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08

No one knows my struggle, they only see the trouble.

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Chapter eight

I

Hate

Spanish.

I mean, no offense to all you Latinos out there but I'm not a big fan of your language – well, yeah I am a fan of it, I'm just not a big fan of learning it. Mostly because I suck at memorizing words, but also because some of your letters changes to another letter. Like it's written Jose, but it's pronounced, Hose. Excuse my language, but that fucks up my brain. I loved my Spanish teacher, she was so nice – it's just the subject itself. Spending ninety minutes listening to something you don't even understand isn't exactly what I would call fun.

     Finally, after what felt like eternity, the school bell rang signalizing that this period was dismissed. I quickly gathered all of my belongings and ran out the door so I wouldn't get squeezed trying to get to my locker. I spotted Andrea amongst the students that were in the hallway, and called for her. ''Andrea!'' She wasn't that far from my reach so I grabbed her backpack and dragged her back to me. She almost stumbled but I caught her. I expected to be greeted with a pleasant look but instead, she met me with annoyance. ''Why didn't you stop when I called for you?''

''I didn't hear you,'' She spat. A little taken back, I asked – ''What's wrong, did something happen?'' For a split second she looked like she wanted to strangle me, but then she changed her expression to a lighter and to a more pleasing one. ''I'm fine, just stressing out,'' I squint my brows, ''Biology test.'' She adds.

I nod understandingly, ''Alright, well if you need to talk, I'm here.''

''I know that.''

I point to the cafeteria with my finger, ''You want to have lunch?'' She didn't get to answer me right away because an arm was slung around my shoulder and a strong sense of cologne hit my nostrils. I looked up above my shoulder where Aaron was standing by my side, smirking.

''Ready for lunch?''

''Who said I was going to have lunch with you?'' Aaron brought his hand to his heart acting as if I had broken his heart, ''Ouch,'' I rolled my eyes and shortly – Asher was by my side too. There was nowhere out now, ''Hey Cece.''

''Hey Ay-Ay'' His smile fell, leaving me to laugh out loud. ''I was actually going to have lunch with Andrea.'' I pointed out, looking at Andrea infront of me. Asher and Aaron both looked at Andrea, first without saying anything, then Asher stretched out his hand and greeted her. Aaron followed his action later but his face was filled with suspicion ''Have we met before?''

A hint of panic flashed through Andrea's eye but she quickly hid it, ''Nope,'' Aaron nodded while letting go of her hand. ''Okay, I'm starving. Let's go.'' I exclaimed walking my way to the cafeteria. ''For a girl who never eats in the cafeteria, you sure walk fast.''

''I'm a different person when I'm hungry, Asher.''

''Oh really?''

''Really.'' I confirmed.

Lunch was nice. I started getting used to the stares weeks ago, and most of the students at this school started getting used to Asher hanging with me. ''When can you take that off?'' Aaron nodded towards my cast. My pretty cast that I have been wearing on my arms for a while, was now drowning in signatures from so many people that I don't even know. Ever since Asher started hanging with me, people have been acknowledging me more than usual and I had to admit, it was kind of fun. People volunteered to work with me for projects, and it was nice.