Thank you, riyaguha95 , for reading my book. You were the first one to vote on the last chapter, so there you go, a chapter dedicated to you. I hope you'll find this book interesting and entertaining as I keep on traveling through the world of writing.

Song of the chapter: Through It All by Charlie Puth

*sigh*

I woke up at 6 AM, sharp.

He was in my dreams? Why was he in my dreams? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH ME?!

I was sad... I was... I was angry at myself. I was angry that I was giving him a tiny keyhole-like space to enter my world. I couldn't do that. This world was something that could never tolerate me. I couldn't tolerate it either. So, it was wrong for me to let anyone from that world enter my world. If I do, they would crush me, and I would have to rebuild myself the way I did the last 2 years. I couldn't let that happen. I had been meddled with quite a few times, and I wouldn't let that happen again.

After brushing my teeth, I tried to choose my outfit.

It has to be something nerdy and bad to keep those people away. I told myself.

Soon, I succeeded in choosing a geeky outfit. Just as I was about to change, I heard the notification on my phone go off. I checked it to find a text from Brian.

Of course.

I texted back before grabbing my bag and running down the stairs. Who cares about taking the elevator anyway? I took my bicycle and paddled it to school.

I parked my bicycle and noticed someone waving at me. I glanced, and it was Brian.

Of course.

"Hey!" he walked up to me.

How does he manage to be so cheerful all the time?

"Hi," I replied in a bored tone.

"So, we have the same classes, right?" he asked me, sporting a smile.

"Yep."

"So, what do we have at first?" he queried as we walked towards our class.

"Are you being serious? Don't you have a hardcopy of the class routine?"

"No, I didn't get the time yesterday." This guy.

"Why not? What did you do till 7 pm?"

"I had band practice."

"You're in a band?" I asked in surprise.

"Yep. I'm the lead guitarist and singer," he grinned proudly.

"Did I ask you about that?" I gave him a cold look.

"Sorry..." he rolled his eyes.

We walked down the corridor hoping to reach the homeroom soon. I noticed, instead of couples making out, everyone was reading the school newspaper and gasping.

"Wow, this is an old-fashioned school!" said Brian.

I grabbed a copy of the newspaper and opened it.

*angry sigh*

I could not describe this sad and resentful feeling in my stomach. There was a burning sensation in my chest and throat. I was sad that even after spending 2 years with these people in school, they never took the time to actually take a look at me and try to know who I am.

"See, I told you. You should be tutored by someone else. I'm not good for you," I told him after reading the damn article.

But, I wasn't supposed to be sad. Instead, I was supposed to feel nothing.

"You know what, let's just head to class," I said and disposed the newspaper on the way to math class.

The day was going unusually lousy for me. I was getting scolded on for 'not paying attention' and for 'talking with my boyfriend'. Sure. Finally, it was break time when I did something that I couldn't be more proud of. Side note: I had to do it, so don't judge me.

We were walking to the cafeteria together. Of course. Suddenly, I squeaked out and pointed towards... who knows where, and told him, "OH MY GOD WHAT IS THAT?!"

He jumped in surprise and looked... who knows where, and said, "What? Where?"

This is your moment, Ashy!

As soon as he looked away from me, I ran. I ran as fast as I as could.

When I was a good distance away from him, I peaked at him. He was looking around in search of me. A moment later, he went inside the cafeteria.

Now, don't you dare judge me. I needed a break from all the shit that was going on around me.

I took some food and went to my usual lonely slash peaceful place. While eating that tasteless meal, I noticed Brian talking to a tall dark-haired girl. She was wearing a white flowy crop top with high waisted jeans. She was laughing alongside Brian. The girl was very beautiful and looked creepily similar to Brian.

Hitting on a girl on your second day of school? Way to go...

I concentrated on eating my meal rather than thinking how gross boys could be.

QOTD (for females only): What do you think of boys?

QOTD (for males only): What do you think of girls who are super active and always try to run away? (BE HONEST)

Fun Fact:

I once 'ran away' from a person in school. He wanted my number and I didn't want to give it to him. So, I simply gave him a made up number. I think he figured it out, because the next day he sat way too far from me and didn't talk to me the whole day XDXD

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