The Bad Boy and Small Talk // l.h.

four. are you okay

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Chapter 4, Published:

August, 2015

"So we got a call from your principal," my mom started over dinner.

"You did?" I ask. "Today? On a Sunday?"

"No, she called a few days ago but we weren't able to talk until a few hours ago." Of course you weren't. "So, you messed up your chemistry assignment?"

"My partner did."

My father spoke up. "Maybe we could ask your guidance counselor if you can go back to the sophomore class, since you're having a hard time."

"I'm not. I just have a bad partner but we're making it work."

"I don't know, Olivia," Mom said. "Maybe you're dad is right."

I love my parents, but sometimes they are really irritating. "Why don't we just skip to the part you're actually worried about?"

"Olivia, are you okay?"

"What?"

"It's just... The last time you snapped at someone..."

"Mom, this wasn't like that. I'm fine. I'm not thirteen anymore."

"You're right," my mom said, sounding a little sad. "You're not. I can't believe you're going to be sixteen in a couple months and it would pain me if you're still having problems and not telling us after everything that's happened..."

"I don't have a problem. I'm not hungry anymore. Goodnight."

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November, 2015

"She even brought her own marbles but those didn't work either," I rambled, studying his fingers. "And we're about to call it quits but then she finds this huge ass rock the size of my head."

"Oh no."

"Yes," I say, smiling. "But his window didn't even break! So Aria's like, '"that's it. I'm ringing the doorbell."' And the exact moment she rings it, Mikey's window completely shatters and we were both so shocked we didn't even start running away until we heard his family yelling from inside the house."

"Did you get caught?"

"No, until a few days later when Aria fessed up... And then after that they just started dating."

"Wow." He intertwines our hands together and I rest my head deeper into his shoulder. "I guess grade eight was one hell of a year. Is there something else you're not telling me?" He playfully accuses.

"Alright, you got me- yes, Luke; I do put on a cape every night after dinner and fight super villains."

He laughs. "I wish I'd been there with you on one of your many adventures, but I'm glad you're in my life now."

I try to keep the smile on my face. "Yeah. Um, I'm glad, too." I reposition myself on the bed so I'm staring at the ceiling. We fall into a silence and I wish Luke's stare didn't bother me as much as it did.

AN:
The first flash-forward or whatever it's called (if you know, tell me) !!!

Q: what time does class at your school begin?

what time do you wake up on school days?

I just started a new school last Monday and it's been super stressful adjusting and trying to fit in.

I can't wait for whenever our first holiday is lol and weekend which starts in less than 16 hrs (:

Caoi,

Court