Chapter 3 Eva's P.O.V

I wake up early to start off fresh. It is a new week and a way for me to start the week as a brand new person. So I decided to get dressed up today.

I am wearing a sun dress that fits me almost like a second skin and is long enough just to pass the dress code. And I paired it with my black combat boots and I have my hair wavy due to my braids that I put in last night. I did my make up natural but I did add some lashes to make the look pop. I know that I am just in high school but I want to make my look something that people would never forget especially after the weekend that I had. I finished my look with my black sloth neckless and my silver hoop earrings and I make my way to the front to wait for Kim.

My mom came in late last night from another double shift at the hospital. So I am trying so hard to stay as quiet as possible. But that never works with her, I'm walking down the stairs when I hear,

"You were going to leave without telling your mom good-bye?"

"I didn't want to wake you up. I heard you come in late and I just figured that you needed sleep."

"I don't care how tired I am. I told you that when you leave no matter what you always tell me bye and give me a hug. Because....."

"Because you never know what could happen. I know mom I know I am sorry. I just wanted you to rest I know you go in again to work. I was just thinking about what is best for you."

"It's ok mija. I just want you to always come and say bye to me no matter what. Now did you eat something?"

"I had a bagel with cream cheese and I should be good until lunch."

"Alright mija have a good day at school tell Daniel I said hi."

"I will mom love you." I hadn't had a chance to tell her that Daniel and I wouldn't be spending that much time together.

I go outside and I wait for Kim. After a few minutes she shows up and honks her horn.

"Hey girl!" She screams.

"Ssssshhhhh! My mom is asleep and she doesn't know that you are the one picking me up."

"You didn't tell her about Daniel?"

"No I didn't get a chance to she has been working a lot lately and I only see her for a few minutes. But whatever lets just go."

"Alrighty then."

We take off for school it is about a 10 minute drive. We are singing songs by Lizzo such as "Good as hell" as well as "Truth Hurts." We are vibing so hard to these songs especially because of the shit that I went through this weekend. These songs are just what I needed to hear.

When we get to the school I see Daniel and Lisa together at his car and they are making out like if there isn't anyone around them.

"Come on girl lets just keep going." Kim says to me as she tugs on my arm to pull me into the school.

I go to my locker and I'm getting my books and notebook ready for my first class, when I hear Lisa behind me.

"Oh good morning Eva. I don't know if you heard but Daniel and I are officially dating. Aren't you happy for him?" She says in a tone like if she was trying to piss me off, and well it was working.

I just smiled and said, "I am very happy for you both." And made my way to class. I wanted to break down in tears but I couldn't it would be humiliating. So I just went to my class and began taking notes like I do in all my classes. Luckily for me I didn't have to deal with Daniel or Lisa in the morning. It wasn't until I got to my last class when I have to basically be in between them. They wouldn't shut up about their new relationship it was annoying. But it was my history class, my favorite class, and no one is going to make it a bad class for me.

We were learning about Greek Mythology and it is amazing how the gods and goddesses coincide with the other religions that the majority of us are. So I am writing notes and highlighting important information on our workbooks when Daniel asks me "Hey Eva, what exactly are we working on? I am so lost."

"Well if you and your new girlfriend were to shut up and pay attention you wouldn't be lost now would you?" I say super annoyed.

"Am I interrupting you guys over there?" Our history teacher asks.

"No ma'am but by any chance can you move me to the front of the class. I can't seem to concentrate back here."

"Yes move over here Eva." She says as she moves me practically next to her.

I see the look in Daniel's eyes I can tell that he is hurt but I can't help it I'm pissed and jealous. After class I rush out because I could sense the whole class period that Daniel wants to talk to me. But I don't even want to see him.

I rush to my locker and gather my homework from my other classes and putting them in my book bag. Then I make my way to gym. basketball season isn't here yet but coach and I, as well as some of the other varsity girls we work before the season starts just to get on our A game. So once I get into the locker room Kim is there and she is almost ready for practice.

"How was your day girl?"

"Ugh I just want to hit the weight room and let out all this frustration. How is it that someone I have known for years suddenly become someone I cannot stand?"

"I don't know chica but I'm with you on hitting the weight room. Hurry up and change so we can get to it."

I chuckle and change quickly. Once we get to the weight room, I go to the leg press and place the weights on it before I begin.

"What do you think Kim? Do you think I can beat my record from last week?" I ask while getting the weights.

"Girl I don't know I think 350 is a lot already. You sure you want to push it?" She literally has no faith in me.

"Sweetheart I will do 400. After the day I had it will be easy." I say as I place the last plate and sit and begin. I am making this machine my bitch. It was hard at the beginning but then after 4 counts it became smooth sailing from there.

"Wow girl you are a beast." Kim says.

I am so proud and we go to the gym and we begin with the fundamentals the rest of the time. After practice I make my way to the showers and then I change and make my way to Kim's car. When I get home I get a text from Daniel asking if he can come over. I don't know if I am ready to be around him. But my dumbass says yes. So now I have to be ready for him.