Chapter 2

2 Dad looked so relieved that I was being "reasonable."

Stepmom's got a smug little smile on her face.

They leave, but Tiffany hangs back.

"Can I help you pack, Sarah?"

She's standing there all innocent.

But she can't hide the glee in her eyes as she looks around the room.

"I never thought Dad would let us switch rooms."

"Are you mad at me?"

"I mean, I stole Jason AND your bedroom that you have had since you were a kid."

I just grabbed my suitcase, ignoring her.

Then, she goes "Ouch!" and dramatically falls on the floor.

"Sarah..."

Her arm hit the corner of my desk.

Already bruising.

"Sarah! What the hell are you doing?"

Jason, out of nowhere.

He saw Tiffany fall.

His face turns dark.

He rushes over and helps Tiffany up, all gentle.

"I'm okay, Jason. Sarah didn't mean it."

Tiffany's crying, but still smiling through the pain.

"It's okay, really."

"Your arm is bruised!"

Jason's looking at that little bruise on her arm.

Full of concern.

Then he glares at me.

"Sarah, you got a problem, take it out on me."

"Leave Tiffany alone. She's been through enough."

"You were born with a silver spoon. You have no idea what life is like."

I thought I was immune to his BS.

I thought I was done crying over Jason.

But I'm just a normal girl.

I'm not made of steel.

We grew up together.

Three-year relationship.

Now, he's obsessed with some younger girl.

Treating me like I'm the villain.

I don't wanna cry, I wanna laugh.

But my tear ducts are screaming.

"Jason, we've known each other for years. You know what kind of person I am, right?"

Jason frowned.

His eyes softened a little as he looked at me.

Maybe he's starting to doubt.

Tiffany starts sobbing.

"Jason, don't fight because of me."

"It's okay if Sarah's mad…"

She whimpers like she's so mistreated.

Jason's expression hardens again.

"You're jealous because I like Tiffany."

"Jealous because I'm good to her."

"Jealous because everyone loves her."

"Sarah, you're not the same anymore."

"You're twisted now, aren't you?"

He scoops Tiffany up and walks out.

Watching them leave, my tears dried up.

Maybe it's for the best.

I've cried way too much over Jason already.

I'm never gonna waste another tear on him again.