How To Love

Riley POV

Sweaty bodies, strob lights, and loud music surround as me an Kacy blabbered on about Justin Bieber making his appearance any minute.

"Riley! Riley! There he is! There he is! LOOK RILEY!" She said as she jumped up and down. I glanced at him not falling into the trance that every other girl seemed to be in. I mean I understood why they where all head over heals. Justin was gorgeous he always had been. He stood out of the crowd, and we where in a crowded club in LA! He almost glowed, but I think I got over all that in 5th grade. So I politely looked away and started back dancing. It was like the whole world stopped in that club for a second just to admire Justin, and he totally wasn't worth it. I went to school with Justin for 6 long miserable years. I wasted 4th and 5th grade obsessing over him, but I finally figured out that he wasn't worth my time.

**Flashback**

"Hey little piglet! You know this is our table. So do us a favor and leave! Your not allowed to sit with us." Ryan shouted at me.

"B-B-But I-I was hoping that if I was quiet that I could sit with you guys?" I peeped.

"Well you thought wrong!" Ryan shouted

"Let me handle this Ryan. Riley being fat and ugly is contagious, and we don't want to look like you that's all. So we would all appreciated it if you left immediately. Maybe eating lunch in the restroom. I'm sure the toilets need company too." Ryan's friend Owen said jumping in. The entire cafeteria started laughing. I struggled to force back tears.

"B-B-But" I tried to push.

"Nobody wants you here! Don't you agree Justin?" Ryan asked Justin. The cafeteria went silent waiting for Justin's reply. I knew he wouldn't say anything though, he's Justin, he's too nice. He was my only hope I knew he would stand up for me and it would change everything. I anxiously tugged on my pigtail waiting as he began to speak.

"Um yea I guess so." And in that moment I realized that there was nothing extraordinary about Justin Drew Bieber, and that he was just like the rest of them, cruel and pathetic.

**END OF FLASHBACK**

Justin's POV

She was gorgeous. her icy blue eyes and pale skin almost glowed. Her luscious pink lips. her long, flat, black hair. everything about her was stunning. She was different yet familiar. Maybe I had seen her in like a meet and greet or something. I had to get a closer look at her. I was shoving through people in the club trying to get to the center of the dance floor where she was. Fans where occasionally stopping me asking for pictures, and stuff and that was fine. I wish she would turn my way so I could see her face again, and then maybe I could place where I knew her from. Out of all the people in this club I couldn't seem to take my eyes off of her, she was breathe taking. She was wearing a tight black crop top with black jeans and black wedges everything about her was so appealing . I approached her and tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around and her eyes filled with emotions that I couldn't read. I couldn't tell if she was shocked, mad or happy mostly confused I guess. Looking at her hard in the face I still couldn't place her. She was so beautiful. I couldn't stop staring.

"Hey I'm Justin." I said as I flashed a million dollar smile, and reached my hand out to shake hers.

"Yeah I know who are. The names Riley if you don't recall." She said as she looked down not wanting to make eye contact as she crossed her arms.

Well rejection didn't feel good. Ashamed, I put my hand in pocket. Her hurt eyes looked at me and in that moment I realized exactly who she was. It was like we where back to that day in the cafeteria when she wanted me to stand up for her but I didn't.

"Riley! oh gosh. I am SOOO-"

"You know what Justin it's fine. Don't mention it, that was years ago. I'm a big girl now." She was forcing a reassuring smile trying not to show how much she didn't want to be here. I was probably the last person on earth who she wanted to see. Well karma's a real bitch, because standing in front of me is the most beautiful girl I've seen in a long time! And she wants nothing to do with me. Just like in 5th grade all she wanted was company, and I wanted nothing to do with her. Boy how the tables have turned.

"OMG! Riley I knew you went to school with him but you never told me that you knew each other on a first name basis. Please introduce me!" A small blonde girl squeaked to Riley. They where obviously friends, and I'm assuming the blondie was a fan. At least Riley told somebody that we went to school together, that means she hasn't completely denied me.

"Oh hey Kacy. Ummm..Kacy , Justin. Justin , Kacy." I smiled and shook Kacy's hand. She must've been a super fan because she was trembling. "Well Kacy I think I'm just gonna catch a cab back to the apartment. I'm a little worn."

"Riley are you sure? I can go back with you if you want." Kacy asked Riley concerned about her friend who looked anything but tired. I knew why she was leaving though. It was because of me obviously. I couldn't let her leave though.

"I could take you home if you'd like." I offered hoping that she would let me take her home. So maybe then I could try to make it up to her. I mean that's the least I could do. I kinda ruined her middle school career. After that day in the cafeteria she was always alone and she continued to get teased by my friends! I was so stupid. I never bullied her but I never stopped them either. I just stood there and laughed. I mean I secretly felt pity for her, but my reputation in middle school was not worth some girl. Boy was I wrong.

"Um no thank you Justin." She easily denied my offer. Any other girl would've taken my offer. but I guess she's not any other girl. "Well bye Justin. See you back home Kacy." And just like that Riley was gone.