Pregnant For My Bully
Chapter 66

I sat in the library all day solving Jason's homework assignments. It was easy because I had done mine already, so I remembered most of the answers. My chest was heavy and my eyes hurt. I was simply exhausted. I wondered again why I couldn't just stay home and take all my tests and exams there. School was the most exhausting place to be, for me. Topped up with the constant bullying.

I needed to get out of here.

Just 170 days left, Mel. You're doing great. You're doing great. Just... hold on.

All I had to do was stay out of their way. Jason and Kimberly. And avoid Adrian. I'd be okay.

I felt a second round of tears coming up but I shook it off and continued my work.

Almost as if Adrian had heard me mentioning him in my head, he walked into the library.

I said a silent prayer, hoping he wouldn't notice me.

But he did, obviously. When had my prayers ever been answered.

He waved at me from the door and proceeded to where I was sitting.

My brain turned in circles as I contemplated on what to do. I wasn't supposed to be talking to him. And I didn't want to get into more trouble with Jason.

He got to where I was sitting and placed a hand on the free chair across me, asking, "May I sit here?"

I shrugged, trying to look busy.

"Um, okay." He sounded unsure but still he took a seat.

After a moment of silence, he asked. "How are you doing today, Mel? And how's your Nana."

"We're both good, thanks," I replied quietly.

"Okay cool," He said. Still sounding unsure. "Wanna hitch a ride home?" He offered, giving me his signature smile.

"No I'm good, thanks." I replied.

He studied me from across the desk. "Did I do something wrong?"

I looked up from the books, fixing him with a blank stare.

"Yeah," He continued. "You're acting weird."

"Nothing's wrong, Adrian," I said. "I'm just really tired."

I gestured as the books. "And busy."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Okay then."

He stood with a small smile and gave me a small nod.

Tears threatened to wash down my face as I watched him leave.

I'd finally made a friend who cared about my wellbeing. And all I could do was push him away. Because I was too scared to stand up to an a*****e who hated me for no reason. I caught the tears in my palm before they would stain Jason's books.

Wiping them with my free hand, I concentrated on the work in front of me.

Amelia Forbes

I was sitting on a chair at the back of the school.

I should've been on my way to Jason's house for the project but I was completely exhausted. My chest hurt and I knew I needed to rest.

But I couldn't tell Jason that, of course. I'll just sit here and rest awhile, I decided.

I placed a hand on my forehead feeling weak just as a very flushed looking Benson came into view.

He was making out with Katie as they inched their way to the back of the school.

A strange anger pumped through me as I saw Ben.

Did he even remember I existed?

After a few minutes of making out and roaming hands around body parts not worth mentioning, they finally noticed me.

With a yelp they tore apart, blushing furiously.

Katie Henshaw smoothened out her hair and offered me a wave. After a few awkward moments she kissed Benson on the cheek and whispered something into his ear before walking away. Benson stood unsure for a while before walking up to me.

"Um, h-hey Mel. What's up?" He asked awkwardly.

I had a lot to say but I decided it was best to keep quiet. So I just nodded.

He rubbed the back of his neck.

I don't know what it was. Maybe it was the gesture that reminded me of Adrian. Or the frustration at everything that had happened to me. But I exploded.

"What's up?" I gave a hollow laugh. "What's up is that the person who's supposed to be my best friend didn't even notice I was gone for days with a terrible cold that could've killed me. What's up is that you gave me hope. You acted like you actually cared. You knew everything that was happening, with Jason, with Adrian, with everything. And you left me, Ben."

I felt like I was choking. And I could feel the tears streaming down.

"What's up is that you made me believe that I had someone, even if it was just one person, that someone could really care about me. Really love me."

He shook his head repeatedly.

"No, no, Ben. We were supposed to have our bestie time last weekend. You didn't even remember, right?"

I laughed again as a look of realization materialized on his face.

"Mel, I'm so sorry." His voice shook. "Katie and I-"

"Katie," I repeated. "Everything is about Katie now. I understand that since you're dating her you won't have as much time for me anymore. But it was just one day. One day, Ben. You knew I was having a hard time."

I sniffled, wiping my running nose with my sleeves.

"You didn't even call to cancel. You just left me there. Waiting like an idiot. It hurt, Ben. It really hurt."

His eyes were watering now. "I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry," He kept on repeating.

I wiped my burning eyes with both hands, nodding.

"It's a little too late for that now." I smiled bitterly.

"I can see now that I'm nothing but a joke to you. I'm not that important. And it's okay. It-it's okay," I whimpered.

Wiping my tears away for the fifth time today, I stood.

"I have somewhere to be."

He held onto my sleeve. "Mel, please. I can fix this."

I gently extricated myself from his hold.

"Take care, Ben."

With that, I walked away to replace a taxi to Jason's house.