Chapter 2

Officially I'm a loner now. Tyler has been discharged from the hospital few days ago. I went to see him but I couldn't muster the courage to go in front of him and talk because I knew he hated me like nothing else.

I just glanced inside and then ran from there. He was smiling and looked happy with his best friends. I lost the title on the same day I broke his trust.

Currently I was sitting on the porch debating with myself whether I should go to school or not. I looked around and few people were doing their morning chores. Finally I decided to go and came inside. There was no food and I had small amount of money which I needed for today's lunch. There was no way I was spending my money on breakfast.

Since mom left with her boyfriend I was alone and worked in a small library to pay my bills. The leftovers were not much so most of the time I kept struggling. Tyler knew everything so he always helped me but now it seemed stupid to even expect anything.

I took my bag and walked towards school. I knew Tyler would be there but I couldn't face him so I decided to keep my head low and go unnoticed.

When I entered school hallways, there was big crowd around someone. I peeked and realized it was Tyler. His messy hair, green eyes and chiseled face was enough to make everyone swoon over him. He was smiling but his smile didn't reach his eyes.

His eyes scanned the crowd and then they met mine. A glimpse of hatred, betrayal and pain flashed into his eyes. My breath hitched in my throat and I looked away and walked towards my class, the one which I shared with Tyler.

Actually we shared almost half of the classes and now it was going to be more painful to know that my former best friend hated me so much that it hurt. I took my corner seat near window and closed my eyes tightly. Tears threatened to fall and some of them fell freely across my cheek.

Doors opened and revealed Tyler and some other guy who I didn't know. Tyler nodded his head towards everyone who asked him how he was and then sat in his normal first row seat.

After some time, I felt a gaze boring on me and I knew who it was. I wiped my eyes hastily and concentrated on my books. There was no way I had the courage to look forward.

Bell rang and it was lunch time. I walked out of my class and took a burger and an orange juice. This was all I could afford at that moment. I sat in corner hiding from everyone. Suddenly clicks of heals were heard and I groaned inwardly knowing it was Cassie. She always hated me for being one of the most important people in Tyler's life.

She smirked at me and pushed my plate away from me. I looked at her and she gave a cruel smile.
"Can't you see how fat you are? I'm just doing a favor." She snickered and pushed my plate towards dustbin. A small tear escaped and I stood up to leave.

Tyler was there watching everything but didn't make any attempt to stop his girlfriend.

Why would he? After all I was the one at fault.

I had no money left for anything so that means one more day of starving. I could feel every gaze on me and I walked out silently not giving them any glance.

I came into washroom and locked myself in one of the cubicle. It was hurting like a bitch. A small sob escaped my mouth and I covered it with my hand. I sat there for god knows how much time.

I needed Tyler to comfort me but I was the one who ruined our relationship. 'Tyler' his name brought back all hurt and I stumbled back.

There was no way I could spent some more time in that place so I ran outside. The classes were already started so hallways were empty. I ran till my feet hurt and reached an old park. Dad used to bring me there whenever I was angry or low. We used to talk and then everything used to come back to normal. I missed him so much.

I sat on a swing and felt hot liquid flowing out of my nose. My hand reached there and blood droplets were there. I hastily wiped it with my hanky. The white colored cloth turned dark red. Slowly my body went weak and my eyes closed due to exhaustion.