The way I loved you

Chapter 1

I winced at the annoying sound of my alarm clock. why did school have to start so early? I frantically hit the contents on my bed side drawer till I found the snooze button of the clock and pressed it multiple times. Oh boy did I hate waking up early?

After about 10 minutes of enjoying the warmth of my bed, I finally pulled the comforters off my body exposing my body to the cold air of my room. After muttering some colourful words under my breathe I decided to take a bath. Entering my en-suite bathroom I stripped off my pajamas and after adjusting the warmth of the shower slid in. Don't you love the feeling you get when you first step in the warm waters? It was my favourite feeling.

After about 30 minutes of washing my body and hair I stepped out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my body. It was September. Second week of school but It already felt like it's been a whole year of waking up early. after drying my hair and dressing I looked in the mirror and was satisfied with how I looked. I decided to go with black skinny jeans with a purple and black shirt that reached the elbows. Certainly not being a fan of make up I put on a bit of mascara and red lipstick. Call me weird but I was a sucker for it. before picking my bag that was currently lying at my study desk near the mirror.

Going to the kitchen I grabbed a packet of yoghurt and an apple before heading to the front door. I was already late and I wasn't in a situation to make breakfast. As I walked through the living room, I saw my dad lying on the floor.

'Not again' I groaned before taking a blanket that was on the couch and placed it gently on my father's motionless body.

This has been the scenerio I wake up to for the past 4 years. After my mother left and abandoned us, dad thought that the best way to cope with the heartbreak was by gambling and drinking. And as a result I had to work two jobs to support us financially. after being fired from his job as a lawyer, he never bothered looking for a job.

'Who would hire a drank violent guy anyway?'

I sighed painfully as I slowly made my way out if the house. since the school was about ten minutes from my house and we were not financially stable, I did not own a car though I was saving for one now.

That was my secret life that no one knew about. apart from Peyton and Mark. Peyton was my best friend who I trust with everything and Mark happens to be my boyfriend who is the school quarter back. And yes you guessed it right. he is the school most wanted guy. I was the school cheer captain and many people looked up to me and thought I was perfect. they thought that having a great best friend and hot boyfriend was all that was to life. And honestly I would not let them see past that.

I was snapped out of my thoughts by a hand on my waist. Looking up to see a smiling Mark. 'hey babe. am digging the black and purple' he said nodding at my outfit. I just rolled my eyes and smiled which earned Mark to kiss the side of my head.

'Look whose here having their lovey dovey moment while I was going around the school looking for you two' said a smiling Peyton. I honestly had no idea how me and her managed to be best friends since we were polar apart. she was 5'9 had blonde hair with hazel eyes and was more of a Regina George from mean girls. she used her authority to her advantage and was a little manipulating for my liking. she'd bully and make fun of the nerdy girls and actually thought it was fun and had slept with almost all the boys on the football team.

I on the other side was 5'7 with gray eyes and was a brunette with sharp cheek bones and a dimple on my left cheek. making fun of someone was something I would never do and I really didn't like interfering in peoples life. and the only boy I was ever involved with was Mark. But despite our differences we still managed to get along and stay best friends for the last five years.

Hugging Peyton I could sense that there was something ackward between her and Mark as they didn't even say hi or have any eye contact. but for some reason they seemed like they were having a small eye talk when I wasn't looking.

Ignoring the ackward moment we were sharing I broke the silence.

'Umm.. I should get going since I have got physics and mr Austin wanted to talk to me about a test so I'll see you guys at lunch.' I said hugging Peyton one more time as I turned and gave Mark a small kiss on the lips before heading to my locker.

As I walked I started thinking about my relationship with Mark. sure we were the 'it' couple of the school but as clichè as it sounds I didn't get the butterflies when we kissed or the blushing and the warm feeling inside me. I must have been really lost in my small world because I slammed into someone and looked to see a girl with books scattered all over the floor. cursing my clumsiness I bent down to collect since mine were down too.

'Am really sorry it's just that...' I started apologizing before she cut me off.

'It's really not a big deal. I wasn't watching where I was going.' the girl apologized and from the first impression she was really beautiful. she had long black curly hair and piercing green eyes and she seemed quite bubbly.

'By the way am Christina' she said extending her hand. I smiled before replying 'Riley' and suddenly I heard someone screeching behind me.

'Rile can you tell me why you are shaking hands with a low life. this people do not deserve your attention. they just want to suck on your popularity' and true to my words it was none other than Peyton. before I could talk she grabbed my hand before glaring at Christina and scowling at her. I gave her an apologetic look as she could not believe what just happened and honestly neither did I.

And before I knew it Peyton was pulling me to class.

'Did you really have to do that? she was just being friendly but you created an unnecessary scene and embarrassed the girl' I demanded rather angry.

'I was trying to save your reputation before that dirt got to you' she said in a duh voice.

I was tired of having this conversation already.

'Next time just try being more polite' I said as a matter of fact which caused Peyton to give me a small smile before nodding.

The bell rang and I groaned knowing that I'll get tardy for going to class late.

' I just hope this day won't end with me being in detention' I prayed silently before saying my goodbye to Peyton and heading to physics

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