Bruises of the Heart by J. J. Nite

Author:J. J. Nite [Nite, J.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Astraea Press, LLC
Published: 2014-02-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

I barely slept that night, and I was so nervous I couldn't eat anything for breakfast. Add all of that to the concerned looks I kept getting from my mom and I was about to snap like a rubber band stretched too tight. It was almost a relief to be able to get into Tara's car and head to school. My stomach was tied in knots and I felt like I was on the verge of tears.

"I made some phone calls last night. I told everyone that things weren't going well and that you were probably going to end it soon," Tara volunteered after a few minutes.

"Did anyone want details?" I asked.

"They all did. I told them that you were feeling very stifled and that you needed time to just get your feelings sorted out."

"Nice. Just enough truth to make it all believable. I hope nothing happens, but if it does, you need to promise me that you won't get in the middle of it. I don't want you to get hurt," I said, staring out the window.

"Victoria, nothing is going to happen, and if it does, do you honestly think that I would leave you alone to handle it all? I'm the youngest of four and the only girl. I've learned a thing or two over the years from my brothers. I'm not the one you should worry about."

I flashed a brief smile, then realized we were pulling into the student lot. I began scanning the cars, hoping I wouldn't see the shiny black one, but there it was on the far side of the lot. Will was leaning against the side, looking very dark and foreboding.

My vision of him was obscured as Tara pulled into a space beside what I quickly realized was Noah's truck. He got out as we came to a stop and opened my door. I hesitated for only a moment before getting out and allowing him to squeeze my hand. Tara came around to join us and gave me a sympathetic grin.

"Are you okay? Do you want me to walk over there with you?" she asked.

"No, stay here. If you come, he might not take me seriously. I feel like I'm going to throw up." I groaned.

"It's going to be okay, Tori. We're right here and we aren't going anywhere unless you're with us," Noah said, giving my hand another squeeze.

"Okay," I said, taking a deep breath. "I'll be back in a few minutes."

Taking that first step toward Will was the hardest thing I'd ever had to do. I wanted to turn around and run the other way for as long as I could, but I forced myself to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Will straightened up when I came closer, then he smiled and stretched his hand to take mine, but I stopped just out of reach and he let it drop. I saw a hardness enter his eyes and I dropped my gaze to the ground.

"We need to talk," I began.

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