All Chapters of Matters of The Heart : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

The cold wind was like a slap to the cheek as I stepped out of the warmth of the car. I could feel the tiny ball of regret swirling in my stomach as he looked into my eyes and held out his hand for me.  What am I thinking? Ditching my date to go to a stupid high school party?  At this point, I don't even recognize myself.  If it wasn't for the sound of the pounding music you'd never know a party was going on here at this very moment. The louder the music got the more uneasy I felt.  As we enter the huge house we are instantly greeted by warmth but it came at a price. The strong scent of liquor wafted through the air like some sort of pollution.  I glanced at my phone checking the time, it wa

Naomi POV    Last night dinner was the same as always, Riley was awkwardly quiet where her dad tried to make conversation. She ignored him as usual and I jumped in to save him the embarrassment by talking to him. As I laid on the grass I looked up at the clear blue sky admiring its beauty, a sign escaped my lips as I remembered that it was the end of summer. Just a few days form now I'll be a high school senior with a jam packed schedule and enough homework to kill me literally.    While everyone mu age was worry about what they were going to wear to the end of summer party, I'm here thinking about how stressful school will be.    No wonder even the nerds avoid me.   

Naomi's POV  The bus ride took forever since it had to stop at multiple streets. I didn't let it bother me too much since it was better than walking home.  

Hero's POV  I 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 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