Sweet life of Phoebe Grey

Chapter 16

 (Phoebe's Pov)

My alarm wakes me up at 7 am. I was dreading this moment of going back to school. I am so nervous, I am going to see Ryan but thankfully I have Ava with me most of the day. She is a spit fire and will make anyone who messes with us regret it.

I brush my long hair out and decide to braid it to the side today. After putting on some light makeup and brushing my teeth I head downstairs. Dad and Mom are in a deep discussion about who knows what.

"Hi" I mumble as I sit down in the chair next to Dad. He frowns at my lack of enthusiasm this morning. Dad leans over and kisses my forehead. Mom just smiles and at me and pats my hand. I know they feel bad for making me go to school.

"Here you go sweet pea" Gail says as she places my omelette in front of me. The last thing I want to do right now is eat but I know Dad will go nuts if I don't. I pick at it slightly and eat tiny bites.

"Phoebe are you okay?" Mom asks before Dad can scold me about not eating. "I am fine Mom just a bit nervous about school today." I say back still picking.

"Bubs there is nothing to be nervous about. I have talked to your counselor who has talked to your teachers, if you feel too overwhelmed or need a break you can walk out and collect yourself." He says. It does make me feel a bit better that I can leave if needs be.

"Thanks Dad." I say and eat about half my plate. I carry my plate to Gail who gives me a sad smile and my shoulder a reassuring squeeze. "You'll do great today sweet girl." She says. I have always loved her so much.

"Bubs I am going to take you today instead of Sawyer." Dad says. I smile at him which makes him smile. I grab my backpack and hug my mom who whispers "I believe in you" In my ear.

I follow Dad to the car and get in next to him in the back. Taylor drives us staying stone faced up front. Dad grabs my hand holding it in his reassuringly.

"I am just a phone call away you know that right?" He asks. I just nod and he looks pained. "Phoebe talk to me, you have said a total of 3 words all morning." He says and runs his hand through his hair.

I realize I have been pretty quiet. "Dad I am just nervous after everything with Jake and Ryan I just…. I feel more safe with you around. And I am scared because I know you can't be there to protect me" He listens to every word I say.

"Bubs I know I can't be there, if I could trust me I would become your new security." I smile at this."But just know you have Sawyer with you and Dovis now too. If you start to feel overwhelmed just call me and we can talk." He says I nod and cuddle into him.

"Mr. Grey we are at Seattle Prep." Taylor says. My dad gives me a bear hug. "Only one call away" He says "I love you my sweet Bubs." I tell him I love him and hop out.

Already walking to class I am getting nervous. Ryan is in this class. He sits right across from me, he is going to stare at me. As soon as I get lost in my thoughts I feel a pair of arms hug me. "Hey cuz how are you this fine Tuesday morning." Ava says to me. I smile at her, even at eight in the morning she is happy as can be.

"How was your weekend? Why weren't you here yesterday also? I had the severe Monday blues Pheebs." She says. I tell her my weekend was great and that Ted says hi. She can see right through me. If Avalon Anastasia Grey can do one thing it is read people.

"I know you are lying Pheebs. What is wrong?" She asks me. I just say to come over tonight and we can talk about it. "That bad huh. Well I will never pass up an offer to hang out with your family." She smiles and I smile back. Ms. Mayn walks in and following her is Ryan. My breath hitches.

Throughout the class I can feel his eyes on me. What does he want? Didn't my dad scare him off enough. When the bell rings I walk out quickly. I hear someone calling my name. s**t it is Ryan.

"Phoebe, Phoebe, please just hear me out… please." He begs as I try to move away. Why does Ava's next class have to be at the opposite end of the school. "What Ryan I thought you agreed to leave me alone."

"Phoebe I am sorry. I miss you so much. You were the best girlfriend I have ever had. I f****d up okay I am standing here telling you I f****d up. I am trying to make up for it. I went with my Dad and saw your Dad. I apologized over and over. Please tell me what I can do to get you back." At this point I see a not so happy Sawyer coming towards us.

"Look Ryan after what you did I don't think I will ever be able to fully forget and move on. I am not who you want anyway. I am not the girl for you. My security is coming so I have to go." I say and start walking off. "You are exactly the girl for me Pheebs" I hear him yell.

Sawyer comes and puts his hand on my shoulder. "Phoebe are you okay? Sorry I didn't get there fast enough I was on the phone with your dad." He says apologetically. I nod and keep my eyes down.

The rest of the day drags on. What Ryan says keeps playing in my head like a mantra. He did apologize and go to my Dads office. That is really ballsy. But he hurt me a lot. My head keeps battling back and forth.

At the end of the day I go out looking for Dovis. Sawyer close behind me. I have my head down and I don't even realize that parked in front of Dovis is my Dad alone in his car. "Need a ride." I hear his familiar soft voice say. I smile as I peek up and see him outside the car.

I run over and wrap my arms around him. I can't control the tears that slip out of my eyes. "Baby what is wrong?" He says holding my face between his hands. I just shake my head "Shh let's get out of here." He says before helping me into the car.

"Bubs why are you crying sweet girl?" He asks as he drives us. "I just missed you and had a really long day." He looks over with a questioning look. "Are you sure? Did Ryan try to talk to you?" He asks not knowing whether to believe me or not. I lie shaking my head as I wipe my nose with the back of my hand.

When we get home I put my backpack down in my locker and put my phone and wallet down wanting to go my room and hide. I tell Dad I am tired and am going to take a nap. He lets me go knowing I just need some space. I go up to my room and sob uncontrollably. I just wish this could all go away.

I wake up to the sound of people talking downstairs. I don't even bother checking myself in the mirror I just walk down the main flight of stairs. I see Ava and my Mom and Dad. Dad does not look to happy and Ava looks uncomfortable as my mom has a frown on her face.

"Jeez Pheebs are you okay." Ava says spotting me first. "I am fine." I lie "What's wrong?" I ask confused as everyone looks like someone died. "Ava why don't I go help you with that essay while Uncle Christian and Phoebe talk." My moms says before kissing me and walking out. Oh crap.

My Dad takes me into his office. Double crap. He sits and runs his hands through his hair. He pulls out my phone passing it to me. On the lock screen are messages from Ryan apologizing about today. "Sawyer told me Mr. Malford talked to you today." He says snapping at me. "Funny I thought you told me he didn't. Also Sawyer said you stayed there and didn't walk away like I told you to do if he came and talked to you." My dad shakes his head.

"Dad… I am sorry he was calling my name and I stopped in the hallway." I say feeling like crying. "Phoebe you should have walked away." He shakes his head. "That boy hurt you. I don't even understand why you would stop and talk to him." I look down knotting my fingers.

"I am getting his schedule changed so you will not have any classes together." Dad says still sounding pissed. "But Dad he apologize-" He cuts me off mid sentence "Phoebe his schedule is being changed. End of discussion." He raises his voice. Tear start to fall down my face. I nod sadly.

"I have work to do Phoebe.. Go see what Ava and your mother are doing." He orders me. No hug or kiss. He must be serious about this. I go to reach for my phone and he pulls it back. "No phone this week for lying to me." I nod and just walk out. Why do I disappoint everyone?