I woke up to my body sore and feeling warm. I looked up to see Kyle sitting beside me. He gave me a small smile. I tried to wake up but I felt intense pain in my body. "Hey! Hey Hey! Please lie down. You have a high fever," he said helping me lay down and grabbing a thermometer.

I groaned as my back hit the bed. I held my head which hurt. "What happened?" I croaked. "I don't know I came back yesterday late I crashed in my room. When I woke up in the morning and came to check on you. You were burning up," he explained as he placed the thermometer in my mouth.

"Did something happen?" He asked. Events of last night flashed in front of me. I shouldn't be taking stress my anxiety! That's why I am like this.

"No," I whispered. He took out the thermometer and checked the temperature. "Great it's gone down just by 1 degree since the morning," he groaned. Wait since morning? I looked at the clock which showed 1 pm.

There was a knock on the door and Elina walked in. "Soup for our gorgeous patient." I smiled as I slowly sat on the bed. Kyle helped me as he took off the wet cloth from my head. He set the table in front of me. "Thank you," I Croaked. He gave me a glass of water and I drank it.

"You should have texted us, Kiara. We could have come home early," she said sitting at the end of the bed. "It's okay. I was fine yesterday," I said. She just fakes glared at me. Kyle blew on the soup before placing the spoon in front of me. I ate it.

"You don't have to baby me," I said laughing. "Just shut up! Why the hell didn't you tell me?" he asked. "It's okay big bro," I said patting his shoulder. "Do you know how worried I was when I found you had a 100-degree fever?" he asked.

"You know it happens to me a lot. I will be fine by tomorrow!" I said. "Absolutely not! You aren't going to school on Monday!" he ordered. "Yes, Dad!" I saluted him as he placed another spoonful of soup in my mouth.

After a few minutes of eating, he gave me my medications and I laid down again my eyes getting heavy. "Go to sleep, Kia," he said as he grabbed my hand. I held on tighter. "Don't worry I am always here," he whispered. And I drifted off to dreamland.

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I felt someone stroking my hair I opened my eyes to see Dad sitting beside me. "Kyle, how can you be so irresponsible? You know how delicate she is! She can't handle a lot of stress or pain!" He whisper-shouted at him so he couldn't wake me up.

"DAD! I didn't know I took care of her!" He whispers shouting back. "Guys?" I said my voice raspy. "Princess! Are you okay? Do you need something?" he asked panicking. I slowly sat up taking his support.

"I am fine Dad," I said. "Absolutely not! You aren't going to school the whole week!" he said. I laughed. "Dad don't be over-dramatic. Kyle and I have agreed that I won't go to school Monday. But I can't miss a whole week! The school has just started!" I said.

"Princess, why do you take so much stress?" He asked. I looked at Kyle for help but he looked equally concerned. "Dad relax I will be fine!" I said. "Stop troubling her!" Mom said as she came in with some chicken soup. I smiled at her. She kept the soup and Dad started feeding me. Gosh, I felt like a child.

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Pretty girl: Are you okay Kiara?

I smiled. Elina must have told her.

To Pretty Girl: Don't worry I am fine but please don't tell anyone else about this! Also cant come to school tomorrow.

I sent it and got into bed. I have rested for 2 days. And I still have a fever it's not that much but I still feel fragile. Kyle walked in and got in the bed with me. He refused to leave me alone! Thank God, I had a Queen sized bed.

He checked my fever before tucking me in and going to sleep himself.

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Yesterday was boring. I thought as I got into the shower. Today is Wednesday and I was still a bit tired so I didn't go to school on Tuesday either. Allisa came over on Monday to check up on me. Tuesday Kyle went to school so I was alone at home.

I was finally fit and fine. I was ready to go to school and get the work done. I smiled as I got out of the shower and got ready. When I walked downstairs ready to leave Kyle pulled me towards his car.

"You are not going to drive!" He said. "But I have to pick up Allisa!" I reasoned. "Elina is going to do that! Get in the car," he said. I sighed as I got into the passenger seat. I looked out of the window as we drove to school.

I don't know how I am supposed to ignore Asher. What about Blake and Christian? The car was parked in the school parking lot. We both got out and Kyle kissed my forehead. "Be safe and call me if you want anything. ANYTHING!" He said. I nodded and walked to my locker as he went towards his coach.

I took out my books from the locker. When I closed it and turned around I saw Allisa running towards me. "KIARA!!" she shouted. And now the whole school knows! I smiled as she hugged me.

"I am glad you are feeling better!" she said. "I am too! So what did I miss?" I asked. "Oh My Gosh! A lot! Asher has been pissed off. Christian told me that on Saturday he was pissed and Monday he seemed normal but I don't know yesterday he punched the life out of a kid for just running into him," she said. My eyes widened.

