freedom ; haim

4.

one week later ;

Zara had offered to pick me up , so I had to to be ready for 8am. It was 7:45 so I made my way downstairs to make some coffee before leaving. ''Morning, Grandma.'' I smiled. ''Coffee?'' She smiled and nodded in response.

I wanted to act extra nice this morning. I needed to buy a new pack of Marlboro's, I was dying for a cigarette. ''Grandma..'' I fluttered my eyelashes. ''What?'' She laughed. ''Could I have $10 , pretty please?''

''Fine. No cigarettes!'' She ordered. ''Thank you!'' I kissed her cheek as I left the house and saw Zara out front. I don't know where everyone else was, but it was just Zara and Corey.

Great.

''Morning.'' Zara smiled. ''Morning, Zara.'' I replied, then flashed a look of annoyance towards Corey before getting into the back seat. ''Oh god, I forgot you are acting don't like me.'' He scoffed. ''Come on, sweetness. You can't be like this forever, why so bitter towards me?'' I leaned forward - making strong eye contact with him. ''Because Haim, you're an ass and , who said I was acting?'' I grinned. ''It's been a week. I know I got you into trouble , but surely you can find a place in that heart of yours to forgive me. Oh , and I can tell.'' He flashed an angelic smile before facing the road.

The ride to school was silent. We got out of the car to be greeted by Charlotte and Jason. ''Hello, bitches.'' Charlotte smiled. ''Ola, hoe.'' Corey and Jason walked to a group of guys who I didn't know.

Zara and Charlotte stared at me. ''What?'' ''So, why are you still having cold feeling towards Haim?'' Charlotte asked. ''He got me into shit on my first day, and then didn't apologise. He just gives me bad vibes, so I'm trying to avoid him.'' I informed her. ''But, you have to admit that it's your fault to. Maybe you should just apologise to each other, after all it has been a week.''

''This isn't even about apologies anymore. I'm just not a fan of him.'' I groaned. ''C'mon! He is actually a nice guy behind that ass hole exterior of his.'' She persisted. ''I think this is all an act to cover up your true feelings towards him.'' She smirked. I rolled my eyes playfully and began to walk into school , trying to avoid anymore conversation.

I made my way to double english to find that Corey was sitting down , but Jason wasn't there. ''Where's Jason?'' He flashed his signature smirk at me before responding. ''Don't know. You're stuck with me for 120 minutes, my sweetness.'' I rolled my eyes as I pulled out a pen. I planned to not converse with him, but I couldn't resist asking him a question.

''So, are you ass to every girl?'' I raised an eyebrow. ''No, I do like girls asses though.'' I cringed at this. He was about to say something , then he accidentally spilled his water bottle all over my jeans. ''I'm fucking soaked.'' I screamed furiously at him. ''What do you expect? You are sitting next to me, Aria.'' I decided not to talk to him after that.

It was half an hour after our last conversation when I felt Corey tap my shoulder. ''What?'' I snapped. ''Woah, easy tiger.'' He raised his hands in defence. ''Sorry.'' I mumbled.

''Are you going to Jason's party?'' He asked , playing with the lighter in his pocket. ''Yes.'' I responded in a dry tone. ''Good, make sure you're wearing something pretty .'' He said, his eyes scanning my body. ''I will to impress all the guys there.'' I flipped him off. ''You mean me.'' He made a kissy face before exiting the classroom.

I walked out to lunch and over to our usual spot. I found Charlotte, making out with... hold on. Is that, Jason?

''Hey!'' I jumped in front of them. They quickly pulled away - looking hot and flustered. ''W-what are you doing here?'' Charlotte asked , her cheeks becoming a bright shade of crimson. ''It's lunch. Jason why weren't you in Engli-'' then I realised. ''You little nasty's! You skipped class, to spend time doing this?'' I laughed. ''Please don't tell anybody. We don't want to make it public yet.'' Jason said nervously.

''Cross my heart, bud.'' I smiled. ''So, are you and Corey still pretending to hate each other?'' Jason asked. ''Shut up! Jesus,  I'm being harassed today. I just don't really like him that much - that's all.''

''Oh shut up. You two will be screwing in a month. There is sexual tension between you and I can tell.'' Charlotte smirked. ''If that happens, I'll give you $20 and permission to slap me.''

''Deal.''

''Well, at least you don't hate him. It could be worse.'' Jason shrugged, earning a subtle smile from me. It was true , I didn't hate him.

About five minutes later , Corey walked over , closely followed by Zara. ''What have you douchebags been doing?'' Corey laughed. ''Having a threesome.'' I grinned. ''Jason's dick is bigger than I expected.'' Charlotte played along. ''Right?'' I agreed.

''Mines bigger.'' Corey stated proudly. ''Oh, Corey. I hate to break it to you kid, but two inches isn't big.'' I grinned. ''Oh yeah? How about you see for yourself?''

''I'd rather not, I don't have my magnifying glass with me today, it'll be difficult to find it.'' Everybody became wide eyed. ''Wow, that one hurt, doll.'' He said pulling me closer, he placed my right hand near his crotch - I quickly removed it . ''Honesty is the best policy.'' I breathed out. Corey was about to speak until he was interrupted by Jason. ''So, who's coming to my New Years Eve party?'' ''All of us. Who's drinking?'' Zara asked. ''Probably all of us, what about you Aria?'' Charlotte asked. ''Yeah, I'll drink whatever.'' Zara high fived me. ''That's my girl.''

''What are you wearing?'' Zara asked. ''I'm thinking of getting a black mini dress.'' I stated sipping my water. ''Black, my favourite colour.'' Corey stated with a subtle smirk. ''Black, the colour of my soul.'' I responded.

I have to admit , I did find him funny.

The others walked off , leaving me with Corey. ''You really do despise me, don't you?'' I laughed. ''No, I'm just not your biggest fan. But, I can tolerate you for the sake of others.'' I joked. ''I bet you could do much more than tolerate me.'' He smirked. I moved my body closer to his and trailed my fingers down to his belt buckle. I leaned in to his ear as he wrapped an arm securely around my waist - nearly touching my ass as he done so.

''In your wet dreams, Haim.'' I flashed him a cheesy grin and removed myself from his grip.

This kid wasn't was bad as I thought.

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I might re-edit this chapter soon, sorry if there are any mistakes :)💓