Chapter 7

My eyes nearly popped out of my head at the sight. I exited just as quickly as I entered making sure to slam the door so the entire house shook. Some blonde bimbo straddling and grinding into him. I couldn’t see around the couch but both of them were topless and I was positive I walked in while his dick was deep inside her. She shot me a look. She was angry and wanted me gone.

Wouldn’t the school like to know that he left his work obligations for a sexual encounter? Not that I would tell anyone. I was just furious. I had no right to be mad. He made the rules that I couldn’t flirt with anyone else and I didn’t. I was simply dancing and having a good time with Liam, an old friend of mine that I was reconnecting with. That was it. He was my date. It would be weird if I avoided him all night.

I mentally slapped myself for not making rules for him. I wish I could go back in time and tell him he couldn’t hook up with anyone. I didn’t think he would. The image absolutely shattered my heart. And I was jealous. Any girl would be. The woman was older, more mature, more experienced. I just wanted to go home and forget everything. This night was a complete disaster just like I feared. There was reason I didn’t want to go tonight and as always I was proven right.

I couldn’t shake the thought that Louis and I might still be together if it wasn’t for Liam’s big mouth. God knows what else he might have said to Louis. He could have told him anything to make him break up with me. I wouldn’t be surprised if Liam told him lies about me. Maybe he told them that I cheated or was flirting with someone else. Louis was always the jealous type. Regardless of what Liam may have said it was still Louis decision to break up with me.

I ran home, not bothering to take off my heels. I didn’t let one tear fall until I was locked behind my bedroom door. Then I let them slide like a waterfall. There was a tapping at my door and I didn’t want to open it. “I’m getting changed” I said, trying to mask my sobs.

“You all right in there honey?” my mother asked in her sweet tone.

“I’m fine.” I ripped off my dress and changed into pajamas short and sweatshirt.

“Come on. Let me in.” I wiped off my make-up that was smeared across my face. I unlocked the door and mother came barging in. “Want to tell me what happened?” Just like that the tears fell again. “It’s okay baby. Let it out.” My mother never comforted me. She always told me to straighten up and keep it together. Told me to clean up my make up and act like a lady. I guess that’s where I learned to hide my emotions.

I pretended to fall asleep so she wouldn’t ask me any more questions. I wasn’t prepared to answer them. There was no way to explain the situation I was most upset about, Niall. Once she left I opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling. My phone kept vibrating across the room. I couldn’t bring myself to get up and check it. I was physically unable. It took what seemed like hours for me to finally fall asleep. When I did I never wanted to get up.

At noon I finally forced myself to get out of bed. My younger brother John came in my room without my permission. No privacy in this house, ever. “Mom wants to know if you’re okay.”

“I’m fine. Why wouldn’t I be?” I shrugged it off. I don’t know why I got so emotional last night. My period is due soon that had to be it. I was ashamed of myself for letting all of this get to me.

“I heard you last night. Is it Louis again? He’s made you cry enough.” He climbed into my bed next to me and wrapped his arms around me. He’s my favorite sibling. “I’ll kick his ass for you” he said holding up his tiny fists causing me to laugh.

“No need. It wasn’t him.”

“Good. So Mom and Dad took Kaci and her friends to the park. It’s just you and me today.” Thank God. I needed the distraction. John wouldn’t ask all the questions I knew my mom was dying to know. She was always so nosy. My phone buzzed on the floor again like it had all night. “You going to get that?”

“Nah. What do you want to do today kiddo?”

“Want to have a catch with me? Coach says I need to work on my pop-ups.”

“Sure” I nodded. “Get your mitt and I’ll meet you outside.” I checked my phone finally. I had over sixty messages between Niall, Louis, Liam and Tori. On top of that, 36 missed calls. I tossed my phone on my bed and met John outside. We worked on his skills for over an hour. Once we were done practicing I made us grilled cheese. In the middle of lunch the house phone rang.

“Thank god you’re alive” Tori screamed through the phone.

“Hi Tor.”

“Where’d you go last night?”

“Home.”

“Are you okay?” she asked, I heard the worry in her voice. “I heard what happened.”

“New travels fast” I sighed. “I’m fine. I’ll call you later.”

“Coming out tonight? Zayn’s having a party.”

“No. I’m going to spend the day with John.” I hung up and plopped down on the couch next to him to watch some TV. I eventually got up to use the bathroom and decided I should go through the messages. A majority of the texts were from Niall begging for me to answer so he could explain. Louis just wanted to see if I was okay. Liam’s last text said that the game was still on for tomorrow. I sent out a group text to all the girls. They all replied saying they would be there. They wanted to kick their asses just as bad as I did.

I was the first on to the field. I stretched and dribbled the ball around the field. I would have to face all three of them today. I had so much anger built up inside of me that I would let out on the field today.

People slowly started showing up. Coach Martin showed up as well. She made us warm up by running laps. The two coaches and two captains met in the middle. “Shirts vs. skins?” Liam asked. “You be skins?” he winked. I glared at him. Niall heard him and his eyes fixated on Liam. His jaw clenched as well as his fists.

