𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡

𝟏𝟎| 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮

ANTHEA

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As I approach the looming school gates, my stomach twists into knots. The very thought of being surrounded by a sea of people, all pretending to be kind and compassionate, makes me sick. But I have no choice. I have to go to school.

I push my way through the throngs of students, avoiding eye contact and ignoring the whispers that follow in my wake.

I fucking hat everyone and their fake smiles and small talk.

I fucking hate everyone.

I don't know how it happened. Maybe it was my cold demeanor or my sharp tongue. But somehow, I've gained a reputation as the resident ice queen. And I'm perfectly fine with that.

But even with my tough exterior and intimidating presence, I had these three idots waiting for me every day in the school. They were the only ones who knew the real me.

As I walked towards our usual meeting spot, I spotted them leaning against the lockers, chatting and laughing. They straightened up when they saw me and gave me a small nod.

"Hey, Anthea," they greeted in unison.

I grunted in response and continued walking, my head held high as I ignored the stares and whispers that followed. Dong and Joss quickly caught up with me, falling into step beside me.

"What class do you have next?" Dong asked, his laid-back and carefree personality a stark contrast to mine.

"I have calculus," I replied, my voice flat and monotonous.

Joss let out a low whistle. "You're really going for that valedictorian spot, huh?"

I just shrugged in response, not wanting to show any signs of weakness. I didn't want them to think that I was actually capable of caring about something as trivial as being the top of my class.

We walked in silence for a few minutes, with only the sounds of our footsteps echoing through the hallway. But then Eros spoke up, breaking the tense atmosphere.

"How was your weekend, Anthea?" he asked, his voice gentle and caring.

I hesitated before answering, knowing that they were genuinely curious and not just making small talk like everyone else. "It was fine," I finally replied, not wanting to give away too much.

We reached our usual spot by the school's entrance, where we would part ways and head to our respective homes. But before I could say goodbye, Dong stopped me.

"Hey, Anthea, we were thinking of going to the movies this weekend. Do you want to join us?" he asked, a hopeful expression on his face.

"Sure, I can come," I finally replied, a small smile playing on my lips.

A weak one.

Dong and Joss's faces lit up in excitement, and even Eros smiled at my response.

As we walk to our first class, I tune them out for the most part, but their voice is a comforting background noise.

As we enter the classroom, the chatter dies down, and all eyes turn towards us. But it's not just me they're looking at- all of us four. No one dares to approach us, let alone argue with us. We rule this school with our iron fists.

I smirk at the intimidated faces, relishing in the sense of power it gives me. But my thoughts are interrupted when our teacher, Mr. Johnson, calls out my name.

"Ah, Anthea. It's a pleasant surprise to see you on time for once," he says with a smile.

I raise an eyebrow in response. I've never been one to follow rules or adhere to someone else's schedule. But Mr. Johnson knows better than to push me.

He will fucking end up like his fucking wife.

As we take our seats, I can feel everyone's gaze on me. But I don't let it affect me. I have bigger things to worry about than what people think of me.

As the final bell rings, signaling the end of the school day, I feel a sense of relief wash over me. Another day survived.

Hannah, she became quieter, more distant. She stopped participating in our conversations and would often just sit silently in the corner. I could tell something was wrong, but she refused to open up to anyone.

It wasn't until one day when she simply didn't show up to school that I realized just how much she had cut ties with everyone. No one knew where she was or what had happened to her.

Months later she decided to send me a message that she will not back and thats it.

As we said our goodbyes and parted ways, I got a call.

"Anthea?" His deep voice sent shivers down my spine.

"Yes, it's me," I replied, trying to keep my voice calm.

"I need to see you. Can you meet me at park where we usually meet up?" he asked urgently.

My heart raced as I thought about his request. He had always been so careful about keeping our relationship a secret, so why would he want to meet me in front of my school? But I couldn't resist the opportunity to see him, so I agreed.

I quickly made my way to the park, my mind racing with possibilities. As I approached, I saw him leaning against his car, looking as handsome as ever. I couldn't help but smile at the sight of him.

"Hey," I said, unable to contain my excitement.

He grinned and wrapped his arms around me, pulling me into a tight embrace. I buried my face in his chest, breathing in his familiar scent.

"I've missed you," he whispered, kissing the top of my head.

"I've missed you too," I replied, closing my eyes and reveling in the moment.

But then his words from the phone call came back to me. "Why did you want to meet here?" I asked, pulling away a little to look up at him.

He took a deep breath and looked me in the eyes. "I...I want to enroll in this school," he said nervously.

My eyes widened in shock. "What? But...why?"

"Because I want to be closer to you," he said, his voice full of sincerity.

"Are you sure about this?" I asked, touching his face gently.

"I've never been surer of anything in my life, " he replied, cupping my hand in his.

Without hesitation, I pulled him in for a passionate kiss. In that moment, I knew that I wanted to be with him forever.

We spent the rest of the day discussing his plans to transfer to my school. It wasn't going to be easy, but we were both determined to make it work.