Chapter 5

When I turned around I had four sets of eyes staring back at me. I hurried to wipe my eyes and cheeks clean from all the tears in the hopes that neither or them noticed.

“Hey Logan,” I said shakily, “I thought I was supposed to come and pick you up when you were done.”
“They were still really busy so they said they’ll call me and reschedule so Max, Sid, and Jordan offered to bring me home so I wouldn’t disturb you,” Logan answered, “we brought Chinese food for us all.”
“I’m not really hungry, what happened to the rest of you guys?” I asked.
“They all went home with their girlfriends but we made plans with Logan instead.” Max said staring at me.
“I’m sorry this might be out of line but are you OK? You clearly look like you’ve been crying.” Sid said sounding like he was concerned.
“Yeah we can leave if you want to be alone.” Jordan offered.
I managed to form a little smile. “No that’s fine you guys stay here as long as you want, I’m going to head out for a little walk or something.”
“Do you want me to come with you?” Logan asked.
“No I just want to be alone to clear my head for a while,” I answered, “Thanks though.”

He just nodded his head as I put on my coat and boots on and headed out the door. All I could think about was how much I was hurting right now as I turned the corner and saw a park bench. I was sitting there for about an hour lost in my thoughts when I was interrupted by my stomach trying to talk to me. “OK time to go home.” I thought to myself. I didn’t notice that Jordan’s SUV was still there in my driveway and when I walked in through the door I tripped over a pair of boots and fell to the floor with a loud thump.

“Son of a bitch.” I said as I pulled myself off the floor. When I looked I saw Logan, Max, Sid, and Jordan staring at me and trying to hold in their laughter. “You guys suck.” I said as a little grin spread across my face.

With that they all exploded into laughter along with myself.
“So are you ready to eat now, we’re starving?” Sid asked.
“You guys didn’t have to wait for me you know.” I replied feeling a little bad.
“Well Logan said you wouldn’t be gone long before you had to turn around and come back before getting lost.” Jordan said while chuckling.

Logan just gave me a smile as I threw my purse at his head and missed. Then we warmed up the food and sat around and ate it while watching some T.V. After we had eaten the conversation came that I had been hoping to avoid.

“So what was wrong earlier when we came home?” Logan asked.
“Yeah you seemed devastated,” Max said sincerely.

So I explained to them the phone call from Amber and what she told me about Mitchell all while I was fighting back tears.

“Wow, that guy seems like a real jackass. I mean he could’ve at least told you.” Max said.
“I know I figured he would’ve at least given me that, especially since he’s dating one of my best friends.”
“I’m sorry this happened to you, some guys can be really stupid.” Sid replied.
“I know, thanks guys.” I said half smiling and wondering why Logan hadn’t said anything. He and Mitchell never really did get along because Logan didn’t think he was good enough for me. I never really paid attention to that because he always was way too overprotective of me.
“I’m going to make a special trip home and I’m going to kick his ass,” Logan said the anger evident in his voice, “I always said he was bad news but nobody ever believed me. Oh he’s going to hear it from me. I’ll get his number from Amber and I’ll call and talk to him myself.”
“Logan calm down it’s going to be fine. It’s hard now but at least I don’t have to see them together you know, so that should make it easier.” I stated trying to seem stronger than I felt.
“Besides Logan, Pittsburgh guys are much better anyway.” Max said jokingly winking at Sid causing Sid to turn a slight shade of red while the other guys laughed at him. I didn’t really understand why and decided that I probably would be better off not knowing so I just shrugged it off.

“So, why did the rest of the guys go with their women and you guys stuck around with this loser?” I asked jokingly as I nodded my head towards Logan who just gave me a smile.
“Well my girlfriends had work tonight and Jordan’s girlfriend had to head back to Ontario,” Max answered, “and poor Sid is a lonely soul.” he said while laughing.
“Yeah I just broke up with a crazy one so I am going to be a little more cautious this time,” Sid stated matter-of-factly.
“Well you guys I’m sorry but I’m exhausted so I’m going to head upstairs to bed. Make yourselves at home and stay as long as you want,” I said, “goodnight guys.”
As I headed upstairs there were a chorus of goodnights and sweet dreams directed to me. I smiled to myself, brushed my teeth and crawled into bed. While I tried to sleep I heard them whispering downstairs and found myself wondering what they were talking about.