Out Of Nowhere
Sequel to "More Than Friends"

Chapter 39

I sat down next to Jaclyn and Bobby and we discussed our lunch plans.
Just then, Ben finally walked up to us, Dierdre in tow.
Great.
 “Hey, Ben, we’re going up to the house and Bobby’s grilling for lunch. Are you ready to go back up?” Jaclyn asked.
We all looked up at Ben and awaited an answer.
Dierdre squeezed Ben’s hand harder and bit her bottom lip.
“Um, actually me and Dierdre were gonna go out,” he murmured, avoiding eye contact with me.
I looked at Jaclyn, who gave me an “I’m sorry, girlfriend” look.
“Whatever man, suit yourself,” Bobby said, shaking his head.
He looked like he knew something that I didn’t know.
Like he knew that Dierdre was bringing everything back to Ben that Ben tried to get rid of before.
We all got up and packed up our things into our beach bags, Ben included.
Dierdre stood there the whole time, staring me down.
I could feel the hot tension between us. I was not comfortable with her at all.
“So, I guess we’ll see you later then?” I said to Ben when we were all finished.
He gave a small nod. “See you later,” he muttered.
He didn’t even look at me.
I felt my heart breaking. I thought he loved me. We were so happy a few hours ago.
Now I feel so distanced from him.
We began to walk up the beach to go back to the house.
I turned around one last time to get a look at Ben, but him and Dierdre were smiling at each other and walking towards a beachside restaurant.
I turned back around and crossed my arms tightly over my chest.
I wish Jared was here right now. I needed someone to talk to.
 
Ben’s POV
I looked back up at Lindsey, who was somberly walking up the beach.
She looked hurt.
I felt a tug on my heart. I felt bad leaving her for Dierdre.
But I discovered that I missed Dierdre.
I tried to cover it up for so long, and I convinced myself to hate her.
When I still really love her.
But I love Lindsey too. Maybe more than Dierdre.
Maybe less.
I guess I just have to figure things out.
“Wow Dierge. It’s been such a long time since I’ve held this thin little hand of yours,” I said.
She giggled and swung my hand up and down.
“I miss you Ben. It’s been a while,” she said, looking straight ahead.
She looked more beautiful than ever.
“Whatever happened to us, Dierge?” I asked, although I already knew the answer.
She cheated on you.
“I don’t know,” she whispered, looking down at the sand. “I don’t know.”
 
 
 
 For anyone who doesn't know, Dierdre's name is pronounced DEER-druh. And her nickname is Dierge. Just didn't want anyone getting confused.
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