10/ Barbie

I've never felt so awkward before.

Well that's not exactly try if you count having dinner in one of Mama's romantic restaurant by yourself, or when you're having a practical chemistry test and no one wants to flunk the grade so you end up getting paired with yourself.

Those. Those can be sad but certainly not as bad as this.

This is what I call awkwardness between two people that are more than familiar with each other.

Two people that have known each other for almost all their lives but treat each other like strangers just because of one thing:

"Liza, I'm sorry for making out with your boyfriend back in the sixth grade,"

Now that we've finally entered her room with me in the lead, I take a deep breath before turning around to see her reaction.

Nodding her head at herself, she replies. "You know, that's not the only reason why I hate you right?"

"Then what else!"

"You betrayed me Valley!"

It takes me by surprise, since it's the last thing I expected from her.

Stepping one foot closer which shortens the distance between us, she continues.

"I'm not pissed because you made out with him although you 'claim' it was a dare, but because you betrayed my trust, and never even tried adding that to your apology,"Sniffing fiercely, she wipes the little tear that runs down her cheek.

Thinking through what her next reaction could be, I stretch out my arms for her with a smile.

"Hugs?" I ask, indecisive at first until she slowly walks into my arms which she melted into.

"But that was like a fucking long time Li. You don't even like boys anymore," Saying this calmly, I run my hand slowly through her hair, secretly beaming as I see she's okay with me calling her by the nickname I chose for her years ago.

"I know I know. Guessing I just wanted a genuine apology. But do you know how long I've waited for this moment?" I feel her mutter in my arms?

"No. How long?"

"Like. A really long time,"

A short silence follows until we begin to giggle.

Sometimes, I wonder how life could be without boy issues with friends.

"You know, this wouldn't be happening if you didn't tell kiko about psycho girl drama," I say in a chuckle.

"I did what?" Letting go of my arms, she frowns.

"You know, you told her about the sixth grade thing. Don't worry, I kinda forced it out of her," I assured her, sending a wink with it.

"I told her? I told her?" Repeating this, she gets up from our position on the floor.

"So Valley, I know we're now working on our situation ship and all that, but I need to leave you for a moment. There's something I need to discuss with Kiko," She gives me a quick perk on the cheek letting go and rushing towards the door.

Well that was weird to the brim.

Oh well, now that I've figured out why she hated me so much, I can actually work on making a friend this summer.

Totally on my bucket list!

That's all great but for now, I need to grab something before I go savage mode. Reminding myself  as I work out of her door towards mine, only to be called from behind by a melodic voice.

"Valley? Do you have a minute?" I can separate that nauseating voice from a hundred.

Turning to Rosà, I place my hands on my hips like they were meant doe the position.

What could this witch want now?

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Rosà certainly doesn't look like a witch. No, she owns the opposite qualities.

She has radiant freckled skin, wavey long hair, amazing body and totally my opposite.

I would refer her to the usual Barbie but really, the Barbies I've watched on TV don't dress like nuns. Which leads me to my next question.

Why should I hate her? My reason can be that I'm jealous but I feel like my reason contradicts it.

And it's simply because I'm scared. No one can be that innocent without having ulterior motives.

No one.

Taking a deep breath to calm myself, I speak. "What do you want Rosà?"

"Please could we talk, it's urgent," Looking around to see if anyone was listening, she whispers.

Looking at the invisible watch on my hands I sigh. "Well we were doing that, but I think I'll be heading out to grab a sandwich now, cause if you haven't noticed, I'm famished," I'm about to leave when she grabs my hand and dramatically fall on my body.

"Let go of me lady!"  Struggling, I try to pull her off me but she doesn't budge.

"Please just listen to me," she pleads, now holding my leg.

"I - I just wanna say that I'm sorry for causing so much trouble between you and Cole,"

"What? So that's what this is about? You're not the reason for my actions, Cole is. He made it clear that we aren't anything but friends and I have to respect that,"

"No no no. Don't you see? He only did that because he thought you would hurt him," It felt like she was trying to put me in a trance as she takes hold of my face.

"Let go of me! Cole already broke my heart multiple times and I believe there comes a time in life when you have to pick up the pieces and grow up!" I yell on the verge of tears, before I begin to run towards the stairs.

Down there, I'm greeted with a hug.

"Val! I'm so happy you've knitted your relationship with Liza," Cole says before placing a kiss on my cheek.

Before I can shove him, Darwin did it for me but continued the hug.

"You did well by apologizing Valley. My respect for you has just multiplied a ton," He pats my head.

"Hey stop treating me like a dog," I remove his hand from my head but hold it.

"Sorry It's just a growing habit,"

So is our friendship. I thought as he leaves.

The next one is Gwen as she punches my arm.

"What was that for?" I ask pretty surprised.

"That? That's for showing us you do have balls although you don't show them much. I see you in a different aspect now," She says, holding my waist. "Are - Are you okay? You look kinda fai - Valley!" I hear her shriek as I collapse into her arms?

"What's wrong Val?"

"Nothing. I just need to eat. That's all,"

"Damnit Valley," She shouts,n falling me to the smooth floor. "I thought it was serious," Now she walks away, clearly pissed

"Glad to know you care," I groan, rubbing my behind as the guys begin to laugh.

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*Sizzle*Sizzle*

The stove went.

"There! The last pancake," She drops the pan. "Dang girl. You've the stomach of a lion and that's like the five pancake already,"

Gwen must have a talented cook for a parent cause what she ends up producing in my table turns out to be nothing but blessed honey goodness.

"Urmp! Narse wan," I chomp with my mouth full before swallowing. "Guys drink refill!" I yell as Cole rushed with the wine, giving it to Darwin who only fills my glass halfway.

"Hey fill that up to the brim will you,"

"Come, why not a milk shake instead of wine?"

Dropping my cutlery with a clink noise when they fall unto the emptied plate, I sigh. "Come close,"

"What?"

"I said come close," He moves a  but not enough and I end up feeling like he's purposely testing my patience.

"Closer!"

When he finally gets at ear length, I whispered.

"Cause I can," Saying enough, I dab my lips elegantly with a napkin before burping silently.

"I'm going now to get my pills then probably nap some more for the day,"

Slowly getting up from the chair, I nod at them.

"Feel free to help yourselves with anything," Smiling, they nod at me before I start making my way towards the stairs.

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The only way I can get my pills is sadly by leaving for my art room.

It's one of my favourite places but I haven't been able to go there from the moment Louis decided it would be his room.

It's like I don't have a say in these things.

Contemplating on whether or not to knock, I made decision to just enter when o noticed the door wasn't even locked.

Meaning he must be looking decent at the moment.

Opening it a creak, my eyes fall on Louis who is casually sitting on the bed.

His head immediately jerks to my direction at the slightest noise I make.

"Well Well Well. I'm not sure why, but could you explain the reason you went snooping in that closet?" I gesture to one of my works in his hands, then my locked up closet. "Or have you moved from yoga to painting?" Leaning against the long and slender door with crossed legs beneath me, I pull out a smile I hoped looked as forced as it felt.

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Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Almost at a 100 genuine reads people! I've made up my mind to write cause I love too than delaying my updates cause people haven't come across my book yet. But I might begin to slow them because school is about to resume.

And about the pictures I use, they're just some celebrities I'm crazy about.

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