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Chapter 4 - She Makes Me Feel Something Special

School couldn't have gone any slower. I kept staring at the clock all through Precalculus, waiting for the dismissal bell to ring.

2:43PM

2:44PM

One more minute. One more minute. One more minute. Its the last day of the week. I'm picking up Bree tonight. We're going ghost hunting. Oh god. Oh god. Oh god.

The excitement buzzed through me. I tapped my pencil frantically against the desk, waiting for the bell to ring. My leg bounced under the table. I couldn't wait. I couldn't wait. Any second now. Any second now…

Riiiiiiing

I slung my bag over my shoulder and ran out the room. I plugged my earbuds in and started listening
to The 1975 as I raced to my car, too busy to stop and say hi to Jackie and her brother. I needed to look my best tonight. No excuses.

The plan for tonight was:
-Pick up Bree at 5:30PM
-Meet the gang at Callister Park
-7:00PM we leave to Stanley Park
-Ghost hunting until 9:30PM
-We chill at Spencer's place

Bam. Perfect.

So why was I so scared?

As I begin to start the car, my phone buzzes.

Bree 💜 - Hey fruit loop, I've got some news

Oh no. Is she cancelling?

You - ?

Bree 💜 - Brittany broke up with me

oh.

OH.

You - I'm so sorry. Do you mind sharing what happened?

Honestly, I didn't care what happened.

Bree 💜 - Oh, it just wasn't working out. I think she's going out with some guy now.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Bree - It's fine, really. Gives me more time wit u guys :)

YYYAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY

I tried to manage a calm response.

You - Well, I'm glad you're doing good. And personally, I think Brittany made a huge mistake.

Shit, why did I type that? That sounds way too intimate. Damn. I wish Brendon was here, he knows how to-

My phone buzzes.

Bree 💜 - You're adorable. I'll see you later, lollipop <3

Holy CRAP.

Time to call Spencer.

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I pulled up to the apartment complex, a million thoughts running through my head. What do I say? How do I act? What is she wearing? What if she hates my outfit?

I usually never cared what people thought of me. But suddenly, all I wanted was to impress Bree, and I barely knew anything about her. It was stupid, how easily I was willing to give myself away to her, but I didn't mind. She made me feel safe somehow, like I could easily be vulnerable around her. And honestly, I like the name fruit loop.

"3rd floor - room 303" the text said. I began to rush up the steps, excited to see her - but stopped.

I remembered she still lived with Brittany.

How horrifying must it be to live with an ex? Eugh… the thought terrified me. I had to look calm and casual, in case Brittany was inside. What if SHE opened the door instead of Bree? Oh god, that would be a nightmare… Still, I tried to hope for the best.