Secret

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Bella's pov

Tonight was crazy. All the events that have happened only hours ago flash through my mind as I drive towards my house. Harry kissed me. He says it was just for the game, and I believe him. I know he doesn't like me that way, and I'm learning to accept it.

That doesn't mean I'm okay with it or over him though. I sigh and finally arrive at my house, pulling into the driveway. I'm physically and mentally exhausted and all I want to do is lie in bed and never get up.

I tiredly enter my house, my mom at the kitchen counter on her phone. I look at my phone to see that it is ten o'clock. "How was the party?" she asks, not looking up. "It was fine." I answer her, running upstairs before she can keep the conversation going any further. I change into my pajamas the moment I get into my room, shutting the door behind me.

I sling my body onto my bed, slowly falling asleep with every moving minute.

I wake up to the sunlight pouring into my room through the silky curtains. I rub my eyes, letting out a grunt as I slowly make my way to the shower. I feel dirty from running and kissing and just being out of my comfort zone in general to be honest. I quickly take my shower, getting dressed right after.

I descend down the stairs, wrapping my hair up in a small towel. "Goodmorning Bella." my mother greets me from the couch. I give her a small smile and walk to the kitchen. I open the fridge and pantry, finding the butter and the bread. I pop the bread into the toaster and run back upstairs, as I forgot to do my makeup earlier. After quickly applying simple eye makeup, my phone rings and Hailey's name pops up on the screen. "Hello?" I answer the call. "Hey Bella, do you want a ride to school? I need to drive by the dollar store quick and it's close to your house so-" she offers but I decline quickly. "No thanks I'm fine." I tell her in the nicest voice I can manage. I really want time to myself and I don't know if Hailey will want to strangle me on the road for making out with her ex-boyfriend last night. "Oh, alright." she accepts my answer. "Thanks though, Hailey." I appreciate the thought. "No problem. Love you!" she says, sounding almost confused but regains her regular tone of perkiness. She hangs up and I sigh, sliding my phone into my back pocket.

I go downstairs, grabbing my keys, my bag, and my toast.

The dreary old brick building comes into view as I keep driving ahead. I drive the car into in the student parking lot and find a decent parking spot that preferably doesn't have trash or old cigarette buds in it. I get out of the car shortly and pace myself to the front of the school. My heart pounds as I spot a familiar flannel shirt and black jeans, along with the unforgettable curls that won't leave my mind. Then my heart simply sinks as I look closer and see Kennedy, standing there with him, touching his arm when he makes her laugh. I roll my eyes at them, trying to tell myself that it doesn't hurt and that I need to stop these feelings towards a boy that probably only likes me as a friend. The cold air almost chokes me at the same time, and if I wasn't so upset, I'd go into a coughing fit.

I don't stop walking, in fact, it's full speed ahead as I march to the front doors and whip them open. I make my way to the cafeteria, sighing in relief when I see that Elisa and Marie are there. "Hey," I greet them tiredly, slamming my books in hand and my backpack onto the table, "Guess who I just saw."

Elisa rolls her eyes, already knowing what I will say next. "What was he doing?" she asks. "He was with Kennedy and flirting with her." I explain. "Ew, she isn't even cute." Elisa angrily says and I roll my eyes at the thought of Kennedy. "I know. Anyways, did you guys do the English homework?" I ask. "I did, do you need it?" Marie answers and I tell her yes. I look up as Elisa's eyes trail behind me and I follow them to see Harry standing there.

"Let's go to class." he smiles. "What?" I say. "We usually walk to first period together, I thought-" he starts. "Oh yeah, that's right." I recall. I grab my stuff as Elisa gives me the look and Marie smiles at me and Harry. "I'll see you guys later." I tell them and walk off with Harry. "So, how was last night for you?" he asks and I stop walking. "Are you really trying to ask me that question right now?" I ask angrily. "Sorry, I-" he tries to apologies as I cut him off, "Just don't talk about it." I command him. He actually listens. It bothers me that he would try to challenge me in that way. I hated that he had taken advantage of me all for a stupid game, but a part of me liked it and kept coming back to him. I also hated that he had a charm on me, infatuating and annoying, but nevertheless I could never turn away from it.

"Hey Harry!" an annoying high pitched voice calls from afar and I look around to see Naomi walking towards us. Great. "What have you been up to?" she asks. I roll my eyes. Leave it to Naomi to try so hard to look cute while doing everything. "Nothing." Harry replies broadly. I smile at his one word answer, making her look a little dumb for asking so enthusiastically. Her eyes shift to me and I wipe the smile off my face quickly. "You're Isabella, right?" she asks, her voice sounding nice but her eyes telling me otherwise. I tell her to call me Bella and she clasps her hands together. "We have biology together, don't we?" she questions. I'm imagining a pencil in her neck now. "Actually, English. We have English together." I correct her. "Right. How silly of me for forgetting!" she exclaims and I just nod and purse my lips together. Harry pushes the front of his hair to the side of his forehead. "Okay, well Harry, text me sometime so we can get together!" she tells him excitedly. She steps closer to him and smirks. "I've missed those lips." she attempts to say quietly but I hear every word. I'm immediately angry and jealous, which sounds bad, but I am.

"What was that about?" I ask him, upset. "What was what about?" he asks me back. He's trying to act all innocent and I'm getting more livid by the second. I give him a look that makes him put his arms up in defense while trying to mask his smile. "Okay, we used to kinda hook up. No big deal." he says and I feel nauseous. They used to hook up? "And what do you mean by 'hook up' exactly?" I question. "We never really dated or anything, we just kissed and stuff." he explains. "So you were friends with benefits?" I ask as we start to walk again. "No Bella, we never fucked if that was your question." he says with a grin and I smack him in the arm playfully. "So how long ago was this?" I ask him. I probably sound so stupid asking about his connections with Naomi, but I need to know. "I don't know, a couple weeks...?" he answers. A couple of weeks? My heart sinks and I just nod. "Oh." is all I can say, really.

"Are you mad at me or something?"

"No, I was just wondering." I reply, giving him a small fake smile.

(hi guys, if you're confused about the characters, here's a list of all of them:

Bella

Harry

Elisa

Jessica

Zayn

Hailey

Chase

Justin

Leo

Kennedy

Naomi

hope you enjoyed!)