All The Love, -P

VI

Dani

My day went well yesterday but I am still bothered if Patrick is P. I don't know, after he said those he started laughing off.

"Kidding. You don't need me by your side. You have lots of guards guarding you around. And what am I? Your father? You are a grown up now missy, you already know who are the people who will stay by your side no matter what."

That's what he said yesterday when he realized I didn't reacted from what he said. Sigh. But it still didn't changed the fact that I'm still bothered if he is P or not. But hey. Maybe P is a girl. Or a guy. I don't know.

I went back from my reverie when I saw Tori's finger snapping in front of me. I turned to her and gave her a confused look.

"Finally you are back to reality." Tori said and went outside the car. It took me seconds before I could realize why she went out. Oh yeah! We are already at school. I step out of the car and started to catch up with Tori who is now heading to Germaine who is waiting for us.

"What took you guys so long?" Germaine asked in irritation.

"Ask her." Tori said pointing at me. "She was spacing out. I don't even know what's running around her head."

They all turned to me and waited for my answer. "Well, I got bothered about the photos." I lied. The photos are not even in my mind now.

"Don't worry Dani. We will find out who posted those photos." Germaine said and started walking to her locker. Tori followed then me. Before I could reach my locker, I saw Jackson leaning on his locker. Damn! He look so hot! My heart started pounding, my palms are getting wet, and my knees getting weaker. Why does he have this kind of effect on me?! Okay. Calm down Dani. Act natural. Act like you are not one of his crazy admirers.

I started walking to my locker which happens to be next to his. Why does my locker have to be next to his?! As I reach my locker my hands were trembling as I put on the combination. I slowly open it and grab my textbooks for the morning. I can feel his gaze at me. Damn! Why are you staring at me like that? I closed my locker and turned to him.

"What can I do for you Mr. Lee?" I asked. Gulp. He is staring at me deep with those blue eyes of his. He didn't answer me instead he just kept on staring at me. His gaze is very uncomfortable, maybe because I'm afraid that he might recognize me. The bell rang signaling us to go to our first class. I immediately turn around and went to Germaine and Tori who are currently grinning.

"I never thought your eyes are green. The way you stare and move makes me remind me of someone." He said that made me stop.

"I'm not the only one who has green eyes you know." I said not looking at him.

"But yours is different." He said. I turn around and saw him walking away with my mind wondering what he meant. I felt a tap on my shoulder and saw Germaine and Tori.

"What did he said?" Tori started.

"He just said that my eyes are green and different." I said then started walking to our first class.

"What?" Germaine asked.

"I don't know what he meant but I don't have time to think about it." I said. As we went inside to our first class the room was noisy but became silent when they saw us getting in.

"Oh look who had finally showed up. The innocent nerd outside, but a huge bitch on the inside." Addison stood up and went near us.

"We don't have time to play games with you Addison." Germaine said coldly.

"Stay out of this Germaine. You know what I am capable of if you step in to this." Addison smirked.

"Shut up Addison!" Tori said. "And you know what I can do if you start a fight."

"Why are you silent nerd? Why? Because you are guilty that everything they called you is true." Addison said not minding what Tori warned her a while ago. "That you are a slut. A bitch. Innocent outside but wild on the inside."

"I don't want to waste my precious time talking to you Addison." I said.

"Really?" I can feel all eyes are on us right now. Listening attentively.

"Oh my god!" Addison laughed that made look at her. "Don't tell me you are not a virgin anymore. Ew! I didn't expect someone will hook up to an ugly nerd like you. That is just so gross." Addison with a disgusted look on her face. Everyone who heard it were shocked, especially me. I was about to speak when someone cut me off.

"And what made you think of that Addison?" Patrick said. I turned to him and he was furious. His jaw clenched and his fist.

"Patrick?" Addison stuttered.

"No one calls Dani like that. You don't know her. And the photos you saw was nothing. She is my childhood friend and I have known her all my life. You have no right to judge her, and the photos? Next time know the whole story." Patrick said that made everyone silent.

"Patrick! She's a bitch! She is just pretending to be good and innocent!" Addison exclaimed and attack me.

"Excuse me. You are blocking my way." Jackson passed between Addison and I that made Addison stop from attacking me. Where did he came from?

"Guys. Mrs. Barkens is coming." Germaine said that made Addison go back to her sit with frustration plastered on her face.

"Thanks Pat." I said to Patrick.

"Go to your seat now. I better go to my class." Patrick said and left. I sat down to my seat then Jackson followed. Even though what they said is not true, I cannot help but wonder on what Jackson thinks of me right now when he saw the phtos.

My morning was a living hell. They kept on whispering around about the photo, well maybe not whisper because I can hear it loud and clear. I went to my locker to put all my books since its PE the whole afternoon. As I opened my locker a small piece of paper fell. I pick it up and unfolded it.

Dani,

Don't let that stupid photo ruin you. I know there is a story behind it, and I know people will not understand or even listen to you if you explain, they only believe on what they see and think. I know you Dani. You are not a bitch. You are not a great pretender because I know you are just being true to yourself and to other people.

I'm just around you Daniella Maxine. Watching you and keeping you safe.

All the love,
-P

Ps: I'm a guy. Just saying.

Another letter from P. And it's confirmed. He is a guy. And he knows my real name. I immediately hid the letter under my books and closed my locker when I felt a tap on my shoulder.

"Oh hi Pat." I greeted to Patrick.

"Are you okay now?" He asked.

"Yes. Thank you for helping me a while ago." I said.

"I told you. I will be always right beside you. And don't let that stupid photo ruin you. People don't know what happened, and you know people nowadays will not understand or even listen to you if you explain, they only believe on what they see and think." Patrick said. "Let's go? PE class will start 20 minutes from now." He added and dragged me to the gym.

Damn! Just like what was written on the letter. Is he really P? I don't want to assume but is it possible? Is Patrick, P? Patrick also knows my real name. This is frustrating! I think I should tell the girls, I know they can help me.

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