Autumn's POV
It had been a week since I overheard Riley and Casper's conversation. I chose to forget about it.
It's also been a week since Riley hasn't been in school. A whole torturous week that I've had to deal with Olivia's accusations of why he's gone. Trust me when I say I'm already sick of this school. I'm sick of this stupid buy who broke my heart the second I made eye contact with him. I'm just sick of everything.
Casper's been making up for it though. He makes stupid jokes and puns that are impossible not to laugh at. It's surprising how fast we became best friends. I haven't had a friend, let alone a best friend, since 7th grade. You would think it was terrible, and at times it was, but as soon as I got into highschool, it didn't really matter anymore.
Ever since I moved here, and met Riley, I've had trouble sleeping. That also means trouble waking up on time. Jamie keeps getting mad at me about it. It's not my fault I'm an insomniac.
When I join him in the car he's glaring at me. "Next time you're late I'm stranding you here."
"No you won't." I say. It's true too. He's not the kind of person that would do that. As always, we make it to school on time.
"You aren't gonna die in English again are you?" He smirks at me. I punch his shoulder and get out of the car before he can do any damage to me.
"It was one time, so shutup." He laughs.
When we walk into class Mrs. Ralphs gives me an awkard smile. I keep my head down, avoiding eye contact with her. This whole week has been awkward ever since I discovered her secret. She doesn't know that I know but she does sense that something is wrong. It's not fun having the image of your teacher screwing someone burned into the back of your mind. Espicially someone who isn't her husband.
I was too caught up in my thoughts that I didn't notice everyone staring at me, whispering suspiciously. I look around, confused. That'e when I notice.
Well look who's back. Riley freaking Sablo.
I cross my arms over my chest, trying to look angry. Which I very much am. It probably looks like I'm more pouting than angry.
Mrs. Ralphs starts her lesson but I'm too distracted by my anger to listen. Halfway through class Riley sets a triangle of paper on my desk. It takes me a few minutes to open it, but when I do I regret it.
I'm sorry
That's it. Those two little words are enough to make my heart melt and almost forgive him. Almost. I flick the paper back at him like a paper football. I hope it hit him in the eye.
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I sit at my lunch table alone because Casper decided to be a great big monkey douche butt and leave me alone. He even texted me to mock me about it. I take out my book and start reading it, ignoring the judgemental stares I get from people.
Someone puts their backpack down on my table and sits down. I don't look up to see who it it.
"If you talk and interrupt my book at all I will cut your elbows and throw you in the trash can." I hear a familiar laugh and look up from my book.
"Casper! You douche, I thought you left me!" I say, extremely happy.
"Oh no, I interrupted you from your book! Does that mean I get my elbows cut now?"
The bruise he got from me throwing my book at him stayed for weeks.
