you're cute ➳ brent rivera + brad simpson

CHAPTER 5

5 missed calls, 18 texts, 7 voicemails all from Brent.

My mum noticed I was upset and made me some Milo. Unfortunately they don't show EastEnders here so we watched a few episodes of 2 Broke Girls. I did smile once or twice at the show and my mum drew me into hugs reassuring my well-being. I didn't even go out with the guy, why the hell am I acting like a girl who got her ass dumped by some lying, cheating dirtbag?

I was left alone in the sitting room as my mum went up to bed. She reminded me about the time I was expected to wake up. Russell Howard's Good News played in the background and I let out a yawn.My eyes began feeling heavy and before I knew it I was asleep. My dreams consisted of me and Brent, together.

I awoke when sunlight seeped through the blinds. The sun shone brightly, brighter than it usually did in the morning.

"My childhood is over." I sulked as I realised I was still in the living room. As if my mum would carry me to bed...lol no. It was 8:00 and I only had 10 minutes to get ready.

My outfit consisted of dark blue disco pants and a white 'NERD' crop top. Quite a literal reference if you ask me. I checked the time and it said 8:25.

"Shit." I said whilst grabbing my bag and running out of my house.

"Do you want a ride?" I turned around to see if the person was talking to me and it was Mrs Rivera.

"Oh yes please, thank you so much." I thanked.

"I'm on my way to your school anyway because Brent forgot his lunch. He left in a hurry and looked rather upset." She explained.

"Oh." I replied, no one said a word after that and all you could hear was the radio.

"Thanks Mrs Rivera." I smiled as I shut the car door with my right hand as I was holding Brent's lunch with my left.

*ugh now I have to face Brent* I thought, sulking along the corridor.

People were whispering, gossiping about me.

"Apparently she stalks Brent." one said.

"Yeah when Brent rejected her and she flipped." another replied.

"Just ignore them, you know its not true. Breathe Tallulah breathe." I muttered to myself. I continued staring at the floor as I walked down the corridor. Suddenly someone bumped into me and I dropped everything.

As I bent down trying to gather up my stuff, a familiar pair of tanned hands aided me.

"I'm sorry," he started and I looked up, "about yesterday. Harvey's a jerk and I didn't want him trying to make a move on you."

"It's okay...well it isn't and what you did really hurt me Brent." I revealed. Brent frowned and stood up.

"I'll make it up to you," He said, "Just meet me at my place after school." I smiled at him so he knew I'd be there. I can't be mad with Brent forever, can I?

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What does Brent have in store for Tallulah?