I wasted no time going home after school, I sat in my room, as my mind was still going over what Savannah had told me. I wanted so badly to call Mason up and ask him if it's true but I knew that he would just ignore my calls. And if I should show up at his place he would probably yell or try to fight me again.

I shook my head and tried to concentrate on my homework since I and Mason were no longer friends, what he does or has done shouldn't be a matter to me, it's his life after all.

Besides, I have seen an improvement in my grades, which means I am one step closer to Yale.

I started with my math homework first, not noticing what I was doing until my phone buzzed, it made me jump from my trans-like state, my mouth fell open at what I wrote.

'Charlotte and Mason are--'

I hurried to erase it, thinking that it's a good thing I wrote it with a pencil.

I groaned out, knowing that only one way to put my mind at ease was to hear the truth from Mason himself but what if what Savannah said was true?

Can I really handle that?

I was so conflicted, not knowing what to do or think.

My phone buzzed again and that's when I remembered that it had buzzed the first time, I opened the messages and saw that they were from Romaine.

'Instead of pizza, how about go-karts?'

A small smile spread across my face, well at least there is him and I actually do like Romaine and after the way, he stood up for me made it grow.

Wonder why Mason wanted me to stay away from him?

I shook my head, either way, I didn't care.

I replied with 'a sure that would be great.'

Romaine sent a smiley face back.

I looked at the phone for five solid minutes, thinking of a way to keep the conversation going.

'How's the homework going?' I sent. Then slapped my forehead thinking that that was the nerdiest thing to say.

But Romaine texted back, saying that 'it is going ok.'

'Cool.' I wrote but deleted it, thinking that I should leave it as is and not force a conversation.

***

Before I knew it it was Saturday and I was busy spazzing out over what to wear, first I tried on a dress but then thought against its because I didn't know if it was a date, date, plus we were going go-carting.

I then tried on a pair of white jeans but thought against it, thinking that it would get dirty and also because Mason gave it to me as a pre-birthday present.

I sighed and throw myself down on the bed, wishing that I hadn't opened my mouth or had said something else, I eventually settled on a black and grey funnel shirt and black slim-fitting jeans, with grey sneakers. Doing my hair up in a ponytail and light make-up.

Before I could even make it downstairs the doorbell rang, my heart gave one hard beat, then it flattered, then started to race. I nearly tumbled down the stairs in my rush, which was mostly caused by my excitement.

I have came to the conclusion that I really liked Romaine and wanted to see where things will go after today.

Even though, with this little distraction, my mind was still on Mason and Charlotte.

What Savannah had told me still had me in disbelief, there is no way I can trust that bitch but what if? I shook my head to get the thought away.

It's Romaine's time now, I can finally get a new boyfriend without Mason dictating to me about who I should and shouldn't date.

I glanced over at Romaine as he stayed focus on the road ahead, he had one arm out the window and looked at ease with himself, driving at an average speed and with caution, which was a good thing. For the road was wet from rain the night before and mostly because there were a bunch of drunk teens out to enjoy themselves in the afternoon sun.

I admired his strong jawline, the beauty mark on his cheek, his curly hair and wondered again why Mason told me to stay away from him, maybe he was threatened.

Out of reflex, Romaine turned to me for a brief moment with a smile.

My breathing hitched and my heart raced, I opened my mouth to say something but only a sigh came out.

Romaine looked back at the road then at me again, "are you okay?" He asked.

I struggled for a nod, "yea, just something that's been on my mind."

"Care to tell."

I shook my head, there was just no way I was going to share what Savannah had told me, I
still can't believe it myself and I didn't want a rumour to start spreading because for some reason I think Savannah and Charlotte were trying to pull something off.

Maybe to make Mason hate me more.

My best friend was more like my enemy now, someone I thought would be there for me always. The only person that knew me and could help me out of any situation, even though he was the one to get me in them in the first place.

I won't lie, I do miss him and wish I knew what happened that night of that after-game party but at the last time, I have to keep telling myself that this was all for the best.

"So are you going to tell me what's on your mind?" He took a glance in my direction.

I peeked up at him, then shook my head.

"Ok then, well can you tell me about this Mason person, I mean what is it about bad boys that girls like?" Romaine made a weird noise.

I shrugged my shoulders, "well, for one he's my best friend, has been ever since we were in kindergarten. He knows everything about me, all my fears, what I like. And I know all about him as we, all the things he was afraid to say out loud, all that.''

I spoke passionately about our friendship for a while, with Romain responding with the occasional hmm and ok.

"Sounds like more than just a friend to me and the way you look at him."

"Well, you said you were a bad boy once. " I tried to change the topic.

Romaine gave a laugh, ''I'm not telling you anything, my past is something I don't wish to share.''

Before the car could come to a complete stop I jumped out that was maybe the longest car ride in my life.

"Tutti frutti." I grin from ear to ear.

"You like fro-yo?"

"Like, I love.'' I said, while walking away, this is my favourite place in the entire town, well apart from bliss ice cream parlour.

I went right up to the counter, grabbed the biggest size cup and start squeezing out watermelon, passion fruit, and kiwi frozen yogurt. I then moved to the fruit counter and piled on, grapes, blackberry, blueberry and strawberry fruit pops.

"Easy there cutie, remember that you pay according to the weight of your container." Romaine said, placing a hand on my shoulder.

I felt my face heating up, did he really just called me cute?

That made me smile even more, "I always get this much."

He only nodded his head and watched as I moved around.

When it was my time to weigh in my treat it was over twenty dollars.

Romaine reached into his pocket before I could take my purse out.

"Romaine you don't have to...."

He held up a finger telling me to stay quiet.

I smiled behind his back but my smile soon faded, remembering how Massom would bring me here whenever he did something bad. Except now, I hung my head when it dawned on me that I might not be friends with Mason anymore.

Romaine turned around and caught the look on my face. "You ok?"

Cady simply nodded, "thanks for paying." I turned away, not wanting him to see the tears running down my face but luck was not on my side.

"Why are you crying?" He lifted my chin up with his index finger, then wiped my tears away with a thumb.

"Still thinking about that prick?" His voice held no malice but his eyes said it all.

"That prick is, was my friend." The tears streamed down my face even more.

"A friend that hit you, oh come on Isabella. Can't you see that he's no good? He'll just keep hurting you because he knows that you will always be there for him." I could tell that Romaine was trying his hardest to hold back his anger.

Unlike me, I threw down my treat and dashed out.

"Isabella, I'm sorry!" Romaine chased after me.

I don't know what came over me or why I did it but, I turned around and punched Romaine hard under the chin, he staggered back.

He starred at me in shock and I looked at him with the same expression.

"Sorry..." I mumbled for words.

Romaine shook his head, "remind me not to piss you off again."