Fade Away

Chapter 4| Secrets

The surprise was a drive-in movie. I didn't know those still existed and I saw them happen very rarely. But I did adore the movie- Breakfast at Tiffany's. At least Audery Hepburn was there to help me through this very endearing night. 

The boys unloaded the pile of blankets and pillows they bought along with a mattress. Much to my surprise, we were the only ones there. I felt an anger bubble through me when I saw the small and innocent smiles that Bella and Hades shared. Matthew saw them too and he clearly was in no mood to deal with anything right now. My only guess as to why he's actually here was to maybe just hold onto a piece of Bella before she was gone for good. And as for me, well let's just say I was there for the movie. 

The most surprising thing out of all the surprising events today was the way Bella was behaving towards me. It was almost as if I wasn't there at all. I felt hurt. I didn't want to lose Bella to a random loser like Hades. And there was no way I was going to throw away all those years of friendship out the window for a guy. 

I'd never thought that two people could ever make me want to end my favorite movie so quickly. Bella and Hades were so obnoxiously loud about everything. How Bella thought that Hades's hair was perfect and how Hades thought that Bella's blue eyes were beautiful. This went on for what seemed like forever. By the looks of it, Matthew didn't want anything more than for this night to just end. There was only so much a person could take in a span of four hours. I was emotionally exhausted by the end of the movie and I was waiting for this to be over. I didn't want to think about this until I wanted to. Hell, I'd procrastinate this if I could. 

I lay back in my seat as Bella drove home with a small smile playing on her lips. I wanted to disappear and just not deal with life. Though the drive back home took long, I was happy that it was coming to an end. But as soon as I reached home, I couldn't sleep. And I realized why people say that the monsters only come out at night as I lay there under the covers, helplessly crying as my world shattered. 

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I woke up with puffy eyes. I cursed at myself for staying up late and went to take a quick shower. I looked into the mirror to see a complete mess. I was in no mood to go to school for the week and I was definitely not in a mood to look presentable. I shrugged and threw my hair into a messy bun and walked out. I nearly jumped when I saw Hades waiting for me outside. I glared at him and kept walking. He pulled up next to me again and honked. I ignored him and kept on walking, him following me closely. 

'Anna!' He yelled. 'Please, just listen to me.' I turned towards him and waited, an impatient expression making its way to the surface. 'Don't look at me like that, please.' He begged. My right eyebrow shot up in response, urging him to go on. I tried to control my expression as he began speaking. 'It was a prank.' He said, his eyes never once breaking contact with mine. 'The date yesterday? It was a prank Anna. I didn't think you and Matthew would be so sad about it.' He stated, each word dripping with regret. Fury and hatred rushed through me. I shook with every word he said. 'Bella didn't have anything to do with it. I swear. It was my idea, she was just playing along. Your best friend could never hurt you like that.' 

'Go to hell Hades.' I gritted through my teeth. I was on the edge of crying again. You do not just play with someone's feelings like that. I kept walking, or rather, running to school. I don't understand how someone just plays with people like that. What's wrong with him? I hated him with every fiber of my being. I had tear-stained cheeks and puffy eyes by the time I reached school. I was glad he wasn't following me anymore. 

I reached my locker, ignoring the stares and looks I was getting. I saw Bella there, explaining the same thing to Matthew. A small smile escaped me when I saw Matthew's relief. Looks like he forgave her. Of course he did. Bella looked over to me, and she hugged me despite my pushing. 

'Why would you do that Bells?' I said through muffled cries. I gave in, hoping that I'd find comfort in her embrace. 

'Sorry Anastasia. I didn't think you'd feel bad.' Her hands reached my face and she forced me to look at her. 'You like him don't you?' I nodded pathetically. I slumped my shoulders and accepted it. I liked Hades. I liked Hades despite the hell he put me through. I called it hell, but I knew it was more. 

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Author's Note:

Cruel, I know. That's what my life threw at me. 

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Aleyna.