3:00 A.M

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    I shook off my stress and wore a fake smile, willing myself to be cheerful for my friends.I didn't want them to worry about me.It's not like they can't be trusted or anything, it's just that I like keeping my problems to myself unless they get out of control. 

I made my way to our usual meet up spot before class. It was near the staircase of the second building at the end of the pavement where it meets the grassy ground. As I rounded the stairs, I heard a series of hooting and my fake smile turned into areal one just by the stupid sounds of my stupid friends. By hooting is how my friends welcome me every time everywhere. Although it gets embarrassing at times but I wouldn't have it any other way. I grinned and shook hands with them. This is how I great them.     

Let me introduce my friends. Currently they are sitting on the floor –yes we prefer the floor- in a semi circle. To my right are Tessa Cobweb, Jacob Wallace and Mason McCall. I've known them since elementary school and it's safe to say that they are my best friends. To my left are River Anderson, Noah Carter and Jane Belfort. Jane and Noah are twins but since their parents separated 2 years ago Jane changed her surname. Oh wait. I didn't introduce myself, did I? *facepalms* Yea yea I know I'm very smart. That's sarcasm btw.  Well, I'm Ash Romano Henderson. The only child of my workaholic parents. I'm a 17 year old short tempered and tomboyish girl with waist length boring brown hair and brown eyes. I'm 5'6 and  hate heels. Yes, girls, I am real.

I sat between Noah and River keeping my bag on the side and avoiding eye contact with them. River scooted closer to me and nudged me looking at me with questioning eyes. I looked at him and sighed in response. He clenched his jaws and looked away. I shook my head when my eyes found Mason's concerned and questioning eyes. He narrowed his eyes at me and I responded with the same action. He rolled his eyes and looked away. They hate it when I don't sleep properly.

I had to give some explanation to my friends about the bags under my eyes so I told them I'm not getting proper sleep because of some creepy bad thoughts. And gratefully they bought it and didn't question me further. Thankfully they know the meaning of privacy and that i value mine a lot.

My friends think I don't hide things from them. I don't really tell tales and lies about anything except myself and this stupid secret. I kind of feel bad sometimes but it's better this way. I just don't want to worry my friends at all from my stupid rough life. They have an impression, I don't know how, that I have a perfect life and I'd like to keep it this way. Only Mason and Jacob know a little about me. If I have to, I'd say I'm closest to Mason then Jacob in our group.

Mason is the most observant, quite, and has a calculating brain that works 24/7 . It's just in his nature to note things.I'm very much like him but he his more intimidating than me.  We have spent so much time together and our thinking is so much alike that we're often mistaken as fraternal twins. He is a 6'2 well built 17 year old boy with brown hair and brown eyes. Brown being a very boring colour still looks breathtaking on him. Well, everything looks good on him always. No matter if he got ready or just woke up, he looks picture ready all the time. He is mostly serious and doesn't like to mingle with people.

On the other hand Jacob is more outgoing and likes to talk a lot. But he is very understanding and smart with chestnut blonde hair and hazel eyes and almost the same height as Mason. He loves to play basketball where as me and Mason love soccer. 

Tessa is very oblivious. Taking hints can never be her strong point. You gotta be blunt when talking to her or there is a high chance she wont understand you. But she is very kind and caring too with a very bubbly personality. She is outgoing and likes to party. Having a slightly tan complexion and jet black straight her with bright baby blue eyes, boys practically swoon over her but she isn't really interested in relations right now.

River is very protective of the girls in the group. Especially me since our families are close and he serves a role of my big brother too. He has Black hair and black eyes, which I always doubt are really dark brown, and a good built. He is also 6'2. He plays soccer and is in the elite team of our school.

Noah is the shy one.He never really speaks much but has a very creative mind. He is truly an artist with the way he paints and draws. He also wears glasses like me but mostly keeps them tugged in his pocket. He is tall having a 6'1 height with a lanky figure having blonde hair and blue eyes.    

And last but not the least, Jane. She is a bookworm and we share the same interest in books. She has blonde hair with blue eyes just like Noah's. She is also shy but once you get to know her she wont shut up. She loves to dance and sing. And trust me, she has an amazing voice. She's also a nerd with straight As. And... that's pretty much about her.    

I got pulled out of my thoughts by the ringing of the bell indicating the start of the first period, and realized that I was staring at Mason. If I could blush, I'd be red as a tomato right now. I frowned looking away. I got up dusting myself, gave a nod to my friends as a goodbye. Without another glance, I sped to my first hour class.  

Chemistry! Oh Joyy!! 

NOT.

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 Hola amigos! I know this is a filler but it was important, i think. So... here it is ! Second update :)

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