Amethyst

9~COOKIES

9~COOKIES

Nemo bright was the worst thing that ever happened to my confidence. Growing up I was this bubbly kid who thought so much of herself–just kidding I was super shy, but I still felt good about myself–, but when I got to the second semester of freshman year Nemo made a snarky remark that shook me so much that I couldn't stand to be in public places. I'm sure you are wondering, what did he say, well it was so bad that I can't even bring myself to say it.

Since that day I avoided him like a cold sore, but today I thought that since I looked different he would come up to me and say something like 'Woah you look great, I'm so sorry for all the times I bullied you before' like it always happened on Wattpad or in movies or MSA video, but no, those things lied to me, or maybe it only happened to other girls.

I hated thinking like this, after everything that I told myself about not caring, I wear a stupid skirt and I go back to square one, feeling less deserving, and unloved, and so many other things.

I sat in the silence and darkness of my room, as tears started streaming down my face, I had worked so hard to build self-love, I didn't know that one comment would ruin all my hard work. I heard footsteps from outside my door and quickly wiped my tears.

"Amy, where are you?" Alex called out as he barged into my room.

"In here," I say as I try not to sound like I have been crying. As he walked in, he turned on the light, and as he saw my face he slowly closed the door behind him. I'm guessing he could sense what was happening. The first time someone had said something to me that made me cry, he was there, and he just watched me cry and simply said nothing. I feel more tears stream down my face as Alex runs up to hug me.

"I'm fine, don't worry." I choked out as Alex gently wiped my tears. He got up and sat next to me as he patiently waited for me to start talking. I smiled as another tear escaped my eye. I gently started to talk about it as a weight started to leave me gradually.

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The good thing about telling your problem to Alex is that he would never judge, and he would not tell anyone.

I went downstairs as I heard the front door open.

"Hi, Dad," I said with as much energy as I could muster.

"What's for dinner? I'm starving." My dad said as he plopped onto the couch.

"Dad, it's only five thirty, and Mum's not even home yet."

"Okay then, please go make me a sandwich."

"Okay." I went to make a grilled cheese sandwich, his favorite.

"Thanks, honey." I went back to my room as my eyes started to feel heavy, I think all the crying I did had worn me out. As I felt myself start to drift off, my phone buzzed beside me.

Come out, I want to talk to you- Aidan.

What do you want, I'm tired😴- Amy.

If you come outside, I'll give you these cookies my mum made- Aidan.

I couldn't resist cookies, so I put on my jacket, stuffed my phone in my pocket, and rushed out.

"Hey, where are you going?" My dad asked from his place on the couch.

"Don't worry Dad, I'm just going outside." I quickly exited the house before my dad could ask what I was going to do outside.

"Hi, where's Nad?"

"Just because we're twins doesn't mean we go everywhere together."

"So where is she?"

"She's at home, she didn't know that I came."

"Okay so why are you here, and where are my cookies?" He handed me the cookies as I started to stuff my face.

"Follow me." He said as he started to pull me gently.

We walked to the park and sat on one of the benches.

"So, I asked around and found out who made you cry." He started.

"What?!" I stared at him as anger started to flare up inside me.

"Just hear me out, I just wanted to know who said that stupid thing to you..."

"So you can beat him up?" I could feel my hand shaking.

"Of course not, I don't have the upper body strength." I roll my eyes as I try not to smile.

"I did some digging, and found out that Nemo has a crush," Aidan said as he smirked.

"Why are you telling me that?"

"Well because he has a crush on, you," Aidan said as he touched the tip of my nose.

I stared at him as he anticipated my reply. I broke into a fit of laughter as he gave me a flat look.

"Why do you always sell yourself short?" He said as he shook his head lightly.

"I don't sell myself short, I just find it hard for someone like Nemo to like me." Nemo was annoying but he was pleasing to look at.

Really? just pleasing to look at? Didn't you have a crush on him? Okay, I had a crush on him, that's what made it hurt the first time, but I got over my crush because of what he said to me.

"I have to go now," Aidan said after he checked his phone.

"What happened?"

"Nad's asking where I am, and where all the cookies went." I chuckled slightly.

"Can you not tell her I came here." I nodded as he stood up to leave. Nad was prone to teasing Aidan and me for fun, but the weird thing is the first time we met she told me her brother is off limits for friends. As he was out of sight I decided to get up and go home.

"Amy, where have you been?" My mum asked from her place on the couch. She and my dad were watching a movie.

"I just took a walk, and welcome back." She smiled at me before going back to her movie.

I went straight to my room and lay on the bed as crazy thoughts started coming to me. How can Nemo like me? If Aidan was lying why would he lie about it? Did Nad know? Was this just a trick to get me to be happy? Why did Aidan come here alone? Who else knew that Nemo like me? If Nemo liked me why didn't he say anything and why did he always insult me? I felt my head start to pound because of the overwhelming thoughts, so I decided to watch a movie to keep my mind off it. After watching for a while I started to drift off and everything went black.

Author's note:
Sorry for the delay and for not posting on Friday I just don't know why but sometimes schedules overwhelm me.

I'm going to try to post another one soon hope you enjoy it.

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