Dog Filters and Musical.ly

Chapter 8

"Okay. What is it?" Mark replied. I looked at Marlee before I continued. She nodded her head to tell me it was okay.

"We need to talk about... Our feelings," I said.

"About what?"

"Us," I replied. I can't believe I just did that. "I went on a date, if you would call it, and I realized that I can't like anyone else but you,"

"Really?" He asked surprisingly.

"Yeah. You're all I think about now. I've been meaning to tell you for awhile now, but I'd figure you'd turn me down,"

"Have you ever thought about long distance though?" He asked.

Oh my god. I never thought about him living across the country from me. What the hell was I thinking? Long distance relationships NEVER work.

"I guess I've never thought about that. Nevermind I guess,"

"Avonlee?"

"Yeah?"

"I like you a lot. And I feel like I've gotten to know you pretty well. I'll be in Arizona for a few days. Maybe we could talk about in person,"

"Oh no, Mark. I couldn't possibly waste your time while you're here,"

"No, it's fine. I want to spend time with you,"

"You're too sweet. I have to go. Marlee will be back any second now,"

"Okay. Bye babe,"

"Bye Mark," I replied and ended the call. I looked at Marlee with a "I told you so look". She smirked and decided to head home.

I can't believe this all just happened. He didn't say he had feelings for me, but he didn't deny it either. Maybe I'll have a chance with him after all.

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It's the second to last day of school and we find out all of our finals scores from last week. I am over the top nervous about my algebra score. If I don't score well on it, I can't go to TLG and can't meet Mark. I wouldn't be able to tell Mark that I couldn't go. It would break my heart to let him down. The girl on front of me got her score. I peaked over her shoulder to see what she got. 92%. If she got a good score, than I must get a decent one! When my teacher got to my desk; she looked at me. Looked at the paper. Looked at me again, and then set the paper on my desk. Upside down, again. There is a 50% chance this could be good or bad.

The boy behind me tapped on my shoulder and asked, "What did you get on it,"

Here goes nothing I thought. I flipped the paper over and gasped. The whole class looked at me. 96%.

I GET TO GO TO TLG AND MEET MARK! THIS IS NOT HAPPENING!

"So what did you get?" The boy asked again. Snapping me out of thought.

"Oh um. A 96," I replied with a smile.

"Lucky," he said back.

"Excuse me. I'm not lucky, I worked my butt off for this. Unlike you," I smirked and turned back around. The girl in front of me was looking at the guy behind me.

"Ouch," she said to him. She winked at me as she turned around.

Class was dismissed and I immediately took out my phone to text Mark.

Hey Mark! I am for sure going to TLG! I got a 96% on my algebra final. If that doesn't satisfy my mom, idk what will😂.

When I got home later that afternoon, I showed my mom he final.

"Oh honey! I'm so proud of you!" She said, hugging me.

"So can I go to Mesa for that show?" I asked. She paused. Oh great.

"I suppose. Only if Marlee's mom takes you. Both your dad and I have to work that day.

I hugged her. "Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!"

"You earned it," she replied. I went up to my room and checked my messages to see if Mark texted me back. Nothing. He must be busy I thought.

I stayed up really late that night knowing sleep wouldn't be the most important thing. I mean, it's the last day of school tomorrow. I texted Marlee for most of the night. She gave up on sleep too.

Marlee: I have a question.

Me: yeah?

Marlee: did you ever read the letter Mark wrote you?

Me: OH MY GOSH NO. I'll do that right now. I'll text you later. If you're not asleep😉

Marlee: trust me, I won't😂

I got up out of bed and dig through my desk to find it. I eventually found it under an old planner. I folded it open and it was pretty long. It read:

My dearest Avonlee,

Sorry if you felt uncomfortable calling you "my dearest Avonlee". I like it. Anyways, we've been talking for awhile now. And I feel like I've really gotten to know you. Your soul is just as beautiful as your face. Like damn girl. lol. As we've been getting closer and closer; I've been starting to develop feelings for you. I don't know what it is about you, but you separate yourself from all of my other fans. Well, you're not a fan anymore, you're a seriously close friend. And I may tell one thousand times that we're at a long distance. I'm just trying to deny my feelings for you because you most likely don't feel the same.

I can't wait to finally meet you at TLG. I can't wait to hold you in my arms. Only if it is for a few seconds, I'll cherish those seconds.  I'll probably freak out more than you will when you walk through the barricade. Omg can we please take cute pictures so I can post them on Instagram. And it will be okay because I post pictures with fans all the time. 

Thank you for being such a good friend to me. More than a friend sometimes. I guess I kinda like you a lot, Av. Okay. Goodbye, beautiful.

-Mark

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When I woke up the next morning,  I was still stunned by the letter. I can't believe I completely forgot about it. He pretty much confessed to liking me in the letter. And I've had it for atleast 2 weeks and didn't read it! I am completely perturbed with myself.

I was making an edit for Mark in the middle of geography. I had one earphone in and not paying attention G to our. I heard the door open. I looked over to the door. And it was Erik. He looked at me and then turned to our teacher.

"Hey, Mr. Spencer?" He asked.

"Yes, Erik?" He replied.

"Do you have any workouts for us today after school?"

"No. But I do have a running workout that you can do tomorrow. I won't be here so it's optional," Erik walked over to Mr. Spencer's desk. He took the paper and walked to the door. On his way past my desk, he pulled my earbud out and winked at me. I have him the nastiest look and he continued to walk.

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I didn't upload for awhile and I only got 5 views on my last chapter.

What the heck

I made this chapter on the longer side so maybe I could gain some views back.

Those who are still reading, thank you and I love you lots

CuddlingThomas

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