Sophie's POV
A month had passed since the beginning of school and I had gotten used to the new schedule. Things were going well I thought sitting in front of the dresser and combing my hair before I heard Nick honking his horn
"I'm coming," I said as I put down the brush, grabbed my bag, and ran out closing the door behind me.
"Sorry to keep you waiting" I apologized getting into the car
"After a month I kinda got used to it" he yawned. Even a month in Nick was not one to wake up early
"Like how I got used to your horn," I said
"Exactly," he said as he backed out of the drive away.
"So did you and James finish the project you were doing," he asked saying Taylor's name with venom laced in it. While he still hated the fact that we were lab partners he didn't overreact or anything like before. In fact, he actually listened when I complained about the projects and the arguments Taylor and I had in between. Nick was really keeping up his word for the most part
"Yeah. It's due tomorrow" I said
"So why are you carrying it today?" He asked
"Nick how many times do I have to explain it to you" I shook my head
"If I want to get full marks I have to bring it in one day before the due date" I explained for the tenth time
"Isn't that a bit harsh?" He asked
"Have you met my teacher?" I asked sarcastically
"Thankfully no" he laughed
"Hey, so what about you?" I asked
"What about me?" He asked
"How's the first month back?" I asked
"Eh kinda disappointed to be honest. I was sort of expecting a parade in my honor when I walked into the school" he joked causing me to smile and roll my eyes
"We're sorry you didn't get the royal treatment, your highness," I said before I got a text
(Taylor- Did you remember the project?)
(Yeah)
(Taylor- Good where are you?)
(I'm almost at school. Where are you)
(Taylor- I just got in class)
(Is she there yet?)
(Taylor- she's always here I'm seriously beginning to think she sleeps here)
(Wouldn't be surprised lol)
I sent laughing aloud as well
"Who is it?" Nick asked
"It's Taylor. He asked if I had the project" I answered
"So why are you laughing?" He asked
"Just an inside joke," I said
"If you say so," he said as he pulled into the parking lot before getting out and opening the door for me
"Thank you," I said getting out before he closed the door
"Are you walking me to class?" I asked
"Sure" he smiled before his phone went off. He looked and his smile dimmed
"Um.." he said
"Um, what?" I glared at him
"Sorry, something came up. I have to leave" he said
"Nick" I cautioned
"Don't worry I'll come back. I'm just gonna check up on someone" he reassured me
"Okay and," I said
"And be back before the last bell rings" he continued
"Fine I'll see you in English," I said
"What period is that again?" he said
"It's Wednesday. So it's the second period, then you have math" I reminded
"I keep forgetting those stuff. Luckily I have such a smart girlfriend" he said planting a quick kiss on my cheek
"So where are you going?" I asked
"It's a bit personal," he said
"So you can't tell me?" I said annoyed
"I would if I could. Can't you just trust me?"
"Fine but you better be back before classes start," I said
"I promise I will. Love you" he said kissing my lips before entering the car and driving away leaving me only to sigh. This was not the first time Nick had done something like this. He kept his promise from a month ago except when it comes to this. He misses school and cuts classes quite a bit and doesn't tell me where he goes or what he is doing. He also drops whatever he's doing whenever his other phone rings. Nick often carried two phones which I found weird because he only gave me the number for one
"Hey Sophie," I heard Liberty's voice call out from behind me
"Libbs," I said turning around to see her and the guys walking up to me
"Hey what's up," I said
"Not much," the guys said
"Was that Nick a while ago?" Liberty asked
"Yeah," I said
"Where is he going?" she asked
"He said he has something to take care of before school," I said
"Like what?" Liberty asked
"It's personal," I said
"So you don't know" she scoffed rolling her eyes
"Of course, I know. He's going to check on someone"
"Who?" she asked
"Um..?"
"You don't know, do you?" she rolled her eyes
"What's this about Libbs? What's with the attitude" I asked
"Carlos, can you go to class without me I need to have a girl-to-girl with Sophie," Liberty said
"Kay. Let's go, Carl. I'll see you in class" Carlos said walking off with Carl beside him
"Okay girl look, I know Nick's been trying really hard lately to be a good boyfriend and all, and get why you're guilting yourself into being so trusting because of the whole lying about kissing James thing, but you can't seriously tell me you're not even a little bit curious about what he's doing and where he's going," she said
"No because I don't wanna pry into his personal life," She said
"You've been dating for four years, Soph. You should already know everything about his personal life already" she argued
" I don't wanna talk about this anymore. I'm going to class" I said not having anything to say
"Yeah me too," she said before we walked away in opposite directions
(James)
Having just finished texting Sophie I walked into the class to see the teacher behind her desk head down in her work
"Good morning Mister Taylor," she said as I walked to my seat
"Good morning Miss," I said before my phone buzzed so I took it out and saw Betty's caller ID
(Betty-Ann- hey you already at school)
(Yeah why?)
(Betty-Ann- I got in an accident a while ago. My bike was wrecked)
(How did that happen?)
(Betty-Ann- It's a long story)
(Are you okay? Do you want me to pick you up?)
(Betty-Ann- Would you please?)
Okay. Just wait for a little okay? I'll be right there. Mind sending me the location*
(Betty-Ann- Yeah sure. Thanks, James) I read before I sighed and got up
"Mister Taylor, where are you going?"
"Sorry miss. But Betty-Ann's asked me to pick her up. She said something happened to her bike" I said
"Okay but if you don't make it back before the first bell you'll be late," she said
"I know," I said before I walked out.
I made my way to the car and saw Sophie walking toward me
(Sophie)
'Damn it! Liberty has me doubting him. No, I can't he's been trying his best for the past month. The least I can do is trust him' I thought as I walked down the halls
"Hey Sophie" a familiar voice said snapping me out of my daze
"Oh hey Taylor," I said looking up at him my eyes stuck at his soft lips as he said something
"Sophie. Sophie!" he called again
"Huh? Did you say something?" I asked
"Not really I just asked if you're going to class," He asked
"Yeah, but where are you going?" I asked
"Oh I'm heading out to pick up Betty-Ann," he said and just then I felt my chest tighten.
"Oh, and why are you going to pick her up? I thought she had a bike" I said
"She does but she got in an accident"
"And what does that have to do with you?" I asked
"Her bike got wrecked so I'm going to help her out" he answered
"So why did she call you and not a tow truck" I bickered
"I'm pretty sure she did but I don't think a tow truck would carry her to school," he said
"And what about an Uber?" I asked
"Maybe she doesn't want to waste money. Why are you even asking so many questions?"
"I'm just curious" I shrugged
"I mean of all the people she could call why did she have to call you?" I continued
"I don't have time for this Sophie. I have to be back before the bell" He said
"Whatever see you in class," I said before I walked away
'What was that just now?' I questioned my tone as I made my way to class