Masks.

Chapter 24 Twas The Day Before Homecoming

A/N: Hello! Sorry I didn't update yesterday, but honestly I was so tired yesterday I was too lazy to do anything. But the next chapter will take a while to write so I wanted to get this one out for everyone:)
PLEASE PLEASE READ THE AUTHORS NOTE AT THE END.
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Riley
It's the day before homecoming and Charlie still hasn't mentioned it.
I quietly walked to my locker, surveying the halls. No sign of him yet.
"Hey Riley."
I jumped a little and turned around.
"Farkle. Hey....buddy."
This couldn't be more awkward. After he basically told me he didn't like me yesterday, I haven't been able to stop thinking about him.
"Has um Charlie asked you to the dance yet?"
I shook my head slowly.
"No, but it's fine. He will."
"Yeah, I'm glad I didn't get hung up on asking you. Since homecoming is when I get my foster home, you know big deal."
I smiled, he's so strong.
"Walk to class?"
He nodded and we walked down the halls, this should attract Charlie's attention.

Maya
I tapped my pencil against my desk, anxious for class to start.
"I need your help."
Lana stated as she sat next to me.
Oh this should be fun.
"May I help you?"
"Yes. I know you're friends with Charlie and he's the only guy in school who hasn't even glanced at me as a potential date."
"Oh you poor thing, one guy out of hundreds won't date you."
She rolled her eyes.
"I know Riley likes him and- and that's not okay. You know what to do."
"Riley and Charlie go way back. You don't stand a chance Lana."
She shrugged.
"I have my ways."
I didn't say anything after that because I know she's right.

Riley
I looked around the lunch room, Charlie is nowhere to be seen.
I decided to go to the library.
I walked through the big oak doors and took a long, deep breath.
This is my happy place.
"Oh. You're here."
I looked behind a bookshelf and standing there was none other than Charlie.
"Have you been avoiding me?"
He shrugged, but I think I saw his head nod.
"I know Farkle wants to ask you to homecoming and I'm sick of all your friends hating me."
"No. No. I wanna go with you! Farkle is dealing with other stuff, I want you Charlie."
He smiled and hugged me, his arms still felt tense.
"Then I'll pick you up at 8 tomorrow."
I smiled and nodded.
He looked down at my tray of food.
"But maybe save the fattening food for a time when you don't have to fit into a skin tight dress."
"Oh I wasn't gonna eat- I mean yeah okay."
Charlie grabbed the tray and threw it out.
"There all gone. See you tomorrow?"
I waved at him as he walked out.
Maybe Maya was right.

OHHHHHHH What was Maya right about??
Hmm idk! (Haha actually I do because I'm obviously writing this!)
Anyway this was just kind a a filled chapter before the homecoming chapter and let me tell you......
ITS GOING DOWN FOR REAL.
(IK I'm hilarious😂)
OH RIGHT I HAD BIG NEWS.
Okay so I've decided to finally re-publish/publish a new story because I wanna write more than just this book. But I want you guys to pick! I have 2 books to choose from!

1. <Left Behind>
Riley Matthews used to light up the world with her smile. Until the day her dad died.
Now she's filled with darkness.
Who can bring back smiley Riley?
Lucas Friar.
(FYI I could possibly change this to make it Lucaya or Riarkle)

2.<Home>
Maya Hart has been an orphan all her life. Until she gets the chance of a lifetime. To finally move in with a real family.
The problem?
She's living with her #1 enemy.
Lucas Friar.

So please comment below which I should do!!