Chapter Fourteen - Breaking point!

Farrah

Violet and I headed into school. I was in a good mood, have been since I woke up this morning. I think last night had a lot to do with it.

“Stuart sent me a private message on Facebook last night, asking for my number,” Violet whispered.

“Did you give it to him?” I asked.

“Yes, and we ended up text until late,” She said, blushing.

“Aww, really, that is sweet,” I said, “Do you like him?” I added.

“Um, yeah, I have done for a while,” She said.

“Ask him out,” I said.

“No, that is not happening,” Violet said.

“Why not?” I asked.

“I couldn’t do that,” She said, shrugging.

Violet turned away from me, and I took that as a hint to drop the topic. If she wanted to talk about it, she would. I look up seeing Asher standing with the last person I expected. Maisie. The two of them were looking cosy. Asher looked up, his eyes finding mine. I gave him a soft smile, but he didn’t return it. He looked at me with a blank expression for a moment and then turned away.

What the heck was that all about? I haven’t seen or spoken to him since I dropped him off last night. I have not done anything to upset him. I turned away from him and headed to my locker, eyes to the floor.

“Prude, I told you it wouldn’t last,” Maisie called out as I walked by.

I ignored her. She wasn’t worth my time.

“Did something happen last night?” Violet asked.

“No, he was fine when I dropped him off,” I said, “I don’t know what was going on, though I should have listened to my gut when it told me not to trust him,” I added.

I knew something wasn’t right about this from the get-go, and I should have stayed away. I know better now. It is for the best. Violet and I grabbed our things from our locker and headed to our first class of the day.

We had to walk by Asher, Maisie and her friends. I didn’t even look at them, but I could feel Asher watching after me. I sighed, pushing it to the back of my head ad we headed, taking our seats at the front.

“Are you OK?” Violet asked.

“Yeah, I shouldn’t be surprised,” I said shrugging.

Violet went to say something else, but before she could, Stuart appeared in front of us.

“Hey, you two,” He smiled.

“Morning, Stuart,” I smiled.

“Um, hello,” Violet said, shyly, the heat rising in her cheeks.

I giggled at the way she responded, and Stuart let out a soft chuckle. Violet glared between us both, making us laugh louder and she soon joined in too.

“What do you ladies have planned for later?” He asked.

“Nothing,” We both said together.

“You should come and hang out, with us three again,” He smiled.

“I don’t think so,” I said, shaking my head.

I don’t think Asher wants me around somehow, not after his coldness towards me.

“Why not? I thought you both had a good night?” He asked.

“We did,” Violet smiled, “But, Asher is acting like an ass for some reason, and ignoring Farrah, and has Maisie hanging around him again,” She added.

Stuart looked at me, looking as confused as I felt about the entire thing. I gave him a half-smile and shrugged my shoulders.

“Everything seemed fine when you left,” He said.

“And everything was fine when I dropped him off,” I said, “So God knows, and I don’t really care either, he can do as he pleases,” I added.

That was a lie. I did care, a little because there is no reason for it, but Stuart doesn’t need to know that, neither does Asher. Stuart looked at me, with a raised brow. I had a feeling he didn’t believe what I was telling him.

“Stuart, please take your seat,” The teacher said coming in.


He said a quick goodbye, telling Violet he would text her later before taking his seat. Asher came in late, as usual, Maisie clinging to him. She looked at me, smirking. I just rolled my eyes at her and broke eye contact. God, she needs to grow up. We aren’t twelve! I will never understand why teenagers need to be cruel to each other, and there is no need for it.

I am not surprised by any of it. It is the same at most schools. At least this is the last year. I don’t need to deal with it for much longer.

***
It was lunchtime, and Asher has not even as much as said hello to me once. I was beyond pissed now. He was getting to me, and quite frankly, I have had enough of it. I swear anytime he saw me, and Maisie was around, he was trying to make me jealous. I was not jealous. I was mad, and there is a difference.

I was sitting with Violet, Stuart and Lennon. Apparently, they didn’t want to sit with Maisie and her friends because they found them highly annoying. We didn’t mind. I saw Asher heading out of the lunch hall, alone.

“Excuse me, I am gonna go and kick a bad boys ass,” I said, getting up from my chair.

I rushed out of the lunch hall, going after him. I wasn’t one for a confrontation of any sorts, but Asher had hit a nerve. He was heading outside, and I ran after him.

“Asher!” I called after him.

He stopped, turning around to see who was calling him. His face blank when he saw it was me.

“What the hell is your problem today?” I snapped.

“I don’t know what you mean,” He shrugged.

“Yes, you do, you have been acting like a complete ass today, and I want to know why. I have done nothing wrong,” I said.

“It is all in your head,” He said.

“Yeah, sure it is,” I said, rolling my eyes.

“What the hell do you want from me?” He snapped.

“You know what? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Fuck you, Asher, and stay away from me,” I hissed.

I didn’t give him a chance to say anything. I walked away, shaking my head. There is no point in wasting my time with him. He is who he is, and there isn’t anything that will change it. I think I was angry because we have been spending a lot of time together in the last few days, and I thought we were getting on well. And the kissing too, that was getting to me. Everything was getting to me!

I was disappointed in myself for letting things get this far. It was stupid of me! Lesson learned! I will stay out of his way, and he can stay out of mine.

“Aww, what’s wrong? Oh, that’s right, he doesn’t want you, he never did, no one will,” I hear Maisie’s voice say.

I was met with her and one of her friends. And looking at her with that smug look on her face something snapped in me.

“Maisie, grow the fuck up, OK? I am not playing you damn stupid games,” I snapped, “You are welcome to him, well until he gets bored again, and moves on. I don’t care! He isn’t worth it,” I added.

Oh wow, what is going on with me today? I am not the kind of person to stick up for herself, but I think today I have had enough. I barged by them, not wanting to hear her bullshit!

The day couldn’t get any worse than it has. I was past caring today. There were only a couple of hours left anyway, and then I can go home and get peace for the weekend. Yup that sounds good.