Thank you~

I thought you hated me..

I cried myself to sleep last night, and the pain cut deeper than I expected. I can't help but feel like a terrible person for kissing Olivia, even though it was never my intention to hurt Ellie. I truly love Ellie, and now I've ruined any chances of us being together. I thought we had a future, but now it seems that's all shattered. I feel like I need to punish myself for what I've done, and the first step is by not eating. Maybe if I become skinny like Olivia, things will get better. Starting tomorrow, I won't eat. I want to become a model when I'm older, so maybe this is a good starting point.

It's lunchtime now, and my stomach is growling with hunger. I really want food, but I'm determined to push through. Olivia noticed that something was wrong and came running over with her group of friends.

"I know we don't get along, but you don't look well," Olivia said, concern evident in her voice.

"I-I know," I stammered.

Olivia and her friends exchanged glances, then one of them asked, "Are you okay?"

"No," I muttered, feeling my vision start to flicker before everything went black.

Olivia immediately called for help, and the staff rushed over to assist me. When asked what happened, Olivia simply said, "I could tell something was wrong with Kiara, and I wanted to help. Jess asked if she was okay, and Kiara said no before fainting."

I woke up to the welcoming voices of the staff members. Olivia had gotten me a sandwich, and everyone who was there looked at me expectantly, waiting for an explanation. One staff member asked, "What happened, sweetheart? We're concerned about you."

I hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm not really sure." They all knew I was lying, but before anyone could press further, Olivia placed her hand on my face and asked, "Is this because of Ellie?"

My heart skipped a beat, and I blurted out, "Yeah." The word slipped out before I even had time to think. One of the teachers chimed in, "I never liked Ellie. She never paid attention in class. No wonder she broke up with you; she didn't have the brain cells to understand what she was doing!" We all shared a giggle, but then I confessed, "I actually did something wrong..."

The teachers looked confused as one asked, "Like what?"

"I kissed another girl... It wasn't my intention! It just... happened," I explained, feeling a weight lift off my chest.

"Did she even give you a chance to explain?" another teacher inquired.

"No," I replied quietly.

There was a moment of silence before one of the staff members whispered, "She's still a jerk in my eyes." We couldn't help but laugh at the remark.

Once the staff left, leaving Olivia and me alone, she gave me a tight hug. "Kiara, I'm so sorry about all of this! It's all my fault... Please, just forgive me," Olivia pleaded, her eyes filled with genuine remorse.

I looked at her, realizing how much she wanted my forgiveness. After a long moment of silence, I gently placed my hand on Olivia's chin and kissed her. The kiss felt incredible, like a spark igniting within me. We continued kissing, lost in the moment, until we heard the sound of teachers and staff approaching. We quickly composed ourselves, and Olivia winked at me, leaving me feeling flustered.

The headteacher then addressed me, "Kiara, your parents aren't home. The headteacher's voice brought me back to reality. "As Olivia is 18, we trust that she will take care of you. You two will be allowed to leave school for the next two days. Olivia, please make sure Kiara is eating. Now you both can go."

As we walked to my house, I couldn't help but ask Olivia, "I thought you hated me..."

Olivia looked at me with a soft smile. "Kiara, I never hated you. I was just hurt and confused. Seeing how much you're struggling, I realize that I still care about you."

Tears welled up in my eyes. "I'm sorry for everything, Olivia. I never meant to hurt you or Ellie. I just don't know what to do anymore."

She squeezed my hand reassuringly. "We'll figure it out together, Kiara. This isn't the end. We'll support each other through this difficult time."

Arriving at my house, Olivia made sure I had something to eat before settling in for the day. We talked for hours, sharing our fears and regrets. Olivia reminded me that forgiveness and healing take time, and that it's important to be kind to ourselves.