My mind was like a storm, where did that man get hold of those pictures, why is he stalking me and why does he want me to find my mother's killer? So much was going through my head I couldn't take it anymore.

Avoiding having another breakdown, I washed my face and tried to take my mind of it. After all he wasn't worth my tears.

No matter how hard I tried there was one question that refused to be left unanswered:

Why would you be stalking me Aiden?

That was the only question I had running around my head the whole way back, he's supposed to be my friend, not the enemy right?

I honestly thought I could trust him but not anymore, is he betraying me, is he gonna back stab?

I didn't want to believe that the stalker in the hoodie was Aiden, but I also couldn't deny that it was his worried face I saw.

I've always seen the best in people, maybe all his flaws were invisible to me. Being betrayed by a friend hurts, it hurts inside. I know I'm used to pain but it's never hurt like this before. Maybe, it's because of the sudden flashbacks of mum I've been getting since I received those messages.

I tried to sleep since I had school tomorrow but it was useless, I went and took Nytol, in case you don't know what that is, they're pills that help me sleep, ever since I witnessed my own mother's death I've had trouble falling asleep, it started to get better until I began receiving those messages.

I sighed as I got back into bed feeling droopy and dizzy as the sleeping pills started to take effect.

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Beep beep.....beep beep!

I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock, I hated it so much yet without it I would of spent half my life in detention.

Excited for school, I got out of bed and washed my face. Yes, I said excited for school, I'm one of those weird kids who actually enjoy school, I guess I'm kind of a nerd after all. I smiled sheepishly in the mirror, Anyway, what's so bad about school?

My smile faltered and was replaced with a frown, I was drowned with memories of yesterday, and the worst bit: Aiden.

What was I supposed to tell him once we met up in school.Should I ask him about it?

After having little debate in my head I made up my mind.

I was gonna confront him first thing in the morning.

Gathering the books that I need I put my mystery book in my bag and headed downstairs.

"G'morning dad," I said entering the kitchen

"Morning sweetie, what do you want for breakfast."He asked

If I was going to have breakfast then I might miss confronting Aiden before school.

"Actually I need to get to school early today, I'll just eat this on the way." I said showing him a breakfast bar.

"Okay, bye bye." He said giving me a hug.
"Bye."

I went out getting the early bus as thoughts whirled around my head. I kept revising what I was going to say to Aiden the whole way. I made a mental note to keep my calm and not cry.

I honestly couldn't believe my situation right now, everything felt so unreal. Like a dream. Me and Aiden have been so close since 7th grade, and now he wants to throw all our memories and our friendship away. I just couldn't understand why. 

Right now I understand nothing about my life. It's sad how my mother's killer knows more about my situation than I myself do.

I slowly came to the realization that I was so tensed up and worried. I refused to let those tears out even thought all I wanted to do was sulk in my bedroom.

Life has really gotten the best of me this time.

I got of the bus and entered the school gates as I headed for the lockers waiting for Anna and Aiden.

"Octavia!"I heard, I turned around to find Anna behind me hands on hips.

"You didn't turn up yesterday, I was waiting for you all day."She began.

Oh yeah, I completely forgot she was going to help me track the unknown number, I couldn't get to her because I went to meet up with that man.

"Ohh my gosh! I'm so sorry Anna." I said feeling guilty.

"Hehe I'm joking, I just like pretending to be mad."

"ohh okay lol."

We talked about the usual gossip, I swear rumors here go round like wild. I almost forgot why I came here early when I saw Aiden.

"Aiden!" I yelled trying to get his attention.

"Aidaaaan."I repeated stretching the A.

I know he can hear me, why isn't he answering, I went over to him and tapped his shoulder.

He didn't even turn around.

Something inside me died, it's as if this is the end of me and Aiden. I tried one last time tapping his shoulder and called his name.

He finally turned around and a sigh of relief escaped my mouth.

"Piss of!" He whisper yelled.

I felt something inside me churn, Why was he acting like this?

And why did I care so much?

"Aiden, please I'm sorry," I said on the edge of tearing up, not even knowing what I was sorry for.

"Aiden please,"

"Why?" I sobbed

He just walked away like he didn't just leave his best friend breaking. I was upset and angry.

During my first lesson our teacher paired me and Aiden together, I was relieved because that meant we could talk, but little did I know he went behind my back and begged the teacher to switch me.

During lunch break he didn't even sit with us, though I did see him and Anna talking together in between classes.

The rest of the school sucked, Aiden kept avoiding any eye contact with me, he wouldn't even come near me. It was as if I was some sort of threat to him.

Dawdling back home, I found my self in a never ending loop of thoughts and unanswered questions. 

I really wanted to talk to him, I longed for his presence.

I got my phone out to call him when my phone beeped.

Another message from the unknown number.

A/N:
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