Through Lies and Heartache (7 page)

I head to the bathroom before class.
I’m in the stall when I hear the door open. When I hear Jessica, “I
can’t stand that he doesn’t even bother to give me the time of
day,” and Ashley start’s in,

“
Well maybe you should do
something to get him to turn his back on his oh so precious
Gracie.”

There’s so much hate with
them and I have no clue why other than I wouldn’t tell Ryan to date
her, it started years ago. I’m not sure if they know I’m in here or
not,
this could get ugly,
I think as I flush the toilet, with a sigh I open
the door. I can’t help the nasty smile that comes to my
face,

“
Oh yes Jessica. We better
get sweet Ryan to turn his back on Gracie, how are we going to do
it? What do you think Ashley? Maybe I whored around? Mmmm, no
that’s more you two now isn’t it?”

The look of shock on their faces is
epic. I let out a bark of laughter.

“
Wow this is awesome. Have a
good day girls.”

Just as I grab the door when Ashley
snaps “Whore” at me. Whipping around I look at her and give her a
little smile and lean against the door. “Oh Ashley is that all you
have?” when I look at Jessica the shock has drained from her face
and is now covered with a look of contempt.

“
What’s wrong Jess, he won’t
let you get in his pants? Even better. Maybe he does have standards
for how low into the whore pool that he likes to swim in.” With a
smirk I push off the door and get closer looking at them “Try me, I
have no problems standing up for myself and if Ryan does believe
any of the shit that starts to pop up after this, he still won’t
sleep with you. You know that, I know that, shit even he knows that
and he’s not even here for this but think about it, how long have
you been trying to get all up on him? I know this hasn’t just
started. So think it through because I will strike back and I won’t
fight with kid gloves either.” I say with a smirk and head out.
Well this year just got loads more fun letting out a sigh I head to
class to finish this shit of a day.

~*~

I pull into the lot where we like to
run and see Ryan sitting in the grass. I get out and head to him
tossing him a water while I sit next to him.

“
You been here
long?”

“
No I just got here, thanks
for this but I already have one.”

I just shake my head as I start to
stretch.

“
What Gracie? You look like
you’re disappointed.”

“
Ry, when was the last time
you ran trails? Least of all this one?”

He just looks at me, shaking my
head.

“
This one is one of the
hardest we ran this summer and we sure didn’t start with it. You
feel like your lacking and can’t seem to pick it up right? So
here’s the deal you’re running my way this week, no ifs and or buts
about it, but you need to remember one thing.”

“
What’s that Farfalla?” My
breath catches as my brain catches up.

“
Why?” is all I can say and
it comes as a whisper. I clear my throat

“
You know what? No were not
doing this not now maybe not ever. Ryan you need to get your shit
together. You have to believe in yourself.”

“
Fine, get up lets go.” He
snaps at me and heads towards the trail.

~*~

It’s been a month since Ryan’s last
fight we’re back to running two days a week. He also told me he
wants to run the trails once a week but he’ll do that on his own. I
haven’t heard a peep out of Jessica or Ashley but honestly I don’t
care. It’s Halloween and I keep hearing about a party but I don’t
pay much attention to parties, I don’t enjoy going and watching
Ryan hang all over girls or leave with girls. Though I’ve thought
about going tonight. I need to let off some steam, track and all
these projects have me a little more than stressed.

With a sigh, I sit between Rori and
Liam and notice Ryan on the other side of the table. “Ok where’s
the party tonight?” everyone looks away and a little uncomfortable
“Ok, what gives?” I snap and Ryan yelps and shoots a glare at Rori.
Clearing his throat he looks at me “My house.” I don’t let the hurt
seep in as I realize they were all going to go and not invite me. I
know why Rori wouldn’t tell me, she knows that can’t stand to watch
that train wreck of women. Clearing my throat I look at
Rori

“
Come over at seven to help
me get ready?” I see a look of shock on her face which is quickly
replaced with complete elation as she squeals and hugs me. She’s
talking a mile a minute about our outfits when all the sudden Ryan
all but dives across the table a Liam.

Chapter
Thirteen

Liam

O
h
man the look on
Ryan’s face is priceless I
can’t help but smile looking over at Gracie and Rori I shake my
head, this night is going to get interesting. The way Rori and
Gracie seem to be planning it’s almost as if they’re plotting
something, I almost let out a laugh at the thought my smile is
getting bigger, so big it’s almost a cheesy smile. When I look back
at Ryan he’s pissed off, letting a little chuckle out which causes
him to dive across the table at me. I was sitting far enough back
that he couldn’t grab me so I scoot back a little further I hear
Gracie snap “What the hell is wrong with you?” Keeping my locked on
Ryan’s I wait for him to make the next move I don’t dare tell
Gracie what I think’s going on Gracie looks at me when he doesn’t
answer. I run my hand through my hair slowly standing up which
causes Ryan to stand.

“
Guys what the hell is going
on?” Gracie snaps at us shaking my head again,

“
Nothing Farfalla, nothing
at all. I’ll see you later.” Walking off before anyone can say
anything.

Ryan

Watching that fuck smile at my misery
just pisses me off, he doesn’t get to enjoy watching me in this
situation, not anymore.

“
What the fuck was that
Ryan?” Gracie snaps I refuse to answer that so I just shake my
head. One day she’s going to understand.

