If only I was there

Chapter 6

I woke up and checked the time. It was 9 in the morning. I groaned remembering I don't have groceries to cook. So, I have to go out to eat. I stripped out from my night clothes and put on a hoodie and a pair of skinny jeans. I tied my hair into a very messy bun and put on my black converse. I locked the door to my apartment and headed for the elevator. Of course, Dane had to be there.

NYC residence only provides a pair of elevators and the stairs are always full of creeps. So, i have no choice but to take the elevator with Dane. He broke the silence with

"So, how's life treating you lately?"

"Fine."

"Do you like Stella?"

"Fine."

"How's Rachel?"

"She's disabled."

"Oh. I'm sorry "

We stood in silence again, waiting for the elevator. When the elevator finally arrived, it opened revealing Stella. I was hungry and grumpy so I stepped into elevator and pushed the close button before Dane could get in. Serves him right. Stella looked at me with a confused look. She asked me why I hate Dane so much. Reasons Stella reasons. I was not in the mood so i just ignored her questions until i got in my car.

I grabbed a quick cup of coffee from Starbucks and drove to the nearest grocery store. I bought everything I needed for the apartment. I bought frozen pizzas, cereals, milk, fruits, snacks etc. When i was about to pay, i saw Dane from afar. I immediately looked away and paid for my stuffs. I can't look at him. Looking at him makes me remember the horrible incident. I was getting angry so I went to the parking lot and searched my car.

After putting my stuffs into the car trunk, I heard someone called my name. Out of all the people I know , it has to be him.

"Hey, Meg. Bought your groceries?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Sarcasm left my mouth fluently.

"Look, i know you hate me.."

"Good. Now stay away from me."

As i was about to get in my car he pulled my arm. "Do you want to grab lunch sometimes. With me?"

I snatched my arm back while denying his offer with a cold never.

"How about me, you and Stella? She wants to get to know you better "

"Well, Stella and I can go for a girls' day out. Without you coming along."

Dane sighed and walked away. He looked back and mouthed "I'm sorry". I got frustrated because that was the exact way he apologized during the incident. I got in my car and drove to Typo. I remembered i needed new books for school tomorrow.

"No offense, but you look like a mess." The girl behind the cash register said to me when I walked in the store. She was shorter than me but her hair was gorgeous. She had fair skin and she's slightly chubby. The girl was a wearing a flannel and a pair of shorts.

"Oh, sorry. My name is Chloe"

"Hi, I'm Megan"

"Well Megan, the hoodie isn't going to hide your hideous hair." She pointed out the fact that I already knew. I told her I didn't care because I was just doing school shopping. She laughed. She told me appearance was important. I told her i still didn't care.

Chloe laughed. "I like you" with those words we got to know each other. We talked about bands, concerts and boys. Well, she was the one who talked about boys because the only boy I knew was Dane. I was really glad I made a friend in New York. Who knows if you need one. Besides, I really liked her. A lot.