Is There Still A FOREVER

Chapter 5 - New Found Friends

Jonathan POV

I'm lying awake on my bed. I can't sleep. Not after what happened. Em snapping at her mom and Em doubting her self worth again.

They're my second family. Em, her parents and even her brother are important to me. Next to my Mom.

As I lie awake on my bed, I couldn't help but think about that girl Em told me about. The one who called her a freak. Could she have been the girl I passed by? The one with the coffee stain on her clothes? Could be.. Could be not. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

I still can't help but think about some way I could avenge Em. I know it wouldn't do anything and I know Em wouldn't approve but I couldn't stop thinking about it..

If there is anything I could do to make Em believe in herself again. Make her see how I see her, I'd do it.

I'm blaming that bitch, Ericka. If she hadn't done what she did to Em, she wouldn't be like this. She wouldn't be scared.

I ended up falling asleep while thinking about plans on how to get back at everyone who wronged Em.

Emarald POV

I woke up with the sun in my eyes the next day. Usually, the sunny and bright weather would make me happy and energetic. But not today. I remembered how I snapped at my Mom last night and groaned.

"I have to apologize to her now" i murmured

I got up and took a quick shower. Then got dressed for school. First day of classes.. yepee! Not really.

Righ then, something popped up in my head. I forgot to ask Jonathan about his classes. Shoot! Guess I'll find out soon enough.

I went downstairs slowly. I didn't know why but I was always careful when it comes to apologizing to my parents after a fight. I didn't want to make things worse I guess.

I heard voices coming from the kitchen. They were laughing. All three of them without me. When I walked inside, the laughter died down. My Mom looked at me and offered breakfast. I smiled and nodded.

"Okay Em. You can do this. Just deep breathes" I said inside my head.

I built up enough courage and went up to my Mom. "Mom can I talk to you for a second?" I asked

She nodded. "What is it about honey?"

"About last night.." I started to say. "I'm really sorry Mom. I didn't mean it. It's just, things are different. I didn't know my first day would be that bad" I confessed

She hugged me and stroked my hair. "It's okay honey. I understand. High School is a hard life. Don't forget, I went through it too" she let go of me and smiled. "Now go eat your breakfast and get to school"

I did as she said. Although as I was about to walk out the door, I got a text. It was from Jonathan.

"Hey Em, sorry can't walk with you today. Mom's giving me a ride to school. I'm really sorry. Some other day okay?" He texted.

I replied "It's okay Nat. I'll see you at school :)"

I'm walking alone then. I took out my headphones and started listening to music. I didn't know the song I was listening to but I liked it anyway. I think it was one of the songs Jonathan randomly added to my phone.

My phone vibrated. "Woah, you haven't called me that in a while but okay. See you soon" he replied after a few minutes

I used to call him Nat cause Jonathan was too long but lately I've been trying to call him Jonathan more often. I didnt even realize I called him Nat. Guess old habits die hard.