The Argument

Valentina's POV

I felt a little better driving to school after talking to Blake. I admitted in my head that i will give her another chance. After all it did seem like bad timing.

Once Blake and i reached the school, we parted our separate ways, knowing we would see each other tomorrow.

i checked the clock in the school hallways. 12:20 it read.

My gym class was done for. And now i had Spanish. i hesitated even opening the door, i wasn't sure if i wanted to see Brian right now.

He messaged me when i was at home, but i still don't understand why he didn't message earlier.

He could have been busy, but i honestly doubt it.

i slowly opened the door, making everyone at their desks look up at me. The teacher gave me a glance but continued with the lesson.

i walked to the back of the classroom past all students and sat next to Brian.

As i sat down, i noticed him looking at me with a frown, but didn't say anything at all.

What's his problem? i thought to myself, already feeling annoyed.

i took out my pen and notebook to write what the teacher was saying. i stole a look at Brian, who was still looking ahead with a clenched jaw.

The pencil in his hands was tapping slowly on the desk as he starred straight ahead not paying me any attention.

The class had about 35minutes left and i was starting to regret coming back to school. Brian looked like he was going to say something any minute and i wasn't going to like it one bit.

i noticed his hair didn't look very comb, and he wore a shirt and adidas sweatpants.

The teacher was still teaching something on the board and i wasn't paying any attention. i noticed about how she said something about watching a video and most of the students started clapping.

In the meantime i was just starring at Brian. Noticing his features more intently. i watched as his eyes slowly looked at me, and then quickly faced front.

i let out a deep loud breath on purpose. i continued to stare him down until he decided to talk to me.

i knew there was probably a lot on his mind, and he would talk to me eventually; letting me know some of his thoughts.

He finally turned to me and didn't say a word at first. But i knew it was coming, sooner or later.

He opened his mouth and then closed it, turning back to the front of the class.

i let out a small laugh. This was ridiculous, it was obvious he was going to say something, so i didn't understand why he had to be so childish.

This time Brian looked at me when i laughed. i tilted my head, as i looked into his hard brown eyes, waiting for him to say something.

"Where were you?" he asked casually.

"Home," i respond quickly.

"Why?" he asked. His body language said i don't care at all. But his face says, i am too weak of a guy to say what's truly on my mind.

Something was clearly on his mind and i didn't like to sugarcoat.

"I met Taylor." i answered. i was going to say something else, but i wanted to see how he would respond first. i didn't know if he knew Taylor or not. But if he did...why wouldn't he bring that up before?

Brian boxed his lips as he turned his head...he was hiding a smile.

It was also clear he wont be my friend any longer with that attitude.

"Are you smiling?" i asked disgustedly. i could feel every inch of respect draining away.

Brian shook his head, and his smile disappears. He leaned next to my ear and whispered, "In my defense i did tell you so."

"So do you know who Taylor is?" i asked irritated. I was irritated not just at him but also at Blake. Was she telling me the truth?

"That's her on and off girlfriend." he started to say. i raised my hand to get him to stop talking.

So she was telling the truth? i thought.

i put my hand down and Brian continued. "She's a cheerleader, but unlike most cheerleaders she's a real----"

"Bitch," i finished of for him. "i met her in the bathroom, well technically, she confronted me. She told me to stay away from her girl, blah blah blah." i complained.

The video was still playing in the front of the class, and there were only 15minutes of the class left.

Brian was quiet for some reason, and i turned to look at him. His brown eyes studied my face as his brows furrowed.

"i was going to say that she's really nice. She can be really protective over Blake, but hopefully she comes to her senses and dumps Blake for good." He replied softly.

When i didn't say anything he added, "That's why i didn't answer your txt for a few days. Blake is going to hurt you." He said.

i didn't know whether to believe him or not. The fact that he smiled when i said Taylor's name, it just sat uneasily with me

"Yea okay." i turned towards the front again, and watch the video, clearly giving the ' i don't feel like talking to you vibe'.

He smirked and rested his head on his head. This was just great. i thought. Only one semester left.

Winter break was coming up and i was looking forward to it. i regretted leaving school, and now i regret coming back.

About five minutes went by without any of us saying anything.

Then out of the Blue Brian turned to me. "Would you like to go bowling and maybe grab something to eat?"

My instant response was no. But i didn't say that right off the back.

"Why?"

"i think we are letting Blake and his drama come between us. I think out friendship can be better, you know? We were good friends before." He said convincingly.

What he was saying was true. At first, i thought he wanted to take me out on a date. Especially after hearing that one rumor Blake told me about.

"Fine," i replied. I didn't have a good excuse, and i wasn't sure about our friendship still be intact, but it wont hurt, and who knows....we might actually have fun.

But i will make sure to watch him in the meantime.