'Hey Lili, Danny and I are going to a movie today. You should come.' -Drew

'Sure, what time?'

'We're on our way. Come outside.' -Drew

Typical. I jump off my couch, almost sliding onto the ground in my socks. Then I pull on my Converse and a jacket, grabbing my purse. He's lucky I actually decided to get dressed today.

I go out to my doorway and wait on the porch until I see his car. Danny's passenger side window rolls down and he waves me towards him. I jog down my lawn and hop in the backseat of Drew's car.

"What's up, homie?" Drew asks, turning around and smiling at me as he pulls into the road.

"Eyes on the road!" I respond, clutching the door as the car swerves away from another.

"I asked what's up," Drew says casually, as if we didn't just almost die.

"Nothing," I shrug, still on edge.

"You sure?" Danny asks. "Nothing going on between you and Brendan-" He wiggles his eyebrows and smirks.

"Dude," Drew slaps him with the hand not on the wheel, "shut up!"

"What?" Danny asks. "I've said worse... What was that for?"

"Just please shut up now," Drew lets out a frustrated breath, looking back at me briefly.

I sit here awkwardly, not really knowing what to say. Since I broke up with Brendan yesterday, only Drew knows apparently. I called him right after. I'm not sure if it was the right decision or the wrong. But it's over now, and I have to move on.

"Wait, did something actually happen-" Danny starts, eyes wide.

"I said, shut up, you dumbwad," Drew says, taking a sharp right turn and throwing my shoulder into the door.

"It's okay," I say, trying to smile. I don't think it works. Both boys go silent, probably sensing the awkwardness in the air right now. I scratch my neck. "Um, so, yeah, Brendan and I aren't exactly... Together... Anymore..."

"Wait, no, that can't be right," Danny shakes his head. "You two are so perfect together. I can't believe you're done with eachother. What happened?"

"Stop talking, Danny," Drew says, looking beyond frustrated.

Danny ignores him, eyes still on mine. "Is it because his hot ex-girlfriend is back? What's her name? Carrie?"

"Kate," I correct, voice quiet.

"I am literally going to tie a rope to your neck, stick you out this window, and let your face drag along the road. Shut up! Just shut up already!" Drew yells at Danny. Then he looks back at me when it's a red light. "I'm sorry, Lili."

"It's okay," I say, even though I don't believe it and I don't think he does either.

We're all awkwardly silent until we pull into the movie theater parking lot. Then we park, jump out of the car, and walk up to the ticket buying booth. Drew goes first, buying two tickets.

"Aw, thanks man. You didn't have to buy me tickets-" Danny starts.

"I didn't," Drew rolls his eyes, handing one to me.

"Thank you," I say with a smile.

As soon as we've all got tickets, we walk inside together.

The first thing needing to be done is to buy some popcorn and sodas. We walk over there together, getting into some random line.

When we leave that line, each of us has a popcorn and drink. What can I say? I don't like sharing.

Theater 7. That's where we're supposed to go in. We walk over there and into the room. It isn't too full, surprisingly, because we've barely made it. There are four minutes until the movie starts.

Lucky for us, there's an entire row not taken near the back. That's where we go, sitting right in the center three seats.

I sit, watching the trivia on the screen and sipping my soda while those four minutes slowly go by.

But I can't help myself from watching people enter the door. I'm not a fan of trivia. So, instead I watch people. A family of eight walks in. Then a couple. Then three teenage girls. And then a boy.

Wait. That's not just a boy. That's Brendan.

My head whips over to Drew. He meets my eyes slowly, as if he's afraid to see me. When he does, he gives me a small smile and he shrugs.

I can't believe this. I can't believe they would take me here. I cannot believe this.

Oh, and that isn't even the worst part. Brendan isn't walking up those movie theater steps alone. He's got a gorgeous Kate walking behind him. The only small victory I have is that he's completely ignoring her.

