rumor

14

i woke up, my right cheek throbbed. i slowly sat up in bed, turning off my alarm. i walked into my bathroom and turned on the shower, i looked at myself in the mirror.

i saw a light purple mark on my cheek, in the shape of what looks like a handprint. "fucking john" i mumbled.

i stepped into the shower, washing my hair and then my body, along with my face.

i stepped out and dried off. i slipped into black jeans and maroon shirt, slipping on my shoes.

i brushed and blow dried my hair, then grabbing my makeup and covering up the bruise.

i walked out of the bathroom and grabbed my bag, along with my keys. i exited my room, seeing my mother asleep on the couch. i sighed and walked out the front door, locking it behind me.

*school*

i sat down as the bell rang in first period. i glanced over at kian, his eyes were glued to his fingers, messing with the large snake ring on his finger. i switched to justin.

his curls covered his forehead, his eyes were focused on his hands, playing with his fingers. something happened to them.

*lunch*

i rushed over to where they sat and sat down in front of them. they looked at me. "what's wrong?" i asked. "nothing" kian lied. justin stayed quiet. "justin" i said. "stop calling me that" he said, harshly. "jc" kian mouthed to me. "jc" i said. he looked at me.

"what" he snapped. "i was asking a question, you have no reason to get mad at me!" i argued. "you had sex with my best friend" he stood up, slamming his fists on the table. everyone stopped and looked at us. i stood up. "that's a rumor someone started! i wouldn't do that! i've known kian since sixth grade!" i yelled.

"that's why you would! because you've known him for so long" he said. i stopped. "i find it funny how i've known you for a couple months maybe and you can't believe me but you'll believe everyone else. is it because there's more people who think it's true? like you do?" i asked.

"i don't even know you that well. you're new here" he said. "then same for you. because apparently i don't know you. and apparently i'm new here? okay. fine, have a nice fucking life jc." i said, i grabbed my things and walked out of the cafeteria.

kian

come over after
school, ill give
you the address,
need to talk to you.

i read the text, locking my phone as i got into my car. i didn't want to go home, john was there.

i pulled out of the parking spot, i had no idea where i was gonna go. maybe i could just drive around, clear my mind from everything i guess.

a/n:
after chapter 15, everything will really start to come together. also, the chapters will get longer soon.

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