At my Lowest

Merge

I woke up to the sound of my alarm going off. I hit it to turn it off and finally got up. All I could think of was last night with Dakota.

I got up on time like my brain always made me do and quickly hopped into the shower. Once I got out I brushed my teeth and started my skincare and makeup. Even the next morning all I could think of was last night with Ethan.

I put on sweatpants and a compression shirt with air forces. I had been told I had good style and I knew it was true but the only person whose opinion mattered was Coco's.

I threw on a zip-up hoodie and flared leggings with my iconic Converse. I put my hair in a ponytail and grabbed my school bag. I thought about how obsessed I've been with Ethan lately

I was in love with Dakota.

I was in love with Ethan.

I rushed out of the house and sipped water while listening to music. I've been into rap lately and one of my favorite songs came on. It was Mrs.Right by mindless behavior. I almost crashed dancing while listening to music before the song switched and I focused on Ethan again.

I got into my car and thought of Jen. I wondered if Coco had any siblings. I stopped thinking of her and called my sister. She didn't pick up and I hoped she'd call back later. I was worried for her

I walked into school and spotted Emma and Layla talking, but it seemed like they were arguing for some reason.

I walked into school and was shocked I didn't skip study hall. I then thought about it. I'm switching to having the same study hall as Coco!

"Girls?" Layla and Emma looked at me and stopped. "Kota! She," Layla started to talk but Emma interrupted her " NO!" I looked at Layla to continue but all she did was show me a picture. Of Emma kissing my ex, Zach.

It took forever but somehow I transferred and I'm switching study halls next week. I looked for Coco to tell her and saw her with the ginger friend and Layla. I didn't bother to learn the ginger's name because truth be told I didn't like her much. I walked towards Coco.

"ARE YOU CRAZY? HE ABUSED ME EMMA!" "HE TREATS ME WELL KOTA ITS NOT MY FAULT YOU WEREN'T A GOOD GIRLFRIEND" Wow. After all my trauma, I didn't need to be blamed. I felt defenseless and Layla didn't know what to say. I felt a reassuring hand on my back and I knew who it was.

"What's wrong Coco?" She seemed stressed and I wanted to be on her side to make her feel better.

"Emma went behind my back with Zach" I ignored that the last part rhymed because this is serious.

"Ew, the twenty-year-old?"

I nodded. Ethan was helping already

"What was his number again?" I knew Dakota wasn't a huge fan of violence but I mean who does that?

I was confused but gave Ethan his number anyway.

The ginger one was staring at me and Coco trying to assess what we were. I stepped away for a call

"Oh Kota, you think this one won't cheat?" Emma was trying to hurt me and succeeding.

"Coco come on we have to go out front"

"Ethan I have English"

I gave her a look and she followed me to the parking lot with Layla trailing behind her

I saw the familiar red truck and almost burst into tears...

I knew she was hurting and I pulled her closer to me so she'd feel better.

"Ethan, why is he here?" My voice cracked and I didn't want to cry in front of him

"It's okay Coco, do you trust me" Do I trust me?

I nodded. I do trust Ethan, with my life.

"Then it'll be okay"

Zach got out and looked at us. He was shocked that I was still hanging out with Ethan and I could see it.

"Apologize" Zach needs to say sorry to Coco. She's hurting and he doesn't care. This is good for her.

I looked up at Ethan, I've never loved anyone more.

"What?" Zach said confused about what's going on

I looked him dead in the eye. After he was done saying sorry to Coco I'd let her go inside with Layla and I'll beat the guy up again. I'm sure Ginger Snap will help him.

Zach didn't want to but did somehow. "I'm sorry Dakota, I love you"

Okay, too much bro. "Coco take Layla inside and go to class"

"Okay Ethan, are you going to be in gym class?" I knew he was going to make a bad decision. I just didn't know which bad decision.

"Yeah, don't worry" The girls went inside and it was time. I threw the first punch and Zach ran for his car. Wimp. I didn't bother to chase him even though I could easily catch up to him.

I can't believe this. My friend is homewrecker and with my EX?

I can't believe this. My future girlfriends ex is actually scared of me. I'm so proud of myself.