No, Lili, no victories. You're not together anymore. I look down, trying to pretend I don't see them.

But then someone sits down beside me. I cringe, looking up ever so slightly, only to find that Brendan is beside me.

His eyes catch mine for a split second and then I drag mine away from his. This can't be happening right now. Why would Drew put this kind of pressure on me?

"Hey, Danny, do you want to switch seats?" I call over to him.

He shakes his head. "No."

I stare at him for a long time, and he stares back, drinking his soda.

And the movie starts.

I sit back, trying to pretend he's not here. That I'm sitting beside some stranger. But that's really hard when I keep getting distracted by his attractive face.

Stop it, Lili. You two are through. You aren't together. Stop it.

I close my eyes for a moment, trying to get a grip over myself. I take deep breaths in and out. Relax.

"Are you seriously doing yoga in a movie theater?" Drew whispers in my ear.

"No," I whisper back. "I'm trying to calm the panic attack you're accountable for."

"Oh," he says slowly. "That..."

"Yeah, that," I roll my eyes.

"Shhh," he says. "The movies going."

I let out a sigh, dropping my head back on my seat. I let myself look over at Brendan without even thinking about it. And I regret it, because when I do, he looks over at me as well. I try to look away, but I can't. I can't find it in me to tear my eyes away. He tries to say something I think. But I don't listen. I suck in a sharp breath, turning my attention back to the screen.

I eat popcorn and drink my soda, trying to distract myself. At this point, I don't even know what the movie's about. I can't comprehend anything correctly.

I let my hands fall down onto the arm rests. Except for, my left hand grazes over another hand. I wince, and I look down and see that Brendan's hand is already on that rest and mine is going numb now.

"I can't do this," I whisper to Drew. "I'll be back."

I stand up, walking out before anyone can stop me. As soon as I'm out of the theater, I rush towards the bathroom.

I walk up to the mirror, looking at my own reflection for a moment. I'm going to lose it. I'm going to completely lose it if I go back in there.

I run my fingers through my hair, trying to calm myself down. He's single. I'm single. We aren't together.

I see someone looking at me through the reflection of the mirror when I look up. It's Kate. She must have followed me in here. I turn around.

"What are you-" I start, but she walks towards me, arms crossed.

"You listen to me now, girl," she says.

"It's Lili," I raise my eyebrows, also crossing my arms. Is she really going to play this game?

"I don't care," she rolls her eyes. "You," she looks me up and down, "have to stay away from Brendan."

"Why should I listen to you?" I ask.

"Because I'm someone you should be afraid of," Kate says. "And I moved back here to take him back. I'm not letting some trashy girl stand in my way."

"Excuse me?" I ask, walking closer to her.

"I'm not taking back what I said," she purses her lips. "I promise you want to stay away. I know people. I can ruin your life."

"You don't scare me," I say, shaking my head.

"Neither did Shelby. Look where that got you," she smirks.

"Shelby's a different story."

"If you thought Shelby's threats were something to be afraid of, you haven't seen a thing. Don't cross my path, Lili," Kate says.

"How in the crap did Brendan ever see anything in a lying brat like you?" I ask, quirking an eyebrow.

Her eyes narrow, and I brace myself for an attack. None comes. I think the silence is worse. She just glares at me, not looking away.

"I suggest you forget everything you and Brendan ever had and go back to living your loser life," Kate says slowly.

I take a deep breath, closing my eyes. I can't freak out at her. I'm done with Brendan. I shouldn't fight her. It would bring on any threat she has in mind. And if I've learned one thing this year, it's to not take threats lightly.

"Lucky for you," I say calmly, "Brendan and I are already over."

She smirks. "Then I guess we're done here."

And she walks out, the smile staying on her face. I can't help my childish instincts. I kick my foot as hard as I can in the direction she headed in. My foot only hits air, but I imagine hitting her right in the knee and falling to the ground. It satisfies me momentarily.

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