“
You know what Ryan?” she
just stairs at me while I stair back as I fight to keep my shit
together so that I don’t snap at her. When I don’t answer “I’m
done.” she walks away shaking her head. Letting out a sigh, I head
to my locker grabbing -w my books and head to my car. I can’t stand
this I’m writing her that letter tonight and I’ll have to find a
way to give it to her, she can’t have it at school. I’m taking a
huge risk with even writing it. As I pull up to my house I shoot
Gracie a text,

Ryan - Won’t be at the
track tonight.

Gracie - WTF why
not?

Ryan - Well I have some
shit to take care of before tonight.

Gracie - Speaking of
tonight, is there a reason you didn’t tell me yourself?

Ryan - Well you don’t talk
to me other than our projects and track…

Gracie - Whatever Ryan I’ll
see you tonight…

Ryan - It’s a costume
party… Halloween and all…

Gracie - Later.

Ryan - Later.

With a sigh, I get out and head into
the house. Dads at his office and mom isn’t home. I’m not sure what
she does during the day but I know she’s home in time to get dinner
ready for me after training but dad has a trip to take this weekend
and mom always goes with him so she’s probably doing last minute
shopping. Walking into the kitchen I put my backpack on the table
and head to the fridge. Mom left me a note.

Figlio,

Had some shopping to do
won’t be home until next week your father has some business to
do.

Money in the drawer for you
if you need anything. Be safe

Love

Mama

Gabbing my soda I head up to my room. I
can’t stand this anymore pulling out a paper I start to
write.

Gracie,

We’ve known each other our
whole lives, when we were young it was always you, me and Liam,
almost as if it was us against the world. When we were 15 things
started to change. Most of it you didn’t see I think the only thing
you did see was that Liam left that summer and when he came back he
was different. Has been ever sense but there are other things you
need to know and I think this will help you understand many other
things…

Chapter
Fourteen

Gracie

F
inishing classes I head to
the locker
room to change for running, not that I really want to but I need
it. After I’ve run for track showered and changed I head home to
find Rori on my porch shaking my head maybe this was a bad
idea…

“
Rori ok I’ve been thinking
and well I don’t have a costume and there’s no time to get one and
well I’m thinking this may be a really bad idea.” Holding my breath
waiting for her to answer back she is going to be pissed. I didn’t
realize I shut my eyes but when I do I slowly open one and when I
see a smile cross her face I open both eyes,

“
What’s with that smile
Rori? It’s never good when you get that look. Oh god what did you
do?” Her smile is getting bigger I let out a sigh “Ok what’s your
plan?”

“
Well are you ready for
this? You don’t get to tell me no. So if you want to wait and see
the finished product you can or I can tell you now.”

“
You know what, I don’t
wanna know what twisted idea you came up with so let’s get
started.” We head into my house and grab a snack before going up to
my room to do some homework. After 3 hours of homework I feel like
there are holes burning in to the back of my head. I know Rori is
about to explode when I turn in my chair to look at her eyebrow
raised, I can’t help the giggle that slips out. Rolling my eyes at
her “Ok Rori what’s you plan?” When I see the almost devilish smirk
that crosses her face, letting out a curse under my
breath.

“
How about this I’m going to
go and shower, you lay out whatever that crazy ass brain has
planned and I can just put it on and well go from
there.”

“
Oh yeah you shower but take
the undies and a button up you don’t get to see it until your all
done.”

She has to be crazy. Maybe one day she
can work for the CIA or some shit. I grab the things I plan to wear
and my towel and head into the shower. When I get out I noticed
that this is so not what I grabbed!

“
What the fuck Rori!” All I
hear is her laughter “Come on Ro. I don’t want to wear these. I
never even wanted them! You made me buy them!”

“
Yep, you’re right and I
made you get them for a moment like this.”

With a sigh I throw on the black lace
booty shorts, that feel almost non-existent and the black lace push
up bra. When I look in the mirror I’m shocked at what I see. I
shake my head, throwing the shirt on and head back into my room. I
start towards my vanity when Ro stops me, “Nope. Sit at your desk,
you didn’t want to know.” That’s when I see she has moved all my
stuff from my vanity to my desk.

“
Ro why the hell did you
move all this? I could have sat there just the same.”

“
Yes and seen what was
happening. I want you to see the end result, nothing in between.
You may freak before, well no. You’ll freak either way.” She seems
almost too excited with all this.

“
You know I want to look
hot, not like a hooker right?’

“
Oh shut it like I’d ever do
that to you.”

For the next hour she works on my
makeup and hair. When I’m done, all she says is “Put the dress on.”
Doing as I was told, she walks over with a pair of black heals that
have hot pink that run the seams and the band that straps around
the ankle is hot pink.

“
Can I look in the mirror
all mighty master?” I ask with a smirk. She doesn’t say anything
she just leads me over to the mirror I have hanging on my wall
behind my door.

Ryan

People started showing up about two
hours ago, the music is loud the bass pumping through the walls.
I’m really starting to second guess this party, not because my
parents will care but Gracie said she was coming. She doesn’t go to
parties often, if she does she’s not there long, I’ve never been
able to figure out why either.

I’ve had to peel off two girls already,
I’m really not in the mood to deal with this. I decide to go up to
my room. Heading up the stairs I feel like someone is staring at
me, turning around at the top of the stairs and glance around the
room full of people. I finally land on the eyes that have been
burning a hole in my back.

She’s beautiful long blond hair in
waves down her back her eyes are a mix of blue and yellow they
stand out like a mix of the ocean and sun light. It looks like the
mask painted on her face is part of her skin the dark color of her
eyes, lifting my cup back to my lips to hide the smile.