Keys of Disaster

*-Chapter 5-*

Over the weekend, I thought about what Johnnie said about being my own person. I put in one of the Cd's, 5 Seconds of Summer. I've heard of them before and they are by far the best from the all bands Johnnie introduced me to. I googled them and started to fan girl over them, especially the drummer, Ashton. The lead guitar player's name is Michael which made me think of my own Michael. He is going to be furious if he finds out that I went to Johnnie's house. And then I thought... who cares! I wanna be my own person, it's my life and I can do what I want. Still, Mikey has been there for me for a very long time. "I'll just not tell him" another lie escapes my mouth. I never lie, yet is this the second one for Johnnie.

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Monday, I woke with the chippering of the birds almost deafening in my ears. My brother doesn't like birds and usually chases them away. I got up and took a shower. I decided to wear the My Chemical Romance shirt Johnnie gave me friday night. They're also one of my favorites. I put on the only skinny jeans I own and my vans. My hair was in a normal pony tail and I didn't wear make up. I took a peek in the mirror and I was impressed to see who I really can be. I went downstairs and found a note on the fridge.

Hey Alex

I wouldn't be able to take you to school today, I have a job interview. Ask one of your friends to take you, Thank you!

Jason

One of the few things I like about Jason is the notes he leaves almost everywhere. He only texts when it is necessary. I'm glad he didn't take me to school today. He would've gotten suspicious about the shirt. I texted Page to come and get me.

After about 10 minutes, Page was in my driveway and she seemed very surprised to see me not wearing a dress or skirt or something pink. "What happened to you?" she asks with her eyebrows raised when I got in the car. "I leave you alone with a boy for one night and this is what I get." she teases me and drives away. It sucks that I don't have my own license.

"Is it bad?" I ask, starting to regret my decision. "No, I love it. It's nice to see you comfortable" she says with a grin on her face. "What?" I ask "Nothing!" she says still smiling. "Fine, don't tell me!" I say carelessly. "What did Johnnie tell you, he clearly said something right" she asks looking over at me. "Nothing" I say, mocking her own actions from only seconds ago. "Fine, don't tell me!" she says, doing the same to me.

I met Page at the beginning of high school, two years ago. I was a freshman. Mikey introduced me to her and since then, we have been best friends, the three of us. Page doesn't sit with us lunch since she is participating in the school choir so we hang out after school to make up for it.

"Remember the day I started saying 'hang out' instead of 'play'" I ask, breaking the silence. "Oh yeah, it was your second day in high school and you asked me if I wanted to play with you after school. Everyone laughed" she chuckles "what are you thinking about?" she asks after recapping the embarrassing memory of me trying to make friends with an older chick. Middle school ruined me.

When we got to school, we walked to where Michael was standing "WHAT HAPPENED!!!??" he exclaims, pointing out, well, the whole me. "I thought I try something else today" I say, giving him a hug. "What?" he asks very confused. "Johnnie did things to her no one can explain" Page says shamelessly. I didn't tell her that Michael wasn't supposed to know.

"Are you seeing that..." he begins but I cut him off, "That what?! Michael, there is nothing wrong with him! He is a perfectly nice guy and he deserves a chance!" I say loud enough not to draw attention. Page looks startled and backs away, trying not to get involved. She learned over time staying out of our fights is for the best. Michael sighed an "okay" and we all went to our classes. "What does everyone see what I don't" I wondered while walking to class.

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