High School Diaries

CH.2: issues/memories

Headphones's pov:

I can't judge how people are or how they're feeling because some people's personalities and actions are beyond their control.

For the past few weeks, I've been this perfect unhurtful girl. I do that for the others to not worry them. I feel like a complete fake and it's wrong.

*RIIING*

I came into the classroom and sat in my seat as more students came in. There was my crush, I mean used to be crush; Skull.

Skull is one of the S4, the strongest member out of the other members, he's only a few rows ahead of me and he sat down next to his childhood friend, Aviator.

I looked away with a sad depressed look on my face, here's why.

*Flashback*

2 weeks ago

I was in the hallways with a box of chocolates, an envelope with a birthday card and cash in it, and some concert tickets for a rock band. Last week, Skull turned 17 years old. I missed his birthday plans that he was doing, and the next day he asked me about my whereabouts. I told him that i had work but he understood the situation, so we were cool.

H: I hope he likes it.

My heart was racing when I placed his gifts in his locker. With that done; I was just on my way back to class until I heard voices.

I peeked behind the lockers and recognized those cold dry voices, Skull and Vintage.

H: *hm? What are they doing here?*

I was hearing them and they said my name, now I was really curious about what they were saying about me.

V: you can't be serious, you like Headphones? She's from the idiotic team blue
Sk: okay man; first of all; who said I like her, she isn't my type.

Did I hear him right? What did he say?

V: rumors said that you like her.
Sk: why would I like that Blue idiotic freak? I mean come on...

They laughed, but that was the day that I felt like everything went silent when I heard those hurtful words he said about me. I couldn't bear to hear it anymore so I quietly swam in my Aqua form, I went to the nearest bathroom and cried in my arms.

H: I couldn't believe him, why would he say those things about me? This hurts...alot.

Perhaps leaving those gifts in his locker was a mistake that I could go and through away but...it would be a waste of time. How am I gonna tell Aviator about this?

In my mind, I can't because then it would spread and it would get to Skull and he would hate me forever of being a tattletale and never speak to me again.

I'll have to solve this myself with no help.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

*RIIIING*

As I left the school grounds and made my way to my part-time job at the local restaurant, my mind was racing with thoughts about Skull and Vintage from 2 weeks ago.

I couldn't believe how hurtful Skull's words were and how Vintage seemed to be influencing him. It made me wonder about the true nature of people's personalities and actions.

I arrived at the restaurant and quickly changed into my uniform, putting on a fake smile as I greeted customers and took their orders otherwise, it would make them worry.

I couldn't shake off the feeling of sadness and betrayal that lingered in my heart.

As the evening went on, I couldn't help but notice a familiar face, a neon green male inkling with glasses; that was Half-Rimz, he was with leader, Gloves.

I had known Half-Rimz and Gloves for about a year now, ever since my teammates and I battled against them.

I made my way over to them and spoke first,

H: Hey Half-Rimz, Gloves.
Hf: hey blue girl.
G: hey dudette.

Since the place was dead, I sat next to Half-Rimz and just talked a little, my co-workers and I are allowed to do that if it's someone that we know that's closest to us, Family, and friends related.

Hf: how's your day been?

I shrugged, feeling a sudden heaviness in my chest. 

H: well, y'know just making money, serving customers and all, like the usual. Been a rough week but managed to pull through.
G: what about turf war?
H: going good; I'm almost an S ranker.
G: sweet! Congrats

Half-Rimz was impressed by how I improved and how much i'm growing up.

Hf: at this rate, we might not be able to beat you and the others.

We all laughed, I was feeling a little better as we talked more. I couldn't tell about what's been happening for the past two weeks but I had a funny feeling that this would come to pass one day.

H: well, I should finish up my shift
Hf: wait!

I stooped for a minute and Half-Rimz was reaching into his wallet and he had cash and gave it to me. I looked at how much he gave me for him and Gloves that got me into shock.

H: whaaa?!! $90?! Are you serious?
G: yeah, you earn it. So here's our present Headphones.

I was stunned and felt happy that someone tipped me this much even though I was not serving them.

H: well thank you both so much!
Hf: no problem. We'll see you tomorrow morning.
H: thanks, you guys as well.

They exited the cafe, later at 9:00; I counted up the total I made and I made $423 in total. I was very shocked, I will thank the two tomorrow.

I made it back home, My heart pounding in my chest of how happy I was. I have made my money goal to help my aunt pay the rent, though it's $250 every month but still enough for spring break.

I lay in bed just wondering to myself when I got a notification from my phone. I looked and it was a text message from Half-Rimz, he texted me this late, but he never texts at 9.

Hf: I know that you are sad about something, if you ever want to talk; then let me know.

I didn't understand how he knew, and that was when I realized his senses when someone isn't feeling like themselves, we want to talk things out with that person and make things better.

He is right though, deep down I'm not okay and I've been this way since. I trust him.
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