Chapter 20 Get 5 > Menu They say when something traumatic happens in a persons life that , every individual handles it differently . Some cry their eyes out , and some get absolutely drunk . But to me , well , that was a completely different story . I pretended that none of it even happened . Pushing in my headphones , I let Fitz blast in my ears , pretending that my life was going to be okay . School had started before I knew it , and I had dropped into my regular routine of going to classes and then coming back and doing school work . Unfortunately for the guys , I hadnt been very forthcoming . Ryan daily was trying to get me to reason with him and talk to him . He took every chance he could to hold my hand or touch me , and I knew , without a doubt , it was driving him insane with the silent treatment I kept offering . But I wanted them to realize I wasnt some floozy college girl who would do everything they wanted or said , and while they argued amongst themselves for how to win me over , I did research on werewolves . I was intrigued to learn that such things exist , and I didnt want to rely on them to tell me everything because there was a chance they would hide the truth . At one point , I had considered asking my father , but then at the same time , I wasnt sure if he knew . My eyes slid over the campus courtyard , and to my surprise , it was packed with students trying to soak up the last bit of sun from the summer before the clouds and cold rolled in , and we were stuck in sweaters , coats , and tons of snow . Emily ! The distance call of my name caused me to turn and smile at Rachel before taking one side of my headphones out . I was wondering how loud you had that thing . 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Dylan looked angry about something as usual and was arguing with Logan . But Ryan simply had his eyes on me . A sad , depressing look across his face seemed to break my heart . Sighing , I looked back towards Rachel and rolled my eyes , what do you expect me to do? Try giving them a chance to make it right , Rachel suggested causing me to groan . She was right . In a way , I had made them suffer for over a week over what had happened , and instead of being wrapped up within the three , of them , I was only making myself suffer . I groaned before grabbing her hand and forcing her to come with me . If I was going to go over there , I wasnt doing it alone . I already knew if the three of them surrounded me , I was going to lose my mind . Ryan eyes widened as I approached , and Logan smiled as Dylan seemed just as stunned as Ryan . You would have thought that they were watching a miracle happen as I walked towards them . Emily- Ryan said softly , causing them all to straighten up . 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Every time I closed my eyes , I dreamt of him , and every morning when I woke , I felt an empti ness inside of me from his absence . Yes , now I have to go . Turning quickly , I hastened my pace , trying to put distance between us . Just because I had agreed didnt mean I was going to stick around and just start acting like everything was okay . Emily , wait ! Ryan called , forcing me to stop and watch as he jogged to catch up to me . We have a small problem , and I need to tell you , so you dont think I am hiding things from you . I didnt like the way Ryan seemed nervous , but I could understand it considering the fact I had just agreed to give him a chance to show he was serious about me . Whats the problem ? Ethan is back . He got in an hour ago , and he doesnt know anything yet . A gut wrenching feeling filled me at that moment . I knew that I should not have cared , but in a way , I did . 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