𝑴𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍~𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑯𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓

C5~ Stress

Natalie's Diary
I have 4 missing assignments I had no idea even existed until today. Richie didn't even bother to tell me about them, the little shit! I guess it is my fault for bunking off school, but honestly I couldn't care less. Summer starts in less than three weeks, all of my end of year exams are done so why should I bother? Plus, with mom and dad constantly being away it gives me the opportunity to stay at home and just relax for a bit. I'd rather do that than stay here. Especially what's going on with Sab at the minute. GOD is that stressing me the fuck out! But that isn't my biggest concern, somehow.
Cassie mentioned Patrick to me today. Probably not in the best way either.
"Do you like Patrick Hockstetter?" She said that to me. Right infront of the guy. I really hope he didn't hear her. I really, really hope other people didn't hear her either. Like, what will people think of me if they think I like him? Isn't he like , crazy? But I don't even like the dude, so why did I go red? Why did I get all nervous? Im such a mess right now I can't even concentrate.

I slammed my diary shut after the final bell of the day had chimed. After today I was more than relieved to go home. I shoved my diary in my bag and put it over my shoulder, walking out and searching for my brother.
"Natalie! Yo, Natalie! Over here!" Richie waved from a distance. I rolled my eyes and made my way to him and his group of dorky friends, only to find that Bev wasn't there.
"Where's Beverley?" I asked them. Bill shrugged his shoulders, and Stan did the same.
"That's what we were gonna ask you! Ben saw her a few minutes ago after dismissal, she looked upset. He tried to catch up with her but tons of people were infront so he lost her." Eddie said.
"D-do you know w-what's up w-w-with her?" Bill stuttered.
I nodded my head, "I think I might go and look for her. Laters!"
"Not without me! Bye guys!" Richie shouted running toward me and waving back to the losers. "What's up with her?"
"Something happened at lunch. Nothing of your concern, though." I replied.
"Mk." Richie hopped onto his bike and rode infront of me, "So are you gonna go to her place?"
"She won't be there, I know where she'll be."
"Quarry?"
"No, the Barrens. She normally goes there for a walk to clear her mind whenever she's stressed."
"Ooooh. Yeah anyways I'm gonna go to the arcade, cya!" Richie said.
"Alrighty then. Bye." I waved.

I finally reached The Barrens, and thankfully Beverly was sat down on the grass, picking surrounding flowers.
"Bev, hi! Are you okay?" I asked, sitting next to her.
"Why are you here? I mean, thanks for checking up on me, but-
"The losers." I smiled, "So, everything okay?"
"Mhm, I just needed to chill out for a bit. Turns out you were very right about Sabrina." She laughed.
"What's she doing?" I questioned.
"She told me to watch out, or something. I didn't hear her properly I wasn't focused." Beverly said.
"Ignore her, she's not gonna do anything. Trust me." I winked playfully.
We spent about half an hour sat talking and gossiping, it definitely cheered the pair of us up.

I walked her home to make sure that she got back safely.
"Thanks, Nat. I'll see you tomorrow?" She asked.
"Mhm! Bye Bev!" I responded, and began walking home. I was halfway up my street when I heard shouting from a distance. What could it possibly be now?! Turning around, I spotted Victor.
"Hey, Natalie. Sorry I'm about to ask you this but-
Oh shit. Oh shit. Did Patrick hear what Cassie said and tell him? That's been playing on my mind all day.
"Um. Is it.. serious?" I mumbled.
"Kinda, can you help me out tomorrow night after school? I have an assignment that needs handing in and my mom's forcing me to complete it." Oh. Phew. He had me scared for a minute.
"Of course! Straight after or..?"
"Whatever suits you really. I just need to get it finished." He said.
"I'll just come over straight after if that's okay?"
He nodded his head and continued his way home. Finally, I can sleep. What. A. Day.

Im so sorry this chapter is so bad! I had no clue what to put so I apologise, I promise the next chapter will be a lot better!