Mateo's Pov

"Cut it the fuck out," I whisper shout to myself while pulling my black hoodie over my forehead more

Ever since Nathan, Emma and I went different directions, I've been seeing different kinds of weaponry and I know it'll only take one stupid remark for me to end up back in juvie. So I try to hide myself as much as I can.

But it's getting more difficult by the second as I remember his lack of emotion towards her.

It was evident that she wanted to stay with me by her hesitation and the look in her eyes when he commanded her away from me proves it heavily.

The thought brings back my old suspicions and my grip tightens around my book bag in an attempt to calm myself. As I continue walking down the hallway Elizabeth suddenly steps in front of me and the memories come flooding back.

"Hey Mateo," She whispers and it sounds broken

"Look--" I start to apologize but she holds up a finger cutting me off and the hair on my neck stands straight

Something isn't right.

"It's alright Mateo, all is well," She tells me with a straight face then looks off to the side

"Oh, well I still want to apo--" I begin to get cut off once again

"No need, but uh can you come with me for a second?" She asks sweetly shifting her weight from foot to foot

My eyebrows furrow in confusion and one of them raise instinctively not buying the sweet and innocent act. And even though everything is telling me to say no, I can't help but want to know what she has to show me.

Looking behind her to see the exit and entrance door to the school just a few feet away, I hesitantly nod my way and she turns around beginning to walk, I allow my legs to follow.

"Um Elizabeth, why did you take me to an empty classroom?" I whisper tapping her shoulder after walking around for a while

When I peak inside, I see the room lights are dim, and when I turn back to Elizabeth, she's smiling at her watch.

"Just follow me in okay," She tells me and I catch the hint of mischief locked into her eyes

Once I do, I regret it because when the lights flicker on, I'm met with the girl who threw me into an internal prison for years.

"Hey baby,"

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Emma's Pov

"I don't know what you're talking about," I reply thanking the heavens I didn't stutter as I try my best to not look at him

I sense his eyes narrow on me and I wish I was back in Mateo's arms again.

"Now now let's not repeat history baby girl," He demands pushing me back into the wall behind us causing a whimper to escape my lips

Knowing he can feel the fear radiating off of me I gnaw the inside of my cheek as he smirks. I want nothing more than to kick him where the sun doesn't shine, but I faintly notice her creeping into the room, with a piece of paper in hand.

Everytime she has one, my world turns for the worst, and I close my eyes, not wanting to give in this time. But what surprises me is when she tears it into shreds, letting them flow onto the floor delicately, leaving me astonished but concerned.

I go to grab the pieces off the floor but when I put them together, I can only make out random letters. And when I look back up to her, she gives me a devilish grin, and I suddenly feel nauseous.

Nathan lifts my chin more so he has my undivided attention and I can tell he's trying to search my eyes for the truth. But that's the thing. Even I don't know what's happening between Mateo and I.

"You fucking lied to me Emma. Why?" He asks in a much colder tone this time and I gnaw my cheek in response

Miraculously hearing the bell ring from above us, and we both look up listening.

"We will finish this once we make it to the cabins. Be outside in the next 10 minutes," He tells me then pulls away from me, allowing the heated tension nip and bite at my skin harshly

Spinning around and walking out of the door he leaves me speechless and tears soon start falling down my face in realization that my life truly is miserable.

Taking deep breaths and trying to regulate my breathing patterns again, I start to gnaw on the inside of my cheek walking out the room into the empty hallways. Heading back to the entrance doors, I see a door slightly ajar and hoping it's a teacher I can help to escape my jumbled thoughts.

But not before seeing the same black hair figured from a few days ago dash in front of me.

Feeling shivers cascade down my body and goosebumps down my arms, I faintly see Mateo under a female holding her by her wrists as she leans down trying to kiss him.

I can't tell what's exactly happening but the pieces soon start to come together and I gasp causing both of them to look back at me.

"Shit,"