Cassie's Tale on Life, Love and Loss

Chapter 6

"Slut!" "Whore!" "Bitch!" Thats all I heard after first period. Apparently, Christina wasn't the only one that thought I stole Axel. I mean yeah we've gotten really close but I doubt he thinks if me that way.

"Sweet cheeks, you okay? Look like you've seen a ghost." Axel said taking me out of my daze.

"Yea, I'm fine" he gave me a look that made me spill my guts to him every time "okay, I've never been called such horrid names as I was today. People stare at me and not the way they stare at Christina- they look at me like they hate me. Did you know that even the mathletes and chess club, even the teachers, think I'm the reason Merriweather's power couple called it quits? I've never been in the center of gossip, i ysed to be the one causing it then never invokved in it. I don't really like being on this side." I ranted.

"You and I both know the truth. Whatever lies Christina is going around spreading don't matter to me and they shouldn't to you." he said bringing me into his embrace. "Fuck them" he whispered.to me.

As soon as my arms wrapped around him and tears came to my eyes, the students around us began taking pictures and gossiping. I let go of him and ran to the bathroom.
What did I get into?
Why is this happening to be? I've been nothing but nice.
Why did I have to get partnered with him?
All I wanted was to not be in any drama this year!

Soon after, I heard a knock on the stall door and Axel's voice "don't let them get to you. Fuck their opinions.". I came out of the stall after wiping the tears from my face and told him I'm fine and he shouldn't be in here. Not to be mean but it is the GIRL'S bathroom.

"No I won't leave unless you come with me. I'll take you home if you want." He said. I looked into his eyes and I could see every emotion he had: anger mainly, probably towards Christina, sadness most likely because I was crying. Most of all I could see that he cared, his hazel brown eyes that complimented his dirty blond hair held care.. for me? No way!

"We can't go to my house, my mom's home. How about your place?" I asked. Was I really about to leave school and skip class.

"Yeah, my folks are out of town for the week" he said and we walked out of the bathroom and down the hall to the parking lot, hand in hand- let them talk if they want. I know what's true. As unsuspected a ton more cellphone flashes went off and there were more snickers and whispers.

We drove to his house and he walked me up to his room. Of all the times he has been in my room, with or without my permission, I've never seen his except for through my window. I'm not a stalker or anything, its just that I can see straight into his room through my window.

It was immaculate, especially for a boy. He walked me over to his bed and we sat.

"Soooo umm what do you want to do?" He asked breaking the silent we had been in since we got into his car.

"How about truth or dare?" I suggested. I mean, it couldn't hurt to get to know each other more and get a few lauhs in.

"Sure so I'll go first. Have you ever been in love?"

My heart dropped into my stomach, "I've never been even in a relationship."

"You don't have to be in a relationship to be in love." He pointed out. I realized that I had been- well I am... With him. Fuck my life.

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~Danie