Naomi POV
I woke up in the same position I fell asleep with the book in hand laying across my bed. I scramble for my phone to check what time it was.
I thanked the gods that I had time to get ready. I rushed to the shower to get washed after that I quickly packed my bag for school and pulled out something simple yet decent to wear.
I grabbed blue ripped denim, a blue tank top, and a thin white oversized shirt. I then tried my hair into its usual messy bun, I stepped into my new flats and headed downstairs.
As I enter the kitchen I head straight for the fridge to grab my usual breakfast along with a disposable fork. I check the key rack and I noticed that it was empty. I came to the conclusion that Riley left without me and uncle Dave hasn't come home yet.
As I step out of the house I see Riley drive past me and it made me feel a huge pang in my chest.
Instead of dwelling on it, I started my walk down the road to school. I know that I'll be late but I already missed the bus because I overslept.
"Hey! Wait up!" I hear a familiar voice yell, I wasn't sure if the voice was calling out to me but I decided to take a glance.
To my surprise it was Hero, he was jogging lazily towards me with a backpack hanging onto his left shoulder for dear life. I stood In the shade provided by a tree as I waited for him to reach me. When he finally caught up to me he stopped a few centimeters away from me and bent over to catch his breath.
I looked at him and I swear I caught a glance of something black on his shoulder.
"Is your shoulder okay?" I ask trying to get a better look but he quickly stood up and fixed his shirt and bag so I couldn't see it.
"It's fine." He says in a monotone before he started walking without another word.
Was he hiding something? Should I ask to see it?
Don't pry. Look where that got you yesterday.
My subconscious reminded me of yesterday's event when I asked him about his English. I used my better judgment to stay quiet and walk a few paces behind him. But I couldn't stop my eyes from darting to his shoulder every few seconds.
"So why are you late?" He suddenly asks.
"I overslept. You?"
"Same, I stayed up late watching a movie with your cousin."
"Oh. Then why'd she leave you if it's her fault?"
"She tried to wake me up this morning but couldn't." He tells me with a light chuckle and a scratch of his head.
Those were the last words uttered between us as we walked in a comfortable silence until we reached the campus gates.
"I'll see you around." He says and heads to his first class, I follow his lead and hurry to mine. I felt instant relief when I saw that the teacher wasn't here yet. I got a few weird glances but I avoided them as usual and took my seat.
I could see Mina approaching me from a mile away but I still prayed that she wouldn't come to me.
No such luck since she stopped in front of my desk with one of her minions close behind her.
Mina was one of the more popular girls in our school, she was a unique kind of beautiful, a perfect mix of caucasian and Asian. A vision of beauty to all and she knows it so she took advantage of that.
She was the girl in charge of the clique of Asians in our school, they all looked up to her and seek out her approval for many things since she was very influential in the school.
"Hi, Naomi." She says with a smile that seems friendly.
"Hi, Mina."
"I wanted to talk to you about the new guy, since you are so close to him." I knew it.
"We're not that close, but about what?"
"You could just tell him about our club and see if he wants to join us."
Club? Is that what they're calling it now?
"Why can't you just do it yourself?"
"I just think he'll listen if it's coming from someone he's already friends with." She makes a valid point but we aren't friends.
"He and I aren't actually friends, just neighbors. You should ask Riley she and him are actually friends not me." Her face went sour at the sound of my cousin's name.
"Did something happen between you two?" I ask her already knowing the answer.
"We already asked her." Mina's minion spoke up.
"But?"
"She turned us down. Very rudely." Mina grits out through clenched teeth.
That's odd, Riley is normally friendly with all the other popular people, why would she start being rude all of a sudden.
"So will you do it?" Mina asks pulling me from my train of thought.
"Sure," I tell her, I just hope he'll listen.
By now he must have figured out that I'm not one of the popular people and he'll stop associating himself with me.
It's just a matter of time.
The rest of my day went smoothly except for a few unusual stares I didn't usually get but I didn't let it bother me too much.
They just probably think I'm caught in the middle of the Mina Riley feud that's going on right now.
Avoiding all the stares I open my locker to change books for my next class when I'm joined by Hero.
"Hey." He says I jumped a little as I was caught off guard and startled by the deepness of his voice. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine."
