ওBELLA'S eyes flickered open due to the sunlight peaking through the living room curtains. she stretched before getting up, noticing her bedroom comforter on her.
she saw a note left on the dining room table from chris.
told my mom to pick me up at 10p.m because we were supposed to study. but i'm glad we got to talk and i hope everything works out with your parents. thanks for an amazing night. p.s you looked cold so i brought you a blanket :) —— chri$
bella blushed as she folded the note and ran upstairs to take a shower, setting the note on her nightstand.
today they're having a pep rally for the football game that's coming up, there hasn't been one in a couple of weeks since the school has been focusing on looking better.
bella put on her cheerleading uniform and did her makeup, putting her hair back with a bow in the center. leaving a few strands of her out in the front.
she walked downstairs feeling good about today, hoping it wouldn't be worse than yesterday.
she noticed her parents weren't there as usual and just headed to school.
she parked in her usual parking spot and killed the engine. she got out of the car and saw alahna, madi, baylen, and chad in front of the school talking.
she was about to go up to them until she saw matt, nick and chris get a minivan. "chris!" bella shouted, smiling from ear to ear.
chris turned towards bella and smiled as he embraced the girl in a hug that caught her off guard.
she looked at matt and nick who were just as surprised as she eventually gave in. she smiled as she took in chris's cologne.
his hug was warm and felt like how home. chris pulled away, and for some reason, it made her sad.
the four of them started to walk towards the front of the school, while matt and nick eavesdropped. "sorry about last night i wanted to stay but—" chris started.
"it's ok, i got your note." bella assured. chris smiled before chris spoke again, "i almost forgot." chris reached into his backpack as they went inside.
"my mom made you a cupcake for helping me study, well everyone technically, like baylen and alahna. and she wanted me to give you yours." he handed bella the cupcake.
