𝑀𝓈.𝒫𝑜𝓅𝓊𝓁𝒶𝓇

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏

𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚

My heart has been brutally ripped, torn away from its other half. Without her, there is a hollow space inside me that will never be filled. I yearn for every touch that we've ever exchanged, every moment we've shared, all of it.

Only green trees and mountains passed by as the car drove at a quick speed. Everything moving past so fast, so effortlessly, like the wind.

"Are you okay, babe?" Hunter's voice ran through my ears, having the effect of fingers snapping and pulling me out of my thoughts.  Pressing my lips together and bringing attention to his face, sunglasses covering his face. "Yeah, I'm fine." I smiled. He hummed and focused on the road ahead again. He knew what I was thinking about, her.

We were on our way to Hailstone University, the University for every student. It's an astonishing place, it offers a range of sound and relevant academic programs and one of the best varsity football teams. My dad said it's the 'perfect choice for the perfect couple.'

I couldn't be happier to finally be done with high school. Ever since the word spread that Harper and I had a relationship, and she dumped me, turning me into a depro-dyke it's been hell. I completely lost my status, luckily my knight in shining armor, Hunter, came to my rescue. He helped me, being there for me as not just a boyfriend but a genuine friend.

I told him about everything with my father, everything with Harper, everything. He was quite understanding and helped me get my shit together. I'm genuinely grateful to have him in my life. "You know, we don't have to do the...whole couple thing." He shrugged, quickly glancing over to me.

"It has to look convincing to anyone and everyone." I explained, pulling my lips to the side as I finished speaking. "Your dad won't know."

Of course, he'd know, Hunter. He knows everything, like a third-person omniscient narrator of my life. If it wasn't clear, daddy isn't a fan of the gays and lesbos. He'd make sure that I wasn't with a girl anymore, even if that meant, ruining my entire life.

"You will leave that girl this very instant, do you understand me, Amelia?" His voice pierced my ear through the phone. "Yes, father... I understand..." an uncharacteristic creakiness catching in my throat, fighting the river, threatening to wash over my eyelids.

Blinking the memory away, my fits clenched. I felt rage, it wasn't fair. Why did my happiness have to be taken away from me? I never did anything remotely wrong. "He'll find out, one way or another." I shifted in my seat, my voice cracking as I uttered those words.

"Whatever you want, Amelia. I'll support you every step of the way." He comforted me, his hand landing on my shoulder, giving it a soft squeeze before placing it on the steering wheel again.

The drive was still long, the road quiet, filling my head with memories of Harper. I just can't get her out of my mind, every time she appears in my mind, my throat starts to tighten, and tears welling at the edge of my eyes. A feeling of helplessness washing over me because there was nothing I could say to get her back, nothing I could do.

She's cut all contact with me, blocking me on every platform to ever exist. I can't get a hold of her, trust me, I've tried. Fake accounts, calling her from new numbers, texting her from other people's phones. I mean fuck, I've even asked Delilah to ask her to contact me, to tell her how sorry I was, to tell her if the circumstances were different, I would've given her the world.

"Can you text Ayden and ask if he's there yet?" He asked as he switched the car off, stopping at a gas station. Luckily, there was a convenience store because I was starving, literally. I hummed in agreement with his question, getting out of the car and making my way to the store. I pulled out my phone and did as Hunter asked, waiting for a reply as I mindlessly walked around the store. He didn't respond immediately, so I put my phone away.

Walking around the store and grabbing some snacks for us, trying to find some healthy snacks for Hunter, seeing as he doesn't eat junk food. The cashier checked my items out, and I made my way back to the car, Hunter already waiting for me.

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"Amelia, wake up." He shook my shoulder trying to wake me up. I groaned in irritation, squeezing my eyes even tighter shut than before. He kept shaking me, getting impatient with every second passing by. "Fine, I'm awake! You're going to dislocate my shoulder." I barked, brows furrowed as I opened my eyes. "Well, you're not easy to wake up, goblin." He teased before getting out of the car and walking to the trunk and loading out the bags.

Still rather sleepy, a yawn formed in my mouth as I rubbed my eyes. Just then I heard a hammering on the car window, making me jump in my seat, a sudden gasp airing through my throat as I momentarily froze. I turned my attention to where the sound came from, Ayden.

"Jesus Ayden, you almost killed me." I breathed after turning down the window. He laughed like a hyena at his idiotic behavior. "Get out of the car!" He yelled with excitement with a widely spread grin on his lips. I sighed and rolled my eyes, opening the door and stepping out.

Hailstone University is quite the sight. I've seen it in so many photos, and so many videos, and heard information from so many people in high school. I would've never imagined it to be this.

It was enormous, making me feel small and insignificant in comparison. My eyes scanned over the visible part of the University. For some reason, I felt like getting back into the car and hiding there forever. My jaw clenched, trying to hide the look of intimidation on my face. My palms started to sweat, which had never happened before, weird.

"You scared? It's big, right?" I heard Hunter's voice next to me, the bags in his hands. My ears rang, causing my face to scrunch together. I scoffed, forcing a smile as I glanced at him, gulping down the lump that was forming in my throat. "No, and it's pretty big." I hesitantly spoke.

I lied, I was figuratively shitting in my pants as she stood here. I wanted to speak, make a sarcastic joke or remark about anything, just to comfort myself. I don't know why, but sarcasm comforted me. I just couldn't get myself to utter a word, my throat closing up again as I cold shiver ran up my spine.

"Let's head inside."

Yeah, let's.
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