New beginnings

|6| Numbers

-Madeline-

Most people are afraid of things like the dark, or small places, but me? I'm afraid of numbers.

There are days we're I'm too scared to weigh myself-days when even the idea of seeing that number on the scale after having something as small as meal or even a sip of water paralyzes me with fear. Today was one of those days. I knew I had to weigh myself tomorrow so that I could allow myself to eat again, so I pushed myself to the limit today.

After finishing my run, I headed to the cafe to meet Aaron for our tutoring session. Clara tagged along too. We wanted a change of scenery since the school library had become.. complicated.

-Flashback-

"I'm so done with this!" I screamed, throwing my hands in the air, glaring at the math work book in front of me.

Aaron couldn't help himself- he burst out laughing, clutching his stomach like it was the funniest thing he's seen.

I glared at him, eyes narrowing "Keep laughing and this book is going straight to your face,"

He kept laughing. So i threw the book.

It's safe to say we're no longer welcome in the library.

-end of flashback-

"ughh" I groaned, staring hopelessly at the math problems Aaron was trying to teach me.

"You're not even trying!" Clara scolded between bites of her sandwich.

"Just read the question carefully" Aaron added. "Come on, this is embarrassing me as a tutor"

I reached for my pencil case, gripping it tightly enough that I think Aaron thought it was gonna get thrown at him.
He quickly ducked behind Clara.

I never threw the pencil case.

"Can we finish this later?" I said, rolling my eyes, crossing my arms, and pouting.

"Fineee" Aaron agreed. "But next week, I can't tutor you, I think miss Laura said she'll set you up with Dylan"

Dylan Rhodes- the typical jock. Chloe's been obsessed with him for ages, and I'm pretty sure her obsession is paying off. I think they have a date later tonight that me and Clara are gonna help her get ready for.

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"Aww our little baby Chloe is going on a date!" I exclaimed, dabbing some blush onto her cheeks to perfect her look.

"come here!" Clara squealed, whilst giving Chloe smooshes, which earned her a playful slap in the ass.

"Okay, have fun!" I said, grinning. "But not too much fun," I teased, winking.

"We'll be waiting for all the details," Clara chimed in.

We watched Chloe head out, both of us feeling genuinely happy for her. This was 14 year old Chloe's dream come true- yes, she's been into Dylan since middle school.

"Now we need to find you someone, Mads," Clara said with a mischievous grin.

"oh shutup," I laughed, throwing a pillow to her direction.

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Later that night, Chloe bursts into the room, kicking off her shoes dramatically, flipping in between Clara and me.