"If you say so." He says in a weird tone before closing his locker. Some girls close by started gossiping and giggling for some reason.
"She's so weird"
"I know."
They said loud enough for me to hear before laughing again.
"Hey before you go I wanted to ask you something."
"Can't it wait till later?" He asks in an irritated tone.
The girls started giggling again and it seemed to be the reason he was irritated.
"It's just that this girl wanted you to check out their club, plus I think you'd fit right in-
"No." He flat out rejects the idea without a second thought and stalks away.
Ouch.
"What do you think she asked him?" One of them asked.
"Maybe to sleep with or something, such a slut."
"I know!"
They continue their conversation knowing I can hear every word.
I slam my locker door as hard as I can before hurrying to the bathroom before the tears started to fall.
I bum into someone and I few tears slip out, I feel myself falling but I couldn't do anything about it. I braced myself for impact with the floor but it never came.
When I opened my eyes I was inches away from the floor and I felt a stronghold on my left arm, I looked to see who it was and to my surprise it was Hero. He held out his free hand and I grabbed it so he could pull me up.
He pulled me up swiftly and my bun opened up letting my wild curls fall down like a curtain.
"Thanks," I mumble before scurrying off again.
I when to the closest bathroom and quickly locked myself in a stall. I felt my heartbeat racing and I tried to calm myself down but it wasn't working, I quickly rummaged through my bag for my pills. When u found the bottle of pills I was searching for I quickly took two and used my saliva to swallow them.
I could feel them going down slowly and it felt like torcher and I quickly left the stall to drink some water.
After the pulls went down I looked at my reflection in the mirror and I was disgusted by my own appearance. I looked like something wild like I just came out of the jungle, or someone homeless. Then that's when the realization hit me.
Everyone in the hall saw me looking like this, including Hero and people I don't even know.
Why do these keep happening to me?
I was already born messed up, why do bad things keep happening to me?
Hero's POVI woke up to the sound of the special ringtone I set for my mom. It was a recording of her nagging me.I quickly opened my eyes and grabbed the phone to answer."Good morning omma." I say trying not to sound sleepy."Why do you sound so sleepy, did you just wake up?She asks instantly catching on."No I've been up for 15 minutes now. I just waited on Rily to take us to school. I have to go omma I think she's ready." I lie handing up on her.I know she was going have my head for hanging up on her later but I wasn't going to miss my ride since I don't how
Naomi's POV My last class was on the stop floor, since I didn't want to bump into the girls who were talking about me early I stayed back in the classroom for a while. Amber found her way to where I was and a sigh escaped my body. "Hey Naomi, did you talk to him?" She asks taking a seat on the teachers desk. "He said no." I tell her plain and simple. They same way he told me. "What?" Shock overtook her features as soon as the words left my lips. "I bet she didn't even try." Her minion Joy scoffed at me. "Shut up Joy, she's not like that." Amber surprised me by defending me. "Look I told you that he and I aren't as close as you think." I tell them. But I also had to wonder what he saw me as since he searched for me today just to give me my Scrunchy back. Maybe he just didn't want to admit I was his friend so he could get into the clique of cool k
Naomi's POV Time trickled by slowly and it seemed as if the weekend would never come. Or maybe I was too excited for the book sale tomorrow. As the bell rang signaling the end of class I wasted no time heading to my locker and then straight for the upstairs bathroom. Since it was upstairs it was hardly occupied so I always go there to read during lunch. I go into my usual stall, I close the lid inspecting it to make sure its clean before I sit on it. About 10 minutes into reading my book I hear the slam open. "What this about Amber?" I hear Riley's voice ask. I stay quiet not wanting them to know I'm here. I start praying that they don't check the stalls and find out I'm here. "You know exactly what its about." Amber tells her in a matter of fact tone. They both stay quiet for an unusually long time before Mina spoke up again. I assume they were having a staining contest. "Don't play dumb with me Riley, you know i
