I always thought loneliness was an ailment that could be cured by simply just trying to forget.In my mind I thought I could convince myself that Kaden had never even existed. That our time together could just disappear like that if I threw myself into other things.So far getting into prom planning was taking up most of my time but unfortunately not all of it. I got into studying as much as I could and it also helped that Keri has practically become my new best friend.It was almost crazy how after that night Drew had brought her over, she had instantly won my affection.We had exchanged numbers after I had told her I was planning on beginning my college applications. She had told me to reach out if I needed help with my essays and I don’t know how that had shifted to us talking about music then clothes and then TV shows.Keri was great. She was cool and fun and super smart.Honestly, my brother was the real winner here. She was a total prize and not to mention, good for Drew. I coul
“Uh, Mia? Is it supposed to do that?” Hayden asked warily.I set my text book down on the coffee table and walked to the kitchen where Hayden had graciously offered to cook supper so that I could study.Only problem was, I really should have checked if Hayden knew how to actually cook anything that wasn’t toast.I stopped behind him cocking my head as I looked into the pot.“Hayden, why is it yellow?” I questioned him.He wiped his hands on the ‘kiss the cook’ apron he wore.He then turned back to check the recipe he had written. “I don’t know… maybe it’s the turmeric?”“What the hell is that smell?” Scott walked into the kitchen heading straight for the refrigerator.“Chicken stew.” Hayden responded weakly.Scott took out a beer and stared at Hayden in confusion before coming closer and looking into the pot.“The hell it is. I am not eating that.”“I don’t think it can be eaten without killing someone.” Hayden spoke as he studied the recipe again.“Pizza?” He asked.“Pizza.” Scott an
The next day at school, I made my way to classroom 14B.A small group of students were already gathered with scrolls of paper and different folders as well as colour swatches spread all over.There must have been about eight kids all talking over each other as they went about their business.I paused at the door waiting for someone to notice me amidst all the chaos. But it was clear that wasn’t going to happen.“I told you this won’t go with chartreuse! Do you even know what chartreuse is, Ross?” A mousy haired girl yelled out sharply at a big and burly kid.Half of me was ready to make a bee line right out of there. Maybe Mrs Keen didn’t know what she was talking about when she said this was exactly what I needed.Finally, I got the courage to clear my throat.No one turned to look at me or even spare me a glance.Clearly that tactic wasn’t going to work. I stepped closer to the chaos and cleared my throat louder.“Er herm!”This time I did manage to get their attention.Too bad eve
After the last bell of the day, I walked over to my locker to stuff some books in there. Scott said he’d pick me up soon. Hopefully I could get him to drop me off at a library and wait for him and the guys to finish up in the fight club from there instead.Lord knows I definitely didn’t want to bump into Kaden. He was officially blocked and whatever messages he had sent prior remained unanswered.I couldn’t let him back in because I was so sure whatever he would have to say wouldn’t matter. I didn’t trust myself not to fall into his arms even if he gave me a half baked apology.“Mia!” I had just walked out of the school building and turned and saw Silver jogging up to me.I fought the urge to try and hide. I had been avoiding her and for good reason.“Hey girl.” She greeted but I noticed the lack of enthusiasm on her face and I immediately wondered if Silver knew her cousin pounded in people’s faces seemingly for a living both in and out of the ring.“Hey Silv.” I greeted readjusting
No. No, no, no.I thought to myself as I stared at the chemistry quiz results before me. A clear ‘45’ in red ink.I groaned internally and dropped my head onto my desk before sitting up again and looking at the grade like it would change.The last bell for the day rang and I was more than ready to filter out of the classroom feeling worse that I already was. And that was saying a lot considering Adele’s greatest hits was my current playlist of choice.I fished into my backpack taking out my earbuds ai that I could let her songs of despair fill my thoughts. At least that would stop me from having to think about how on top of another failed relationship, I was flunking school.But before I could, I heard my name get called out.“Mia?”I looked up and saw Mrs Keen looking at me from her desk. I sighed already knowing what this was about.I walked over to her and she gave me a kind smile.“How are you doing, sweetie?” She asked in a soft voice that reminded me she was the only teacher to
I sat on the floor clutching Mr Washington to my chest. The poor teddy had been the recipient of my tears and was practically drenched in them. I rested my chin on his head as a stared at nothing. I hadn’t even been this broken when I had broken up with Marshall. Someone I had been with for almost two years. I couldn’t explain it but it was different with Kaden. From the moment Kaden had set his eyes on me, I had been intrigued. Then he put in so much effort to take me out and try to get to know me. He was an underground boxer and that alone should have put me off but I really couldn’t reconcile the Kaden I saw when he was angry with the Kaden I knew when we were together. The Kaden who listened so attentively to everything I said and held me so gently, it was hard to believe his hands could ever cause harm to anyone. But he did. Time after time and I didn’t know how to make any of those things okay in my mind. Especially since I hadn’t even gotten any concrete answer. I coul