placed her head in her hands and groaned. "Great, now my mom knows and I'm going to have to explain everything to her."
Oliver shrugged. "She seemed pretty cool about it."
Lilly glared at him. "She's still my mom."
Oliver sighed, and glanced down at his watch. He bit his lip. "Lilly.. I'm really sorry to do this, but I have to go."
Her eyes widened. "Go?" She squeaked out, like the word was foreign.
His face dropped. "I'm supposed to be going out to dinner with my dad and my brother," He touched his swollen eye, "But, I don't know if they're going to want to take me out like this now." He chuckled.
"Then don't go." Lilly pleaded, softly touching his arm. "Please don't leave."
"Lilly.." He sighed. "I have to."
The tears welled up in her eyes again. "But why? Why do have to go to dinner tonight? What's so important?"
He took one look at her and shook his head. "Nothing." He said, running a hand through his hair. "It's not important." He smiled softly at her. "I'll stay as long as I can, Lilly. But, it's a school night."
She nodded. "I know, that's all I want." She sniffed.
He took out his cellphone. "I need to call my dad to let him know I can't make it. I'll be right back, okay?"
She wrapped her arms around herself and nodded, unable to stop the tears to keep from coming. She nodded, and sat back down onto her bed. "Okay."
After a couple of minutes, Oliver returned. He smiled encouragingly at her. "I have until ten. Is that okay?"
She smiled the best she could. "It's perfect."
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"..Lilly?"
Lilly's eyes slowly opened, and instead of feeling the comfort of her pillow, all she felt was hardness. She picked her head up, and inwardly groaned. She was in school.
Miley was staring at her, eyebrows raised. "Tired?" She giggled.
Lilly sighed, and nodded. "I didn't get any sleep last night."
Miley started to write whatever notes that were on the board in her notebook, "That sucks. Something on your mind?"
Lilly plopped her head back down onto her desk. "Many things are on my mind, Miley."
Miley turned to her. Her face was scrunched up in confusion. "Really? Like what?"
Before she got the chance to answer, the bell rang, signaling the end of class. Lilly gathered up her books, and her and Miley departed together.
"So," Miley smiled happily, completely dismissing whatever interest she had in Lilly's problems. "Guess who I spent last night with?"
"Who?" Lilly grinned, pretending like she cared.
"That kid Kyle. You know, Oliver's friend." She bit her lip. "I know he's kind of a dork, but, he's really sweet."
Lilly genuinely was happy now. At least something was working out for Kyle. She knew he deserved. "Aw." She cooed. "That's great, Miles. Kyle's nice."
"I know." She grinned. "We're hanging out this weekend." Her face suddenly lit up, "Hey! You and Oliver should come too!"
Lilly sighed. "Um, why don't you just go, Miley. Have a good time."
"Are you sure?"
Lilly nodded. "Yeah, I'm sure."
She smiled. "Thanks, Lils. I gotta get to class. I'll see you later." She waved.
Lilly continued walking, really not up to going to Physics. Kyle was in that class - maybe she could get the dish on him and Miley. She really was curious on how they ended up together last night.
Since there was a test coming up, Mr.Walsh said to pick partners, go to a station, and quiz each other. Lilly automatically picked Kyle - they were always partners now.
They sat at the station in the back, and set there books now.
"Have you seen Oliver?" Kyle asked, his eyes wide.
Lilly bit her lip. "Um.. not today."
He sighed, and shook his head. "His face is messed up. Well, his eyes swollen, and his lip is cut open. It's pretty bad."
Lilly cleared her throat. "I know." She sighed. "Did he tell how it happened?"
Kyle nodded. "Yeah.."
"I feel terrible about it," Lilly exclaimed. "It's all my fault!"
"What?" Kyle raised his eyebrows. "He got jumped, how's that your fault?"
"Wait.. what?"
Kyle nodded. "Yeah, he told me he got jumped. I can't believe it. Worst day to happen."
"Why was it the worst day to happen?" She asked.
"Yesterday was his birthday.. you didn't know that?" Kyle asked, shrugging. "Weird. I thought you would of." He picked up his physics book and started skimming through it. "We should start this." He said.
"Yeah.. sure." Lilly answered, completely in shock. She could not believe that it was his birthday. She wished he would of said something, she wouldn't of made him stay last night. It all made since - the dinner with his dad and brother, him even stopping by.. She felt bad before, but now she just felt like a complete selfish bitch.
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"Oliver!"
Lilly yelled, running up to him right before their English class together. She approached him, out of breath.
"Why didn't you tell me?" She asked, hurt etched across her face.
He furrowed his eyebrows. "Tell you what?"
She sighed. "That yesterday was your birthday!" She exclaimed.
He scratched the back of his neck nervously. "Cause' it didn't matter."
"Of course it mattered, Oliver." She groaned. "I can't believe I kept you away from your family on your birthday!"
"That was my choice, Lilly. I could of left if I really wanted too." He retorted.
She crossed her arms. "Now you probably really think I am a bitch." She said, avoiding eye-contact.
All he did was laugh. "You know I don't think that."
She sighed, and face him. "You know.. what Jake said last night.. about me not being able to love?" Oliver nodded. "Well, that's not true.. I am able to love."
"I know, Lilly." He smiled, and slowly entwined his fingers with hers.
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I would of got this up yesterday.. but, I was too anxious to finish it because I went to a Taylor Swift concert last night! It was AMAZING. Anyone going to see her while she's on tour with Rascal Flatts? It's seriously an amazing concert :)
Anyways.. I hope you all like this chapter!
Reviews?:)
Love,
steph