She tightened her embrace as she cried more, it was Nathan again. He was always there. She was also surprised at how he figured everything out, about her feelings. Was it that obvious like staring at Ian when he wasn't looking or laugh at every joke he cracked even if it wasn't funny? But it didn't matter now. Her crush was actually making out with her best friend and she had to live with it no matter how hurtful it was.

"Are you done? " he asked and she nodded. She still felt embarrassed as he handed her a handkerchief. She didn't like showing weakness in front of people, but couldn't help it.

"Sorry, I ruined your shirt"

"Don't worry, I can always change it" he smiled and she reciprocated with a weak one.

"Thanks Nate. I don't wanna talk about earlier" She said. She didn't like talking about her feelings, especially a one-sided one, it could be really embarrassing.

"Okay" he replied, raising his hands "You got no problem with that. Your secrets are safe with me " she smiled, walking out with Nathan when she notice someone stomp away angrily. Almost immediately, Mona and Ian met them. The both were red tomatoes and Wren couldn't help it but feel jealous ,which she did her best to hide. Ian's hair was messy and she pretended not to notice that some girl's hands were running through it, Mona's hands...

"Oh my God! Wren, where in heaven's name have you been? " Mona called in her high pitched voice, hugging her "Are you okay? " Wren could still smell Ian's cologne on her and she immediately wished she was as pretty and attractive as Mona.

"Why would I be when I caught you and Ian,who I'm crushing on, all over each other! "

She didn't actually say that, you know? Hehe

"I'm fine, Mona"...lies

"Wrennie birdie" Ian called her and it disgusted her as crap, hearing her name from that mouth which was stuck in Mona's minutes ago. Mona's lips were swollen and she had to look away, it hurt.

"Hey, Ian " She gave a weak smile, summoning the courage to look at him. His was no better than Mona.

"Are you sure you're okay? Your face looks puffy. Are you sick or something?" Mona panicked.

"I think Wren wants to be alone" Nathan spoke up and she felt really grateful, she wanted to be anywhere but near these two and Nathan noticed that through her reaction."

"If there's anyone she wants to be with, that would be me"

They all turned, only to see Tristan. They all wondered what he was talking about, Wren wasn't left out on this. She could see the confused look her friends were giving her, she knew that expression was also on her face.

"She's going nowhere near you." Nathan defended, looking angry.

"Well, we shall see to that," he wore his signature smirk.  "Nerd, we have an unfinished business, come with me "  Wren looked frail and scared, wondering what was going on between the two. She hoped it wasn't yet another fight.

"Wren, stick to my side, don't go anywhere " Nathan's eyes were still fixed on Tristan who still had an evil smirk on his face. Wren was just behind Nathan.

"Girls always go for the better looking ones, old times must have taught you that, friend. I always win, so let's make this easier for the both of us" Tristan said, the word 'friend' sounding distasteful on his tongue as it rolled off. Nathan was very angry and Rachel was in the scene now, wanting to separate the both of them. The whole school was already here, witnessing everything.

Mona was confused the most. The two hottest boys in school were fighting over her best friend. She really was a lucky girl, she thought. The boys were already exchanging blows, Ian tried to separate them, Wren ran away while the stupid students brought out their phones, videoing everything. The scene was familiar with the other one. Mona ran after Wren, she wasn't going to leave her best friend's side, again.

Wren ran into the restroom, her head thumping hard and streaks of tears ran down her face. When Rachel came in, she slapped her across the cheek.

"Who the fuck do you think you are?! A lowlife like you coming into this school and causing trouble between the two people I care about the most? You think I don't know about Tristan working part-time with you? Or the way you flirt around Nathan shamelessly? I saw you two hugging and smooching shamelessly in that empty class! You're an idiot, Wren! You're nothing but a slutty, lowlife bitch, a gold digger and a dumb nerd with glasses covering half of your miserably ugly face. You can never compete with me because I'm your queen, bitch and.... "

Just then, the door spun open, revealing an angry Mona.

"Take those words back or you'll regret it " Mona threatened, Wren's tears made her really mad.

"Says who? Supergirl? You're just as bitchy as your friend" Rachel countered.

"You know I don't need to be Kara Zorale to beat to your ass. And the last time I checked, bitch was synonymous to Rachel, so you can't help it, honey" Mona spat.

"What did you just say?! " Rachel shouted furiously.

"What you just heard, fakely" with that, Mona dragged Rachel by the hair, pushing her to the floor. It wasn't Mona's fault the girl had no stamina. In the process, her shoe broke.

"What?! You just ruined my shoe! omg! This is new Miu Miu! You're so dead, Mona! " Rachel shouted, struggling miserably on the floor as Mona beat her. She tried to use he nails on Mona but didn't succeed, she was just too strong for her.

"Your hair would join too. No one messes with my best friend! " Mona said, smirking at Rachel's reaction. She could see she was scared but was too proud to beg for her hair as Mona released a bottle of green dye on her blonde locks, she made sure she spread it all over, Mona had always thought of how to do this to someone. And she felt so satisfied with the feeling she was getting from this, it was addictive like drugs. Rachel couldn't get free.

"God, my hair!!!! " she cried miserably and angrily. She was pinned to the floor, shaking her legs vigorously.

Wren had left the restroom for the fighters. She was very grateful to Mona who stood up for her. Just then, she ran into Ryder who seemed to be worried. She was just speechless and Ryder supported her. He felt responsible for everything since he left Wren earlier that day.

"I want to just go home " she talked finally and he nodded. She looked really sad and he wished he could make her happy, be the girl with the most beautiful smile and eyes. He remembered the huge smile she was wearing earlier today, listening to Justin Bieber's song.

"See you tomorrow at school " she forced a smile. He had dropped her off at her home, she came down from the car and waved at him. Today wasn't a good day for her once again. It was all Ian's fault! Tristan too. Mona was a sweet heart to defend her against the bitchy busty blonde. She had come to hate the letter 'b'. What Rachel said to her in school still echoed through her memory.

"Wait, Wren " Ryder said. He was out of his car and Wren turned to him. He hugged her, and she was still about to process what was actually going on when he spoke.

"I feel useless now, I can't do anything to make you feel better. I hate it when I'm useless and I do want you to feel better. Leaving this way breaks my heart, I like you."

His eyes widened when he said it. He wasn't going to give away his feelings that easily, especially now Wren didn't seem to be in the mood.

She pulled away from him with a confused expression written all over her face. He was blushing again.

"I meant, I like being friends with you. You're an amazing friend, that's it " he corrected, gulping the hard feeling he had in his throat. He was also afraid of rejection, he doesn't deal well with rejection.

"Me too "Wren smiled "I like being friends with you too. I didn't know we were already friends and I'm glad you chose me. You're not useless to me and you don't need to make me feel better. I'll be well, okay? " she smiled.

Clearing the awkward moment and she could see his blush clear. She felt better but couldn't take her mind off what he said earlier, she knew there was some truth in what he said.

"Okay, thank you Wren. " He gave a tight smile and clenches his jaw. He went back to his car, he was probably heading back to school, then she waved at him again and stood there until she couldn't see his car anymore. She walked to her front door, pulling her key from her backpack. All she need now was a deep, long sleep.

As she inserted the key into the keyhole, it was already open and fear gripped her. No one was supposed to be home at 11:45....

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