Fearless Beings

Chapter 19

Mia's POV:
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"Alright, tell me everything," I say.

Cassandra throws her figure on the couch and eyes me wearily, like a predator watching its prey and moving around it in circles. "Nothing happened, really. He was just sick, I guess. Coughs whatsoever."

I nod, my brain racing with unspoken thoughts, forbidden thoughts. "Hmmm."

"Okay, missy." Cass sits upright. "Now, tell me what's going on."

My eyes lock with hers before they move to the floor. "What are you talking about?"

"You know exactly what I'm talking about!" Her voice rises a little. Thank God my parents aren't home.

"I'm afraid not," I persist.

"Fine. You want me to spell it out for you? Okay, I can do that," she smirks. "Explain to me precisely what's going on, you know, between you and Tom."

"You already know. We kissed. Once. And that's it. Teenage hormones, is all." I shrug.

She gives me a flat look. "Mia, we've been friends for a long time, don't try hiding something from me."

I look down. "I'm not hiding something from you."

She sighs and stands up. I watch helplessly as Cassandra walks up to me and sits beside me. "Come on, Mia. You can tell me. I can help you. We can sort it out."

I shake my head. "Cassandra, seriously, I don't understand what you're talking about."

She examines her nails, blowing at them. "You don't?"

"Yeah.."

"You sure?"

"Positive.."

She gives me a triumphant grin before pulling herself up so that she can take her phone from her back pocket. She types down her password (which is, sassybitch, by the way) and opens her notifications. She points a French manicured fingernail at her last convo with Tom.

Arch Nemesis: hey. where's mia? is she w/ you?

Cassandra: Nope. She's with her parents in France.

Arch Nemesis: really? do you think i believe this crap?

Cassandra: *sighs* You can believe whatever you want. Now, quick question: do you like her?

Arch Nemesis: moi? nahhhhh.

Cassandra: Liar.

Arch Nemesis: smh. you can believe whatever you want. *smirks*

Cassandra: Hey! That's my line...

Arch Nemesis: whoever said so.

Arch Nemesis: casserol, no lies, is she w/ you?

Cassandra: I swear she isn't with me, boi. Going crazy for her already? Hmmmm.

Arch Nemesis: any thoughts where she could be???

Cassandra: Nope. But maybe I'll help you if you help me. How about that?

Arch Nemesis: maybe i'll crash your scull if u don't help me. how bout that?

Cassandra: Bruhhhh.

Arch Nemesis: fine, caserol. what is it?

Cassandra: Hmm. How about we start by you admitting your feeling, huh?