"What are you doing?" Did Harley read that text right? Was it from KC?
"Oh, you know, just keeping my schedule." She'd managed through a day of afternoon daycare. She was home now, relaxing in bed. "How are you?" It was a shock to hear from him, actually. Still, she didn't know what to say. After all, he was just an old bandmate. Nothing else. Still, she wanted-
She shut her eyes tight. How could she? This was so wrong. He should not have text. Yet, he'd done no one any harm.
"Has Maddie said anything?" He wanted to know
"About?" She texted back. Why was he asking about Maddie?
"Um, nothing."
"Tell me." Harley nursed her bottom lip. Maybe it wasn't a one-sided thing after all.
"I don't want to." She read his words and it made her furious.
"Well, I want to know." Harley blasted back at her fingertips. What was going on?
"Don't hate me."
"Should I?" She sighed, she knew she should.
"It was only for a day or two." His text flashed on her Android screen. She winced hard.
"WHAT?" She was furious.
"Last summer." Just simple words. But she was with him last summer. How could that be? When was he with Maddie?
"I shouldn't have let it happen. It didn't mean a thing."
Harley sighed deeply as she looked at the ceiling. Should she ask what happened? She did.
"It feels so long ago. I mean, it was so easy with her."
Harley closed her eyes.
"You didn't."
"It's not that bad, really." His words came back fast. "It's just I knew what she wanted."
Harley wanted to go cold, yet she felt so hot.
"It was only a kiss," KC said.
"Stop making it sound like a song." Harley's teeth clenched. "Maybe she's better off with Rafe anyway."
Harley nursed her bottom lip. Why had she been thinking about him? She hated him. She wanted too.
"She's still with Rafe?" KC sounded hurt, but Harley didn't know for sure.
"You're a piece of work, you know that," Harley went on a rant as she let her fingers do the talking. "I hate you more now." She signed off.
Interesting
ReplyDeletelet the past be past....
ReplyDeleteThis is easier said than done. Granted, this only happened a few months ago with Maddie. Maybe KC knows it was a mistake. I think at any age you are always mulling things over. Hoping to figure yourself out. Hoping you won't hurt anyone again. I'm sure it took courage for KC to even text Harley. After all, she is one who wants to know everything going on with her friends. Of course, I'm pretty sure KC didn't get the reaction from her that he was hoping for.
DeleteWhat was his motive to contact her, didn't seem to have a reason.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good question. Indeed. Deep down I feel KC likes Harley. I think she is his closest friend. And she might be the only one he can really be honest with. Of course, telling someone the truth doesn't necessarily mean you'll win her over, either. When I started writing it, I thought..oh no...Harley does want to be with KC because she has been thinking about him. So maybe it was good he texted when he did.
DeleteOh my gosh right? Harley is PISSED. I get it. Just when she's trying to make a go with Brick (oe figure things out) KC texts. And she was worried Maddie and now KC brings HER up.
ReplyDeleteAwesome college. Fanta!!!
Uy pobre Harley ojala las cosas mejoren para ella. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteInteresting .. one should not go back to the past.
ReplyDeleteThe return of KC! I feel for Harley. It's hard to be dating someone but also still yearning for someone else, especially in high school when emotions are magnified. And KC isn't making it easy. I think he should just leave Harley alone.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet pastel collage! 💗💛💙💜