Naomi's POVThe first week of over, which meant that summer had officially ended. But my fellow school mates were in denial, so their having a second end of summer party.As I sat cross legged on my yoga mat reading my book, I couldn't but glance at Riley and she fidget and fiddle her thumbs. No doubt she wanted to know if Dave was working tonight so she can go to the party.If he is working than she can go without asking. If not she has to come up with a good last minute excuse that'll convince him to let her go. But. If she just flat out ask him if he's working tonight he'll figure out she's up to something.And if she doesn't stop fidgeting soon, he's still going to find out something's up."Hey Dave.""Yeah?""How are things going at the hospital?" I ask nonchalantly.I shocked expressi
Hero's POVAs soon as Riley pulled up to house where the party was being held, you could hear loud music from outside.At the front the enormous house was filled with various types of cars, but not many people where out here.Only a few people here and there.When we finally get inside the house was packed and the music was deafening. Even though it was still early the party was in full swing and people were already drunk.Riley walked through the house confidently like she knew the place so I just follow her with no questions.She we came to a more secluded area, there less people here and more familiar faces. This part of the house seemed to be where most of the seniors were.In here had a more chilled and relaxed vibe, even though the same music was being blasted through the house. We soon stop
Naomi's POVAbout half an hour after everyone left for the party I glued myself in front of the computer. I sat there patiently while rereading the fourth harry potter book.Time ticked by quicker than I expected it to and before I knew it there was only 45 minutes until the books went on sale.I had my card ready and I was logged in on my phone ready brag about getting a copy.As I refreshed the Facebook page of the fanclub I was in new post from the other members who were excited to purchase the series popped up, people even started their own countdown.As I was reading a post my phone suddenly ran and I was surprised by who was calling.It was Hero.Why would he be calling me at this hour?Unless something happened to Riley, he wouldn't have a reason to call.
Naomi's POVThe weekend came and went as quickly as it came, Hero and Riley didn't get caught thanks to my efforts.And as for me I was miserable. All everyone online talks about online are the books that I faild to purchase.Where does being a good person get you? I'll tell you, nowhere.I leaned against my locker sliding down to the ground in the almost empty halls during lunch time. I pulled out my lunch from my bag and ate it silently.Some gave me weird looks while others just mind their own business. Other loners like myself join and did the same thing I was. One of them even smirked at me."Eww your all so disgusting, can't you get some friends or get a life." A girl named Amber says giving all of us disgusted looks and she walked."Especially you. Pill popper." She scowls at me.
Naomi's POV Its been a few days since the Amber incident and she hasn't approached me since. I guess the warning Riley gave her worked. I was still a bit down because I didn't get the books wanted Saturday. All the book groups are still buzzing about the books, some people even start getting ther books already. While I had nothing to look forward to. And nothing new to read. To cheer myself up I decided to go to the bookstore down the road, even its run by an old lady she tries her best to keep up with the latest stories and the most popular one while still having all the classics available. Since I'm going to walk there I decided to put on sneakers instead of flats, I glance at my hoodie but decides to leave it, it's just the middle of September the evening's not going to be that chilly. I
Naomi's POVThere was a strange buzz circulating through my body. I can't remember the last time I felt like thisIs thus what excitement felt like?Was I really thar excited to go to a party?I rummage through all my clothes but I couldn't find anything similar to what Riley and her friends were to these parties.I don't even know what I'm going to do with my hair.Why do high schoolers go these things? They're so stressful.I pull out the tightest pair of ripped jeans I own then begin the search for the only crop top I own. It was a white spaghetti strap crop top with a cute blue butterfly embroidered in the center of of it.After finding my outfit I headed straight for the shower, as I washed my hair I wondered what I was going to do with it for the party.
