Bella
"Whoa. What happened to you?" Tiffany laughed when she saw me
I don't blame her. I look a mess.
I was dressed in a hooded T-shirt with jeans and sneakers. A cute look for anyone else but something abnormal for me to wear.
People kept staring at me in the hallway weirdly.
"I'm not in the mood"
"Why? What happened? "
Well, my ex boyfriend is back.
My boyfriend is allegedly cheating on me with Leslie who happened to steal Eric from me three years ago.
"Don't ask"
At least we had dance practice today, that I'm grateful for
"I'll see you at practice" I told Tiffany
"Okay"
"Bye"
I went to class with my hoodie on and sat at the back where nobody would notice me.
I'm not in the mood to talk to anyone today. My mind went back to last night, I want to forgive Drew but I can't let what happened to my mum happen to me.
It's taken a toll on me already. I could barely sleep cause I kept thinking about him
No doubt that I miss him but... dammit! Why do I like this boy so much?
The teacher came in and lectures started. I took down notes as the teacher talked
It was going well till Drew came in. He looked as bad as I did or even worse. He's wearing shorts and a baggy T-shirt.
I felt like going to hug him
"You're late, Parker" the teacher complained
"No shit sherlock"
"You do realize this class is important?"
"Look, I have enough problems. Are you gonna let me in or nah?"
"Have a seat"
"Thanks".
He sat down on an empty chair in the middle of class. He turned back and looked around; probably for me then faced front
I released a breath I didn't even know I was holding in. An hour later class was over
I waited for everyone to go out before I left. I removed my hoodie once I got to my locker
I don't know how guys can wear this thing throughout the day. Its itchy and suffocating
A note and a yellow rose laid on my books when I opened my locker
A yellow rose is a symbol of fertility. I've been nothing but loyal to you. Forgive me please ❤️
I sighed. At this point I wanted to kiss him but no I have to stand my ground. If I forgive him too easily, he'll have the mindset that he can get away with anything
"Hey" it was Leslie
I ignored her and arranged my books
"You're just gonna ignore me?" She asked
"Sorry talk louder. I don't speak betrayal"
"Oh my god"
"What do you want?"
"To explain. Drew's beating himself up about you. He went to the mall with me to talk. I didn't wanna disturb you with my problems. We weren't holding hands, I was pulling him out of the store. Stephanie has it all wrong. Even if you don't trust me, at least trust Drew"
"All I hear is lies. I don't have time for your bullshit"
I slammed my locker and walked away
**
"From the top ladies" Coach Ann ordered
Time to do a very big pyramid. Six people down, five, four, three, two to the last one on top which was me.
We got into formation. Six girls down, five people on top, Tiffany, Stephanie, Missy and Thony on top, three people on top of them, Leslie and Demi holding me up
I wasn't really stable so I fell. Coach Ann blew her whistle
"Leslie on top" she commanded
"Yes ma'am"
We got into our positions. I was in Leslie's place this time holding her up
"Perfect" coach Ann commented
I looked up to see the bitch smiling. Not for long.
Just to be petty, I shook my hand which her fall. I also wiggled my legs so everyone else could fall too making it look like an accident.
"We'll try again. Good job on the first attempt ladies" Coach Ann said
"Thanks ma'am"
I dusted myself just in time for Leslie to lunge at me
"Why the hell did you hit me?" I was really angry right now
"Cause you made me fall"
"It was a fucking accident"
"We both know it wasn't"
"Oh yeah? Prove it then"
"Is this because of what happened? Its over. I explained to you"
She pushed me
"I'm the queen bee. Its not over till I say its over"
I pushed her back
No long after, a fight broke out. A lot of hair pulling, punching and biting was involved till the girls pulled us apart.
Leslie started barking like a dog, the girls gathered round her
I couldn't be bothered as I walked away
"Bella!"
I turned to see a boy running up to me
"Yes?"
"A guy named Josh is here to see you. He's waiting at the car park"
"Thanks"
I went to the parking lot to look for him. I saw him leaning on a red convertible, twirling car keys in his hands
I was impressed, the car is really nice. That means he's rich too.
He wolf whistled when he saw me
"Damn. You look good in that uniform" he eyed me up and down
"Thanks "
"I knew you were a cheerleader. You got the looks"
I laughed
"Is it because I'm blonde?"
"Probably"
"Nice ride"
"Thanks"
From the corner of my eye, I saw Drew. He paused when he saw me talking to Josh, he clenched his fists then left
"Hello" Josh waved his hands in my face
I had no idea I had zoned out
"Sorry, what were you saying?"
"I was wondering if I could pick you up from school to go get something to eat"
"I have my own car"
"Ouch. My bad"
I laughed
*
"I look like a pedophile"
I choked on my soda laughing. We were at a local diner and I was still in my uniform
"Shut up. Look what you've done" I referred to my spilled drink
"Look at it. You're in a uniform. It looks like I'm using food as bait to get you to sleep with me"
"Anyone who thinks that is stupid. They should look at me first. I'm not a little ass girl"
"Can I ask you something? "
"Sure"
"You have a boyfriend right? I mean you're too pretty not to"
I sighed.
"It's complicated"
"How come? "
"Can I trust you?"
"That's for you to decide, considering we just met yesterday"
I barely knew him but I feel like I can talk to him about anything
I told him about everything the whole Leslie and Drew drama
"Wow.." he trailed "He made an effort putting a flower in your locker. That's cute" he said
"I know. I don't wanna forgive him too easily cause I feel if I do ,he'll do it again"
"True. People tend to take things for granted"
"You see?"
"I think you guys should make up. Its obvious you really like him, if not it won't be bothering you"
"I do. I really do"
"You should go talk to him"
"You think so?"
"Yup"
"Thank you for listening to me"
"I'm here for you as a friend, no strings attached"
I smiled
"Thanks"
"Bella?"
"Yeah?"
"Go get your boyfriend"