Chapter 13

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^^ Pic of Libby ^^

Ariel's POV

I cried that night.

I cried about everything. Landon probably never even liking me but using me for one thing. I cried about Adam. Nothing about him in particular but just the name brought tears to my eyes. I cried about not being pretty enough or not having the perfect body.

I sat on the floor that night in Libby's room and just...cried. Thank God Libby was both a heavy and early sleeper. I didn't think I would've been able to hold in my tears and I also wouldn't feel like giving her my sob story.

I didn't feel like dealing with anyone today. Not Libby and especially not Adam. Yes, I'm a horrible best friend for not telling her what it is that is bothering me but I don't want to burden her with all of my problems on her.

This morning, I was feeling a little more casual. I applied absolutely no makeup because I didn't feel like it. I threw on a sweater and some ripped jeans before walking to school. That morning, Sebastian, the same brown haired, brown eye boy that approached me the Monday after Adam's party came to my locker again but this time, he didn't leave suspiciously like last time.

 That morning, Sebastian, the same brown haired, brown eye boy that approached me the Monday after Adam's party came to my locker again but this time, he didn't leave suspiciously like last time

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My morning was instantly brightened. It turns out he was really funny, and cute but that was just a bonus. It was still a mystery to why he left so suddenly without an explanation but at least he seems more relaxed now.

I laughed so much and hard that I hadn't realised that Adam was angrily approaching us. I swore, smoke was fuming from his ears.

I looked at Sebastian confused. He had the exact same expression he did when he left that morning without a reason.

Before I could ask what was wrong, Adam already had Sebastian pinned against my locker, children beginning to conjugate already.

"Didn't I give you along with everyone a warning? Why can't you follow instructions?" Adam's says through gritted teeth.

"I just thought because s-she was with L-Landon that the deal was off." Sebastian replied looking extremely terrified.

Warning?

"Adam! What the fuck is wrong with you? Why are you always annoying me?" I shout forcing my 5'5 foot self between a 6'3 foot Adam and a trembling Sebastian.

Adam doesn't even make eye contact with me, instead he's still killing Sebastian with his eyes.

"Last warning." He says softly but his words hold so much authority, it's almost frightening.

He turns away his body, his eyes lurking a little longer than required to before his head meets up with his body.

I turn my attention back to Sebastian, his back still pressed against the locker. His face reflects one of relief. I stay for a couple of seconds waiting for some sort of explanation. I look back at the students now separating themselves murmuring disappointed nothings to each other since there was no fight.

High school students are jackasses.

Once I realize that I was the first one who would have to break the silence between Sebastian and I, I speak up.

"Care to share what that was about?" I ask tilting my head to the side once I realize that the hallway was fairly clear.

Sebastian looks around, scanning the hallways for something or someone before grabbing my hand and pulling me to God knows where.

Once we arrive to the Janitor's closet because of the various brooms and mops inside, he shuts the door and looks at me.

"I'm sorry about...that." He says jabbing his thumb in the direction of the closed door.

"Well I would like to know what ...'that' was." I reply making air quotes on 'that'.

He sighs, running his hands through his hair before he finally begins to speak.

"Adam made all the guys on the football team swear to keep away from you since you started looking -" He pauses looking for the right choice of words. "-different. He says 'You'd wish you were never born if you go near her.'" He says quoting Adam's words.

It all made sense now. The conversation a few minutes ago, why Sebastian left that morning and why boys avoided me that day.

I was fuming with anger. I could've been dating someone right now, or better, I could've had a boyfriend!

Adam.

Adam.

The only person that my anger is directed to is Adam.

I barged out of the room with Sebastian trying to stop me but I forcefully pull out of his grip.

I stomped my way over to Adam's locker. He was standing there boredly talking to some girl. I think her name was Leah? I marched up to him and yanked Leah back from him. I was too angry to care or think about the look she was giving me.

Adam looked slightly taken back by my sudden action but he recovered quickly after.

I stood there glaring at him with a scowl on my face.

"Are you going to say something?" He asks with a blank expression on his gorgeous face.

As I'm about to open my mouth, Leah spoke up.

"Don't you see I was talking to him, bitch?" She asked glaring at me.

Adam straightens up and his face morphs into anger.

"Look-" I cut him off before he can continue.

"I don't care. Now move along, desperation doesn't look good on you." I said snapping at her. I realised that I seem to develop a boost of confidence whenever I'm really angry.

As I'm about to speak again, Mrs. Desperation cuts me off.

"Excuse me?" She gasped.

"You're excused and get rid of some of the makeup while you're at it." She scoffs at this and then walks off.

I look at Adam and see him smirking at me. That stupid arrogant smirk.

"As I was about to say before I was rudely interrupted by one of toys..." I say while sending daggers at him. "Why are you always fishing about in my life?" I ask moving my hands about for effect.

This only makes Adam's smirk go wider as he kicks his foot back against the lockers.

"What do you mean?" He finally speaks sounding innocent.

"I know what you did." I say getting more fustrated.

My pain just adds to Adam's enjoyment as he chuckles.

He remains silent which gives me more time to speak again.

"Since you stop guys from speaking to me at this school, I'll just go outside the school" I say.

Adam's scowl returned as his jaw clenched. It was now my turn to smirk at his reaction before turning around which makes my hair fly in his face before walking away in victory.

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