Naomi's POVCollege.The one thing everyone should be thinking about. But instead, only 10% of us take it seriously maybe even less. Instead of thinking about our future we think about out next move, the next party and an array of things that's aren't as important as our future.Frankly thinking about is stressful, so why not avoid the thought completely whenever you can? Focus on enjoying your last year of high school before officially becoming an adult.At least that's what I think other kids my age are thinking.But for me it's different.I try to steer clear of those thoughts, even though they ever so often cross my mind as if they think I don't have other things to worry about.As lay on the grass these are things that float freely through my mind, I much to think about and most days it feels
Riley's POVMy brain felt like it was going to explode from all the thinking I've been doing lately.I lied to dad at dinner earlier when I said I didn't choose a college yet, in fact I had chosen three. I've even drafted up application letters and started doing research about the different scholarships I could apply for.I was too afraid to tell him all of this incase he wasn't able to afford it. I know he told me not to worry but I can't help but worry.Ever since our mom's died, he's been the only one taking care of us, none of our family members ever chipped in to help dad. The only time we ever got help was to pay for the funeral.Not to mention, only time they call is once a year on the anniversary of our mom's death and that's it. They don't call on birthdays, they don't call at Thanksgiving, the don't even call for Christmas and new y
Naomi's POVI found myself glued to the romance book that Josh suggested, it was no doubt one of the best romance books I've ever read.The sound of knocking on my door sounded so distant that I almost didn't answer."Come in!" I yell disturbed.The door suddenly flew open. "Why would I want to come into your book infested room?" Riley says irritated."I'm pretty sure you have a lot of books in your room" I deadpanned."Not as much as you do, like get a life. Anyways I came to tell you dinner is ready." She scoffs before walking away.Its been like this between us lately, she's talking to me way more than usual. I think its because of what I said in the car the other day.I painfully close the book telling it goodbye as I went downstairs for dinner."You've
Naomi's POV Its been a few days since the Amber incident and she hasn't approached me since. I guess the warning Riley gave her worked. I was still a bit down because I didn't get the books wanted Saturday. All the book groups are still buzzing about the books, some people even start getting ther books already. While I had nothing to look forward to. And nothing new to read. To cheer myself up I decided to go to the bookstore down the road, even its run by an old lady she tries her best to keep up with the latest stories and the most popular one while still having all the classics available. Since I'm going to walk there I decided to put on sneakers instead of flats, I glance at my hoodie but decides to leave it, it's just the middle of September the evening's not going to be that chilly. I
Naomi's POVThe weekend came and went as quickly as it came, Hero and Riley didn't get caught thanks to my efforts.And as for me I was miserable. All everyone online talks about online are the books that I faild to purchase.Where does being a good person get you? I'll tell you, nowhere.I leaned against my locker sliding down to the ground in the almost empty halls during lunch time. I pulled out my lunch from my bag and ate it silently.Some gave me weird looks while others just mind their own business. Other loners like myself join and did the same thing I was. One of them even smirked at me."Eww your all so disgusting, can't you get some friends or get a life." A girl named Amber says giving all of us disgusted looks and she walked."Especially you. Pill popper." She scowls at me.
Naomi's POVAbout half an hour after everyone left for the party I glued myself in front of the computer. I sat there patiently while rereading the fourth harry potter book.Time ticked by quicker than I expected it to and before I knew it there was only 45 minutes until the books went on sale.I had my card ready and I was logged in on my phone ready brag about getting a copy.As I refreshed the Facebook page of the fanclub I was in new post from the other members who were excited to purchase the series popped up, people even started their own countdown.As I was reading a post my phone suddenly ran and I was surprised by who was calling.It was Hero.Why would he be calling me at this hour?Unless something happened to Riley, he wouldn't have a reason to call.
Hero's POVAs soon as Riley pulled up to house where the party was being held, you could hear loud music from outside.At the front the enormous house was filled with various types of cars, but not many people where out here.Only a few people here and there.When we finally get inside the house was packed and the music was deafening. Even though it was still early the party was in full swing and people were already drunk.Riley walked through the house confidently like she knew the place so I just follow her with no questions.She we came to a more secluded area, there less people here and more familiar faces. This part of the house seemed to be where most of the seniors were.In here had a more chilled and relaxed vibe, even though the same music was being blasted through the house. We soon stop
Naomi's POVThe first week of over, which meant that summer had officially ended. But my fellow school mates were in denial, so their having a second end of summer party.As I sat cross legged on my yoga mat reading my book, I couldn't but glance at Riley and she fidget and fiddle her thumbs. No doubt she wanted to know if Dave was working tonight so she can go to the party.If he is working than she can go without asking. If not she has to come up with a good last minute excuse that'll convince him to let her go. But. If she just flat out ask him if he's working tonight he'll figure out she's up to something.And if she doesn't stop fidgeting soon, he's still going to find out something's up."Hey Dave.""Yeah?""How are things going at the hospital?" I ask nonchalantly.I shocked expressi