The Lost Crown

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A/N-OMG! OMG! OMG! TLC is at #867! Thank you everyone for reading my booring story. And as a gift here's another update. Double update!!!!
Justin is actually Lila Manson's son.   I had made a mistake in my last update, so I wanted to clarify it.Any thoughts about Mariya's bestie? I still need to attach his pic, but haven't found one yet. Can u sweet guys give me some suggestions?! What do you think is going to happen next? Fasten your seat belts bcoz the next part will be sooo... 😏
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Mariya ran after her friend.
Justin, no matter how much angry he was, was never going to stop talking to her.
She knew that.
"Justin! " she called out, when she saw his shadow peaking from behind the lockers.
The hallways were now empty, as most of the students were in the canteen.
"you hurt me, M" Justin whispered, his voice sounding weak and broken.
"I'm sorry, please let me explain. "
She went towards him, and putting aside her fear, she hugged him from behind, hands shaking, heart beating erratically.
For him, she was ready to fight against her fear.
For him, she would do anything.
Anything.
"Mrs li, had called me a few days back, and proposed me to join Crosswell High under a new scholarship, they had launched."
Lie.
"sh-she thought, I was perfect fo-for it, with a 3.5 GPA, and all other qualifications that were required, I had them in me. My aunt said yes without my consent. I just couldn't stop her. "
More lies.
She hugged him tightly, afraid that he would run away from her.
She had lost so many people in her life, that she was not willing to lose anyone.
"I was very angry. But Mir said, that it was for my own future. Imagine the degree I'll be awarded! Everyone knows how prestigious it is to get a degree from C. H. With it, I'll be able to get any job, anywhere. "
Tears silently fell from her eyes, rolling down her cheeks, hitting the ground soundlessly. Justin's back was drenched, and even he could feel the raw emotions it carried. It felt like every single tear was piercing his heart, ricocheting it into pieces.
Yet he didn't reply.
Mariya continued, "I'm sorry, Justin! I really wanted to surprise you. I knew you would be angry but imagine the fun we'll be having, studying together, eating together, spending time together! After being homeschooled for most of my life, I'll finally be able to get some real experience. I'm so happy right now! " she said with a fake smile.
More lies.
The last thing someone would want to, in her situation is be happy.
Justin sighed, yet Mariya didn't leave him, instead her hold tightened around his broad, toned chest.
Silence.
She waited eagerly for him to say something.
Or anything.
"and your hair? " he spoke after a moment, "what about it? Is it one of your fetishes, because the last time I checked, you were not that type of girl to dye hair with odd colours."
Mariya spoke softly, " you know my hair type. It is bleached to the point that it almost appears white. I don't even know whether I'm a blonde, and I hate it when people say that I'm an albino. "
Another lie.
"Mariya you know, they just pull your leg, and nothing else. "
"but it hurts Justin! It hurts so much when people label me something that I'm not. That's why I thought if I coloured my hair then no one in this school will at least not bully me for something that's not even true. Besi-i-des it looks good with my eyes. " she grinned cheekily when Justin slowly turned around, to look at her.
Another lie.
Lie. Lie. Lie.
It hurt so much to lie to her best friend, that Mariya's chest tightened when Justin bought all her lies and grinned, his pink lips stretching into his signature smile.
But there was no other way.
Mariya's life was in danger, and the last thing she wanted was to endanger the lives of her near and dear ones.
She had only six months. Within these six months anything could happen.
She may die.
Or she may actually win against him.
And for that Mirza, and Lila were helping her so much.
But one thing she will never allow him to do.
Hurt her friend and family.
For that she will do anything.
Even it meant lying to her only true friend.
"I must say, black suits you. " Justin laughed softly, " but that didn't mean I will forgive you, you cheeky little girl. "
Mariya smiled at him, through her teary eyes. He slowly rubbed her eyes, wipping her cheeks dry with his rough hands.
" you'll have to bye my apology. Then only I'll give you one. " he winked at her, which caused Mariya to playfully shove him and glare at him.
"okay, I'll draw all your biology diagrams. Fine? "
"not really, but that will work for now. "
Mariya hugged him dearly and caught his hand.
"come let's eat. I'm sure I'll gulp down an entire elephant is we wait any longer. "
Suddenly Justin's expression hardened, and he avoided her gaze.
Mariya, noticing the sudden change in his mood, asked him softly, "what's up Justin? "
Justin looked at her intently, " M you know that how I used to tell you some things about this school. How C. H. is not what it looks like, you know, all glamorous and prestigious? "
She nodded fearfully, knowing whatever he was going to say didn't sound that good.
"well, the thing is that, thi-this school follows a strict heirachy and the top students, or what we call The Royals ar-"
"Mariya Waters! "
Suddenly the melodic voice of a girl cut off Justin and they both turned around to see the blue haired girl, Miranda.
She smiled a smile that chilled Mariya's insides, and for a moment she turned at Justin and her eyes widened.
Justin became as pale as milk, and his hand clutched Mariya's, tightly to the point where she knew she would see some bluish bruises tomorrow.
She grinned evilly, "well, Diana Tennesley, is calling you to the canteen! "