Silence

This weekend went quickly. Granted, I stayed at home and avoided people, more while I debated what I was going to do now.

As I walk into the building, I see people turn and look at me. The whispers get louder as I pass by people. I find a seat and open my laptop.

I begin to do work, not missing the stares and constant whispers. Putting on headphones, I block out the noise and focus on the screen.

A few hours later, a tap has me turn. Taking off the headphones, I look at Oliver.

"Hey." He smiles at me and sits opposite me. "How are you?" He looks at me, then around the room.

"Fine, Oliver, honestly."

"So, you and Jake's dad?"

"Don't." I'm not wanting to talk about it.

He chuckles and nods. "Come on Ruby, you can't fuck his dad for revenge and expect no one to talk."

"I never fucked him for revenge. I kissed you for revenge. His dad was purely for me." He stills at my words. "Did you want something?"

"Well, yeah, there's a party tonight, why don't you come?"

"No." I'm not a fool.

"Ouch.