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Ch.27 | Mark Needs You Too

I M M A C U L A T E

D E C E I V E R S

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My alarm went off, but my eyes were still open. I instantly brought my gaze to my alarm and reached over to turn it off. I've been awake all night going over what I'm going to say to everyone once I see them. I didn't write a speech or anything, because that would be weird. I did go over in my head what I wanted to say though. The constant thoughts and nerves of what's going to happen today had kept me up all night.

There's a knock against my bedroom door and my mom poked her head in to greet me. "Naveah, you awake?"

"Yeah." I replied, as I pushed the covers off my lap.

"You look exhausted, did you even sleep last night?" She asked with widened eyes as she took in my mangled hair and bloodshot eyes.

"Nope, sure didn't. I'll be okay though. Can you give me a ride to school?" I asked.

"Sure honey. Want to stop for coffee on the way?" She smirked.

"God yes! Let me just shower and get dressed really quick." I smiled, walking towards my bathroom.

My mom nodded and then left my room, leaving me to my peace and quiet. I turned on the shower and stepped into the hot waterfall. I allowed the water to sooth my nerves and muscles as I lathered my body in soap. I washed my hair with my honey shampoo and rinsed myself before getting out.

Once I put on a pair of blue-jean skinny jeans and a plain white tank top, I pulled a black cardigan over it and pulled on my black converse. I brushed my wet hair out and ran some hair shining oils through it, to make it seem more alive than it's been these last few days.

Despite the name calling at school, I decided that today I'm going to be the real Naveah, so I put on my makeup for the first time in weeks and grabbed my bag before heading downstairs.

"Ready?" My mom asked and I nodded as we both walked out of the door and got into her car.

"You look nice today. I haven't seen you in makeup for some time now. Why the sudden change?" My mom smiled as she glanced over at me.

"I just decided that I'm going to live for me. I'm going to do whatever makes me happy, no matter what anyone else thinks." I stated proudly.

"I like that." She nodded, pulling into the drive-thru at Starbucks.

We both ordered a coffee and I also ordered a banana nut muffin. Mom dropped me off at school and I took in a deep breath before getting out of the car. Today was the day. I knew that whatever happens, at least I would know that I put all my effort into it. At least I would know that I tried to make amends.

"Bye mom!" I smiled as I shut the car door. She waved and then drove off, leaving me to fend for myself.

I proudly walked into the school doors with my head held high, despite the few stares pointed at me. I noticed that the other students saw that I was dressed like my old-self again, and I kept my positive thoughts in my mind as they began to talk.

"Looks like Naveah is back at it again! Who will she choose this time around?" Some random guy smirked as he chatted with his friends.

"Hey Naveah, choose me please, I'll be your dirty little secret." One guy winked, and I cringed at his immaturity.

I rolled my eyes and flipped him off which caused his other friends to laugh at him.

"Fucking bitch." The guy mumbled, and I halted dead in my tracks. I decided right then and there that I wasn't going to let people talk down to me anymore. I was over it.