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Fearless

He's Always Been Bad News

"Did you hear Cath talking about carbs today?" Bailey giggled.

"I know! Who does she think she is? That girl is practically a twig.

I sat on a chair at my island in my brother, Neil and I's kitchen.

Neil had been my caretaker for years, 3 to be exact.

Ever since my parents died, leaving both him and I as orphans, he's always been the best to be around.

"Anyway's, you goin' to Mike's party on Friday?" Bailey sipped at her tea.

"As much and I know you hate it, but I'm going to answer your question with a question. Is Tony going to be there?" I sighed.

"Oh, right. I forgot about him..." She mumbled.

Ever since what happened two years ago, I've hated Tony with a burning passion.

"I wish I could forget." I groaned.

"Whatever with that party, they're never good anyway." She smiled and lightly punched my shoulder.

I nodded.

"Aw come on Ang, I didn't want to upset you." She frowned and grabbed my arm.

"Lighten up, he's not a part of your life any more, and he sure as hell won't be any time soon, unless you choose to forgive him." Bailey said under her breath.

"That's not going to happen." I said as I scowled at the ground.

"Hey, I'm only saying, I would make things a little easier for you."

"I can't believe you're suggesting I make up with him?"

"I'm not saying to carry him bridal style into the sunset, just a simple 'I'm sorry' would even put you two at ease." She chuckled.

I scoffed "I'm doing neither. And for the record, if I would make up with him, he'd start the mind games again. You and I both know he hasn't changed one bone in his body."

She spun around to face me, a dead faced expression planted on her face.

"Ang, I'm just trying to help, and you know I'd only say things that were necessary, and this is super necessary."

I smiled softly "Maybe you're right, but I'm not trusting him. I'm only doing this for you."

"Oh Ang! You won't regret this!" She squealed as she hugged me "Does this mean.."

"We're going to that party." I confirmed.

Bailey cheered in excitement.

I would talk to Tony.

I couldn't let Bailey down, not this time.

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"Ow!" Bailey screeched as she held her finger.

"Burned yourself again?" I laughed as I picked out the clothes I was going to wear.

"For, like, the third time! How do you even do this?" Bailey said, flustered.

"Come on Bail, it's not rocket science. You keep the big hot thing away from the things attached to your hand." I smirked.

"Not as easy as it sounds."

Tonight was the party, and I couldn't lie

I was terrified.

I picked up my phone after I'd put on my outfit and dialled Mike's number in my message list.

To: Mike :D
Sent at 7:50 PM

Hey! What time's that party?

I hit send and went right back to the mirror, to fix my hair and make up.

Soon enough, I received a text back.

From: Mike :D
sent at 7:58 PM

It's around 8:30, since when were you coming bitch? ;)

I laughed, and got nervous at the same time.

But I answered right away.

To: Mike :D
Sent at 8:00 PM

Eh, I wanted to join since Bailey was coming, do you want me to come? ;)

I smiled and smacked the phone down on my desk.

Mike has been my friend a long time, but I'm not sure he would be comfortable with me there.

Whenever me and Tony used to be in the same room together, I'm surprised it didn't explode.

Mike text back about 5 minutes later.

From: Mike :D
Sent at 8:05 PM

Did you just ask that? You're the star of the party! But... you do know who's coming right?

I shivered.

Man, this is going to be hard.

To: Mike :D
Sent at 8:07

Yeah, Tony. I have a plan.

I decided I was going to tell Mike, maybe he could help me out a little bit.

From: Mike :D
Sent at 8:10

You're okay with that? What's your plan?

To: Mike :D
Sent at 8:11

I'll explain at the party, just don't let him know I'm coming okay?

From: Mike :D
Sent at 8:13

Okay, I won't. See you there psycho!

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As Bailey and I pulled into the driveway of Mike's house, I got nervous.

I was sure I was going to puke.

" 'Kay, you ready?" Bailey said happily.

But that tone changed quickly, when I didn't answer.

I gripped the seat under me, embedding my nails into the leather.

"Hey, calm down." She said rubbing my back.

I didn't calm down.

"I'll pull away right now if you want? Call Mike and cancel?" She spoke softly.

Yes.

Oh, thank god.

I didn't have to face him.

As I saw Bailey reach for my cell, I grabbed her wrist.

Stop!

What are you doing?

Let her call dummy!

You're going to ruin your life!

"No, I can do it." I breathed.

You're so fucking stupid!

I knocked three knocks on Mike's tall oak wood door.

It open about 30 seconds later.

"Ayyy! There's my Angel!" Mike cheered, while pulling me into a hug.

He noticed I was shaking.

"Are you sure you're okay with this?" He spoke in a more quiet tone this time.

I nodded.

"Okay, well he's right inside, just a heads up."

I gasped.

Why is he so early? It's only about 8:20!

He rubbed tiny circles on my back.

"It's going to be fine Angel cakes, if he hurts you in any way, come to me." He smiled, causing me to.

I had no choice.

I stepped inside the house.

I can't believe you're doing this.