As The World Keeps Turning

Chapter 7

Reagan's POV

I feel crushed. My heart has dropped somewhere out of my body and walked right out of the door with Amy. I sit in a heap against the door, crying into my hands and feeling sorry for myself. I can't say that I really didn't see this coming. I saw the way Karma looked at Amy and vice versa. The thing is, I'm really not mad at Amy. It just hurts because I really DO love her. I just want her to be happy and I know she will with Karma.

I wipe my eyes and make my way to the couch, flopping onto it and letting out a sigh. I don't want to lose Amy. Whether she realizes it or not, she's the best friend I've ever had, and I feel like I can tell her anything. At this point, I'll do anything just to be called her friend. Whatever she wants us to be, I'll support it. But I can't promise that I'll stop loving her.

Amy's POV

Leaving Reagan's house, I felt strangely calm. The talk with her went better than I expected, but I know that my words hurt her. I don't want to lose her, and I hope she doesn't mind sticking around after I hurt her like this, but I really do care for her. I know that I have a chance to make at least a friendship work with Reagan and I, and the thought of that alone puts a smile on my face.

Like always, Karma finds a way to push her way into my thoughts. I'm beginning to wonder if the possibility of us actually finally being together is something real. I know that she's one for backing out of things and changing her mind, and that thought makes me a little nervous. The kiss we first shared yesterday flipped my entire world, again. Ever since our kiss in the gym I've been different, and now after this time, I know for sure how I feel about her.

Later that night, I sit on my bed playing around on my phone. I hadn't talked to Karma since this morning, and I hadn't responded to any of her texts either. I really just needed time to think... I dial her number and listen to the tone until she picks up on the second ring.

"Amy? I'm sorry, don't be mad at me please!"

"Karma? I'm not mad, what are you talking about?"

"Oh. I just thought you were because you never texted me back... What have you been doing?"

"Just thinking. I talked to Reagan..."

"How was that?"

"Better than I thought it would be."

"Great, so we can be together now right?"

"Um it's not that easy Karms..."

"Why not?"

"I need some time to think. You seriously love to give me whiplash. Just give me a little time ok?"

"Well, Karma Whiplash Ashcroft is my name." She laughs, "sure Amy, I'll give you time. But I want you to know that I have thought things over. I really did mean everything that I said to you. I want to be with you. Only you. And I want to start over and be like a real couple. That's what I want."

I feel my lips curl into a smile. "I want that too Karma. We can talk tomorrow at school ok? I'm kinda tired, I need sleep."

"Ok me too. I'll see you soon! Goodnighttt!"

"Night Karms!" I hang up the phone with a huge smile on my face. Right now, things seem to be going pretty well, which is new for me. I click off the light and go to sleep, actually looking forward to going to school tomorrow.

Karma's POV

The next morning at school, I wait excitedly by Amy's locker for her to show up. Honestly, I just can't wait to hug her. Every minute away from her, I've been thinking about how we might be able to actually be together. I feel so stupid for not realizing my feelings before, I can't get over it. I see Amy walk around the corner and I basically jump into her arms.

"I missed you!" I screech happily.

She laughs and hugs me tight. "I missed you too Karms."

Over her shoulder, I see a familiar face walk by. My smile is completely wiped off of my face, and I feel my body tense.

Amy pulls away to look at what caught my eye. "What is it?"

But my gaze is frozen on Liam Booker walking hand in hand with a stunning girl with long blonde hair, that I've never even seen before.

Amy takes my arm and gently pulls me away. "Come on, you don't need to see that. It doesn't concern you anymore."

Im still speechless. I'm positive that she's the girl he cheated on me with, and the fact that they're a couple now and he's flaunting it makes my blood boil. It also makes me feel like a complete ass for having been together with him only a few short days ago. And Amy think I give people whiplash? Well he must be King Whiplash then. I shake my head and follow Amy out of his sight.

She holds my shoulders and looks me in the eyes. "Look. It's gonna be alright. I promise. You're too good for him. You're too good for anyone actually." She smiles at me gently. "Don't worry about him. Don't let him or his most likely stupid girlfriend bother you, ok? You're so much better than that. She's ugly anyway." She laughs a little.

I crack a smile. "I think I'm over it anyway. I have my eye on someone else anyway..." I wink. Many blushes and I almost die. "You are literally so adorable Amy..." I sigh in happiness.

She sticks her tongue out at me. "You're the cute one here."

She starts to pull away to walk to class, but I pull her over by the wrist and kiss her cheek right by the corner of her mouth and watch her blush yet again. I just smile pull her with me to make our way to class.

The rest of the week pretty much goes by the same way. A little bit of me freaking out about Liam, a little bit of her being sad for Reagan, Lauren insulting us, and Shane making ridiculous jokes and talking about Duke every chance he gets. I didn't get any alone time with Amy, because her mother and Bruce were home and they didn't want her to have any company on a school night. The only thing that kept me going was knowing that Amy and I were going to have our traditional girls night this Friday and I couldn't be any more excited.

*Sorry that this chapter was a bit on the shorter side and not much was going on... It was a long day. The next one will be better, I promise. Anyway, I feel like I may be biased and a little selfish about how the Reagan thing is playing out. I absolutely love her character, and I really don't want her to be gone. I know some of you guys don't really like her so I'm sorryyy. Alright, the next chapter is gonna be good. Karmy sleepover! I can't wait. See you there!*