The past that broke me

chapter 17

⭐️ - Tessa's point of view - ⭐️

I slowly open my eyes from the sun that's shining in my eyes I look around to find Hardin's clock to look what time it is when I finally found the clock that is hanging almost behind is closet I sigh because it's only 5 am and the alarm is going off at 7 am. I sit up and see that Hardin is still asleep I try to free myself from his grin around my waist, and finally after 10 minutes I was finally free. He holds me like that I'm leaving I shake my head and take my clothes I walk towards the bathroom and close the door I get undressed and turn on the shower. I step into the shower and wash my hair and body every teenager of my age is sleeping but me I'm standing in the shower at 5 am.

I'm not really a girl that loves partying I would rather read a book then go out partying, but sometimes I just have to step out of my comfort zone I guess. I turn of the shower and get dressed I take the hairdryer and dry my hair I brush my teeth and put on a little bit of makeup I take my phone and see that it's on 5:30 am. I walk downstairs and make a cup of coffee " hey Tess your up early " I look at Hardin's mom who is making tea " yeah I couldn't sleep " I see her smile and take a seat next to me " are you okay Tessa " I smile and nod " yeah I'm okay " I take my coffee and take a sip " okay you can always tell em when there is something wrong" I smile at her " thank you"

I take my phone and see a message from Hardin where I am and I smile and shake my head and drink my coffee. After an hour I see Hardin walking downstairs with our bags and fully dressed he takes a seat next to me and give me a kiss " awe such a cute couple " I feel my cheeks burning " mom please " I see Hardin shaking and laugh a bit. I open message and text Steph because what should I wear not even a minute later I get a text back that she will give me a makeover and that Hardin can't take his eyes of of me. And I'm really nervous because I don't know what's she will chose for me.

" you are ready for school " I nod and take my bag as Hardin does the same " ow sweetie me and your dad will be late tonight" " it's okay mom me and Tessa are going out tonight" I see Hardin's mom smile " be careful " I smile at her " we will do" I close the front door and walk towards Hardin's car and get inside as Hardin does the same. After a while we arrived at school I wanted to take his hand but I was afraid he didn't want to. I feel his hand take mine as we walk inside everyone was staring at us and I became a little bit uncomfortable because I don't like people staring at me I never did.

He walks me to my class and give me a kiss and walked away I smile a bit and walk inside the class. I see Steph is already sitting on her seat and smiled at me as I take a seat next to her " so are you ready for tonight " I smile and nod but honestly I wasn't sure " okay I have an idea " I turn around to fully face her " let me hear your idea " I say laughing. " well I was thinking we could go to your place after school and give you an makeover " I smile and shake my head " I'm not really into the makeup and everything " I see her looking at me with puppy eyes. She knows I can't resist it " fine okay " I hear her clapping her hands " yay this is gonna be so fun".

" okay ladies and gentleman open your book on page 32" I open my book and start to make my homework like everyone else. One thing was different I didn't hear anything from them who are sitting behind me.

The school day was going fast before I knew it it was already to go home me and Steph discussed that she will eat at home and will be at Hardin's place around six. Me and Hardin walked out of school towards his car I get inside as Hardin does the same " how was you day baby " I look at him and smile of the word baby " yeah it was quite good actually the day was over before I knew it" I feel his hand on my thigh " that's a good thing my day was quite boring the time was going so slow " I look forward " what are you gonna wear to the party Tess " I smile " it's a surprise Steph will be coming over after dinner to day my makeup and I think she will bring some clothes to try on".