I Promise You

(51) I'm Living On The Wildside

"What do you think changed after last weekend?" I asked Alden as we were sitting in front of the school, waiting for Jesse and Alex. "You mean because of Cindra?" He asked confused and I nod. "I don't know, but she seemed to be overthinking her life when I last talked to her that night" He told me. "Let's see if something changed" I said as I spotted her. Of course she was walking with Lennon, but one thing did change. She gave us a short, but bright smile before entering the school.

"Baby steps" I said and Alden nod. He looked after her, but then my attention was caught by Jesse, who was walking towards us. "Hey babe" He said and kissed me briefly. My eyes then fell onto his hand. "What is that?" I asked him confused. "A helmet. Never seen one of those?" He asked and I rolled my eyes "I mean, what are you doing with it!" "You kinda need it to ride a motorcycle" He said and I sighed "Seriously?! Have a death wish or something? Do you know how many people die during a motorcycle accident?! Especially young people!" I said worried. "I know what I'm doing!" He said and walked passed me. "What was that?!" I asked, turning around to Alden.

"I believe it's called a fight" He said. I rolled my eyes and left him standing alone and entered the school.

MIRIAM'S PoV

"Here you are" I said as I entered the chemistry lab, where Zac was working at a project. It was an important one, that could get him into a really good science program. "What are you doing here? I told you I need to concentrate!" Zac snapped at me. "Oh I'm sorry, I thought you would be happy to see me" I said and wanted to leave again. Zac groaned "Wait" He said and I turned back around "I'm sorry, it's just really hard to concentrate when you are here! And I really need this summer program to get into MIT" He said and I sighed "Don't you think I know that?! But when you don't take breaks, your head will explode! You will have a melt down and who knows what happens after that!" I told him.

"It's cute you worry, but you don't have to! I have every second of my day planned out to have enough time off from the project" He said. "So do I have to make an appointment to see my boyfriend?" I asked, crossing my arms. "About that" He said, but then hesitated. "What about that?" I asked. "I can't have you distract me" He said and my eyes widen "We're partners! I'm a huge help for you!" I defended myself. "Don't get me wrong, you are smart. Just not smart enough" He said and my mouth dropped open "Excuse me! I'm not less intelligent than you!"

"Says the girl that got bulimia because she was too stressed" He said and that was it. "Fine, be a jerk! But be a single jerk! I'm done with you! Just be careful I don't puke onto your stupid project!" I said and rushed out of the chemistry lab. I was done with Zac calling me stupid. There is only so much I can take! And him bringing my bulimia into it, that's too much!

KEELEY'S PoV

"What do you think about a project for the whole school?" I asked. "What kind of project?" Phoebe asked. "I don't know yet. That's what I need your help for. Didn't Ashwood do something like that? I remember Promise mention something like that" "Yeah, they do. But you also know that Ashwood is a private school and can afford events like that, right?" I asked her and she groaned "I have one good idea and it can't become reality because of an money issue... That's so unfair!" She said.

"But I can help you find something cheaper to do, if you want to I mean" She told me and I nod "That would be great. Let's meet at Riverton after school" I told her and she nod agreeing.

CINDRA'S PoV

"Hey, are you even listening to me?!" Lennon asked upset. "Of course I am!" I told her, although I really wasn't. Ever since that camping adventure I couldn't stop thinking about where I went wrong with my life. "I know you aren't listening!" She said and I sighed "Then why are you asking?!" I asked her annoyed. "Did you just talk back to me!?" She asked surprised, but angry surprised. "You know what Lennon, find yourself another follower! I quit!" I said and walked off.