“What happened to your face?” I asked, my eyes widening as I took in the black eye.
Dan looked like he was just about to pass out and the huge bruise on his face was making it look worse.
Did he get in a fight…
More importantly, did I miss an epic fight?!
This cannot be happening!
I loved high school fights! They were so petty and it was so fun to cheer the fighters on.
Judging by how Dan looked, I know that if I was there, I would have cheered for the other person because he or she clearly won…
“Come on, join us for a simple game of truth or dare!” Ryan spoke through a forced smile. I looked at Hunter to see what he was going to say to that. After all, he was my ride home… It wasn’t really hard to convince Hunter to accompany me. I just told him the truth.I didn’t even have to ask him! The moment I finished telling him about how I had to go to the party, he told me that he was going to pick me up and drop me home.He probably just wanted to see Kaylee and knew that he couldn’t just go to the party.But I was still a little confused by how I didn’t have to do anything to convince him… It was weird but who am I to judge when it comes to weird things?!Hunter sighed as he looked at me with a tired look in his eyes. I could tell that he just wanted to leave this party and I wanted the same thing. I have had enough of high school parties to last me a lifetime! It actually just made me realise how I was better suited to stay at home in my jammies with a big bowl of popcorn
“So, the rules are simple. The person who is at the mouth of the bottle has to choose truth or dare and then you know the rest.” Kaylee explained as she placed a bottle in the middle and sat down next to Ryan.We were all sitting on the floor in Kaylee’s room. Kaylee was next to Ryan with Dan on her other side, Dan was next to Paige. I was sitting between Ryan and Hunter who was next to Paige.I could feel the air of anger between the two boys who once used to be best buds.I feel so little…I wonder if that’s how my gummy bears feel around me…At least I am never angry at them… Or at the person sitting right next to them…
“Thanks for taking my side in front of Ryan.” Hunter smiled at me as we waited for our burgers. Oh… My… Goodness! I didn’t remember how nice he looked when he smiled! He looked like an angel!What the hell are you even thinking about, Olivia?!He’s your childhood best friend! That’s… Eww! “I didn’t say anything I didn’t think was true. And besides, it’s not like you liking me was something as lethal as Dan spying on me. So comparatively, you’re the nicer guy.” I shrugged. I mean, he did confess. Ryan’s dirty secrets were revealed to me by Hunter… Well, there’s another reason why Hunter is the better person here… And I know that he hid that piece of information from me for years too but he also bought me ice cream and gummy bears… And now he’s buying me my favourite burger. And we’re getting ice cream later… I know that he didn’t tell me why we all stopped being friends either when he clearly knew everything. But he’s still comparatively nicer. The gummy bears he bought for
Can you guess what happened? Well, he followed… And he’s still doing that… “Can you stop following me!?” I yelled out, feeling highly annoyed. “I’m just making sure that you reach home safely.” Hunter shrugged. “I told you to never talk to me again! Just leave me alone!” I belted. He’s so annoying!“I can’t let you walk all alone at night when your dad thinks that you are safe with me. I’m going to make sure that you get home safely.” He stated. Can I just choke him a little? I just wanna throw him off a very high cliff right about now!Liv, you wouldn’t look good in the stripes that they’ll make you wear in prison… But no one would know that I killed him, right? I can just hide his body or something… That’s so tempting! “Are you planning my murder right now?” Hunter smirked at me. Ugh! He knows me so well that it should be a crime! I hate him! No, you don’t, Liv… Not now, brain! I’m throwing a tantrum right now! Real mature, Liv. I never want to be mature! “I’ll bu
“Are you dating Hunter Kingston?” Paige’s voice made me jump.“Paige! You just gave me a mini heart attack!” I scolded her.“Yeah yeah…” Paige waved it off. “Now, are you really dating Hunter Kingston?” She asked me in a serious voice with her eyebrows raised.What?!Me and Hunter?As if!I mean, yeah, he confessed that he likes me…And I can't stop thinking about what it would feel like to kiss him…Stupid brain! Stop thinking about it!
I’m Ninja Liv!I’m the fiercest and the most talented ninja to ever exist!I’m a freaking alien!Alien ninja…That has a nice ring to it!I’m an alien who’s a Ninja!I blend into the shadows and stay away from the human eye… No one can find me unless I want them to!“Olivia?” A voice startled me, making me jump.Gah!Okay, I’m not a super cool ninja… Apparently anyone can find me if they want…
“You really are crazy, Liv.” Paige told me seriously.How is she my friend if she’s just now learning about that common fact?!“I know, Paige.” I rolled my eyes.“No, you seriously are mad!” She spoke in a firmer tone.Is she okay?“I never disagreed with that.” I shrugged.“Why don’t you understand, Liv?! This is a really really really bad idea!” She exclaimed.She’s telling me!
