Girl Meets Scars

Chapter 17 - Calculator

Ugh I hate my life so much wtf
Anyways, THIS BOOK IS ALMOST OVER. There will be at MAX 30 chapters. Its about to get real >:)
TW⚠️: mentions of murder, abuse, homophobia and guns
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Riley's POV
October 27

5 days. I still don't know what it is, and she won't answer my messages. As me and my girlfriend sat on the roof waiting for Lucas and Farkle, I wrapped my arms around her. "I'm scared, Peaches." I sniffled. "It's okay, we'll be okay." She cooed, running her fingers through my hair. I let out a deep yawn, then cuddled closer into Maya. The ladder creaked, and up climbed Farkle and Lucas. "Hey y'all." Lucas grunted as he hoisted himself from the ladder. "Bucky." Maya taunted. "Oh hell no," he laughed. "I'm here," Farkle panted. "Man, was I a fool for cutting gym." The group chuckled, then the two boys sat across from Maya and I. "So, what's up?" I looked at Maya, then ran my fingers thought my hair. "I got a message from Missy." The boys' eyes went wide. "Nothing specific, it was just a date. November 1." "Isn't that our first club day?" Farkle pointed out. "Huh," Maya grunted. "Wait a minute. Did you guys sign up for the GSA?" the group nodded. "Shit" I hissed. It took them a moment to realize what that meant. "She's gonna shoot us." Lucas sighed. "All of us." "We need to warn them. Now." Maya demanded. I nodded, and pulled out my phone to check the club roster. Me, Maya, Lucas, Farkle, Smackle, Karolina, Casey, Elena, Beca, and Chloe. "Does anyone have Casey Gardner's number?" I asked. Maya nodded. "Lucas, do you still have Karolina's?" Lucas nodded. "Okay, we need to send them all messages, explaining everything." I said. The group nodded, then we all typed out quick warnings to the GSA club.

"Okay. Did we get everyone?" Maya sighed. I scanned the roster one last time, then nodded. "What now?" Farkle asked. "We need to arm ourselves." Lucas grunted. "With what?" I asked. He raised an eyebrow. To my left, I heard a small gasp. I looked over to see Maya in tears. I wrapped her into a hug, then comforted her. "It's okay, it's okay." "I'm sorry." she sniffed. "That's one of my trigger words." "Oh..." Lucas said. "What's a good word to use instead?" "Since this is happening at school, something that has to do with learning," I nodded. "Calculator?" Farkle suggested. "Good for me." Maya said. As we sat on the roof discussing our plan, my phone buzzed. MG_HRAM- If you tell them I'll shoot everyone. "Uh oh." I said, showing the group my phone. "God damn it." Maya hissed. "Everyone get ready. Get as much protection as you can." Wear multiple layers that day." I ordered. "My dad has a few throwing knives, maybe we could use those?" Farkle said. "That's good. Does he happen to have anyhting bullet proof?" I asked hopefully. "I'll have to check, but probably." "Okay, lets all meet up later today." Maya said. "There's this abandoned parking garage up the road, lets meet at the top so we can test the 'calculators'" Lucas said. The group agreed, then we all went our separate ways. Lucas placed a small kiss on Farkles cheek, then helped him down the ladder. I quickly hopped down the ladder, then waited for Maya. She never came, so I crawled back up. I found her leaning against the chimney, head in hands. "What am I gonna do," she muttered. I carefully walked over to her, then grabbed her hand. She yelped, jumping backwards, hitting her head in the process. "Ow." "Sorry Peaches!" I apologized. "You scared the life out of me!" she exclaimed. "Are you coming?" I asked. She nodded, then followed me to the ladder leading down to the building.

She hopped the last few rungs, then landed with a thud. "So what now?" "I don't know." I sighed. "We have 5 days to prepare, so maybe go try to find things that'll be useful." I said. Maya nodded, then started towards her house. "Wait," I said, grabbing her wrist. "If anything happens, just know that I'll love you. No matter what." She smiled, then she wrapped me into a tight hug. "Nothing's gonna happen Riles." she insisted. "I'll see you tomorrow, okay? We can finish our plan." I nodded, then let go of her wrist. "Wanna come over and cuddle?" I asked hopefully. Maya rolled her eyes, then nodded. "I'll be there soon," she laughed, then took off down the sidewalk. I heaved a deep sigh, then dragged myself down the sidewalk. I need to stop this. I can't let anyone get hurt because of me. I have to do it. I have to break up with Maya. I cursed myself internally, then pulled out my phone. "I'm sorry Maya." I opened my message chain with MG_HRAM. It's done. I broke up with her. You can't hurt us now. I heaved a sigh , then shoved my phone into my pocket. I stomped down the sidewalk towards the apartment, then climbed up the fire escape.

I plopped down onto the bed, placing my head in my hands. I heard a soft knock at the door, and my dad walks in. "How's it going?" I sighed, then shrugged. "Well if you need to talk to me about it, I'm always here, okay?" he patted my shoulder, then started out the door. "Wait!" I called. He stopped, then turned around. "We figured out what the date means, and what she's gonna do." I admitted. He raised an eyebrow, then sat down next to me. "November 1. That's our first club day." He furrowed his eyebrow, then scratched his head. "What?" "This entire thing started when me and Maya started dating." I explained. I took him a moment before he realized. "The GSA club." he sighed. I nodded, then Cory wrapped his arm around my shoulder. "I'll do anything I can to help." "I know." "Have you told the others?" He asked. I nodded, then he took his arm from my shoulder. "I'll make sure to let the teacher know." "Wait, don't. We don't want Missy knowing that we told anyone." He nodded understandingly. "I'll just tell her to keep you all together." He left the room and closed the door softly. I sighed, then pulled out my phone. I need to text Maya. It's to keep everyone safe. I had to break up with her, or someone will die. I cursed myself, than started typing. Maya. I'm really, truly sorry. I have to do this, for everyone's good. I'm breaking up with you. A tear fell down my cheek, and I pressed send. Fuck you, Missy Gardner.
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Lol, sorry I didn't upload for like 5 days
Anyway, this book is almost complete :)
Thanks so much for 400 reads! I truly never thought anyone would see this lol
I'll try to upload again this weekend :)
also, the next chapter will be split between Maya and Riley's POVs.
one last personal note
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