CHAPTER 28

I went upstairs to my room without acknowledging my parents' greetings from the living room. I collapsed on my bed and sighed heavily. I thought about Wyette. He made a great first impression. I'd trusted him instantly and felt comfortable telling him all the terrible thoughts I had about cheating on Simon. I couldn't tell him about the HIV though; he'd probably think I was a slut and not want to hang around me anymore. I still loved Ellie dearly, but something told me that Wyette was more trustworthy. It wasn't her fault really… girls just had bigger mouths than boys.

At about 10:00 I got a text message from Jackson.

Picking you up at 7:40. I promised Simon. This isn't for you.

I wasn't sure I wanted to ride with Jackson. I sure as hell didn't ride the bus though. I was the last person on, and I had no friends on the bus; I would have nowhere to sit. I suppressed a gr