The Ghost Queen

Chapter 5- You Can Only Trust Others Once

Danny POV

As seconds turned into days and days turned into months, being with Ruse was the best thing that ever happened. 

Of course, there were those times that I needed to scold her for something naughty. 

For example, she would prank Dash or Paulina badly and get away from it.

However, she would tell me, and I decide whether to be angry or laugh. 

Either way, it's rare to be mad at her, but sometimes, her actions can cause others to be hurt.

And for some reason, I don't feel remorse whenever other people are hurt.

For an instant, Kwan was in it with Dash when Ruse placed some goo on his locker. 

I laugh since it seemed harmless to me, but I didn't know that Kwan was apart of another prank until it got too extreme.

Admittedly, I was happy on the inside when I found out that Dash and Kwan were in the hospital after an 'accident.' 

Although, I felt a bit guilty because they were teasing and beating me too much that day. 

Not to mention, but Ruse got exasperated at them when I told her. 

So, for their 'punishment,' they were covered with itching powder that was sturdy that needed for a medical examination. 

I almost felt bad for them since it was very severe.

Almost, I say. 

After that, people thought I was cursed or something and ended up leaving me alone.

Dash and Kwan stopped bullying me, and I have never been more contented than ever. 

Right now, though, I walked up to my locker to pack my things up and enjoy a 'free trouble weekend. 

Right when I was about to leave, I heard someone calling my voice. 

It sounded faded, but I knew that it was Sam's voice.

I got pissed and ran in a different direction to avoid them.

Unfortunately, Ruse wasn't here to tell me which way since I've been avoiding them. 

Soon, I saw Tucker at the school gates, and I groan.

What now?! I thought, hiding behind a wall to avoid his watch. 

I knew that I needed to find a way to get out of here, but I can't let them see me.

I know! I'll wait upon the roof until they gave up and leave! 

I went up to the roof to wait for Sam and Tucker to leave so that I can leave too without them seeing me. 

Only once I got there, I saw Phantom standing right in front of me.

Damn it..., I thought. 

"He's here, Sam, Tuck," Phantom said over the phone.

They came up a few minutes later, and I was not happy about this.

Great, I'm stuck here, I thought, avoiding their gaze.

It was an uncomfortable silence, and I didn't want Ruse to get worried.

She might think that Dash went behind his word, and then, she'll prank him extremely. 

That thought shudders through my spine, and I didn't like it one bit. 

Sam must've seen me shudder because she asked me if I was okay.

I rolled my eyes and told her to leave me alone.

That didn't make her leave, but it did make her feel ashamed.

Honestly, she's got some problems..., I thought.

But, then again, I also have some problems of my own. For example, them!

I sigh and decide to speak since I knew that it'll be a while. 

"So, what's with the whole reunion?" 

They all turned to see me, and I didn't like that they were gazing at me.

They didn't what to say, so I was about to leave until I heard Phantom's voice speaking to me. 

"Wait! Danny, don't go," He pleaded.

I groan and turn around to see their faces with pity.

Pathetic..., I thought. 

"What? Just say something so that I can go," I said rudely. 

"Look, Danny, I know that we're not on good terms, but-"

"Oh, now you realize it. Fucking congratulations!" I sarcastically said, clapping my hands.

"Danny-" Tucker began to spoke, but I cut him off. 

"Is that all? You all want me to be that stupid again or that 'betraying' friend? Because as far as I know, I didn't sell you guys out!"

"Danny, we know that you didn't do it. We just want to apologize-"

"Apologize for what? For being the most replaceable human being?!" I shouted.

They were shocked at what I said, but I continued, "So, it didn't occur to you that I saw everything you've been doing behind my back. Hanging with Valerie while dissing me, talking about how I shouldn't be in your group, how I've 'turn' against you, and most importantly, how I was the 'bad' friend. How I 'ruin' things, how I 'hurt' you, how I am a 'horrible' being! I'm sick of this! I didn't even do anything but be helpful, but that's for pathetic people, right, Phantom?"

Phantom was taken back when I mention what I said, and it was because he said that to me before. 

"All of you made my life a living hell ever since you acted like this to me! Well, not anymore! I'm done with all of you. Don't talk or text me or I'll place a restraining order against you, Sam and Tucker. As for Phantom, I'll suck you into the thermos or have my parents dissect you. And trust me, I will do it!" I said, storming off.

I had tears coming up while I was yelling, but I didn't let them see it.

There was no way I'll forgive them, no matter what!

On the way home, I began to think all of the times we were very close.

Why did it have to be like this? I thought.

Why is everything that I do always make things worse?

"You can only trust others once," I heard Ruse said, smiling sadly at me.

I ran up to her and embrace her as tears began falling.

"Don't worry, Danny. It'll all be over soon," She said, patting gently my hair.

I just hope that it'll work..., I thought. 

Ruse POV

And it will work, no matter what... I thought while smiling evilly at the new plan.