Separate Ways

Chapter 2

Dear Diary,

Turns out what Amelia wanted to tell me is that she is DATING RYAN WTF? I usually don't cuss on here -but this warrants it, I can't believe she did that. But as mad as I was at first, I feel better after talking to Brendan. I have never thought about him much, but he made me think of him differently after our talk yesterday. Also, he told me that Ryan likes me but he got with Amelia to make me jealous... BRO, that's so dumb and sweet, I guesss but mostly dumb. I'm blasting Melanie Martinez and I feel so much better. Ughh, I have some history homework due tomorrow (figured out that's how you spell it). Anyway, that was nice of Brendan to tell me about Ryan, I want to know him better :)

-Liv :)

I woke up with a massive headache, probably from crying myself to sleep last night. I look into the mirror, and my eyes are puffy yikes. Maybe a quick shower will take care of it... but then my hair will get wet. I could wrap a towel on it or- aughhh just forget it.

Last night, I had a bad dream that Amelia and Ryan got married, I lost my voice, so I couldn't tell Ryan how I felt. It was so real. I want to tell Amelia my dream, but I remember that it literally happened because of her, so I probably won't tell her. Still, I don't think I'm mad anymore... I mean, Ryan did all of this because he likes me, apparently. Oh my God, I wonder if Amelia knows. Oh no, maybe I should tell her. Nah, it's not my place this will all play out.

I get out of bed, eat, brush my teeth, and get ready for a new day today. I have athletics to let out my aggression. Aggression? Yes, I might be over this situation, but the stress from it all has made me worked up. I pack my gym bag then get dressed.

On the drive to school, I'm quiet as I watch the trees sway in the breeze. They're so majestic sometimes-trees, their roots keep them grounded in spite of the wind wanting to disrupt their calm. Before I know it, the school comes in view. I say bye to dad as I grab my bag and walk to the cafeteria.

As I see Amelia, I realize how nervous I am to talk to her. I walk over to sit down, but Tatum blocks my path.

"Get out of the way, Tatum" I glare past her. She just let out a humph "Tatum, I'm serious, MOVE!"

"It's okay, Tate," Amelia says. "Oh, thank you ever much, your gracious-ness madam Tater tot," she gasps behind me. As I look over to Amelia, she looks apologetic, I realize I have all the power here. I won't tell her that I know about how Ryan actually likes me, I shouldn't ruin this for her.

"Hey, Smelly," I smile. She lets out a breath of relief. "Liv, I'm so sorry-" she begins. "It's okay, Mel, I'm actually over it," I explain, "Wha- but yesterday..." I nod " I just needed a day to process, I'm fine now... I actually think I like someone else," I let out. "Wow, who are you, and what have you done with my Livy?" she lets out with a smile.

Tatum butts in. "WHO? Who is it?" she smirks. "Oh, wouldn't you like to know" I smirk back. I whisper to Amelia, "I think I like Brendan" she lets out a gasp. "What? What's wrong, Mel?"

"Mmm, nothing, I'm fine" I know she's hiding something, but I decide not to press on.

"Who did she say?" Tatum asks in her nasal voice.

I look at the clock "Nunya beeswax Tater Thot. Huh, there's a new one... well, this has been fun, but I have to go to my class" I leave before Tatum can even comprehend that she's been insulted. When I get to class, I pull out the material and review it before class.

Soon, I hear footsteps entering the room. I look up to see Brendan.

"Hey buddy," I smile. "Hey Olivia, whatcha doing?" He says as he takes his seat behind me