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Sophie's POV

Monday at school it's extremely awkward and even our peers can feel the tension. Andrew didn't even bother showing up to work on Saturday which bothered me.

During English class, Andrew stares at me intensely and I can't even understand why. What did I do? I'm the innocent one here!

Andrew chomps down on his carrots angrily while Aly and Josh sit at the table uncomfortably. I try to ignore his hard stare as I toss around my salad.

"Soooo.." Aly finally breaks the silence.

"Anything you would like to tell us?" Josh refers to Andrew mostly but also to me.

"I'm sure Sophia can tell you all about that!" Drew puts the emphasis on 'all' and refers to my first name which is actually Sophia and not Sophie, Sophie being my nick name which I prefer to go by.

"Sophie?" Josh looks over to me.

I sigh.

"I honestly don't know."

"What do you mean you don't know?" He looks at me confused.

"It means that I don't know." I put my head in my hands.

"Well obviously she doesn't know, Drew so could you please inform us?" Aly asks clearly getting impatient.

"She should know." Andrew gets up.

"What did I do to you, Andrew Bazzi?!" I get up violently.

"You didn't even ask me if it was okay to go on a date with my girlfriend's brother!" He practically yells.

"Oh, and I'm suppose to ask you permission on who I can and cannot date? How unbelievable. You're not my father, Andrew." I scoff.

"Whatever, don't cry to me when he breaks your fragile little heart into pieces and tries to take advantage of you." He walks away angrily.

"And don't cry to me when you knock her up!" I scream so loud that the entire cafeteria turns their attention towards me.

He then flips me off and pushes past the cafeteria doors.

I sit down in an upset manner.

"Hey, you okay?" Josh and Aly rush next to me.

"That was our first fight as friends." I feel my heart break into two.

"That probably won't be the last either." Josh states causing Aly to hit him.

"I don't know what to do. I'm having anxiety over this. I don't want to lose my best friend. Why is he acting like this? I've dated guys before. He's being obsessive over my love life and I feel conflicted and trapped." A tear falls from my cheek.

"Hey, we're going to help you, Soph. Anything we can do we'll do it and make it happen as soon as possible." Aly smiles at me.

"Yeah, and if you want then I can talk to him today during gym while you and Aly run through warm-ups." Josh explains eagerly.

"I'd like that very much, thank you." I hug the two of them tightly.

"Anything for you." Aly winks causing us to laugh.

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At the end of the school day, there was a note left in my locker. For some odd reason I was hoping it was an apology note from Drew. I was wrong.

dear, hoephia.

stay away from andrew or you'll be sorry.

you're nothing but a slutty whore.

i will end your life just as fast as i end your friendship with him.

back the fuck off.

thanks.

~the unknown.

I fold the note neatly and place it inside my backpack. Anxiety rushes through my veins causing me to shake.

When I get to the diner I spot Lexi flirting with Drew.

Gag.

Even Aly looks uncomfortable.

She can obviously sense my anger as soon as I spot them so Aly walks up to them bravely.

"Stop flirting. There's customers around." She snapped.

"Okay, and? You're not the manager." Lexi snapped back.

"Umm, it's still unprofessional and Jim would most likely agree with me, you twat." Aly gets in her face.

"What did you call me, bitch?" Lexi stands up.

"Please calm down, guys." I jump in.

"Nobody asked you, Hoephia." Lexi snarls.

Now I know who wrote the note.

That's when I look at Drew. He doesn't even do or say anything. Not even a muscle moves. Wow. Some best friend.

"Drew, can we talk?" I ask sweetly through gritted teeth.

"Fine." He rolls his eyes and gets up.

"Are you really going to sit there and let your girlfriend call me a hoe?" I put my hands on my hips.

"Well if the shoe fits." He throws his hands up in defense.

"What? What are you talking about?" I stare at him in disbelief.

"You've been acting like a hoe lately and it's quite annoying. Also, stop talking smack about my girlfriend and stop trying to fuck every guy you meet." He attacks me.

" I-. " I can't form words.

"Exactly. You know it's true. You're just a jealous bitch." He states at me waiting for an answer or a riot out of me.

That's when the tears start to come down.

"Seriously, Andrew? Grow the fuck up. This isn't fucking middle school. We're fucking 17 and you're still believing lies on the streets? I'm not acting like a damn hoe, Andrew! I like Jacob, okay? It's not your business who I date, you ass hole. And no, I'm not jealous of your girlfriend. I know I'm better than her so what's there to be jealous of? I'm not even talking shit about her either so that's a giant ass lie. Even ask Josh and Aly because they'll tell you right now that I haven't been. You're a shitty friend, Andrew Bazzi. We've been through everything together for the past 6 and a half years and this is what you do? You believe the bullshit coming out of your girlfriend's mouth rather than listening to your truthful best friend? Listen to yourself. You're a fucking douche bag! She's probably using you for sex and you're just letting a hoe bag turn you against your best friend! Also, she left a note in my locker threatening my friendship with you but obviously you wouldn't care because you're girlfriend is more important to you than your best friend of 6 years. I thought you cared. I was wrong. I was so wrong. I will never forgive you, Andrew. Never." I throw the note that Lexi wrote me at him.

I rush out of the kitchen before I could see his reaction or hear what he had to say.

I violently rip off my skates and throw on my black converse sneakers. I grab my keys and my purse and then run out of there as fast as possible.

"Sophie!" Is all I hear Aly yell before I leave.

I hope he's happy because I'm gone. Gone.