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»thirty-four«

It's lunch time when I saw Michael and Kaitlyn. They're eating lunch together, just the two of them. I wonder why they didn't join their friends. I've been thinking and practicing my explanation and apologies to Kaitlyn since I woke up. But I still don't have the balls to talk to her. And it's now or never.

I ate my spaghetti to finish it so I can speak with her now. But someone put a tray beside me. I frowned, no one dared to sit with me during lunch.

"Do you mind if I join you?"

I looked up to see Kallum smiling at me. He's wearing a cute red beanie, white shirt and black pants, and his lip piercing is now black. Gosh, why do he have to be so cute? A smile appeared on my face and I slowly nodded. He sat beside me where his arm brushes mine.

"You okay?" He asks, staring at me. He started in biting his burger.

"To be honest, no." I said, forcing a smile. I'm glad he's here to accompany me.

"Why?"

I sighed, looking at Kaitlyn. She's now talking to Michael, running her hands in his hair. "I don't know how to apologize to my best friend."

Kallum put down his burger and swallowed. He licked his soft-looking lips, saying, "It's just simple. Just say what you want to say. Just be brave enough and be you."

I groaned in frustration. That's the hardest part, I can't put into words what I really want to say. But I have to do this because I need Kaitlyn. She's my best friend and I don't want to break our friendship. I know this will be hard but I have to do it. I just nodded my head and agreed to what Kallum said.

"Okay fine. I'll do it now." I sighed, twirling my fork.

Kallum grinned and patted my head, "That's a good girl."

I frowned from what he said, it sounds familiar. "Kaden?"

Kallum also frowned, "What did you say?"

I quickly shook my head and looked away. Stupid Effie. What's wrong with me? Of course he is not Kaden. He can't be Kaden! I sighed, maybe I just miss Kaden.

I glance a look at Kallum who's now thinking deeply while chewing his burger. He acted weird. I didn't bother what's going on with him and I quickly finished my lunch and stood up. "I'm sorry Kallum but I need to talk to Kaitlyn now. I'll see you around." I quickly hugged him and left him without hearing what he was about to say.

I took the tray and threw my garbage in the trash bin. Then I saw Kaitlyn standing up from her chair going into the nearest bathroom. I hurriedly follows her where we both enter inside. She didn't see me and I closed the door.

"Kaitlyn!" I called her, she was about to enter in a cubicle and she stopped. Her eyes widens in surprise.

"Effie..."

I looked down and clasped my hands in anxiety. My palms feels sweaty. "Can we talk?" I asked shyly. I looked up to her, she suddenly smiles and went closer to me.

"Of course." Kaitlyn said, still smiling. She looked more radiant and blooming. Sometimes I think maybe she didn't really need me as her friend. She looks more happy with her boyfriend.

I let her pee first until we went into the library and talked. I apologized to her. Just a simple apology where I said sorry for everything I've done and asked her for forgiveness. That moment, we hugged each other and cried like little girls. I admit it was hard for me to apologize to her, but when I was talking to her, it felt so good and the burden in my chest were fading out. I miss her so bad.

"I'm so sorry..." I whispered again still hugging her.

Kaitlyn chuckled, shaking her head. "Shush. Stop saying that. I'm the one who have to apologize. What's important is we forgive each other. I'm so sorry too. I love you, Effie. You're my sister I never had."

I cried harder, "I love you too, Kait..."

We ended our reconciliation by embracing each other. I admit it's a good feeling. Like someone removed a needle that's stucked into me. We have a lot of catching up to do. We also laughed because we realized that we fought because of a guy. It's ridiculous.

After that, we departed by going to our respective classes. I was more inspired to listen to the teacher without being sad. I know that me and Kaitlyn are now okay, and I can't wait to tell this to Kaden.

I'm in the locker area, putting my books inside where I saw Paul laughing with his friends in the hallway. His laughter is so rich that you can't resist looking at him. In that moment, I think he sounds hot.

He looks hot.

I cringed at that thought. Ew. Did I just thought of that? I can't believe I'm attracted to him. He's with Michael and looks like they're telling jokes with each other. I looked away from their direction and just continue on doing my business.

When I was about to close the door of my locker, I gasp and almost jumped when someone swiftly put a hand in my shoulder.

"There you are!"

I playfully punched his shoulder, "You just starled me, Kallum."

He laughed, showing a cute dimple. "Sorry. Are you free this afternoon?"

Is he asking me on a date? I mentally rolled my eyes. Of course not, he's just being friendly.

"Hmm, I think so. Why?"

"Let's go skate in the park."

"Skate? Oh no, I can't skate. I don't know how." I bit my lip. I'm scared of skateboards, rollerblades and scooters. I even don't know how to ride a bike.

Kallum chuckled, finding me amusing. "I'll teach you how. It'll be fun. So, 4 pm at the park?"

"5 pm. Give me an hour." I said, I still need to ask my mom for permission and of course tell Kaden what happened earlier.

"Alright. See you later, Effie." Kallum gave me a quick hug and a wink before he disappears into the crowd.