Bad In Common

Chapter 51 ??

" Parker, where's my lipstick?!" I hear her yell as she walks down the hallway.

I turn back to the pile of clothes that are now scattered over the bed. Some managed to find their way onto the floor and some are hanging over my shoulder. It's a mess. How am I supposed to find something to wear for tonight when I don't even like most of the clothes?

Before I can dig into the pile I hear the sound of footsteps approaching the room.

" Emily for the love of God I don't have your -" I stop mid sentence as my eyes land on the figure standing by the door.

Definitely not Emily.

His dull yet captivating eyes bore into mine as I try and catch my breath. I'm at a complete loss of words as I take in his appearance. He looks exactly the same. From his hair style to the light stubble that has formed on his perfectly sculptured jaw line. He's dressed in his signature leather jacket and has a duffle bag over his shoulder. I didn't think it was even possible for him to look even more attractive -

Am I hallucinating?

I tightly close my eyes. As I open them again I'm not even surprised to see him still standing there. My heart aches as I feel a tear roll down my cheek. These damn tears always have a way of showing up at the wrong time. I lick over my lips as I try and think of what my next move will be.

Should I run? No, that would mean I would have to run towards him and with my luck I will most likely trip and fall into his arms.

Maybe I should just start crying? Most guys get freaked out by tears. Never mind, it would just make me look more stupid than I already feel.

I can't just stand here and allow him to see how vulnerable he left me. He doesn't get to see that side of me. Not after how he just up and left me to fight the mental battle that has been erupting inside of my head.

His eyes finally leave mine. I watch as they roam around his room that I'm currently nesting in. His eyes come back to me as he takes his time to look me up and down. I don't miss the little lip biting he does before licking his lips and clearing his throat.

" Nice set up you have here."

I'm completely blown away by how hoarse his voice sounds. What brings me back to reality is the words that left his mouth. Nice set up, that's what he has to say after completely breaking me? Is that all he can say after everything he put me through?

Unbelievable.

I don't manage to form a reply as I'm left speechless. My heart starts to race as the seconds tick by. I don't like admitting it but I'm nervous.

Come on Ally just say something!

Nope. Can't do it.

Tyler gives me a strange look as he steps into the room. The action immediately makes me step back. Not that we are close to each other at all. It's like a force is pushing me away from him the closer he gets.

He takes another step into the room until he is completely inside. All I wanted to do was yell and scream at him to leave the room but I can't really do that seeing as I am in his room.

" W-what are you d-doing here?" I stutter.

I absolutely hate this side of myself. The weak and vulnerable side.

" I live here." he automatically replies.

I think back to what Parker said about how broken Tyler was after everything that happened. Looking at Tyler now I can't seem to find the description Parker was giving me. Nothing seems to have changed from him. He still looks exactly the same. Was Parker telling the truth?