The Bad Boy's Weakness

4- Just Great

"Love is a promise; love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear." ~ John Lennon

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Beep, beep, beep

I hear my alarm go off as I rise out of bed. I squint my eyes to adjust to the sun that shines brightly through the window pane, lightening up the room and giving me that boost that I need to start my day.

I make my way to the bathroom and hurriedly take my shower. I feel happier than normal today so I decide to dress accordingly. I settle with a yellow dress that rests in the midst of my thigh, a white low wedge heel shoe and do my hair in a ponytail. To finish off my look, I apply a touch of lip gloss. Feeling pleased with myself, I grab my bag and head downstairs.

I make my way to the kitchen to make breakfast and I see a note from my mom.

Had to leave early. The note reads.

I make some cereal and then head out for school.

After a few minutes, I pull up to the school and try to find a free space to park which is difficult since the school's parking lot is full. I see a student leaving the campus and silently thank him for the open spot he leaves behind. I make my way over towards the empty spot. As I'm about to turn in, I am taken off guard by a Black RAV4 swinging swiftly in the space. I immediately press on the brakes in shock of what just happen.

"Beat yah to it nerd girl." I hear Luke, one of Ethan's friend shouts out as he hops out of the car. Four more boys came out of the back laughing and shouting.

"Go find some other place, loser girl." I pitty them for thinking this is funny. They have no sense of humor or anything human in them.

This isn't the first time since they've been mean to me and I know that it won't be the last. I brace myself, deciding to avoid them. I reverse and scan through to find another empty space.

"Don't lose another spot now." I hear them shouting in the distance. Can they be less pathetic?

My heart shatter in a million pieces when I see the driver's door open and Ethan steps out. All the attempts that I made to not give in and feel humiliated just crack. We had such an awesome night and there I was thinking that things could change between us. I guess I was wrong.  Our eyes meet and this time, I maintain eye contact with him.

"Now she's drooling over Ethan" I hear Luke joke and Ethan lets out a small chuckle. I drive off in that instant and park my car.

I quickly head to the lady's room to let out all that I'm feeling at this moment. I glance at Emily on the way but I didn't stop to talk. I lock myself in one of the bathroom's and let out all that I am feeling.

"L-iz" I hear Emily says, concern laced in her tone. I couldn't find the voice to answer her so I continue to cry.

"Open the door" she pleads desperately. My entire body feels weak from the way I'm feeling. It's funny how when you're hurt you can feel the pain lodging in your chest. I muster up all the strength that I have in me and open the door in front of me.

"What's wrong?" she asks, eager to find out the problem.

"Ju-s-t Ethan and his friends" I respond panting from my heavy breathing.

She pulls me into a hug trying to offer comfort. After a short period, we break apart and I wipe the tears that streams down my face.

"Lizzie you can't let Ethan and his gang get you down. They are not worth your tears." Emily says as she gives me a pat on the shoulder.