CHAPTER 2
"Cassandra get up" I heard mom said. I slowly open my eyes just when mom push the curtains aside, sunlight torturing my eyes. "Ooops?"
"Wow thanks a lot mom, my eyes hurt" I fake cried.
"Get up. Get ready for school I have something to tell you." She said with a serious tone running in her voice. I pushed the covers aside and head straight to my bathroom.
I put on my white tee that has 'Hug Me' written on it and tucked it in with my blue floral skirt that ends a few inches before my knee. I put on my white converse and my denim jacket. I don't usually do much effort when it comes to my hair, so I just blow dried it and let it be that way. I have long brown hair that has curly ends so that's why. I put on my face powder, mascara and my pink lip gloss to finish my look for the day. I love fashion and beauty products, but I'm not like others, I choose to stay simple.
I grabbed my bag and head downstairs.
"Hey mom so what is it you want to tell me?" I asked taking a seat and a plate of bacon. I don't care if I get fat, I love bacons.
"Do you remember your childhood?" Mom asked...
"Yes but no" I answered bitterly. I hate my childhood, many bad things had happen during those old days so...
"Cassandra, answer my question properly." Okaaay..what is this all about..
"Okay fine. Yes, Mom, I remember those shit old days. Why do you ask?"
"Including Riley?" She suddenly asked.. I looked at her straight in the eye showing my hard expression..
"Damn it Mom. I said I don't want to talk about that anymore." I said standing up and taking my plate to the wash. "You're the first one who should know that since you're my mom and-"
"He's back in town" Mom said..
I dropped the plate on the floor causing a loud noise. "What did you say?"
"He's back Cassandra. Riley is back here in town." Mom said..
"A-and..how did you know that?" I stuttered, tears building in my eyes.
"They are my new project. I met them last night with his brothers."
"You mean Connor and Toby?"
"Yes. I don't want to talk about it too, I know it is causing you pain but why do you hate them so much?"
"Him mom. I hate him. Do you expect me to be happy after he left me without any clue as to why? Do you expect me to be 'happy' after my so called best friend has forgotten me?" I said turning around facing mom, tears bursting out. I hate this.
"Yeah, but you know he got involved with his music and it is his priority right?" She asked. "I don't know mom" I said "I don't care anymore" with that I left the house and walk to school thinking about him. I can't even say his name. I hate him too much. I should've known better.
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"Why the long face?" Someone asked as I closed my locker...
"Oh hey Austin, nothing I'm just...you know...um..tired?"
"Really? What did you do last night huh?" Austin asked using his fatherly tone.. I burst out laughing because of his green mindedness..I punch him slightly at his shoulder and began walking with him to my first class.
"What? I'm just asking" he said. Austin is a good friend, he's always there for me when I need help and is always there to cheer me up.
"Yeah right you green headed" I said as we enter the first period which is Algebra A. I sat in front and Austin sat at the back as he hates Algebra. No one is actually seating in my right side for it is in the center. No one actually loves Math, I can tell you this because students are either with their phones or is busy chatting with their friends. I looked at Austin, he's being tortured by girls. I laughed at his funny face and he gave me a death glare. He's a popular kid, he's rich, he's handsome and yeah that's it. Lol. Just kidding, he's smart too. But he somehow hates Math. He hates being surrounded by girls except me of course, we've been friends for a long time now. He's not a jerk like every popular kid is, he's nice and I think that's what I like about him
Luckily for him the teacher comes in with his book.
"Okay so today, we're studying about--" Mrs. Benson is cut by a boy entering the room. He go straight to the teacher and gave her a green paper. Just the last person I wanted to see.
"Oh, welcome to Columbus High Mr. McDonough" Mrs. Benson said. "Please introduce yourself to the class"
"Oh okay." He said, I looked at him he's changed. "Hey guys, I'm Riley McDonough. I am actually a former student here. And yeah that's it"
"Yes I remember you Riley. Please have a seat" Mrs. Benson said. Damn it. Don't take the seat beside me. Don't. Please don't.
"Does anyone seat here?" He asked. Um.. Is he talking to me?
"Just take it" I said rudely.
"Why you gotta be so rude?" I heard him sing, all girls just giggled and yes I wanna rip his head off. I looked at Austin, our eyes locked. At that one look, I know he knows what I am feeling right now. He knows about Riley and I so...
I don't think he remember me. As expected.
"Cassandra and Austin? Are you there?" I heard Mrs. Benson said. I turned to look at her. "Sorry" I mumbled..
"Cassandra?" I heard Riley asked.. I didn't bother to look..
"Excuse me? Have we met before?" He asked again. My hair is hiding my face so I can freely do weird faces on him. Okay I'm acting like a kid. But fuck that you know. I used to do this when we're fighting.
The whole math time, I can feel his eyes on me. When the bell finally rang, I put my things in my bag, just when I was about to go to Austin cold hands grabbed my wrist and spun me around. It's Riley. Our eyes locked, my stomach is filled with butterflies..no.. I mean BATS. I don't what to feel this. Just then I realized I was staring at him.
"What do you want?" I asked, bitterness filling my voice.
"Is that you?" He asked "Are you Cassandra?"
"Well my name is Cassandra. But it's not me." I said. He actually remembered me? Totally wasn't expecting that.
"It is you.." He mumbled. His lips forming into a smile. I can't take it anymore, I don't want to talk to him.
"Don't touch her man" I heard Austin said from behind me. Just then I realized that he's still holding my wrist. I shake it to release his grasp. "And who are you?" Riley asked.
"He's Austin. My bestfriend." And with that I grabbed Austin's hand and take him with me leaving Riley dumbfounded.
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