Howie pushed Madison forward as they walked up the walkway to Kevin's house. She shot him a glare, "Not fair D."
"Life's not fair Madison."
"I know.."
"You'd have to face him sometime anyways."
She nodded, "I know."
The front door flung open and Kevin stood there. Madison stopped once again and Howie had to catch himself from running into her back. "Are you okay Madison?," Kevin asked.
Madison nodded and looked at the ground, "Yeah..I'm fine.."
Kevin walked down the walkway and hugged Madison, "I'm so sorry Madison..I never knew Jamie was that cruel."
"Its okay Kev..really.."
Kevin sighed, "I'm glad you're okay."
She nodded and pulled away, "Let's just go inside.."
"Kevin..what'd you do..with the umm..entries?," Madison asked later that night as they sat in the living room watching tv.
"I..I put them in the guestroom with your stuff. I didn't read them all..just so you know."
"Thank you."
"When is your high school reunion?," He asked flipping off the tv.
"In..a week actually.."
"Are you going?"
She sighed and ran a hand through her hair, "I don't know Kev..I don't know if I can handle seeing all those people who hurt me.."
"But you'd be able to prove to them and yourself that you're better than them.."
She shrugged, "I dunno..it'd be boring."
"I went to mine last year and it was alot of fun."
"Yeah..but you were Mr. Popular. I was the loser of the school."
"I'm sure thats not true."
Madison laughed as she went into the kitchen for a glass of water. "Let's see Kevin..hmm..okay, what was your senior prom like?"
He thought for a second before replying, "Well..I asked out one of the cheerleaders, who I had known for a loong time, and we went and had alot of fun."
"Well..I was supposed to go, right? I had even been asked out, by this really cute guy named Ryan Blaque. He played basketball and ran track, everything a girl could ask for..except a personality. Anyways, about a week before prom he asked me and I, of course, said yes. Didn't even have to think twice. He told me everything he had planned and how it was going to be a 'magical evening'. I was so excited, I'd never seen my mom and dad so happy for me before. My brother was going with his girlfriend and left before Ryan came a picked me up. My parents went out that night right before Ryan came, so I was pretty much alone. I waited outside on the porch and here he comes with a bunch of people in his car. They pull up in front of the house and all get out of the car. I was kinda confused, why did they ALL have to come? Suddenly, one of the snottiest girls in school, Mary Webster, started to laugh. She had the most annoying laugh in the world, kinda like a hyena. I hated her so much, she never would let me pass without saying something. Well..then everyone else started to laugh too. Things started to clue in and I realized it was all a joke, on me. After that, they got out water ballons and eggs and threw them at me and my house. My dress was ruined. I ran inside the house and locked the door and I could still hear them.."
"Oh Madison.."
"I sat in my room and cried for what seemed like ever. I couldn't believe I actually thought he'd go out with me. I mean, I never did a thing wrong to any of those people..I just stayed out of their way..it was like they didn't want me to be different at all..that hurt so much too.."
"I would of kicked his ass.."
"Oh my brother threatened too. He was there and saw Ryan with another girl..some little cheerleader or something. He found out later what happened and came home to check on me. I made him promise not to do anything to Ryan or say anything to our parents. And he didn't."
"Why didn't you want anyone to know?"
"And let everyone down?? And see that pity in people's eyes?? I don't think so Kevin!"
Kevin sighed, "Thats some story Mad."
"I know..I lived it..now you see why that hurt so much what Jamie did?"
"Yeah..I do..and I'm sorry.."
"Its not your fault.."
"I know..but I have an idea Madison.."
"What's that?"
"I'm taking you to your reunion next week..and we're gonna show up Ryan and his little crew."
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