When you got to school the next day and saw your locker you were shocked. Someone wrote nasty things like 'Whore, Pig, and Bitch' on your locker. 'It was probably Kaylieh' You said to yourself. You went into English and told Mr. H about the locker and Kaylieh speculation. He sent you to the office and you told the principal. You heard the bell ring and asked if you could just go to your next period.
You were a little late to Art but you had a pass. You saw Daron sitting in his seat. Stepping toward him you reached your hands out and shook his shoulders fast.
"WHAT THE HELL?" He yelled and turned around.
"I'm so sorry Daron!" You busted out laughing and he furrowed his eyebrows.
The class and even Mrs. Annie giggled at it. You handed her the pass.
"Someone wrote mean things on my locker..." You told him.
"You should ask her." He whispered motioning toward Kaylieh's friend.
You looked at her. She was just on her phone. You got up and walked to her.
"Can I help you?" She said blowing a bubble with her gum.
"Was Kaylieh the one who did that to my locker? I just want to know now before they let me know later who did it." You asked smiling.
"She hates you." She said.
"That...I already knew that." You said impatient.
"Yes, she did do it." She said putting her phone down. "Even I am getting tired with this. It was not my idea. I did not even see her do it. She told me this morning."
"Is this really because I wanted to be Daron's friend? Isn't that overboard?" You asked sitting across from her. .
"It is because...Kaylieh...she had a crush on Daron in elementary. It ended when he put a roach in her hair. I think she secretly got over the bug incident. She just never wanted to see him again." She said looking down.
"Why fight me?" You asked tilting your head.
"I personally think she is jealous and has the crush. I am Brandi by the way. I am sorry she takes things too far. She is not that bad usually." Brandi said trying to smile.
"Thank you. I am glad I cleared that up. I do not want to fight Kaylieh. It is not my goal. I just feel a bit bad for Daron. He really is not that bad either. He is just used to being perceived that way." You explained and she nodded.
"Daronnnnn." You said twirling his curly hair. "I guess Kaylieh has a thing for you."
"Wow. That is gross." He said laughing.
"In my position I am glad you think it is gross." You giggled.
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You got to lunch before Daron did. You saw Brandi walking over which made you kind of nervous. When she got there She set down her tray.
"Kaylieh is so mad can I sit with you?" She asked.
"Yes!" You said and someone grabbed your arm hard. You jumped a little and yelped which was followed by laughter. Of course it was Daron's payback.
"Daron!!!!" You yelled and hugged him. You kissed him softly snd he sat down. He greeted Brandi.
"How dare you tell on me Brandi!" Kaylieh grabbed Brandi's hair.
"She didn't I knew it was you Kaylieh I am not dumb!" You yelled. Daron stood up.
"Kaylieh just let go of her and walk away." Daron said calmly.
"You are all disgusting!" She yelled and stormed off. A teacher saw her and took her to the office not long after.
You and Daron walked to the office together, his hand was holding yours. You both wanted to just talk to Kaylieh. You wanted Daron to apologize for his past actions. He wanted her to apologize to you.
"I do not want to talk to either of you." Kaylieh said sitting in the room together with the principal.
"I want to settle things finally. Can we please?" You said trying to be nice.
"Say what you want..." Kaylieh rolled her eyes.
"Well." You said looking at Daron, eyebrows raised.
"I am sorry...I never wanted you to hate me or whatever." Daron said to her, his arms folded.
"I do not hate you Daron." She said looking down. "I hate knowing you do not like me. I also hate seeing you with her."
"It was just never going to happen." He told her raising an eyebrow.
"Is that...why when you first spoke to me. You said hateful things about Daron. All you did was tell me horrible nasty things about him. Some that do not even exist. You wanted to keep me away..." You said eyes wide.
"I am not dumb. I saw you both the morning of the first day. Brandi told me you talked during Art. I saw how you looked at him in lunch. I saw the excitement in you just seeing him. I saw him get into your car later on. I knew you loved him, probably before you even did." She continued. "He is all I ever wanted Y/N. I had so many years to try. But, I never felt threatened by another girl. So I kept it a secret. Spreading rumors about him to all girls. I created his bullies. I was the reason he had to defend himself. I always felt bad but...maybe if he was alone long enough I could get him to myself." She smiled at Daron.
"You.are.insane." Is all that Daron could say. She giggled at his response.
The principal was wide eyed. He was actually speechless. Not one person knew the lengths she went to. How obsessed she was.
Daron got up and left the room. He seemed frantic and a little creeped out.
"Just...please leave us alone." You said tears forming in your eyes.
You ran out of the office calling for Daron. You eventually found him standing by your locker. Trying to erase the writings. You ran up to him but did not speak. He did not either.
"Daron..." You started "I love you." You said trying to smile.
"I love you...too..." He sighed dropping the paper towel he was wiping it with. He looked at you and you buried your head in his chest. He held you tight.
"Drama sucks." He said and you giggled. You wiped your eyes and looked up into his. He put his lips on yours and a random teacher yelled at you. You both laughed.
"I hate people." He said walking to the nurses office with you. You guys were going to eat in there because you did not get a chance to eat before.
"She probably has secret pictures of you posted to her bedroom wall." You teased and he stuck his tongue out in disgust.
"She probably makes out with her pillow thinking it is y-" You started and he laughed telling you to stop.
"Do you do that when you miss me?" Daron poked your arm and you shook your head laughing.
The nurse was nice and let you two sit on a couch in her office. After that you were almost through the long day. You just drove Daron to your house. You told your mom you were too tired to drive him the whole way. You laid on the couch with him in the living room and took a nap.
