DISTANT

Chapter 14

Zayna slammed her locker shut and leaned her head against the cool metal, to ease her throbbing head.

She barely got any sleep again last night. The neighbour's stupid cat wouldn't stop meowing and their annoying dog just kept barking at air.

When she felt like she could open her eyes again, she leaned off the locker and began walking to her C.A.T. class.

While walking she heard some voices coming from one of the classrooms. Then came a loud crash.

She stopped and leaned against one of the lockers, close enough to the door so that she could here what's going on, on the otherside. She pulled out her phone so that the onlookers wouldn't get suspicious of her.

"What do you mean you're dumping me?!" She heard a girl exclaim. "It's because of that girl isn't it?! Nate, she's a nobody."

Rolling her eyes, she was about to walk away when she heard his voice say, "Taylor, would you just chill. I don't like you like that anymore and I don't like how you're treating my friends."

After a few minutes of silence, sobs were heard then the rattling of the door handle.

Quickly, she jogged backwards and walked in that direction again to make it seem like she just walked pass.

Taylor stepped out of the classroom, rubbing her eyes furiously. She scanned her eyes through the crowd until they landed on Zayna's retreating form.

Speed walking, she grabbed her shoulder and jerked her backwards.

"Now you listen to me and listen carefully. Stop whatever you're doing with Nate, it's messing with his head." Taylor spat.

Trying to keep a neutral facial expression, she burst out laughing. Taylor's eyebrows furrowed in confusion wondering what's so funny.

"That....  that's funny. Listen here Taylor. Don't blame me for your failed relationships. It's not my fault guys don't want to stay with you." Zayna said, patting her shoulder.

Taylor's face fumed with anger, "Just stay away from my boyfriend. I swear Zayna, if you don't stay away from him I will end you and you know exactly what I'm capable of."

The two girls glared at each other totally forgetting that there are people around them.

"Hey Zay. Whoa what's going on here?" Nate said when he saw them glaring.

He slipped his arm around Zayna's waist and pulled her against his chest from behind.

Unexpectedly, Taylor raised her hand and slapped Zayna right across her face.
Her head flew to the side at the impact of the slap. Shocked, she rose her hand to her burning cheek.

"TAYLOR! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!?" yelled Nate.

He walked over to inspect Zayna's face. Zayna, however, pushed his hands away from her and stormed away.

"Stop worrying me and sort out your f**ken mental girlfriend." She said over her shoulder.

Nate

"What the hell is wrong with you, Taylor?!" Exclaimed Nate.

He ran his hands through his hair and turned back to the empty hallway were Zayna disappeared through.

"She had to be taught a lesson. She is a manipulative little shank, who most properbly told you to dump me." She said picking her nails.

He whipped his head in her direction. His eyes were filled with anger and disgust.

"You're pathetic Taylor. Leave Zayna alone and get a life." He said, storming off to find Zayna.

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Angrily she sat down on the bleachers, staring ahead at the empty field.

How could that cow do that to me? Like what in world did I ever do to derseve this? Better yet why do I still have feelings for that jerk?

Her thoughts were flying everywhere. She pulled out her phone and earphones, wanting to get lost in a world of music.

Little Mix's Hair exploded through her earphones. She closed her eyes and leaned back against the next row of seats behind her, trying not to think about anything.

A few minutes later she felt her shoulder being shaken by non other than Mr Jackson himself.

"What is it, Nate?" She asked irritated.

"Listen Zayna, I know you're mad but I just want to apologise on behalf of Taylor and how I've been treating you. Please forgive me and renew this friendship with me?" He asked hope shining in his eyes.

She opened her eyes and glared at him but her gaze immediately soften when he had this strange look in his eyes.

"Fine. I forgive you." She breathed out, giving him a small smile.

"Thanks, beautiful." He said taking a seat next to her.

He pulled her into his arms, planting a small kiss on her head. She leaned her head on his chest and together they stared out onto the empty field, enjoying each other's silence.

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Nate :):
>> Wait by my car after school. I'm taking you home.

Smiling slightly, she slipped her phone back into her pocket.

"Who was it?" Whispered Zenobia.

Zayna glanced at the back of her Biology teacher before answering.

"It's just Nate."

Zenobia smirked then faced back to the front.

"Stop it."

"Stop what?"

"Stop picturing the two of us together." She said turning her head slightly to look at her best friend/sister.

"Well, in my defense. You guys will make adorable babies." Said Zenobia with a hint of cheekyness in her voice.

Ignoring her friend, she went back to listening to the rest of the lesson.