[Amara's POV]

The class was getting full of students pretty quick, probably because many students made sure to arrive before Mr Wilson did. No one wanted detention on a Monday morning.

I was sitting in my usual seat at the back of the class, the seat next to me was empty because Justin wasn't here.

I left him still sleeping at home but I must admit, a part me was feeling guilty about it. I knew that I should've at least told him that I was planning on attending school today. I mean how will he feel or what will he think when he wakes up and finds out that I'm not in the house? I really hope he doesn't get too out of his mind and do something crazy.

On the brighter side of things, what I was actually grateful for was that Bianca didn't come to sit next to me in class. She was currently occupying a seat in the front of the middle row, far away from where I was seated.

It's not that I hate her nor have anything against her, somehow it just didn't feel right or good to be friends with her. But that's absurd right? It's not like she did anything to me since we met.

But yet again, I can't possibly have these kind of feelings about her for nothing. She didn't do anything to prove my statement correct but I get the feeling that she's kind of dodgy, that she can't be trusted and that there's something she's up to. It's either I'm very speculative or my mind is playing tricks on me. Probably both because this is absurd.

However, I know that it's not fair for her to go based on my conclusions and not give her a chance to show who she truly is. And by the looks of it, she might prove me wrong, but I still trust my gut although I'm willing to give her a chance.

My train of thoughts was interrupted by the abrupt silence of the chatter that's been going on, a clear signal that Mr Wilson just walked in. The usual scowl remained on his face as he stood in front of the class, carefully studying everyone's faces.

God knows I wasn't ready for what came next...

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I'm the most happiest person on the planet right now because the bell signalling the end of first lesson just rang, gracing our ears. It's not that I hate the subject, its just the teacher. Mr Wilson didn't know how to be friendly for once and see the people he teaches as human beings and not some robots or something.

He's always rude to his students and  constantly frowning every time in class. I find it so unnecessary. I've never seen him once smile or free himself from the uptight posture he's always having. But anyways, I was on my way to Ms Washington's class for English. I was strolling in the hallways when my cellphone suddenly vibrated in my bag.

I cursed under my breath because I was holding three big textbooks in my arms including people's notes that I have borrowed, meaning I now had to perform some major trick in order to take it out.

Someone saw me struggling and decided to approach me offering help.

"Do you need a hand?" Bianca asked softly as she approached me .

"No I've got both hands but thanks though." Was my response.

Bianca let out a short laughter before coming closer in order to retrieve the textbooks and notes from my hold.

"Come on, you look like you need help. Quickly bring, before you miss that call Amy."

Amy?

I sighed, "I don't know how we reached nickname basis but look here Bia, you might be my best friends' friend but that doesn't automatically make you my friend. I just met you not even an hour ago but you are already behaving like we are long lost twin sisters. I don't mean to be rude but just leave me alone."

To say she looked taken aback would be a total understatement. She gave me one last glance, "Okay, sorry to bother you then" and then she left.

I rolled my eyes before continuing to take out my phone. Unfortunately my call ended before I could get a hold of it. Who would even call me anyways? Once I took my phone out to see who the missed call was from , the screen lit and a certain name flashed.

Justin.

For a moment I froze, what was I going to say to him? I know for sure that he's angry at me...but okay let me just answer.

"H-hello" my voice was so soft...nothing like how it was a few moments ago when I was talking to Bianca.

"Amara where the fuck are you!? Okay screw it, I know you are at school but why would you leave without saying a thing?"

A part of my stomach felt butterflies, probably because I never expected him to care like he just showed now. I'm not used to this type of thing from anyone that isn't my two best friends.

"I...uhm...you were sleeping and I didn't wanna wake you." Okay that's kind of true though. That's half true.

"WHAT? That's a silly excuse and you know it. What is it, don't you trust me? Or maybe you've forgotten how dangerous it is for you to be roaming around the streets?"

"I'm not roaming around the streets I'm in school."

"Same fucking thing!"

"Okay okay I know I should've said something and I should've considered how dangerous it is but I just wanted to make a decision on my own for once."

Living in a house where I was being abused and assaulted, I never actually had to make decisions for myself.

Justin sighed before speaking in a lower tone than before "okay I'm coming to get you"

"What? No you can't do that. I'm already in school and I'm sure I'll be fine. Kate and Leah are here w-"

"I don't fucking care Amara, I'm already here anyways."

Wait what? He's here?

"Justin are you crazy? You can't just show up...people will see us together and that's not what I want." He couldn't just rock up here and get me, people will see us together and start talking.

"Who cares?" I jumped out of fright when I heard Justin's voice in person and not through the phone. I turned around quickly, panicking from what people will say when they see this. Some of the notes I was holding fell and were now all over the floor.

"Justin" was all that I could say.

"Nobody's here in the hallway now. Nobody is seeing us together." I heard him say, his voice sounding much better in person than it did over the phone. I looked around us and discovered that he was telling the truth, nobody was here as everyone has already gone to class.

I looked up in his forest green eyes, wondering how someone such as him managed to come into my life at such a time where I needed saving.

I suddenly found myself smiling as I continued getting lost in his eyes, he looked so handsome. He always did.

"You need to promise me that you are never gonna do that again, going unannounced like that. You almost gave me a heart attack cakes." He stepped closer and rested his hands on my shoulders as he spoke.

"Okay fine."

"I said you need to promise cakes." He pushes and I gave him a slight smile.

"Okay I promise...but you'll have to put me in a cage." I smiled widely and Justin let out a laugh.

"So you aren't one to comply huh?" He asked playfully, raising a brow.

"Depends on how I feel." I must admit, it felt good to smile again so freely. I'm so happy with how everything turned out, nothing is over yet, but I feel that I'm heading in the right direction and I've got Justin to thank.

After he picked up the notes from the floor, he held my bag and textbooks before we went out of the hallway to his car.

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Anonymous POV

I felt sick.

I knew it was true. All my thoughts and suspicions have just been confirmed as I watched them stroll out.

I laughed. Seems like there's definitely going to be a whole lot some people will have to pay.

End of POV

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