Chapter sixty-two
I open my eyes, reaching for my phone. I grab it, disconnecting the charger.
I look at the time on my phone.
6:30 am.
I feel so much better than yesterday. I got work done, called my mom, Josh, and my grandma, and had ice cream.
I just feel really torn about Matt.
I miss him. I get out of my bed and go into the closet to pick an outfit. I choose black leggings and Matt's gray hoodie that still smells like him.
I don't think anybody but Matt knows it belongs to him.
I don't even have on a shirt underneath the hoodie.
I put some hair product in my hair to freshen up the curls. I put some deodorant on but no perfume so that I won't spoil the Matt smell.
I put some studs on before putting some quick mascara on. I grab my toothbrush and tube of toothpaste and head downstairs to brush my teeth.
My phone dings and I jump up to check it.My heart starts racing. I pray that Matt had texted me.
I see the text message on the screen. It's from Jon.
Good morning,
Morning! I reply. I put my phone in my back pocket and head out the door.
I walk into the bathroom which is not too busy but not empty. I walk up to the sink and squirt toothpaste on my toothbrush before starting to brush my teeth.
After I'm finished I wash out my mouth and gargle some mouth wash. I grab a paper towel and wipe my mouth. I start walking towards the exit.
A girl with white clips in her hair, a striped black and white long-sleeved t-shirt underneath a short-sleeved t-shirt, and black jeans as well highlights in her hair walks into the bathroom.
"Hi," she says and smiles at me.
"Hey," I reply.
"I know this is probably weird but I think you're gorgeous and your hair is bomb,"
I smile at the sweet compliment.
"Thank you," I reply.
"Bye," she says before continuing walking past me. I walk out of the bathroom. My phone dings in my back pocket. I'm itching to check it but I have my toothbrush and toothpaste in hand and I don't want to drop my phone while I'm checking it.
I speed-walk up the stairs and to my room.
Skylar's sitting in her bed on her phone. I think this is the earliest I've seen her awake.
"Morning," I tell her.
"Good morning," she replies in a raspy voice "morning voice".
I take my phone out of my back pocket and see another text from Jon.
You sleep okay?
I smile at the text. Jon really is a sweetheart. I don't get why Skylar dumped him. Although, neither of them seemed too torn up about it and Jon even has eyes for someone else.
Not bad. You? I reply.
I put my phone on the vanity and put my toothbrush and toothpaste into the vanity drawer.
I've got nothing to do, now. I'm ready for school and only 7:00 am.
My phone dings.
Pretty good. Do you want me to drive you? Jons text says.
I'm good. I'm not disabled or something you know. But thank you for offering. Very considerate of you. I add a heart and a blushing smiley face emoji.
I can see the notification that Jon is typing. I wait for him to respond.
I can drop some breakfast off if you want? And, yes, I do try to be considerate because what reason is there not to be?
I think about his choice of words.
'I can drop off some breakfast off if you want?'
Matt would've just told me he's coming by. I wouldn't have had a choice.
I guess, Matt's more forceful than Jon?
I don't know. I shake off the thought. I need to stop comparing the two. They're both sweet when they want to be, its just Jon's sweet all the time and Matt is........Matt.
Its very sweet of you to be considerate. Thank you. You don't have to buy me breakfast, even though it would be appreciated but don't you think that it would be a little weird that I'm roommates with your now, ex, and you're dropping breakfast off for me? That's a little fishy. I don't think Skylar would approve.
I hesitantly send the text, trying to keep Skylars' feelings in mind. She's a really sweet person and I just think it's not really okay for Jon and me to be hanging out and all that especially considering that he's Matt's best friend and my roommates' ex. Its.....sort of inappropriate.
Firstly, I wasn't really looking for Skylar's approval but I definitely see where you're coming from. It is kind of weird but you're a really cool person and I want to be friends with you. Plus, you had a rough day yesterday and I'm trying to be a good friend. Can't I? It's up to you, though.
I read his text carefully. I don't know. That would be kind of disloyal to Matt and Sky.
Plus, I remember how upset Matt was when I was going to sleep in Jon's room even if he wasn't in there with me.
On the other hand, Matt and I aren't even together anymore, and he's disrespected me many times.
But, Skylar. She's my friend and a very good friend, so far.
God, I'm overthinking this. I'm just gonna ask her if she's comfortable with it.
"Sky,"
"Yeah?" she asks.
"Jon wants to bring me food but I thought it was kind of weird considering he's your ex. I'll block him if you're uncomfortable with it,"
"I mean, we're not on bad terms or anything,"
"But I'm friends with you and you're my roommate and I just want you to know that I won't want anything to do with him if you're uncomfortable with it,"
She laughs. "No! He's a sweetheart! Stay friends with him. I don't see why you shouldn't,"
"Alright. As long as you're okay with it,"
She smiles. "I love you, boo. Be friends with whoever you want,"
I smile at her. "Love you too,"
She smiles at me and looks back down at her phone.
I start typing.
Skylar says she's fine with it but what about Matt?270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpXaBXglNG
I send it and wait for his response.270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHkphXro5n
About thirty seconds later.......
Oh, you mean the guy that broke my nose for giving you a place to sleep after you caught him with another girl? I mean, Matt's my homie but he blows things out of proportion sometimes. 270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡibTXnxYvN1
Okay, I guess. But don't tell Matt and bring Skylar food too.270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi9jgMiA42v
Will do.270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JMyj02hjj
Thank you, I send with a heart emoji. I turn my phone off and place it on the vanity.270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjcXo8GbxlM
"Jon's bringing you food too, by the way,"
"Tell him I said thanks," she says without looking up from her phone.
I turn my phone on and open my text messages.270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtSOynhjzAB
Sky says thanks.
Tell her my pleasure.270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbIhVrv41n
"He says 'my pleasure'" I tell Skylar.270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3g6GgwT4Ea
She rolls her eyes and smiles. "So fucking nice all the damn time," she says, chuckling.270Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYeqi4WO32S
