I've always wondered what it felt like to be so popular. Loved and admired by everyone.
Aaron was one of those people. He just seemed to have the perfect life; captain of the hockey team, straight As, has girls chasing after him, teacher's pet. He was one of those people who were always surrounded by admirers. He definitely won the luck lottery.
Aaron is the last person i ever imagined crossing paths with, not that i didn't like him but having to hear his name wherever i go is starting to drive me crazy. Sometimes it's hard to focus when a group of girls seated on the table next to mine won't shut up about how hot Aaron is their words not mine or how he smiled at one of them in the hallway.
We've never crossed paths because we actually have no reason to. Sure he's friends with the guy Cassie's dating but We've never hung out. He's just a loud, insouciant guy and I'm..... well, me.
I just stared at him in shock. What was he looking for in front of the girls' toilet?
"I saw you crying when you left Mr Maxwell's office, i just wanted to see if you were alright" he said, when I didn't reply him the first time.
He had seen me cry. No one has seen me cry, not even cassie. Dad always told me crying was a form of weakness, a sign of defeat. I have never felt so embarrassed. Without thinking i walked passed him and tried to get to class as fast as i could, i could hear him call after me but i couldn't face him. I felt like it was the end of my life. Aaron Russell had seen me cry.
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On the drive back home Cassie couldn't tell something was off with me.
"Okay spill" she said when we stopped at a red light.
"Huh?" I said, trying to play dumb.
"I know something's up, so spill"
I just sighed and looked out the window not knowing if to tell her or not. "It's nothing important, really."
"Jas-"
"My dad's not coming" i blurted before i changed my mind about telling her. " he told Mr Maxwell to tell me he would be out of town next week"
I could tell she was angry by the way her grip tightened on the steering wheel.
"Are you okay.....i mean, I know how much it means to you" she said after a moment of silence.
"Yeah i'm fine" i say "it doesn't really matter anymore" but i knew i was lying. I had practiced everyday so i could be perfect enough for my dad.
I can't believe i thought i could actually have a good year.
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Teen FictionNote: this is our first book so please don't judge! Jasmine was never the type to make friends easily. Being the only child of her workaholic parents, she only had herself as her own company until her best friend, cassie.she has just started her se...
