Another Cliche Cinderella Story

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Cleo's POV

I had been crying all afternoon because of what Dylan had yelled at me, I suppose I yelled at him too but he said some rather mean things. Jake tried cheering me up whilst I was showing him how to do one of the experiments of developing a photo. He is so kind that he even gave me his phone. I'm just hoping Vivianne won't find it and throw that one out of the window because then I have truly no way out of it, I can't use the same excuse twice.

I had texted Jake last night, hoping to find out more information about him on his phone. But his phone was blank, no photos or other numbers in his contacts except mine. It was cute how he'd actually kept my name as Cinderella. He has probably changed his name for this phone to Cinderella too. I'm hoping no one will try getting hold of him with this phone.

I slept peacefully last night for the first time in a long time. I think I'm getting to stage about talking to Jake about my home life, but only when I know I can really trust him because I'm sure if I tell him who I am now, he will run as soon as he can.

It sounds stupid but I actually like helping Jake out. He is good company and actually listens to me, unlike everyone else in the college.

I get up to make myself breakfast when I'm bombarded with demands from the witch and the twins, I mentally roll my eyes as I make them breakfast. I don't want to push Vivianne over the edge otherwise the cupboard of hell will be greeting me hello.

As today was Saturday I decided that a photography shoot was in need. I packed a bag with some food and water, tied the laces on my boots and headed out of the door with my camera hanging freely around my neck.

I was going to hike to the town just over and get some photos on the way, they would come in handy for my final exam piece. It took me around an hour and a half to get to the town, It was quiet and peaceful. 

I stopped at a bench which overlooks a small lake, bugs of all sorts were hovering just above the water's surface. I quickly took a few snaps before digging into my lunch. My phone buzzed, well Jakes phone buzzed in my pocket. I was keeping the phone temporarily because I was going to buy another one once I left the house.

Jake: Hey, what are you up to today?

Me: I'm taking a mini photo shoot for my final exam piece. How about you?

Jake: Nothing, was going to ask if you wanted to meet...

Jake wanted to meet me, in person! I wasn't going to do that, I've only just got comfortable around him and he wants me to meet him. He doesn't know who I am, if he realizes who I am he would freak. And that would be the end of our friendship. I'm going to have to think of an excuse.

Me: Oh that's cool, but I'm out atm. Maybe another time?

I was hoping he wouldn't get offended because I can't see him face-to-face yet. I still need to make sure that I can really trust him. He trusts me but do I really trust him? I've trusted people in the past and I've been the one getting hurt.

Jake: It's cool, I'm out now too. I was just wondering for when I got back.

I smiled slightly, thankful that he didn't get annoyed with me. I replied with a simple smile emoji and got up to go. As I walk my way back home, I feel like someone is watching me. I tilt my head slightly to the left, no one was there.

When I whizz my head back round Dylan crushes into me. Oh, great Dylan.

"Sorry," is all I mumble. He bumped into me why should I get on my hands and knees and beg for forgiveness? Okay, maybe I'm over exaggerating but hey ho.

"Hey...I was hoping to see you Monday but now that your here. I wanted to say sorry for yesterday, I was a complete tool. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that, It was wrong for me too. I know it's no excuse but I've got a lot on my plate at the moment and all my anger was aimed at you when it shouldn't have been, I'm sorry that it was," Dylan quickly said. Saying sorry isn't something he easily says.

"Okay," is all I reply because maybe he is sorry but does he actually mean it? Like seriously, this is Dylan Ryder when does he apologise for anything or anyone?

"Look, I know it might not sound genuine but I am sorry," I glance at Dylan's eyes and for a split second, I see something which I have only seen in another pair of eyes which were Jakes.

"Why are you saying sorry?" I randomly ask, it intrigues me as to why he is apologizing, he made it perfectly clear yesterday that he doesn't care what other people think so why is he saying sorry?

"Because I shouldn't have spoken to you like that. It was wrong of me... and because a mate was upset yesterday and I realised that I probably hurt your feelings," Dylan again says quickly. He really doesn't like apologising, or at least finds it hard. I nod slowly.

"It's okay," I quickly say as the words rush off my tongue. I just wanted to get away from him, yes he has said sorry but he still scared me and hurt my feelings. I can forgive but never forget.

"But it's not, I shouldn't have spoken to you like that," Dylan was really apologizing and it just seems strange, because if he means it why on earth out of all people would he apologize to me. He has said and done far worst things to other people but why me?

There was a few moments of silence. I quickly checked my phone and read a text from Jake. He had said "talk later" and that was it, a small smile grew on my face before Dylan interrupted me.

"I used to have a phone like that," okay Dylan is being weird, he is making conversations about phones.

"I guess, I'll see you around?" I mumbled before heading in the direction I was walking in. Out the corner of my eye, I could see Dylan walking to the side of me. What does he want from me? He has apologized now what doe she want? I'm not apologizing for anything, I did nothing wrong. Okay maybe some of the things I said were harsh but they were true.

"Dylan, what do you want?" I ask bluntly.

"Walking home," he hesitated. There's got to be more to it.

We walked in silence for the next half an hour. I would stop every now and then to take some photos. Dylan would continue to walk, I would find it weird if he waited for me whilst I took the photos. When I'm out doing mini photo shoots for college work I just like it with me and my camera. As long as I've got my camera I'll be fine. That's what I keep telling myself anyway, I'm just praying I'll be accepted into Dales art academy.

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Question for today: What was the first CD you ever got? I love music! If I remember correctly, the first CD I ever got given was SClub 7 hehe #throwback! 

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