"Thank God you are here today!" Blake said running towards me. I raised my eyebrows. "What do you me-?" I started but a very pissed-looking Asher came into view. Christian beside him. He looked at me and I don't but he had this different emotion in his eyes. I promised I wouldn't see him.

"Blake I am sorry but can you text me? I have to go," I said turning around and rushing to class.

I ran to the library since I had study hall. Ten minutes into the book the chair beside me was pulled and I looked to see Christian. "What happened between the two of you?" he asked. My smile immediately vanished.

"I don't know what you are talking about," I said. "Don't play dumb Kiara. I know something happened. Ash came home on Friday late at night drunk. He had his face badly bruised but the wounds were taken care of. And I know it was you. He was pissed over the weekend but Monday morning his mood had gotten back to normal. I was thinking it was because it had to do that he could see you.

But then you didn't show up and no one told us what happened! I know you had gotten sick but why? And on Tuesday when you didn't show up again he was beyond pissed he almost killed a freshman!" He said.

"I am sorry Christian but I can assure you that it has nothing to do with me. He asked me to stay away from him and not care and I am exactly doing that. Yes, I was sick. Yes, I took care of him on Friday night but he made it clear he didn't want to do anything with me. So now I won't come in his way," I explained. "How are you?" he asked sighing. "Better," I mumbled.

He nodded. "I am sorry I can imagine what kind of an as* he must have been to you. But he has gone through some shit himself and I believe that he doesn't want to let anyone in. I know he is wrong. But I can't do anything in this case," He said. "It's okay Christian I tried," I said. "See you around Kiara," He said getting up and leaving.

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I got out of Chemistry and started walking to English. I didn't want to face him. I approached class to see a couple making out intensely. But as I got nearer my eyes widened. Asher and Cindy. I stopped in my tracks. Really? I started walking again. As soon as I entered through the door Asher pushed her away and walked in behind me. I rolled my eyes. I took my seat.

He sat down beside me and I ignored his presence. Noah came in and gave me a smile waving at me. I waved back and got back to work. As soon as the bell rang the teacher walked in.

"So I have received all your papers. And I have read them all. Very interesting points of view might I add. So after reading your essays. I have decided on your partners. Some of you might have partners that have the same opinion about the play while some might have exactly the opposite. So I will be emailing you your partner's essay. You will first read it but you will not know who it is," she said.

I looked at her. What the - What is she trying to do? "After you submit your review to me in a week I will let you know about your partners," she said. I nodded understanding. "For now let's continue with Act 2," she said.

I opened my book with a scowl. I should have stayed at home.

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At lunch, I sat down at the table and everyone just looked at me. I stared back with questioning eyes. Was I missing something? I looked at Blake and his eyes snapped to the table where Cindy sat. Let me correct myself. Cindy wasn't sitting at the table. Cindy was sitting on Asher's lap. I rolled my eyes.

Everyone went back to their conversation. Elina nudged me. "I thought you guys hit it off," she whispered. "No, We were friends or so I thought but I was wrong. He didn't want to be friends. His standards are low," I said angrily. I took in a deep breath as I looked over.

"He doesn't want to be friends, I can't force him," I sighed. Blake who was sitting beside me looked at me. "He will come around," he said again. He wasn't going to. I started drinking my smoothie and ate a slice of pizza. Today I was oddly hungry.

After school, I waited near my car. Asher's car was parked next to mine and at the same time I saw Asher walking towards me and he was not alone. I rolled my eyes as I called Allisa.

Please pick it up. "I am coming!" she said before hanging up.

"Oh, Hi Kiara didn't see you there," she said smirking. I rolled my eyes. "I mean it's hard not to notice you since you are so fat," she laughed. I looked at her to say something back when my eyes met Asher's.

I just ignored her. "Ohh the princess doesn't have anything to say?" she glared at me. I took in a deep breath. She is not worth it. She is not worth it. "Asher baby, you know she is a b*tch. She gets all she wants because she is just a rich brat. I swear to god she ain't even pretty I am glad you stopped hanging out with her," she said.

I looked at her anger evident in my eyes. I looked at Asher hoping he could stop her. Or even say something in my defence. But it was like I was hoping for the impossible. Asher looked at me with an unknown feeling in his eyes.

"Cindy you know I don't care what you say because all that comes out of your cake-up face is trash. Before I lose my temper you better get lost with your boyfriend. I don't think he would like you as much when he sees you with a broken nose. Also before talking about other's bodies and shapes first you should look at yourself I can easily tell the school about your plastic surgery. And also, at least I have a family that cares about me. So you better not cross my path you wouldn't like the consequences," I snapped at her.

"Let's go Ashy, I told you she was a b*tch," she said. I saw Christain Blake and Allisa standing there with their mouths open. "Blake and Christian haven't arrived yet," he said. So he can talk?

All three of them walked towards us. Allisa walked to me and hugged me. "I can drop all three of you if you want," I said genuinely smiling. "Yeah I don't want to travel with a Barbie," Balke said getting into my car.

