Chapter 4: An Unwanted Memory
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"They're really weird, huh? Everyone has been giving me weird looks today, and I don't even know why." Daisy continued to sip her coke. It was peaceful. She was sitting next to her best friend in the park across the street from her house. She wasn't sure why, but Peach had been acting really flinchy today.
She only nodded nervously at Daisy's comment as she continued to stare at the ground.
"Ok, what is up with you. And don't tell me its nothing, because we're best friends and its so obvious that something is wrong." Daisy commanded, her cheerful tone suddenly changing to a serious tone.
"I'm going to be the captain of the cheer squad next year when we start 8th grade. Mandy told me last week at cheer practice."
"Really! That's wonderful. I can't believe you waited this long to tell me. Wait a minute, that's it?" Daisy asked suspiciously. This didn't sound like a reason to be upset. "Are you nervous?"
She shook her head. "Well a little, but that's not why."
"Then what?" Daisy was now more confused than before.
"Mandy said being head cheerleader was a big social responsibility. Being a good cheerleader is more than having the right moves. Its the right look and the right attitude. And the right crowd."
Daisy rolled her eyes. "Is that so? Mandy is trying stereotype head cheerleaders now? Sure you'll be super popular but that doesn't mean you have to follow the 'rules' of popularity. You're smarter than that."
"Am I?"
"Of course."
"Am I really? Because if I was, then I wouldn't be doing this right now."
"Doing what exactly?"
"UNFRIENDING YOU!"
There was a long silence.
"Well, that sounded lame when I said it." She sighed. "I don't know how to break this to you, but we can't hang out anymore."
Daisy almost choked on her drink. "You're not serious. We've been best friends since the first grade!"
"And it was a good run, but things have got to change if I am to maintain my image, I've already told everyone you're a loser and we're not even friends anymore. You must hate me now."
"I don't hate you. You're my best friend. You're just confused right now."
She shook her head in frustration. "How old are you, 5? You're so naive. Look, just do your best to ignore me next time you see me, and I'll do the same. Its better this way. We don't really have much in common anymore."
"Come on. What about Harry Potter, and webkinz, and fairies?"
"We're in the 7th grade. I grew out of those things a long time ago. And, I guess I've grown out of you too."
Now Daisy had tears in her eyes. "What happened to you?"
Peach snarled in return. "I just told you. I grew up. I suggest you go get yourself a life now and forget about what used to be our friendship."
Peach started walking away. "I change my mind. I hate you!" Daisy shouted at her, but to no avail. Peach had walked away from their friendship.
"Oh my god Daisy are you ok?" Daisy's eyes opened quickly, to see Luigi's face staring at her.
"Uhh"
"She's fine." Rosalina answered smiling at Daisy as she made her way next to her boyfriend. "You tripped on the way down from the bleachers. lucky for you there were no injuries." she continued, when Daisy made no sounds.
"Oh, well that doesn't make up for the complete humiliation. I bet Peach and her pals are laughing their heads off." she whined. Burying her head back into the pillow.
She sniffed it. "Ew, this smells weird."
Luigi cracked a smile, "This is a school hospital, you don't know how many sick kids have sweat, or spit, or dripped blood, or..."
"You better shut up, or I'll throw that pillow at your face." Daisy retorted. She was not in the mood, even if it was Luigi.
He shrugged and went to sit down at the back of the room.
"When did you guys get here?" Daisy questioned Rosalina.
"Just now. You were out for the rest of 8th period. Your mom was busy at work today and wouldn't be back till tonight, so we decided to wait for you till you woke up. You just missed the bus. Luigi said he'll drop you."
She smiled gratefully at Luigi. He was so thoughtful and he'd decided to take her home. Stop it! She told herself. This is completely wrong.
"I've got to go to Student council." She kissed Luigi and Daisy's heart sank. "Take her home carefully! Don't you dare try your "experiments" with her in the car. She's already feeling sick."
"I'm not really sick, I don't mind if'-"
"Don't worry Daisy, Luigi will get you home safely. Make sure you get some rest."
"Alright fine."
Daisy hoped she would get home soon. The car ride was long and silent. It had been a while since she and Luigi had spent so much time alone together."
"So what was your dream about?"
"Huh?"
"Your dream. I heard you mumbling stuff about Peach in your sleep." Luigi stated.
"Oh, I was just thinking about some...stuff."
"I got so much from that."
She sighed. "I was remembering the day Peach and I stopped being friends. And when Peach became head cheerleader."
"Oh yea, I recall you telling. Well, I always had an iffish feeling about Peach."
"I know you did; you were right. And the funny thing is, she didn't even need to be head cheerleader to be popular."
"Yea, I wonder why she quit." Luigi pondered. "But who cares? We're better off without that girl anyways."
"Probably. Thanks for the ride." She hopped out of his car after grabbing his bag and ran to unlock the front door.
He waited in the driveway and waved to her till she was safely inside.
Luigi started driving back to his house with a smile plastered on his face.
Funny, how sometimes he wanted to hold her hand and comfort her. Maybe it was because he had been friends with her for so long. But sometimes a part of him wanted to think of her the way he thought of Rosalina.
He tried to get the thought out of his head. He loved Rosalina. She was a great girlfriend, and it was because of this he had chosen not to go too deep into his feelings for Daisy. It was probably just an innocent crush.
So how was it? Did I include the LuigixDaisy too soon. I'm honestly not too sure which pair its going to be. I'm going to be focusing more on some of the other characters next chapter. Review please :) siriusly
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