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Chapter 9

Monday mornings were always the worse. After being able to sleep in and do whatever Aubrey wanted, she wanted nothing more than to just roll over and sleep in.

Aubrey sighed and got out of bed and got ready for the day. When Aubrey was eating breakfast she heard a knock at the door and wondered who could be paying them a visit so early.

After a minute her mother came into the kitchen. "Ruthie, someone is at the door for you."

She jumped out of her chair to see Harry standing at the door.

"I thought I would drive you to school today, if you don't mind." Harry said when I ran up to him.

"Of course I don't mind!" I said and hugged him. "I'm ready to go, let me get my bag though."

Aubrey grabbed Harry by the hand and pulled him into the house. "Mom, I'm leaving. I'll be home after school."

"Oh, shoot I have to call Jane real quick." Aubrey said as I reached the door.

"I already called her for you, and I said that you would call her if you didn't want me to drive you after all." Harry said shyly.

"You think of everything, don't you."

The drive to school, and before classes went smoothly. When Aubrey got to English, Erik was already sitting there looking board.

"Hi Erik." Aubrey said as she sat next to him.

He just nodded his head towards me.

Aubrey raised her eyebrows at his cool hello. "What's your problem?"

Erik turned to Aubrey. "I see that you were driven to school by that guy you call your boyfriend."

Aubrey sighed. "Erik, please don't start. You know I like Harry, and I don't appreciate you being over protective."

"I can't help it Aubrey. I'm to concerned with your safety, and I don't think Harry has your safety in mind."

"And why would you think that?" Aubrey said coolly.

"I just know him better than you." Erik said shrugging.

Aubrey rolled her eyes and turned to listen to the teacher.

Erik didn't know what he was talking about.

Aubrey was glad when lunch time came. Aubrey sat next to Harry only picking at her food, holding Harry's hand.

Aubrey wasn't really listening to the words spoken around her until Harry pulled on Aubrey's hand to walk her to class.

When Aubrey was finally in a class with Erik she decided not to speak to him.

The final bell had rung and Aubrey was at her locker putting her books away when Erik stopped by.

"Aubrey I'm really sorry about what I said." Erik said quietly.

"I know you are." Aubrey said quietly looking towards him. "I forgive you."

Aubrey couldn't be mad at Erik, there was something in her that always wanted to forgive him.

"Will you get online later?" Erik asked.

"Of course. I'll talk to you later." Aubrey said as she started to walk to Harry's old truck.

"So Aubrey, can I come in for a bit?" Harry asked as he stopped his truck next to her house.

"Yeah, I'm sure my parents won't mind."

Aubrey and Harry were spotted hanging out in the front room watching something on T.V.

Things with Harry seemed to come easy, but at the same time there was something missing, and Aubrey couldn't put a finger to it.

"Aubrey, are you sure your okay? You seem kind of quiet today." Harry asked with concern in his voice.

"Yeah, I'm okay, I just have been off in my own world today."

That was the truth too. Aubrey had been thinking about what Erik said about Harry, and got the feeling that Erik knew something more that Aubrey did. Would Erik be saying this because he was jealous that Aubrey was dating someone besides himself, or would he really be concerned for her safety, or happiness?

Aubrey wasn't sure what to think anymore. Her mother told Harry that it was time to leave because Aubrey needed to do her chores and homework.

Aubrey walked Harry to the car. "I'll see you at school tomorrow." Harry said.

"Okay. Will you pick me up tomorrow?"

A wrinkle to Harry's forehead. "Well actually no. I have something I have to do before school. You will have to call Jane for a ride."

Something strange went through Aubrey, something that she didn't trust about Harry.

"Oh okay. Well I'll see you later then."

Aubrey walked dejectedly to the house and up to her room. What was going on with Harry? Was he being truthful with her?

Aubrey signed on to the computer because she didn't have any homework.

Of course, Erik was on and a message popped up before Aubrey could do anything.

So tell me what's wrong.

How in the world do you know something is wrong Erik? Sometimes I swear you can read my thoughts.

I just know because I'm just good. So what did Harry do?

*sigh* I have a feeling he is lying to me.

Really what about?

I'm not sure, but it really bothers me. Hey can you pick me up for school tomorrow?

Harry can't?

No, that's what I think he is lying about. He said he had something to do, and I'm not sure why, but my body is telling me that something is wrong, and I usually listen to my body, because it's usually right.

Well than you should listen. What did he say to you to make you feel like that?

I said I would see him tomorrow at school, and asked if he was going to pick me up, and he said that I needed to call Jane to pick me up tomorrow because he has to do something before school. Bit if it were something like a doctors appt. wouldn't he just have told me?

Yes that does sound like he is up to something, and of course I will pick you up tomorrow morning. I think it is going to rain, and I would hate to see you standing out in the rain for the bus, or have someone else pick you up.

Erik you are one of the most wonderful people I know!

Did you expect anything else?

Well….

LOL, well what!

I don't know Erik. You still confuse me sometimes.

I know I do, and I am truly sorry about that. I have bad mood swings.

Tell me about it. Erik…

Yes?

Aubrey had been about to say something to the effect that she liked him, but wasn't quite sure how to say it. Would she just be better off to be with Erik, or Harry?

It troubled Aubrey that she was thinking like this about Harry. After all, he was very nice to her.

Never mind, forget it.

You know Aubrey, you can talk to me if you want to.

I know. You always seem to know what I'm thinking.

I can just read you like a book.

Then you should already know.

Yes I know, I just want to hear you say it.

Well good luck with that!

You will one day, I can feel it. Take your time though, I understand.

Thanks Erik. I should really go, dinner is probably done.

Okay, bye Aubrey. I'll pick you up tomorrow morning.

Bye Erik.

Aubrey felt relived at what Erik said. He knows that Aubrey likes him, but is willing to wait for her, even though she still kind of likes Harry.

Does this mean that Erik cares for Aubrey more than Harry? Because Harry wouldn't be so polite if Aubrey told Harry that she liked someone else, and would be willing to wait.

Aubrey went down the stairs and knew what she was going to do, but she just had to get the guts to actually do it, and that would be the hardest part.

Okay, so I know it has been a little while since I posted, and I am very sorry! I have been so busy lately, and just didn't get a chance to until now. Acutally I didn't have the time to do it now anyways, but there you are! So please review, I love to get all everyone feed back! I want to say thank you to all my wonderful readers, and a major thank you to everyone who added my story to their alert list, or favorite list, you have no idea how much that means to me.

Desiree'