"The Lucky One". ~TS~

I don't know what got into that Landon kid yesterday. But all I know, is it got me talking to justice. That's the only good thing that came out of it. Taylor is making me stay home today. I don't want to. I want to go to school and see justice. He's been so nice to me. Well, he was pretty nice yesterday. Even though Taylor is making me stay home from school today, I set my alarm anyways. Maybe she forgot since last night or she'll  change her mind. I got up and got ready. I put on a cute sweater and black super skinny jeans.  I look decent. I went into my bathroom and started doing my make up. I tried to cover up my lip the best I could. After a while, it looks somewhat normal. I did the rest of my make up and went downstairs. Taylor is at the kitchen table... Great.

"You should still be in bed. " she said.

"Yeah well, school starts in less than an hour. " I replied grabbing an apple from the refrigerator.

" I told you, you're not going. "

"Please Taylor!"

"Hayden, why do you want to go? You just got beat up yesterday. I thought you'd want to stay home. "

"Well, I don't. "

"What else happened yesterday?"

"What do you mean? I got beat up so I went to the nurse. "

"Did you meet somebody?"
I grinned.

"Who?!" Taylor half yelled.

"A friend. " I replied.

"Is the friend a girl or boy?"

"Boy. "

"Ooh lala !"

"Taylor!!!!! Stop! We are FRIENDS!"

"Uh huh. Fine, I'll let you go. Just don't get beat up again!"

"Ok. "
Taylor walked me to her car and we drove to my school. I got out of the car. I don't see those guys. That's a good sign. I walked into school after saying goodbye to Taylor.

"Hayden!"
I turned around. It's max.

"Where were you yesterday?!" She asked

"I had to go home early. " I said.
I really don't want to talk about what happened.

"Why?"

"I got beat up. Ok?"
I walked away.
How has the whole school not found out yet?
I walked to my locker and somebody came up behind me.

"So, I never got your number. "
I turned around to see justice.

"Yeah? Well, what makes you think I would want to give it to you?"

"Maybe the fact that I was talking to max yesterday and she might have told me you like me. "
I blushed.
How could max do that to me?!

"You're cute when you blush. Just give me your number. " he said.
I gave him my number.

"Don't you want mine?"

"If you really want to talk to me, you'll text me first. "
I smiled.
Taylor taught me that. She said her mom also taught her that.

"Well, I hope you'll have your phone tonight. How's your lip?"

" it's fine. What about your arm?"
He pulled up his sleeve.

" it's good. "
He has stitches! Wholey crap! He defended me and he had to get stitches. He shouldn't have done that.

"It doesn't look ok!" I said.

" why not?"

"You- you had to get stitches because of me!"

"It's not because of you. It's because of they Landon jerk and his squad. "
I laughed.
Landon's squad.

"Speaking of him... Where is the Tasmanian devil?"

"Him along with the whole football and basketball team got expelled. " Justice smiled.

"Oh. Well, I should get to class. "
I grabbed my books and pushed passed him.

"Playing hard to get?" He asked.
I laughed but kept on walking and didn't respond. I guess I am playing hard to get. Well, I learned from the best!

~home~

"Did you see your boyfriend today?" Taylor asked.
We are at the table eating dinner. Taylor made meat loaf. It's actually REALLY good.

"He's not my boyfriend. But yes, I saw my GUY FRIEND today. He had to get stitches for that cut. " I explained.
Why does Taylor have to think that every guy I talk to is my boyfriend? She should understand about guy friends better then anybody!!!!!!!

"Ohh that sucks. How long do you think it will take for him to ask you to be his girlfriend?"

"TAYLOR!" I yelled.
Don't get me wrong, I love the girl, but she drives me crazy some days. I guess today is that day.
My phone beeped.

"Hey😃 it's Justice. I thought you might like to go get some ice cream tonight?"
I smiled.

"Taylor!!!! Can I go get ice cream tonight?" I asked.

" by yourself?"

"No. "

"With who?" She asked.

"Justice. My guy friend. "

"Awww a date!"

"Taylor!!!!"

"Fine. I guess you can go. "
I smiled.

"Yeah I'd love to!" I replied to Justice.

"Awesome! What's your address? I'll pick you up around 6. And... Don't try to look fancy. Put on some sweatpants and an old t shirt. " he said.
Awww! He is so sweet! Went I went out with Braxton, I always dressed up. He seemed to like it. I looked at the clock. It's already 5:34! I'd better go get ready!