―❝ She said to me, "Forget what you thought. 'Cause good girls are bad girls that haven't been caught. So just turn around and forget what you saw.'Cause good girls are bad girls that haven't been caught"❞
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―❝ Anastasia Cooper was the ideal good g...
Marcus woke up first. His eyes flutter open, the sunlight streaming in through the window and warming his skin. He glanced down, a fond smile tugging at his lips when he saw his best friend's sleeping form beside him. Her hair is messy and her face is pressed against his chest, her hand on his shirt. She's still softly breathing, her chest rising and falling with each gentle inhale.
Marcus feels a warm, contented sense of peace as he looked at her. She looked serene, completely at ease. Marcus takes a deep breath, savoring the calm of the moment. He lightly brushed a stray strand of hair from her face, careful not to wake her. The sunlight dances on her features, highlighting the peaceful expression that makes his heart swell with affection. He's aware of the quiet around them — the world outside is just beginning to stir, but here, in this moment, everything feels perfect.
He carefully shifted, not wanting to disturb her, and stretched out his limbs to shake off the sleepiness. Once he's off the bed, he headed over to her desk. He grabbed a piece of paper and a pen, jotting down a quick note before placing it next to her phone. He leaned over to place a tender kiss on her forehead, brushing a stray strand of hair out of her face.
"I'll see you soon, Stas." He mumbled before he went to the window to open it and climb out to head home. He didn't to leave yet, but he knew he needed to get back before his parents noticed he was gone. Plus he would see her later at school. He glanced back one last time as he prepared to climb out the window. The sight of her, so peaceful and serene, made him pause for a moment. He felt a pang of reluctance to leave but knew it was necessary.
He climbed down carefully, making sure to avoid any noise that might wake her. Once on the ground, he took a deep breath of the fresh morning air and started his walk home.
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As soon as Anastasia wakes up, her eyes immediately go to the empty spot beside her. Her heart sinks, disappointment flooding her veins. Marcus was already gone. She tries not to be too disappointed, knowing that he had to go home before his parents noticed his absence. Still, she couldn't help but wish that she had woken up first. She would've liked to see his face again before he left. With a sigh, Anastasia reached over and grabbed the note he left her, her lips curving into a smile.
Stas,
Sorry I had to leave so early, but I had to get home before my parents noticed I was gone. But don't worry, I'll be back to annoy you soon. You can't get rid of me that easily I just wanted to thank you again for last night. I really needed that, and I'm lucky to have you in my life. See you at school, Stas.
Love, Marcus
Anastasia's heart melted at his words, her smile widening. Even when he's not here, Marcus always knows how to make her smile. She put the note down, getting out of bed and heading over to her closet. It's time to get ready for school, and she can't wait to see Marcus again.
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(anastasia's outfit for this part of the chapter)
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