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Warning!

This story contains sensitive topics such as depression, suicide, etc.

I write this story from Leona's point of view. Actions, thoughts, mental disorders, and she deals with them won't be the same for everyone.

Lastly,

Read at your own risk and don't say I didn't warn you!

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"Leonaaa!!"

I look up from my book to see Alex waving her hand around, "Jesus, put the book down for at least a second." I close the book, "one," I open it back up and continue to read.

"Just let her be, Alex."

I hate school but who doesn't? I may seem like the quiet girl who's always reading, but I have my reasons for being distant. I especially hate school when- "OMG HUNTER AND SANTIAGO!" - this happens. Everyone's heads turn as the two walk in.

Hunter Smith, I get why he's popular. He's the damn son of William Smith and fashion designer, Elizabeta Smith. Along with the fact that he's a model. But then there's Santiago Cruz, Hunter's adoptive brother. He's no one special only has good looks to go for, and he's no bad boy totally a huge dork that possibly couldn't break a rule if he tried to.

No bad boy but definitely a womanizer. But what do I know? They could be rumors but I'm not gonna risk anything.

Not Anymore.

"Santiago is really hot isn't he, Leo?" Alex practically drools over the two of them. "Sure," both Rose and Romeo laugh," Leona's definitely not into him, Alex." Alex pouts,"she's never interested in anything." The school bell rings throughout the halls.

"That's our cue to leave. See ya, Leo, and don't walk and read we don't want another mishap." Romeo says as he pats my head.

"That was one time!"

Is she serious?! Why would she fall for that shit? He's been cheating on her the whole time it's blindingly obvious by the way he acts. Ugh I hate people so much!

"This seat taken?"

I look up to see- yep I hate people, I hate this world. Santiago Cruz...great. "My friend Billy is already sitting there." He looks at me, confused, "there's no one- I'm so confused."

"Right, Billy, god people are so rude."

"Mr. Cruz, take a seat."

He stares at the seat for a second before deciding to sit. "You killed Billy," I say, still not looking up from my book. "Sorry...?" He stares at me for what feels like forever. "Are you trying to count the freckles on my face or burn holes into my head."

"No just trying to figure out where your accent is from."

"Mix of Italian and Spanish. Now can you stop staring?"

"So, how many freckles exactly??" I glare at him. "Joking! You look like you wanna kill me." He laughs. "Porque quiero matarte." He smirks,"Me gusta mi vida, lo siento."

"Shit." I curse to myself. I didn't know he was Hispanic. Unlucky for him through I doubt he knows Italian.

"Ti ucciderei senza pensarci due volte, stronzo."

He looks surprised for a second before laughing, "You got me there, Freckles." I roll my eyes, "Leona, don't call me freckles."

"San-"

"Santiago Cruz. I know who you are." He sighs, "Why am I not surprised." He sounds almost...disappointed. He leans over so he can read a line in the book, "I love you but I can't trust you. Oh so tragic! Suits you though you seem like the type." I take a deep breathe then sigh, "I don't trust people. Especially guys like you." He looked shocked, "Guy's like-" Before i knew it, I was dashing out of the classroom.

And now I'm in the bathroom, frantically texting Rose. After a few minutes Rose rushes into the bathroom. "Hey you okay?" She rubs my back trying to calm me down, "I don't know what happened, Rose. I- I told Santiago I didn't trust guys like him and it reminded me of you-know-who."

"And you panicked?"

I nodded my head. I started to shake as waves of bad memories flooded my mind. Rose forces my chin up to look at her, "Hey, hey, you're okay."Tears stream down my face. Why am I even crying? Why am I shaking? What the fuck is wrong with me!? "Leon? You good?" I nod my head, quickly trying to wipe my tears. "Why are you crying?" I don't know, I don't- "Why don't we skip the rest of classes, after the bell rings we'll grab Romeo and Alex, and we ditch."

Ditch? What would my parents say? I'll get in trouble. "If you're stressing about getting in trouble, you won't. Your parents know how important your health is. Clearly school is no help. Come on, nothings gonna hurt you."

Nothings gonna hurt you.

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I'm don't know Italian and my Spanish is terrible so google translate is my best friend.

Porque quiero matarte - Because I want to kill you.

Me gusta mi vida, lo siento - I like my life, sorry.

Ti ucciderei senza pensarci due volte, stronzo - I would kill you without a second thought, Asshole.

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