Chapter 20

"Thanks, but I need to do this on my own." "Okay, but if he tries anything funny, don't be surprised when his body turn up in the lake." She warned. I couldn't help but burst out laughing. "I won't." I said, touched by how much I could depend on Tori for anything. She is always there for me, just as I'm always there for her. "Good." She said, finally taking up her apple juice and taking a sip. "Where's Tyler? Normally, he would join our table." "He said he'll be skipping lunch today. He's probably somewhere creating trouble with Seth." I wrinkled my nose in disgust. "I told him he needs to stop doing that." Tori's lips stretched into a wide smile. "You two are a cute couple." She said out of nowhere. I gave her a wry look. "We are only fake dating, remember?" I reminded her. "I know, but it would be cool if you guys were actually dating. You both look cute together." I rolled my eyes. "We are not. Besides, I'm so done with players. I can't stand guys who can't stick to one girl." Tori grinned. "And you don't want to be burnt twice." She surmised. "Not at all." I said, then turned my attention to the fries on my plate. ++++++ At the end of school, I head to the back of the school where the football field was. The football field at Preston High was huge. It was the field for football, soccer, field hockey and rugby. Half of it was taken up by bleachers. Adjacent the bleachers, a few trees were on the side with a few benches under it. Students would sit under the tree before and after school to hang out. In some cases, couples are often under the tree making out; wanting somewhere private. I scan the area looking for Logan and I saw him sitting on one of the benches under the tree. He was staring in front of him, watching as the cheerleaders practice. I made my way over to him. I may have talked a good game about hearing what he had to say, but I was still hesitant to meet him. I mean, he did cheat on me and I was still angry. As soon as I reached him, he turned to face me and patted the seat beside him. I stood where I was and cross my arms. "Just say what you have to say, Logan. I have to get home." Logan sighed and stood. "I miss you." He said. I gave him an incredulous look. "That's it? Seriously, that's what you wanted to talk to me about?" "Babe, don't be like that." He stepped closer to me and I took a step back. "Don't 'babe' me." I said annoyed. "I'm not your babe." "Just please give me another chance. I want you back." He begged "I can't do that. You hurt me, Logan and I don't think I'll be able to trust you again." I sighed. He stared at me for a while and then said suddenly. "I know you miss me too." I hesitated at what he said, then sighed again. "Of course I miss you. We dated for a year. You don't expect that to go away so easily." "Then give me another chance, Emily. We both will be happy." He persisted. "It's not that easy." I replied, then added. "I'm sorry Logan, but I can't be your girlfriend again. I just can't. Besides, I'm dating Tyler." "I don't understand what you see in that guy." He said, his tone hard. I felt my temper rising. "More than what I saw in you!" Logan crosses his arms. "What makes you think he won't cheat on you?" "Because he's not you. Tyler is committed to me." I said with as much conviction as I could muster. "Do you really believe that?" "Yes!" Logan sighed again. "Look, I really messed up. I don't know what I was thinking. Let's put it behind us and be a couple again." "No, Logan, I'm not going to do that." I said adamantly. "And there's nothing that you can say or do to change my mind!" Before he could say anything else, I turned and walked away from him. He had the nerve to ask for me back! How stupid did he think I was? I didn't get far, when I heard him shout. "Just watch, I will get you back, Emily! It's only a matter of time!" He's so obnoxious! I stopped walking and face him again. "Don't hold your breath!" I shouted back, before turning and walked away from him for good. As I made my way back to the parking lot, I saw Tyler heading there as well. Good. Right on time. Before the day was finished, Tyler had told me that he had something to do right after school and I should wait on him. I didn't mind, because I knew I was going to meet Logan. I told him to go ahead, hoping that he would be ready by the time I've finish talking to Logan. As I reached closer to him, he looked at me and then his eyes shifted over my shoulders. "Someone looks angry." He said, indicating his head behind me. I turned and looked behind me and saw Logan still standing where I left him. The only difference was his arms were crossed and he sent a glare in Tyler's direction. If looks could kill, Tyler would be six feet under by now. I turned back to face Tyler. "Good for him. He needs to suck it up and move on with his life." Tyler sent a smirk in Logan's direction before facing me again. "Let's go. We're going to the coffee shop down the street." I gave him a confused look. "Why?" "Because a few of my friends, who are on the football team, invited me. We're just going to hang out and they suggested I bring you." He replied as he started to walk to the driver's side of his car.