“Call it Kellie” Coach Martin said as she flipped the coin.

“Tails” I said, my eyes never leaving Liam’s.

“Tails it is.”

“Their ball first.” We walked to our separate sides of the field.

“Where the hell is Johnson?” Liam yelled.

“He’s sick” Louis answered. I almost forgot how good Louis looked in his uniform. Today he just wore one of his soccer shirts, not the school jersey. He of course had to get changed at the field and I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. I internally kicked myself for drooling over him in my head.

“Great now we don’t have a goalie.”

“Looks like you have to forfeit” I gloated.

“No. I’ll do it” Niall said stepping forward. He put on his jersey and gloves. He was much hotter than Louis.

I eyed him. “Fine. This should be easy” I joked.

Liam passed the ball to Louis. I knew all of his moves so it was easy to steal the ball away. I dribbled down the field solo. I wasn’t even close to the net when I decided to take a shot. The ball coasted right past Niall. He tried to stop it but he must be rusty. I pretended to fake cry and laughed. The girls cheered and quickly returned to our positions. 

Louis was more determined this time. They made it down the field but our goalie stopped the ball. By half time the score was 3-2. We were winning. No shock there but they were playing better than expected. Probably because most the girls were drooling over them. At half time I yelled at them to get their shit together. I couldn’t bear to lose to Liam. I would make sure we won even if that meant I had to do all the work myself. We were tied and there was only a few minutes left. Liam was dribbling towards me. I took possession as he tripped over my foot and fell to the ground. I passed the ball to Tori and she scored. The boys started with the ball again. I smiled at Louis to distract him. It worked and Tori stole the ball from him and kicked it up the field to me. I didn’t need to score. We were going to win no matter what since there were only a few seconds left. I was still really angry. I didn’t get all my aggression out just yet. What I was about to do was cruel but oh well. He deserved what was coming. The ball flew and hit him in his most sensitive area. That’s what he gets for fucking that whore. No one and I mean no one fucks with me.

Niall toppled over on his side and all the boys cringed. A few players helped him up. “I’m okay” he cried. He stood up and rested his palms on his knees taking deep breaths.

“Kellie!” Coach Martin screamed.

“It was an accident” I whined knowing she thought it was intentional. Don’t get me wrong, it was. I did it to Nikki and now I did it to Niall but still there was no way to prove that I actually meant to do it.

Niall came running over in my defense. “Really it’s fine. I should have blocked.”

“Well, good game then. Clean up.” All the players left. I told Tori she could go. I knew Zayn was waiting for her. I was the last one left and carried the equipment inside. I showered quickly and changed into normal clothes, jeans and plain t-shirt. As I stood at my locker someone grabbed me from behind and clasped his hand over my mouth. I bit down hard breaking the skin and kicked his shin.

“Shit” Niall cried and held onto his leg.

“Don’t touch me.” The atmosphere in the locker room was extremely different than that last time we were here. I was practically begging for him to touch me. Now the thought of his hands on me made me cringe.

“Why won’t you answer my calls?” he asked taking a step back after he noticed I was completely serious.

“I know you’re just a gym teacher but you can’t be that stupid.”

“It’s not what it looked like” he argued but I didn’t want to hear it. That’s not excuse for what happened.

“I don’t care. Do what you want. I don’t control you.” I brushed past him but he grabbed my arm and pulled me back to him.

“ I was mad” he started to explain. “I saw you kissing Liam and I just lost it. I met Harry at the bar. Then Stacie wanted to come home with me. What were you doing at my house anyway?”

“I needed someone. I thought I could come to you. Liam kissed me. I didn’t kiss him back. A lot happened that you don’t understand and I was really upset. Then to see you with her doing what you were doing.” I pinched my nose between my index finger and thumb. “You were enjoying it. I saw the look on your face.”

“I was drunk” he spat back. “I’m sorry. I asked her to leave. It’s my mistake. I should have gotten involved with a seventeen year old.”

My heart dropped to my stomach. Those were words I never wanted to hear again. “Mistake.” They cut into me like a knife. I swallowed hard. “It’s okay. I’m everyone’s mistake. I’ll see you at school tomorrow.”

“Hey. That’s not what I said. Don’t put words in my mouth. I said what happened was a mistake, getting involved with a student. I think you’re great. The most amazing, spunkiest, beautiful woman I ever had the pleasure of bumping in to.”

“Okay” I responded and looked down. “You get your wish. This ends.”

“Kellie” he whispered. He leaned down and pressed his lips to mine. At first I was shocked that he was kissing me in the school building until I realized what was happening and I pushed him back.

“Look I am not some stupid school girl who is going to give into you because you’re hot and charming. You hurt me. I’m not going to forgive you that easily.”

“I know. I’m the one that fucked up but I like you and you won’t be my student forever.” A future? He saw us together in the future. I leaped foreword and kissed him back. “Let’s go. Victory dinner at my place?” I smiled widely and nodded. “Good because you owe me” he smirked pointing to his dick that I caused pain to. I scoffed and walked away from him. “I’m just kidding.” He tightened his arms around me and kissed me temple. “See you at my house.”