Shine Extra Large

A SMART DISTRACTION, but a BAD CONFRONTATION.

Eleanor's Pov.

It's been three days since that incident and here I am back with a little bandages on my the back, to school festival. Since I am hurt, my booth couldn't be made and I was just walking around looking at other people working hard. Tomorrow is the festival and I hope nothing goes wrong here atleast. I was just passing by the booths, everything around me looked soo typical highshoolic, just as they show in Tv shows and movies.
"Hey elllaaaaa~" Aiden sang as he placed his jade around my shoulder gently. I was a bit started from his sudden appearance. "Hey Aidan" I greeted back. He was in his usual jeans and shirt. "How's your back?" He asked while walking around with me. I feel bad, the rest of the group feels guilt for the accident. I could see right on his face how much he blames himself for everything.

I stopped and placed my hand on his shoulder "I am fine Aiden, you ask me the same question atleast five times a day" I laughed, which made him chuckle. "By the way have you seen the rest of the boys, I swear those people left me to have tacos alone" I chuckled at his childish assumptions. All the boys have been soo supportive, but maybe that was only because they feel guilty of what happened?. Maybe or maybe not. I sighed.

Aiden dropped me near one of the classes and left to fix his booth tomorrow. I have been constantly planning a hangout date with Mr. A . Finally I'll be able to meet him. I do have my suspicions, but I can be wrong too. While scrolling through my Pinterest, my screen flashed with the email from one of my company's employee. But before I could open it, someone opened the classroom door getting me distracted.

"Hey el, wanna hangout in our photo booth?" Zachary said while leaning onto the door frame. "Yeah just a min, I need to check my company mails-", my phone was harshly snatched by Zach, which left me dumbfounded. It was very rude of him to do, I was staring at Zachary with wide eyes. The moment he realised his actions, he spoke "Uh-You see Ella, let's go outside, doctors told u to rest, no work!" He said, dragging me out of the class, he didn't even let me speak. It was odd, but maybe I am just paranoid. I followed Zachary to their photo booth.

We reached a booth with everything blue. Typical boys. I see a lot of photography equipments laying around. I assumed it to be Caleb's as he the one who does photography for school magazine. I moved closer to the booth checking it out in a complete awe. It was like a blue fantasy world, with lots of lights and a stage. I was soo busy, that I didn't even realise that they were clicking my pictures, until the click sound was heard. "Hey!" I said all flustered up. "El, you have a beautiful smile" , Caleb said, making me hide my face in my hands and all boys started laughing.

Later, Levi bought some snacks which we enjoying while laughing and talking or practically hanging out in their booth. The burgers had a lot of mayonnaise, so I got up to grab some tissues. On my way, I saw Audrey walking towards me, straight towards me. I stood frozen in my spot. She stopped and let put a long sigh.

"I want you to break up with Archer and break friendship with Zachary right now!" She spat. What!? Is she in her right senses. "do you even know what-", she cut me off. " I know what , I am talking about. Trust me El, you will thank me later!" .

I was confused. I knew she was just being herself. "How do you expect me to break bonds with a man I love and the guy who has been nothing but a good and supportive friend to me unlike someone I know" . I spat back. She cannot just come and say mean things to me. I have had enough.

"El please just listen to me" Audrey said, making me look straight at her. Something about her expressions was different today. She didn't look bitchy with those foxy eyes makeup. Still! I have had myself been manipulated by her for a good number of years. "Please leave Audrey" I asked nicely, but she just stood in my way, "El just break up with Archer atleast, he doesn't love you, they are playing with your feelings" she said. Now this wasn't going nice, nor I am going nice. "Look Audrey, leave me alone, my relationships doesn't concern you, and you don't know what you talking about! , you always had your eyes on both of them, and I believe them!" I gave a slight push at the side and moved forward. How could she just say all of it!?

"ELEANOR GELLAR! IF YOU BELIVE THEM, GO TO YOUR COMPANY AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!" She said and walked away. As a childhood friend, she only takes a person's full name when she knows she is right and the person in front of her isn't. Is she telling the truth!? But what will I see at my company? Maybe I should visit tonight and check myself.

Should I tell Archer? Maybe not, why should I drag him in this mess. He is busy with his  own work. I'll just make a short visit. I took the napkins and headed back. I wanna prove Audrey wrong. She is selfish and mean.

"Hey el, wanna hangout later?" Zachary asked. Not tonight.

"Maybe not tonight, I feel tired" I answered. Zachary smiled and offered to drop me home which I happily took.

I need to prove Audrey wrong.

Oooo the truth will be out soon 🥲