Chapter Nine

Emi

After the rose and note, Jack didn’t reach back out; I didn’t even see him in the teacher’s lounge, and its been close to two weeks. I still see him in between classes as we monitor the hall, but that’s the only time.

It felt awkward, but I was thankful he was giving me space. He needed to figure his relationship with Lauren before anything happened between us.

“It’s about time you showed up!”

Alyssa yelled as I joined them. I quickly glanced around the table and noticed Jack was there with Tyson. They barely hung out together, so I wasn’t expecting him to join us tonight, but I like seeing them together.

I took a seat next to Alyssa. “I didn’t know he was going to be here. Tyson didn’t tell me he invited him.”

“It’s okay. It’s nice to see them getting along for once. I think they’re trying to mend things.”

“I think it helps that Jack knows that you’re not into Tyson.”

“Let’s not talk about this.”

I like to avoid things. I know it’s not healthy but it’s easier than dealin