Winter's P.O.V

I dialed her number again and put the phone to my ear, waiting for her to pick up. I licked my teeth and waited impatiently. She had a lot of explaining to do.

"She not answering?" I heard Alec ask as he walked into my room. I heard the beep and I groaned, throwing the phone on the floor.

"Why the hell would she just leave? I remember her talking to me just before Phillip came and now she just disappeared! She isn't even answering me!" I groaned and laid my head back on the bed. Alec sat next to me and sighed.

"I've tried. She hasn't answered me." Alec said and I sat back up, rubbing my tired eyes.

"See? What's her problem? She can't leave and ignore us? I swear, when I finally-"

"Baby, is everything okay?" I looked up to see my mom frowning slightly. I ran my hand down my face and groaned.

"Amanda isn't answering her phone." Alec answers for me and I stand up.

"I'll be back." I say and they both nod. I walk out of my room and walk to the bathroom and closed the door behind me. I walked to the mirror and slowly sighed. My hair was in knots since I haven't brushed it in two days. Yes, two days. Why? Well,  you could blame Amanda for that. Ever since I figured out about Amanda, I was worried. I know I am a stupid friend for not noticing but a million things were going through my mind that day.

I haven't gotten any sleep and as much as Sam tried to make me fall asleep in his arms, I couldn't. I wanted to but I couldn't. My mom even tried to help me by buying food for spaghetti, my favourite meal, but I didn't eat. I didnt feel hungry. This is what happens when your best friend leaves suddenly... you get worried and ignore everyone.

I knew my birthday was coming up in two weeks and I wanted Amanda there. If she wasn't there, I won't celebrate it. Even if it is my 18th, I don't care. I want my best friend with me, watching me as I blew out the candles, standing with me and laughing, celebrating my birthday with me.

I know I'm sounding crazy but I loved Amanda. I just didn't know why she was ignoring my texts and calls. It was just not like her.

Ever since Phillip got arrested, which was two days ago, I felt empty. I wanted Amanda here because I knew she would be screaming with joy. But no, she isn't here, she isn't answering my calls and she isn't being the friend she should be!

I ran the tap and washed my face, feeling sort of refreshed. I picked up a strand of my blonde hair and immediately let go of it when I felt the oiliness. Instead of going back to my mom and Alec, I chose to have a shower. I needed it.

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Amanda's P.O.V

I looked at my phone, watching all this miss calls pop up on the screen. I sighed and put my phone on silent.

"You know, you should just answer her." I heard my mom say. I turn around and sigh but shake my head.

"I can't. It's not that easy." I mumbled as my mom sat next to me, wrapping an arm around my shoulder.

"Amanda, think of it this way. Your ignoring her for what reason? Your afraid to get yelled at? Maybe you deserve it-"

"Hey!"

"Sorry, honey, but it is the truth. Your shutting Winter out for what reason?" My mom asked and I looked at my phone and saw the messages and missed calls stop. I look back at my mom and I shrug.

"I don't know." I whisper and my mom kisses my forehead.

"Then talk to her." My mom whispers back and she got up. She walked out the door and closed the door behind her. I sighed and looked at the phone.

"I'm sorry, Winter."

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Winter's P.O.V

"Why are you still here?" I heard Sam's ask. I knew he was angry so I threw on a shirt and ran to the top of the stairs. I heard Sam groan and I knew he wasn't downstairs, he was in his room. I walked over and thought if I should listen... maybe, if anything happens, I will be there and help. I knew Bradley and Sam didn't get along well so I stayed. I leaned my ear against the door and listened carefully.

"I'm going to ask one more time. What are you still doing here?" Sam asked and I heard Bradley chuckle.

"Can't I stay with a friend?"

"Now I know your not talking about me. And we both know she isn't just a 'friend' in your eyes." Sam growled and I furrowed my eyebrows. Who is she?

"Your right. She isn't just a friend." Bradley says and I heard a few steps and then a growl.

"You stay away from Winter, you got me?" Sam asked, I could picture him grabbing Bradley by the collar or - wait, hold up. Stay away from me? They were talking about me? If they were talking about me, then why did Bradley say I am more than a friend to him?

He doesn't like me, does he?

"How can I stay away from her? She is like a magnet that I am attracted to." I could imagine Bradley smirking.

"Get out." Sam says, he voice low and dangerous. I immediately started to walk down the hallway, pretending I wasn't just eavesdropping. I heard the door open.

"Oh, Winter. I have to go." Bradley says and I nod and walk up to him. He hugs me and I hug him back. It sorta felt awkward now but I tried to push the thought away. Bradley let go of me, said his goodbyes to everyone and left. I turn to Sam who was leaning against the door.

"Whats that look for?" I ask, walking up to him. I ran my finger down his jaw and he grabbed my hand, not hard though. My eyes widened.

"I want you to stay away from Bradley." Sam narrows his eyes at me and I raise an eyebrow.

"Why?"

"Because I told you so." Sam said and he let go of my hand and walked in his room. I followed him in and shut the door.

"I want a reason, Sam. You can't expect me to obey you without a reason." I say and narrow my eyes at my boyfriend. Sam looks up at me and glares.

"I don't trust him."

"You don't trust anybody, Sam! That's the problem! You want me to stay away from a friend because you don't trust him? I'm sorry, Sam, but I am not convinced." I place a hand on my hip and watch as Sam's jaw clenches.

"Winter, don't start. I've had a rough week." Sam says and my eyes widen.

"Oh you have had a rough week? Well, I have had a rough life, Sam! I spent that day wondering if you were okay! I had to do so much that day! I had to save Kate-"

"You what?"

"See? You don't even know what happened! You don't care and I am starting to think you never did! Now you just care about your stupid hatred for Bradley and now your trying to make him stay away from him? Your... your... a-an asshole!" I yelled, tears stinging in my eyes. Before Sam could react to my cuss, I ran out of the room, ran down to my bedroom and locked the door.

I was done with his nonsense.

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Oh my god! Winter swore! Oh my lordy! We need to baptise her people! Get a priest! Okay, I'm joking but how do you like this chapter?

So, Bradley likes Winter? What do you think will happen next? Will she listen to Sam even after they had a fight or will she go against his demand?

Please vote and comment your thoughts! I want to know what you feeling, especially with this chapter. Love you all! Until the next update!

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