My Very First

C8: Why Her Smile

Mikayla's POV

I woke up with a slight headache and heavy heart. Yesterday's events played in my head like a broken record. Sarah's words, Trixie's words and how they were both ready to hurt me. Thank God Daniel, came when he did.

I'm still in denial that someone who I considered as a sister would do that to me. "S-L-U-T. That's what you call what you are" those are the words she had said.

As I blinked in thought, I saw Milli waving her hand close at my face, "Earth to Kayla!" I blinked and exhaled realising I had been holding my breath.

"Hmm," I said, playing with my cereal. "Are you okay?" She inquired drawing mom's attention. "Yes, are you okay, dear?" I brushed it off. I didn't want my mom to worry about this.

"Mmhh, I'm okay," I forced a smile. She tucked my hair behind my ear. "Dear, you haven't taken a bite of your cereal and your sister has been calling your name for 2 minutes. You seemed zoned out, what's wrong?" Her gentle tone destroyed the barriers I was trying to create.

I sobbed. "I don't want to go to school, mom. I don't want to see them again. They're so rude and mean. I don't want to go through all that all over again."

"Dear, I'm sorry that all of this happened to you. Your sister showed me the videos, you don't deserve all of this. But quitting because of them is not the right decision. You can't let them win. You have to hold your head high." She said whilst rubbing circles on my back.

"But I don't have the strength, mom. I don't have the strength to hold my head high. I don't have the strength to plaster on a strong face. I'm crumbling!!" I cried and Milli and mom embraced me.

"Of course you don't have the strength. This is above you. Your strength should come from God. He was there when it happened and so He'll bring you out of it." Milli said.

"Your sister's right, dear. He will bring you out. Just trust in Him and He will do it. He will free you from all this misery. Only a few months left and you'll be off to New York. Persevere, honey." My mother said. I wiped my tears and hugged them again.

"Oh, thank you so much, you guys. This means more than you know." I took a breath in and exhaled. "I'm fine now, no one will dim my light." I wasn't about to let two girls destroy my confidence and my perfect record. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Especially dealing with Sarah and Trixie.

"That's the spirit! Milli exclaimed. We laughed and had a good breakfast, right before I left for school.

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At school
Andrew's POV

After talking to Eli till 2am, I was relieved and refreshed. We had a lot to talk about. He mentioned how fulfilling it was to help people and listen to God's word. How even though, he had no support, he didn't feel alone because God helped him.

He also mentioned a girl named Nora. According to Elijah's best attempt to lie, they're just friends. I saw right through him and his flushed cheeks. Ugh! Atleast, my brother had found love. His eyes glistened as he described how supportive she was. How wonderful she was, how sweet she was and all. Cheesy, but for someone who's gone through what he has. It's safe to say, he deserves it.

As all these images ran through my head, someone slammed my locker door, drawing my attention. Popping her gum. "Hey, Drew. Whatcha thinking about?" I rolled my eyes. "Most definitely not you." She gasped as her little minions snickered behind her. I didn't have time for this. As I turned on my heel she spoke, "Don't you dare walk out on me, Andrew. My father said your father said we are all having dinner tomorrow evening. See ya then!" Of course. My father has made yet another decision about my life without inquiring my consent.

"What did you just say?" She chuckled and slowly turned on her heel, laughing. "You heard me. My family and your family are having dinner tomorrow evening, aren't we just the perfect pair." She said squealing.

"Please don't make me puke." I mumbled. "What was that, Drew?" Hopefully she didn't hear me. "I said, I'll see you then, unfortunately." I walked away. She just chuckled and hopped away.

"Dude! I've been looking all morning for you. I heard about what what happened yesterday. I've also seen the videos, bro. I'm so sorry." Wayne said sitting at a chair across me.

I move my eyes from the Holy text I'm reading and shift my gaze at him. "You've found me now. What's up?" I say nonchalantly. Nothing makes this day a sunny one. Mikayla's reputation has been tarnished, I can't find her anywhere. I tried talking to her after Literature class, but she left before I even got the chance.

"Damn! It's that bad. Have you seen Mikayla?" I shake my head in response. "She was looking for you." For the first time I like what's coming out of his mouth. "She did? When? Where is she is now?"

He shrugs, "I don't know." Then it looks like he's fighting off a smirk or something. I raise my eyebrow in question and he shrugged it off. Seconds later someone closes my eyes and giggles. It's not Sarah's, it sounds sweet and pure. "Guess who?" She asks. Who is this girl?

"I don't know." I say honestly. I've heard her voice but with the gloom spirit I'm under, I can't quite pin it. "Come on. Don't be boring, guess who?" Wayne chuckles. So Wayne knows who it is.

"Come on guys. Wayne, who is it?" She giggles into my ear and right there I picture her dimples. "Mikayla!" She removes her hands and as I turn to look at her, she squeals, "Ta da!!" I quickly get up and hug her tightly.

She squeals as I take her in the air and twirl her around. "Goodness, where have you been? I've been looking for you." She smiled and took a sit. "Wait, let......me ......catch a.....breath." She laughs and nothing sounds as lovely as the sound. Weirdly it's like, my mom is with me or like Mikayla and her souls were friends.

"Firstly, I'd like to apologise for running out after Literature. I saw you wanted to talk to me but I was rushing for a prefects' meeting. Secondly I'd like to thank you for being so concerned, you'd break my bones." We all laugh and my cheeks feel warm.

"So, how are you feeling?" I ask and she just smiles. After a sigh, she responds. "Honestly, I'm great. I know that a lot of things have happened and most of them should've hurt me. I am hurt, believe me but we are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. She quotes and together we say, "2 Corinthians 4:8-9" and chuckle nervously. My cheeks are overheating.

"So in conclusion, I'm healing slowly and I'm grateful to you guys for being here." We continued with our school project, working on the same essay was starting to bore me but not as much as Wayne. "Ugh, stupid pen has jammed!!"

"Why don't you just type it? It's easier." Mikayla suggested.

"Because my laptop was confiscated by my mom. Something about how I'm always using it. I love my mom but I just don't get it. I mean...what's the use of having it if I'm not going to use it. Look at this stupid pen now."
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He brought it closer to his face and said, "You think you're better than me?? Huh" Then he slapped it making it fall off his hand and hitting his hand on the table so hard. "Ouch!! I-hate-pens!!!!!" He said counting his words and jumping up and down in pain.

Mikayla laughed so hard, she placed a hand on her belly. That sound........It was beautiful. It wasn't like hers. It was different but a good different. I joined in and for a second it felt like she was smiling at me.

For some reason Mikayla brought that feeling. Even yesterday I drove to her place. In that moment of total bliss, I couldn't help but wonder.........
Why her, why is this feeling connected to Mikayla and her smile?

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