Paper Tigers «GirlxGirl»

C H A P T E R T W O: Chloe

Empire's P.O.V

I was walking to my last class of the day when I accidentally bump into the Popular girls for like, the fifty sixth time today.

"Okay, I've had it with you. Watch where you're going!" Chloe Scott said, shoving me. Well, I've had it with them.

"What if I don't want to?"I sassed. Chloe's minions, Kylie West, Julie Sanders, and Natalie Mattson, starting beating me up, punching me too many times to count. I was almost unconscious when Chloe suddenly spoke.

"Stop!" Chloe shouted. She sounded... wait did she care for once?

"What?" Kylie asked, confused. Nonetheless, the mongrels stopped beating me.

"I mean, stop wasting your time. She's nothing but a loser. Just go and dispose of it." Chloe said quickly. Never mind. Same old bitch. Kylie, Julie and Natalie left with a wary look at Chloe and as soon as they were gone, Chloe lifted me up. What?

"W-What are you doing?" I choked out.

"Shut up and don't talk. I'll explain later, just let me fix you." Chloe replied and kept walking, supporting my every move. I felt like my soul was gone. I was numb. Completely numb. Why is she being nice?

I let her put me in her car. I let her drive me to her house. I let her bring me inside. I let her lead me to her bathroom. I let her lift me on the counter. I let her fix me. Why? I don't know. Maybe it's because no one else will.

"Why?" I asked after a while.

"Why what?" She asked.

"Don't play dumb, Chloe. Up until now, you hated my guts. You let them bully me, beat me, scar me. You did nothing so, why now?" I asked again.

"I know, and I'm sorry. I really am, Empire. I never wanted to hurt you. They made me. Kylie threatened me. Said she'd kill you. So, I did as they asked. I got you to hate me... and I've never had so much regret and guilt in me in my entire life. So, I'm so sorry o hurt you. I know you'll never forgive but, it's worth a shot to apologize." Chloe explained.

Okay, now I feel bad. But why would she protect me like that? And for three years? Guess I gotta ask to find out.

"But why protect me for so long? Kylie lies, Chloe. Learned that the hard way. It sucked and that's why I don't believe in love anymore. I was dumb, and stupid, and naive. So, if she tells you anything, if she told you anything, it was most likely a lie." I said.

"She told me you guys use to date." Chloe said. I almost choked on my own spit there.

"That's true. In sixth grade, though. She cheated on me and broke my heart. Right then, I knew there was no such thing as love. So why do we bother with it, if it never lasts? I mean look at my parents. My mom practically hates all five of us." I rolled my eyes at the thought of my mother.

We had  migrated to Chloe's bedroom during the time I was talking. I guess she wasn't that bad but I hadn't forgave her all the way. At least not yet. I just couldn't.

"There's five of you?" Chloe questioned.

"Yeah. Zechariah, Esrael, Me, Simon and Talilah. That's in order too. My dad takes care of is all, which isn't easy but at the same time is because he's like famous." I explained.

"Your dad's famous?" She asked.

"Ever heard of Owl City?" I asked.

"Yeah.." Chloe replied, confused.

"That's my dad. His real name is Adam Young though so, that's why hardly anyone believes it." I said.

"Really?" Chloe asked.

"Yeah. Want proof? Here." I showed her pictures on my phone of me and my dad. That's how our friendship started. With me getting beat up and her fixing me. It didn't make sense but I'll tell you the rest of the story. It'll make sense, trust me.

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Sorry guys for the short chapter but my kindle's about die and yeah. Plus, I was writing two full chapters of a book yet to come. But keep an eye out for it, please. Any way, see you guys later!

BYE!!!

-Emmett