Another Cliche Cinderella Story

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Dylan's POV

She hadn't replied to my message. What if her step mum got her out and took the phone? What if she gets in more trouble because I gave her the phone? Why am I acting like this?

Over the past few weeks, we have got close and even though we had a small debate about what course I'm taking I still like her company. She understands me and even though I trust her, I still don't think I can tell her who I am yet. I'm sure if she knew I was hiding my identity we would come to an agreement of seeing one another but every time I've asked to meet her in person she has an excuse not to. And whether that's because she doesn't want me finding out who she is, I don't know. She's a lovely girl, she has nothing to hide.

I, on the other hand, have got so much baggage. I've told her everything except who I am. I need to tell her, but I just know it will change things. She may forgive me for telling her a fake name but will she forgive me for being me. I've got a bad reputation and I'm sure a sensible girl like her would want to stay away from me. I'm a completely different person when it comes to her and I don't even know why. She makes me a better person without doing much, she gives me advice and understands me which just makes me like her. I think I have fallen for her and I didn't even know it. I knew there was a risk of falling for her but I didn't think I actually would.

I can't exactly tell her that I like her, I'd creep her out. We haven't met properly and I don't even know her name. How can I like someone when I don't even know her name? I'm hoping she will be in tomorrow so I can tell her how I feel.

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I had training this morning and was now on my way to math. I hadn't heard anything from her since last night. Hopefully, she will be in, her step mum can't keep her from college right?

I was bored out of my mind at the beginning of math lesson. Suddenly the door opens, making everyone stare. The girl which I don't know the name of stumbles to her seat. She looked like she had slept rough, she came and sat next to me. I studied her carefully as she breathed heavily, clearly, she had run here.

Some of the girls were making snide comments about her, which she could clearly hear. Her face scrunched into a tight ball, making her cheeks puff out. As the lesson continued I could tell she was getting more agitated, the girls were still saying things to her. I didn't want to get involved and I know we had already had this conversation about me helping her out, but I just can't.

Then I thought about Cinderella if she realized who I was and knew I didn't help a girl in need out. I was brought out of my thoughts when she snapped her pencil in half. Everyone turned around, she stood up and walked out. I wasn't expecting that. She seems like the type of girl which wouldn't skip class, except the time she didn't turn up because I had a go at her.

Everyone was now staring at me, what had I done? Oh fuck this and my reputation, I got up and ran after her. She helped me out the other day it's only fair I repay her the favor. I ran down the corridors and couldn't find her, I should have said something. What if so-called Cinderella finds out I didn't help a girl when she needed it, she would think I'm a jerk. Which I guess I am.

I continue walking around when I spot her sitting on the window side near the entrance, I walk slowly behind her.

"Hey," I said calmly. She flinched which meant I had made her jump.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you," I gave her a kind smile. She's been dealing with this for ages now and it's only taken me up to now for me to do something about it. She smiled slightly at me.

"What are you doing Dylan?" She asked bluntly. I suppose I deserve it, I have ignored her situation for a long time.

"Well I thought I'd come and see if your alright, you seem upset," I said as I sat next to her. She shuffled over slightly.

"Ha. Upset doesn't even cover it," she scoffed. I suppose I deserved that too, I stayed silent waiting for her to finish what she was going to say, it was clear she hadn't finished speaking.

"It's taken you until now to see if I'm alright, this is what it has been like since I started college and now one week before we leave you decide to step up. Round of applause for you Dylan," she said sarcastically.

"Look, I've apologized for that. And I know I should have stepped in sooner but it's only taken me until till now to realize that I should have said something," I said hoping she would see I'm being sincere. Realising that Cinderella probably wouldn't appreciate me treating a girl like that I decided to act on it. I think I really do like the girl.

"What's made you change your mind all of a sudden?" The girl caught me off guard, I didn't think she'd ask me that.

"You know the advice I asked about the other week," she nodded, "I think, actually I know that I like her and I realised that she wouldn't like me treating girls like I treated you and how I didn't step in when you needed help," I gulped after I quickly spoke, please say this girl isn't going to go and tell everyone.

"So you changed your mind for a girl, rather than because it was goodness out of your own heart?" She spat, she clearly didn't understand me.

"No. I mean that she is kind and is, I don't know how to explain it but she's made me realize I should treat people with more respect. And by seeing if you're okay now, I guess I'm starting off on the right path," I smiled cheekily hoping she would now understand me. She nodded as she muttered something under her breath.

"Okay," she whispered.

"So are you okay?" I asked again considering she avoided the question the first time.

"Yep," she clearly didn't want me here.

"Okay, well if you want to talk I can listen. I've learned over the last few weeks that listening to someone helps yourself as well as the person letting their feelings out, it's not good bottling it all in," I say again with a smile. I couldn't stop smiling because it's Cinderella's doing that I'm acting this way. I may be going soft but it's for a good reason.

"Thanks, but I don't really want to talk about it to you," okay then... I blow my cheeks out as she hints for me to leave her alone.

"No offense, but thank you for coming after me," she said kindly before she walked off.

I check the time and head to the toilets before going to the photography dark room.

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