Shine Bright Like Diamond.

3: Leslie...

Leslie on the side.

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Diamond POV

So, even though it's all new to me with me having to hang around with the girls and all that,it's hard for me coz im nah fit for their category.

They seem all glittering, beautiful and presentable coz they just amazing in their looks and everything right from their make-up to the way they dress and even walk.

But as for me, God knows how am spoiling their reputation. I get to wear old faded jumpers which would help cover up my cursed body,wornout boots and don't lemme geh started on dem face.

I just don't get why they treat as if I'm like them. I mean for real??? These are truly friends who ain't worth my disgraceful self. They just seem to love me the way I am. I dread the day they would know the real me. I don't think they would wanna walk with a college mom having a disgraceful past.

Unluckily for me, I missed the bus coz I had to go through a hella beatings from mama because...as usual...Nothing! I had black eye with some few brusies so I wore one of my father's old faded shirt with my baggy jumper and same old boots. Thank God Akiylah was fast asleep and I had manage to let Taffy take care of ma baby gurl. I feel ashamed whenever she sees me like this.

As usual, lonely with myself and my earpiece tugged in my ear listening to a soothing song, i managed to get to school. Am gon' make sure I hide myself from the gurls to avoid any disgrace for them especially Montana.

Well unfortunately for me, Missy met me at the entrance. I wasn't very much late by the way. I pretended not to hear her calling but she was hot on my heels.

Calmly, she held my shoulder.
"The hell girl, I've been yelling out ma lungs calling yo' " she said breathlessly holding her chest but I just kept my face hidden under the blue baseball cap I had on and my hair covering half of my face.

"Whats up wichu? I missed you through the weekends" still with my head down, I felt myself pulled into a tight hug. The hug made my fresh wound react making my heart ache from the pain I felt. I suppressed my wince of pain.

"I want you to tell me all wha' you did through the weekends" I took a quick glance at Montana and I could see how happy she was to see me.

She rubbed my bruised arm making me hiss slightly in pain. Montana noticed it from her sudden watchful eyes.
"Whatsup with your arm?" She asked with a slight frown.

Still with my head down, I answered quietly.
"Actually, i-i uh...umm i-i had some s-light jam in my arm. It's nothing serious" i quickly added taking a quick glance at before looking away to avoid her seeing my black eye. She seemed unsure looking from by arm to my hidden face.

"Are you sure?" I nodded my answer and trust me, Montana was easy to convince.
"Okay then, I guess we better join the gurls for class." She smiled engaging my arm with hers as we walked to our lockers. Once we got our books, the bell rang signallin'.it was time for class.

Having the same class with my friend, we went together. As we entered, Tamina waved wildly tapping seats beside her and Zendaya who gave a winking and smile. How am I gonna hide from them if I get to sit with them?.

"C'mon Daya." Montana held my rough palm and I felt how soft and smooth hers was.

I just don't fit in their circle.

We took the left column leading to our seat as I spotted Aleeyah giving me one of her disgust look. She mouthed "fat ass" waving her middle finger to me with an evil smirk.