𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫

24 | Z A C K

"I'm utterly flabbergasted by how Jenna Coleman suddenly became the talk of the school. Her popularity status rose faster than a speeding bullet." Shawn said as he stared at the group of girls and few boys talking a scant feet away.

I close my locker before spinning around to look for myself. Jenna stood in the middle of the group in front of her locker and giggles at every joke one of her peers said. She looked comfortable and felicitous than ever.

It had been four days since Halloween had passed. Since that day, Jenna became the new popular girl. It was mysterious how all the students suddenly want to be friends with her. Jenna had accepted them and currently has a huge clique of friends. She didn't bother to remember me - the first guy to ever be friends with her. She had become very distant and during English classes, she begged me to allow her to swap with another Kaila so she could close to her friend. I guess she doesn't need me anymore. It seems popularity blinded her from recollecting what she was then.

Though, nothing has changed about her. She's still the shy, sweet girl I know. It's obvious she helps tutor her friends because they spend majority of their time in the library. Jenna is a great friend and her peers will positively benefit from her.

"Hey guys." Eric said as he drew near. His magnate - Jupiter - was right beside him. They're still going strong and I'm glad Eric had finally terminated his womanising character.

I didn't see Daisy behind them until she removes her earphones and took off the hoodie. "Hey."

"Hi."

When I returned home last night, my parents surprising talked to me like nothing happened the past few days. They complimented on how proud they were of me for sticking with Daisy and taking all my responsibilities.

Apparently, Daisy had come while I was practicing and explained what happened at the party. She also enlightened them how I stayed by her side and go to counselling classes together. I appreciated all the she did for me and that alone boost my respect for her.

"Thanks for bringing back the trust in my parents." I said.

She rolled her eyes and gave a small smile. "Don't thank me. Remember I was just playing a good Samaritan."

I giggled and shook my head. "We good?"

"Of course we are."

"What's happening? Why the thanks and surely, the seductive laugh?" Shawn wiggled his eyebrows at us.

"It reminds me of the time Candy claimed Zack to be her boyfriend which was hilarious." Eric cackled and Jupiter followed suit.

"Or the time they fought like cat and dog..." Jupiter never finished the line.

"You motherfucking foolish slut!" A feminine voice stormed our conversation.

Her high pitched voice caught the attention of the rummaging students and they halted to watch with interest.

It was Naomi, a classmate of ours. Two other girls, Vanessa and Taylor were right behind her. They look like three angry bulls that just saw the red flag and about to attack it. Their nostrils flared and their invisible hooves dug into the floor.

"Excuse me?" Daisy frowned when she realised the insult was directed to her.

"You heard me right, bitch! You think you can just do whatever the fuck you want? You think you can mess things up and play the victim?" Naomi bellowed.

"What the fuck are you talking about?" Daisy questioned. I was confused about what was going on.

"You know damn right what she's talking about, you shameless bitch. You did exactly what you did to us." Taylor added.