“You are a… A broccoli!” I said just as I put the phone to my ear.“And that’s exactly why she won’t go out with you.” Paige shouted through the door.“Well, hello to you too.” Hunter’s voice came through the phone.Wanna know how I’m talking to him?Well, let’s just say that talking to someone in your bathroom is not really the best way to have a conversation…I had to run to my bathroom and lock the door so that I could answer the phone while Paige kept asking me to open the door or to dump him.This is why it’s not exactly ideal…
“Have fun, kiddos!” I grinned like an idiot as I waved wildly at them. “I’m still older than you, baby sis!” Austin called out, pretending to be annoyed but the small smile on his face gave him away. Kaylee just couldn’t stop smiling as she waved back at me before she and Tin-Tin got in the car and drove off. They were on their way to their date after so much argument. Kaylee didn’t feel like she deserved it after how she’s treated me in the past few years and Austin wanted to be a good brother after so long and not go out with my bully. Ha! But me being me, I convinced them that they did deserve this.
“Umm… I think I’m ready to talk now.” Kaylee spoke up in a whisper. Why?! This girl really couldn’t have had worse timing! “You should rehearse what you wanna say in your mind first.” I suggested, not even looking at her. “That’s what I’ve been doing till now. I think I’m ready now.” Kaylee replied. Why?! This is a nightmare! “Why don’t you go over it again?” I asked, still not turning to look at her. Just a few more minutes! “I want to talk to you before your br
“So, do you wanna do something?” I asked Hunter as we walked to his car. It was the end of the school day but we still didn’t have any plans for the rest of the day. “I don’t know. Austin was asking me to play some video games with him though.” Hunter shrugged. Gasp! How dare they plan to do something that doesn’t involve me?! I stopped walking, pulling my hand away from Hunter’s as I glared at him. I knew that I was acting like a child but what can anyone do when their stupid brother was trying to steal their boyfriend?! “You’re my boyfriend, Hun. Not Austin’s.” I told him with an angry pout on my fac
“You two have been coming here a lot lately.” Papa Joe commented when he spotted Hunter and I entering the diner. “You’re both friends again?” He smiled. I shook my head as I clung to Hunter’s arm while he was tightly holding my hand. Hunter looked at me with a smile, waiting for me to answer the question. He knows me too well… Well, that and I’ve been eating his ear off on the way here about how excited I am to tell Papa Joe about how Hunter and I are dating now. This is so exciting! Eeeep! “He’s my date tonight, Papa Joe!” I chimed happily, standing on my tiptoes to kiss Hunter’s
“I’m gonna go and get ready now.” I sighed as I got up from the couch. I stretched a little, feeling a bit tired. Me and Austin had been sitting in the same position for hours now. We watched three amazing alien movies one after the other! Now that was awesome! “Where are you going?” My brother frowned. “I have a date with Hunter tonight.” I informed him with a huge smile on my face. The thought of the upcoming date made all the tiredness leave my mind. What the hell is happening to me?! It was like the thought of going out with Hunter
“I missed this.” I sighed as I snuggled next to Hunter. He kissed the top of my head. He’s super comfy! This reminds me why I started calling him ‘Captain Comfy’ when I was seven. Cuddling with him made me feel safe and warm. How did I stay away from this for so long?! “Me too.” I could practically hear the smile in his voice as he rubbed my arm. After the whole scene at school, I thanked Maya and Shawn for standing up for me. They stood up for me in a way no one ever did. They are the kind of people everyone should want to be friends with… Maya just hugged me as I tried to stop my tears
“Kaylee?” I spoke softly as I tapped on her shoulder. She turned around to face me with an annoyed expression on her face. “What the hell do you want?” She asked me in an irritated tone. I wanna ride on a unicorn… But life’s not about what you want. It’s about what the universe thinks would be funny… Stupid universe! “I have something to tell you.” I told her. I glanced at her friends who were looking at me. “If you have a minute, can we talk? Privately?” I asked. I’m being super kind and considerate here! Don’t blow it off!
“Whatcha doin’ now?” I asked Hunter, trying to hide my huge grin as he shut the door of his locker. “Dropping you home.” He told me as he turned around to look at me. He’s not planning to hang out with me? I bet it’s all Austin’s doing! He must have told Hunter to play some stupid video games with him! That stupid brocooli lover! Note: Kaylee is the broccoli. But Hunter will hang out with me! “That’s boring.” I rolled my eyes. “Anyways, can we go to Papa Joe’s tonight for our date?” I asked him, almost jumping in excitement. Thi
“That was really awesome what you did yesterday, girl!” Maya cheered. “Thanks!” I grinned at Maya. I’ve got a fan! Be realistic, Liv! The only fan you have is the one attached to the ceiling of your bedroom! That fan is amazing though… And it also knows all my secrets… Sheesh! Distract yourself, Liv! Distract yourself before you start overthinking this! “I have to say, I am impressed by you, kiddo.” Shawn nodded at me. Kiddo?! I’m just a year younger, people!&