H.E.R

AM I DRAMATIC?

It was the day before prom and I was in my room listening to some R&B songs on Spotify. I was feeling relaxed and excited for the next day. I had everything ready for prom: my dress, my shoes, my accessories, my makeup, my hair appointment. I also had a date thanks to Kob's plan. He had found me a nice guy named Jake on the Prom Pact 2023 app. He was a senior at another school and he seemed friendly and funny. We had texted a few times and agreed to meet at prom. I wasnt looking for anything serious, just someone to have fun with and avoid Mike.

Speaking of Mike, I had'nt heard from him in a while. He had stopped bothering me at school and texting me cheesy pick-up lines. I wondered if he had given up on me or if he had found another girl to annoy. I didnt care either way. I was done with him and his games. I just wanted to enjoy prom with my friends and forget about him.

I was humming along to a song when I heard a loud thud outside my window. I jumped and turned off the music. I walked over to the window and pulled back the curtains. To my horror, I saw Mike standing on the fire escape with a grin on his face. He was holding a bouquet of roses and a sign that said

Prom?

He knocked on the window and waved at me.

Hey, Kierra! Surprise! He said.

I felt a surge of anger and disbelief. How did he get up there? What did he want from me? I opened the window and glared at him.

Mike, what are you doing here? How did you get up there? I asked.

He handed me the roses and the sign. Im here to ask you to prom. Will you go with me? He asked hopefully.

I looked at him like he was crazy. He had followed me home? He had climbed up the fire escape? He wanted me to go to prom with him? Was he serious? Did he think this was romantic or cute? It was creepy and rude! I pushed the roses and the sign back at him.

No, Mike, I will not go to prom with you. I said firmly.

Why not? He asked, looking hurt.

Because I dont like you, Mike. I never liked you. Youve been annoying me and harassing me for months. You dont take no for an answer. You dont respect me or my boundaries. Youre not my type at all. I said angrily.

But Kierra, youre my type. He said softly. Youre smart, kind, beautiful, and fun. You have so much to offer and you deserve to be happy. Dont let fear hold you back from going after what you want.

He repeated Kobs words verbatim, but they sounded hollow and fake coming from his mouth.

Why am I so mad at him now? Is it because I like him?

I stared at him in disbelief. How did he know Kobs words? Had he been spying on me and my friends? Had he hacked into my phone or the Prom Pact 2023 app? I felt a chill run down my spine. Mike was more than just annoying and rude. He was dangerous and obsessive. I had to get rid of him and fast. I decided to go down and talk to him face to face. Maybe if I told him off in person, he would leave me alone for good. I grabbed my jacket and my keys and ran out of my room. I told my mom I was going out for a bit and she said okay. She didnt know about Mike or the trouble he was causing me. I didnt want to worry her or make a scene. I hoped I could handle this on my own.

I ran down the stairs and out of the building. I saw Mike waiting for me on the fire escape with a hopeful smile. He jumped down and ran towards me.

Kierra, you came! He said happily.

He tried to hug me but I pushed him away. Mike, stop it! I said loudly''

''I came to tell you to leave me alone. Stop following me, stop texting me, stop asking me out. I dont want anything to do with you. Youre creepy and crazy and you need help. I said angrily.

Mike looked hurt and confused. But Kierra, I love you. He said softly.

You dont love me, Mike. You dont even know me. Youre obsessed with me and its not healthy. I said firmly.

No, Kierra, youre wrong. I do know you and I do love you. Youre the only one who can make me happy. Youre the only one who can understand me. He said desperately.

He reached for my hand but I slapped it away. Mike, listen to yourself. You sound delusional and pathetic. You cant make me happy or understand me. You dont even respect me or care about me. I said harshly.

Before he could say anything else, his phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and frowned. It was his best friends James and Trevor. They were always getting into trouble and dragging Mike along with them. Mike hesitated for a moment, then answered the phone.

Hey, guys, whats up? He said nervously.

He listened for a few seconds, then his face turned pale. What? Are you serious? What happened? He asked in a panicked voice.

He listened some more, then his eyes widened in shock. Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! He repeated over and over again.

He hung up the phone and looked at me with fear and guilt in his eyes. Kierra, I have to go. He said quickly.

What? Why? Whats going on? I asked curiously.

Mike shook his head and ran away without answering me. He left me standing there alone, wondering what had happened and what he had done.

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