DISCERN by Shakespeare Samantha

Author:Shakespeare, Samantha [Shakespeare, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Buddy & Schwamples LLC
Published: 2011-09-21T05:00:00+00:00

14

Little White Lies

Wow, I figured you had died!” I heard a familiar, voice shout across the room.

My head shot up from its current resting place, the same laminate desk I loathed at the beginning of the school year was now somehow exciting and reassuring. Ryan was angrily heading my way.

“Hey.” It was all I could muster.

“That’s it?”

He slammed his books down on the desk behind me, and I reluctantly turned in his direction. “I’m sorry.”

“You ruined my Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. I almost skipped class because I wasn’t sure I could handle seeing you tonight,” he hissed.

“Ryan, please don’t be mad,” I said calmly. Ryan’s anger was upsetting. I hated to see him like this.

“How’s your boyfriend?” he snarled.

“He isn’t my boyfriend.” No, he wasn’t—he was much more than that. He was truly my soul mate. I almost snickered at the thought of that phrase.

“Then what is he?”

“He’s just a friend, well sort of, if that even,” I lied horribly.

“What does that mean?”

“It means that he likes me, but I don’t feel the same way as he does.” More lies.

“Did he try to touch you? Because I’ll hurt him if he did,” he threatened.

Ryan had no idea what he was really up against or the fact that he wouldn’t survive such a fight. “No,” I snapped.

“Just making sure.” His voice lowered.

“Why are you making such a big deal out of this?”

“You took off with him while I was making you lunch, doesn’t that seem a bit rude?” he asked angrily.

I thought back to that day and instantly felt ashamed. “Sorry, he surprised me. I had no plans of leaving early until he showed up.”

“Were you supposed to see him later that day?” he asked still irritated.

“Yes, but not a date,” I insisted sternly.

“Why don’t I believe you?” His voice was sharp.

“I don’t know why,” I said, rolling my eyes, as I started to turn back toward the front of the room.

He grabbed my arm. “Stop—I’m sorry I’m being a jackass, but you hurt my feelings.”

I turned back around. “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings; that wasn’t my intention.”

“I know.”

We both stared at one another briefly, before I broke the silence. “What did you do the rest of the weekend?” I asked, trying to lighten the mood.

“Not much, just played a few video games and watched football on Sunday. You?”

“Watched television with my dad and went to my mother’s grave.” My voice dropped.

“You did?”

“Yes,” I sighed heavily. “It was time to finally say goodbye.”

He lightly patted my shoulder. “I’m sure that was difficult, but necessary,” he said softly.

“Yes, it was,” I said looking down at my feet, not wanting to meet his stare. It had been difficult and necessary, but it was also a relief—my heart no longer ached as much.

“I understand now why you didn’t call,” he said compassionately.

“Yes,” I lied.

He did not need to know all the juicy details of my falling in love with a mystical creature with magical powers. I almost broke out in laughter just thinking about it how it sounded.

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