"That's an insult to Barbie actually," Allisa said glaring at Asher and Cindy and grabbing Christian and getting into the car. Asher got into the driver's seat and slammed his door.

I smirked, getting into my car and speeding out of the parking lot. I stopped at the bus stop outside the school. "So who should I drop first?" I asked. "Wow, Kiara you are feisty!" Blake said patting my back. I laughed thanking him.

"All three of us live in the same house, Christian said handing me the location on his phone. I punched in the address and started driving. "Blake you idiot you still owe me food," I said. He nodded sheepishly. "So what's the plan this weekend?" I asked. Blake and Christain tensed a little but relaxed.

"Work," they said seriously. I nodded we talked about anything and everything till I started driving to a familiar area. This mansion was so familiafriendlyled up at the gates. "You live here?" Allisa asked. They both nodded and Christian smirked.

"Wow, I have rich friends," she gasped. The door opened as Blake punched in some code. I drove in. They both got out. "Thanks for the ride Kiara," the said. I smiled. "No problem. Anytime," I said.

"You want to come in?" Christian asked Allisa. She looked at me with pleading eyes. "I am sorry pretty girl. I have to leave I am not exactly feeling well. But Christian can drop you," I said. He nodded his head and she kissed my cheek getting out. "Are you sure? We won't mind," Blake asked. I am sure. I do not want to run into Asher at any cost. He nodded and a black sports car drove in. I took that as my cue as I waved at them. I reversed my car and started to drive out.

Asher's car drove in just beside me. I stared into his eyes and he stared back into mine. Cindy placed her hands on Asher's shoulder and I was sucked back into reality. I just gave him a disapproving nod and drove away.

As soon as I reached home I grabbed the sandwich mom had made and ate and took my medicines before going to sleep.

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Third Person's POV :

Asher walked into the house to see Christian showing Allisa around the mansion. Blake doing some work on his laptop.

"Ashy baby, Your house is fabulous! Give me a tour, Let's start with your room," she said in a very high-pitched voice. He just ignored her walking to Blake. "Why did she leave early?" Asher snapped in anger. Blake looked up from his laptop.

"I don't know boss, You tell me," he replied mockingly. "I don't fu*king know!" he said. "Look Asher she wasn't well for 4 days! I think she deserves a break from your shitty attitude! Something happened between you guys. If you care about her so much just make things right!" Blake said as he left the room.

"Asher! Let's go!" Cindy shouted. "Get out!" he snapped at her. "What do you mean baby?" she asked. "Do you not understand? I said Get out!" he growled. "If this is because of that bitch" she shouted. "Security!" he shouted. "You will come back to me!" She said before angrily walking out.

Asher was angry. For the first time in his life, he did not know what to do! He was beyond pissed. Kiara was unwell because of him. He did not want to admit it but she was affecting him. He walked into his gym ready to blow off the steam.

Three hours later he banged the door of Blake's room. "Open up you fu*ktard!" he shouted. "Hold up!" He shouted back. Ten seconds later Blake opened his door.

"What's up?" Blake asked. "I need you to call her and ask her how she is," Asher said in a monotone. A smirk appeared on Blake's face. "Sorry bro, I don't have Cindy's number," Blake replied.

"Not her," Asher said anger in his voice. "Then who?" Blake asked innocently. "Blake, you da*n well know who. Call her now!" Asher snapped. "Okay Okay calm down. Come in. Since you are being so nice about it I will let you listen," Blake said.

They both walked in and sat down on his bed. Blake fished out his phone and dialled Kiara's number.

"Heyy," they heard a sleepy yet sweet voice. "Your Highness," Blake spoke. "Blake, Hi, it's not even been 4 hours. What do you want?" she asked. "I just wanted to know how you were doing?" Blake asked. "I am feeling better," she said.

"That's great! I will see you tomorrow?" Blake asked. "Why are you behaving so weirdly?" she asked. "Oh, it's nothing," Blake said. "Do not tell Asher about this," she said. Blake looked at Asher smirking.

"Nothing. Is he fine?" she asked. Blake looked at the phone eyebrows raised. Asher had no emotions on his face. "What do you mean?" Blake asked. "He has been getting injured a lot. I hope he is fine and not doing anything reckless," she explained. Asher looked down at his bruised hand.

"He is fine! He deserves it anyway after he hurt you," Blake said. "No, Blake, it wasn't his fault. I wanted us to be friends. He doesn't. It was my fault for expecting too much. I have promised him that I won't show him my face. And I plan to keep it that way. And he has Cindy to take care of him now. Bye Blake," she said before the one went dead.

"Wow, you broke her. What did she even do to you? She is caring about you even after you have been an as* to her," Blake asked.

Asher got up and stormed out of the room. For the first time, he was feeling guilty and he hadn't even killed that person.