"It's turning an angry red." Gabby observed, staring at my cheek. I groaned. "Just great. How will I explain this to my mom?" She shrugged. "Tell her the truth?" She suggested. I stared at her, as if she were crazy. "What?! Are you crazy? If I tell her the truth, she'll call the office, and I'll be bullied even more! Do you really want that?"
"If it gets them in trouble, then yes." She nodded. I sighed, putting my head in my hands. "Well, I'm still not doing it." She moved my hands from my face, grinning. "What?" I asked, slightly creeped out. "There's gonna be a school dance tonight, do you wanna go?"
"Well, I mean... I don't know." I shrugged. "It's up to my mom." She raised an eyebrow. "You still listen to your mom about school dances? Aren't you 16?" Oops. Forgot to tell her my age. I laughed awkwardly. "Nope, 14." Her eyes widened, and her mouth flew open.
"Nuh-uh! You look 16!" She exclaimed. "I know." I nodded. "Listen, I'll call you later with my answer, alright?" I said, beginning to get up. "Alright." She smiled and hugged me. I hugged her back tightly, and walked to the buses. It was gonna take a hell of pushing my mom to let me go to the dance.
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I walked inside my house, expecting to see my mom in the living room, but she wasn't there. I noticed a small note on the couch. I picked it up and read it.
Dear Valerie, I went out shopping, so I'll be out for an hour. Love you! XOXO ~Mom
Welp, at least she won't ask about the handprint on my cheek. I sighed, putting the note down. I dropped my bag, and walked to my room. I heard my phone buzz, and took it out. I saw a text message on Instagram. I opened it. I was surprised to see Eli's name pop up.
I clicked it, and it sent me to his DM'S.
(V- Val. E- Eli obviously lol)
E- Hey...
V- what do u want Eli?
E- I wanted to apologize for earlier...
I was taken aback by this, but then realized he must be pranking me.
V-Bullshit. You let Hailey smack me, and even had the nerve to say "Good girl" Like WTF! I thought we were somewhat friends or something.
E- I know... I'm so sorry, Val.
V- It's Valerie to you.
E- I just wanted to seem cool.
V- Seem cool?? Wowwww. I can't believe you said that.
E- It's true, tho.
V- Whatever. I'm gonna block you now.
E- No wait! Me and Hailey broke up...
My heart fluttered a little, but I was confused why.
V- So? Idc... Bye.
E- Please don't block me.
V-...
V- Ok, fine. Bye.
E- Bye. 😘
I just realized he sent the kissy face emoji, but before I could type back, he deleted it. Strange... I thought.
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My Miracle 💞
JugendliteraturValerie was your average teenager. Good grades in school, lot of friends... until her worst fear happened. She had to move to Texas with her mom. She went to another school, and had a bully the first day. But... something "unexpected" happens.
