Insane

True Friends Lie Underneath

*Kiara*

Its Monday. I hate Mondays. I didn't see Declan all day yesterday. Going to school today is gonna be hell. I've survived one week in this town, let's see if I can last hundreds more.

When I walked out to the bus stop Declan was already there.

"So, how was your- oh my god what happened?" I asked looking at his eye.

"Oh, nothing. Could just be from Megans punch." Yeah...Megan.

"But she gave you a bloody nose, not a black eye."

"Whatever." He just shrugged our conversation off and got on the bus. When he sat down he didn't move over for me. So I guess I'm sitting somewhere else. I never really noticed all of the other people on our bus.

A girl who's in my math class. Someone from Gym. Rachels friend Kayla. Casey Cooper(that guy from gym). And this one guy with really nice hair, it was long and black.

I sat with Casey. He had this puzzled look on his face. What? He has friends to save a seat for?

I just look forward and go on with putting my head phones in. At the next stop Declan comes back and sits in the seat beside me.

"Hey, do you wanna walk home together today, and maybe go to like....the park?"

Casey laughed.

"Uhm, sure." I said, then put my head phones in. Declan moved back to his seat. Casey pulled my left ear phone out.

"What was that for?"

"I can tell Declan really likes you." What, no he doesn't.

"No, we're just friends."

"Are you sure? He seemed pretty anxious to ask you."

"No that's impossible, he HAS a girlfriend."

"Haha. Yeah" he said sarcastically. Declans dating Kat. He can't like me.

What is Casey even talking about?

Today I have Art. I have Art with Casey, Rachel, Christy, Megan and some other kid I don't know. Our teacher put me next to Casey and Rachel. I know Rachel would die to be me right now, because she likes Casey, but that's gonna have to wait. I NEED to tell her something.

"So, today on the bus Declan wanted to know if I could walk home with him. I said sure."

"Why?"

"Because she likes him too." Casey, shut up.

"Because......he's my friend. And when SOMEONE punched him he got a black eye. I feel bad."

"Yeah, I understand." Rachel said smiling at that fact that she's the one who punched him.

"But I feel like whoever punched him didn't give him that black eye."

"Oh my god shut up! We all know Rachel punched him, I was there." Megan said angrily.

"Rachel? She's the one who knocked him out.....damn." Rachel blushed at the sound of Casey Cooper's voice.

"Language mister Cooper." the teacher came in and yelled, which made Casey blush.

"So," I whisper "do you wanna come with me, If I do go?"

"I...I don't know..."

"You cant let her be the third wheel." Casey smirks.

"Jesus Christ Casey! Shut up!." he's so annoying. Go talk to Megan, God.!

"Sorry..im just - "

"Maybe you'd like to come with us!" I yell, not really wanting him to.

"Fine. When and where?" the look on Rachel's face was priceless. She just got up to get some yarn to avoid the conversation.

"After school. Poplar Park." the rest of art was silent....except for Rachel mumbling. 'Oh my god...mmm....someone kill me...ughh....wtf....the hell?....fuck this shit.' I thought she'd be more happier.

Lunch was crappy. We had these 'pizza sticks'. Barley pizza if you ask me. I just cant wait to get home. Jesus, I have so much homework. That fucking Mr. Strauser gave us 3 pages out of our math book to do.

When it gets to study hall I don't do anything. I sat next to Rachel while she blabbered on about how amazing Casey is. All I can think about is Declans Black eye. He sits on the other side of the room. I cant talk to him or anything. We're not allowed to get up. "Hes just so amazing.....his hair.....his smile..." why do I hear her describing Declan.?

I don't, she's describing her lover. Well, the guy she wants to be her lover. The bell rings and all I hear are kids screaming and locker doors slamming. I get on my bus and sit down.

I see the long, black haired boy get on my bus. He has a girl with him......what the fuck.? It's Kat. Why is she going home with him? She's dating Declan. Now I'd just rather walk home. I don't live that far from the school. But its far enough for me to have to ride a bus. They sat two seats infront of me. This Kat girl seems like a whore. Declan should break up with her. Seriously.

When I got home I lay down on my bed and look at my phone. Rachel texted me:

R: omg where are you? wheres Declan? im here with casey...alone. and its awkward.

Shit! I didn't go to the park.

K: What do you mean 'Wheres Declan?" ?

R: He isn't here.....wait...he is now. he asked where you are, what should I say?

K: Tell him I have better things to do

R: I did. hes sad and angry. hes walking away from me and casey. omg. me and casey! KIARA GET DOWN HERE NOW!

K: No, I don't wanna be there. I have other plans.

R: Like.....?

K: Idk. ill have that Christy girl come over and ill say I forgot I made other plans.

R: ughhhhhhhhhhh pleaseeeeeeee I need you here. im alone. with casey.

K: I wouldn't want to be a third wheel. lol. have fun.

R: God damn asgtjteyiktkywteyikytlklwj

R: sorry, casey just smushed his face upon mine :D

K: see, that's why I didn't wanna be a third wheel(: youre welcome

I stopped texting Rachel and walked outside. I just sat on my front stoop. I saw Declan walking up to his side door.

"Hey!" I yell. He just looks at me - his face red - then turns away.

"What!?"

"Sorry I couldn't make it to the park. I forgot that my friend was coming over...."

"It's....." he trails off "It's okay..." he went inside. When he turned around to lock his glass sliding door he was wiping his eyes and his face was still red.

He's crying.