Don't Panic. Keep Breathing by Sarah Delany

Author:Sarah Delany
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ya romance, young adult romance series, tnt trilogy, teen romance series, romance trilogy, friends to lovers, high school romance, mental health awareness
Publisher: Sarah Delany
Published: 2023-06-27T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

TAMSYN

The guys pick me up for school on Monday as usual. As we are walking into school, JP grabs me by the elbow, halting my steps. Rafe and Scott turn back to see why we’ve stopped but JP gives them a head nod and without a word, they keep walking, leaving me alone with JP.

“You alright, JP?” I ask, not knowing why he’s stopped me.

“I was going to ask you the same thing,” he says, looking down at me with concern. I let out a sigh as I realise what he’s referring to.

“I’m fine, really. Tate texted me,” I tell him, and I can’t help the smile creeping across my face.

His mouth drops open and eyes widen as he says, “What? When?” in disbelief because Tate contacted me. I start walking away knowing he will follow me. I don’t want to be late for class.

“He texted me the other night. It was mainly to ask what he said when he was at Quinn’s grave,” I tell JP, hoping he will drop it.

“Is that all?” he asks, suspiciously.

I feel my cheeks heat up as I say, “I think we are still friends. I’m hoping he will keep texting now.”

He lets out a frustrated sigh of his own, saying, “I’m surprised he texted you sober. I don’t want you getting your hopes up Tamsyn. We both know he’s not in a good headspace. I don’t want you getting upset if he disappears again.” I slow my steps and face him. Seeing the worry lining his face, I place my fake smile on my face. I had become so accustomed to it in the past, I find it easy to revert back into old patterns.

“I’m honestly okay JP. Don’t worry, I’m not expecting much,” I lie to him, but I’ve perfected this facade so he believes it. The only person who saw through my fake smiles isn’t here to call me out on it anymore. I hope if he completely disappears again, my heart has recovered enough to take the hit. JP stares at me for a second longer then nods his head, accepting what I’ve said as truth as we turn to go our separate ways.

It isn’t until lunch time I get knocked down, all over again. I hadn’t heard from Tate again but that hadn’t stopped me from checking my phone constantly for new messages. I grab my tray of food and walk through the door leading outside to the guys bench, where they always have lunch when it’s sunny.

As I’m approaching they’ve got their heads together and are talking in hushed voices. It looks like they are having a secret meeting. I slow my steps in case I intrude on something, not meant for my ears.

They still haven’t noticed me and I’m nearly at the table so I blurt out, “Hey guys,” to get their attention. It has them all jumping out of their seats with guilty expressions on their faces. What’s that about? My eyebrows pinch as I glance at each of them in turn.

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