Linger (ch. 6)

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It seems as if I am always getting upset over him. I didn't know why.

The next morning, I notice a worried look upon Bella's face. "We're running real low on cash." She sighs. "I could... Try to get a job." I suggest. "That would be helpful." 

Theo rushes to me as I walk up the school staris. Morning Cass!" He smiles. "Oh good morning." I say. Imogen catches up to us. "Hey." I smile lightly. "Hello." She smirks. Imogen and I say bye to Theo and walk into class.

A few girls walk up to me. "Who was that guy you were talking to right outside school yesterday?" One of them asks, blushing. "Never seen him in my life." I say and sit in my seat. I hated being reminded of him.

Harlee appears behind me. "Hi Cassie!" She smiles brightly. "Hey whats up?" I ask. "Well, I'm one of the authors of the school news paper. And I was wondering if I could write about you?" She questions. "What about me?" I shrug. "Your bravery! We're doing an article on feminism.." She smiles. "Sure.. I guess." "Alright. Meet me at the cafe tonight?" She hands me a piece of paper with her number on it. "7 o'clock sharp!" She dashes away. "Was that the student council president?" Imogen whispers. "Yeah..."

When school ends, I rush out quickly to avoid Theo. But as I am walking through the exit, I see Jonah. I fast walk past him but he grabs hold of my arm. "Let me go." I pull my arm away from him and continue walking.

He stays beside me. "Why are you so mad?" He asks. "Saw you at the bar yesterday." I grunt without looking at him. "You? At the bar??" He snickers. "Is that funny?" I stop walking. "Little bit." He smiles.

His smile makes me so angry. "So who was the girl who had her tongue stuck in your mouth all night?" I question angrily. "Ohh thats what you're mad about? Not like I was cheating on you." He shrugs. "Felt like you were"

I shouldn't have expected him to care. "Why the hell do you even keep talking to me? Don't you have anything better to do than lead me on and then make out with some other chick?" I snap.

"First of all, I never fucking lead you on whatever the hell that means. I do shit with tons of girls just like what I did with that girl yesterday. I can do whatever the hell I want and the only reason I came here was to tell you that I don't want to see you at the gas station ever again and if you EVER follow me again I will call the police." He walks away. "FUCK YOU." I yell, starting to feel tears fall down my face.

That night, I board the bus to get to the cafe. Maybe this would get my mind off things.As I walk in, Harlee smiles and motions me to come sit. "I bought you a cofee!" She beams. "Thanks." I take a sip. I notice that she doesn't have any papers or a computer with her.

"I want to get to know you before I start the article." She blushes. "Follow me." I lead her outside to the back of the cafe and dig into my bag to get a joint. "Here." I hand it to her. "For me?" She pulls out a lighter and lights it up.

I notice how tall she is. The pink on her hair looked really nice. My eyes widen as she puts her hands on my waist and pulls me closer. "There is no school newspaper." She whispers.

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