Forgotten

The next day welcomed Angie and Bella on their usual walk to school.

A quick narration of the previous night by Bella to Angie caught both girls squealing excitedly.

" so you guys are like a couple now?" Angie could not help but ask.

The excitement in Bella drained out. " last night was just a one time thing. Never again hun. Am sorry and I guess I led him on but I'll clear things up today. We can't be a couple"

" Jeez, your always like this. Denying yourself happiness every chance you get. You enjoy doing this don't you? " she glared at Bella.

Bella wanted to reply but she sealed her lips as she sighted Don from a distance. He caught up with them in a few sprints.

" that boy should run for the school in the triathalons coming up next month " Angie whispered to Bel who replied with an eye roll.

" Sup guys. Wonderful morning we've got " He took the fresh morning air deep into his lungs with a satisfied look. "morning Bella"

"Good morning Don" she replied coldly

" no more Donnie for me" he joked but he was taken back by the cold death stare she threw at him. " Angie what's going on? "

"Tsk. Ask the bitch" she turned obviously angry with Bel.

" the fuck Ang. That's what your going with now. How classic " she stormed off leaving Don speechless and Angie growling.

" Did I do something wrong " he asked innocently

" no you didn't. The girl just has a lot of mental issues. " her anger still showing clearly on her face " She has the best night of her life then wakes up the night day and wishes to throw it away "

" what!! " Don went into a fret " did I really mess up. I knew I shouldn't have kissed her like that. She really didn't like that I guess.God!! I screwed up ". He brushes his hand through his hair. " I ought to apologise "

" You don't need to. She said she didn't want a relationship. That's all. That's been her lifestyle. No one can change her. Legit facts!"

The two walked into the school right before the bell goes for the assembly. All the students chatter endlessly, the noise increasing as Bella comes in sight

" what a bitch... "

" always knew she was out for Don"

" acting like she doesn't give a fuck about boys "

" she is really gonna get it "

" can't believe he went out with a girl like her"

" obviously Stacey would have been compatible for him "

.....

The girls glared angrily at her as she took her position in the line. Not that she was not already used to it but the eyes on her felt heavier and she couldn't help but shiver.

As they wait for the principal for the morning briefing, Stacey walks up to Don.

" heard your birthday was lit. Went to a concert " her voice malicious as always

" news travels fast. " he tried to avoid a conversation with her

" How did you like her taste" she asked with the intent to shake his spirit

" what do you mean"

" oh you know " she picked her fingers "when your tongue was all over hers. Your hands on her. How you touched her body.... "

"what the fuck Stacey. What is wrong with you " he yelled at her barely restraining himself from hitting her. "how jealous can you be of one girl "

" jealous?? " her hands on her chest as she feigned a hurt expression " how could you think so lowly of me. Am only tryna help you stay away from a wretch like her. Last night, videos of your little romantic episode somehow got on the internet. Sure you really wanna taint your image with someone like her. Your a cool guy and no one approves of a guy like you with the least popular girl in school. Someone like you should be with someone like me. " she smiled seductively, circling her fingers on his chest. " think about it Donnie. I know you can't resist me "

She left him confused, angry and beaten by her words.

The assembly ended with the announcement of the school dance before midterm and tryouts for the basketball team and football team as well as the running team for the inter school competitions the following month.

The first half of the school day was a breeze over for all the students except Bella and Don.

Bella had the endure bullying from the girl's in class plus Angie wasn't talking to her while Don had Stacey hovering around him like am unforgiving witch.

Both could not wait for recess.

Bella went behind the school as usual to play songs on her headset.

Sitting underneath a mango tree, she snacked on potato chips while listening to an audio book.

A couple minutes later, her mind was still confused as memories of her night out kept floating in. Letting out a groan, she listened to Lewis Capaldi's Someone you loved.

Don went to the restroom as that was the only place Stacey could not follow him to. He waited a while until he was sure she was gone. Knowing Bel, he simply went to the school backyard and there she was, as expected, listening to her tracks.

He sat next to her, enjoying her calm expression. At that moment, he wished he could have a taste of her lips. She tasted so good..... Stacey's question came knocking immediately " how did she taste? " His mood changed instantly.

"Bella we have to talk "

She did not reply

" Bel can you hear me... please "

She stopped for a second. One glance at him sent her packing her bag, heading back to class.

He held her hand but she was quick to pull away

" one night u go out with you turns my already miserable life into a walking nightmare. Don I think you have done enough. Remember when I told you that one day with me would give you a thousand reasons to hate me? well yeah, this is it. No one wants us together so just leave me alone. Go be with Stacey and live the highschool dream dude. Don't screw around with me." She was surprised that she could say that. She had reasoned it out but never thought her heart would let her spew it but there, she said it. But his moisty eyes weakened her resolve.

" your breaking up with me? After all that... "

" we weren't even dating Don" she cut him short "You asked me to spend your birthday with you and that's all I did. Just go away "

"I love you Bella. I really do love you with all my heart and I do not care what others might think " tears roll down his eyes " why do you have to break me? My mom always told me to wait for the right girl and I did. All these years I never laid my eyes on a girl to ask her to be mine but I found you and I really wanted to make you my forever."

Her heart shattered into a million pieces but she couldn't let him ruin bus last year at highschool because of her. " well guess what bucko? I never like you and I never will. Get that shit inside your fucking mind. We aren't even friends "

Only if he knew how hurt she felt to say those words to him. Her heart squeezed seeing his tears glistening in the sun. How could he still look so cute when he was crying. She cursed in her mind.

" maybe Stacey was right "

She halted in her tracks. What was Stacey right about?

" I deserve someone better than you. At least someone who isn't a wretch. Thanks for smashing my heart. Am super grateful " he added the last part sarcastically.

Hearing those words from him stung badly. Her breathing shallower, her hands clutching her chest. Excruciating pains ringed through her body, her ears burned and for a moment she thought she was going to pass out. So this is how a heart break feels like? She chuckled softly as she made her way back to class.

All three of them barely paid attention to the lessons and by the time school was over, there wasn't a trio walking back home together. Each went their separate ways until Angie and Don met at a stall coincidentally.