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Dad?" I said with shock. My father, Steven White, was glaring me. "What are you doing here?" He asked as if he was trying to calm himself down. I went to him and gave him a brief hug. I pulled away and looked at him "Dad, Mia broke our friendship and I was very upset and didn't wanted to be alone, so I came here with Leonel to brighten up my mood" I said as I smiled slightly "Okay....so what are you doing in his cloths" Dad said as he looks down at my clothes, I knew he was a bit calmed down now. "I fell in the swimming pool" I said although it was only half of the truth. "Okay, are you hurt anywhere?" Dad asked me with pure concern and care, I missed this feeling, Dad and I used to be very close but over years he bacame busy with his business and we stopped hanging out together we became distant. "Of course not. Dad, don't worry. How come you are here?" I said with a bright smile. "I was here because of some business" he replied and my smile faded, For a second I thought he came here because I was missing since afternoon, he actually don't care about me all he cares about is his business and reputation. I thought I was sad but I managed to smile. "I'm going back to my office if you want I can drop you home" He said, I just nodded as an answer. Dad started walking out and I waved a goodbye to Leonel who was standing there like he  doesn't exists. Leonel smiled at me then I left with Dad.

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A few months had passed since that awkward situation with Dad. Although he didn't said anything to me. Right now I was in the school, sitting alone at the cafeteria, it was empty as I came too early today. As it started filling with students I catch a glimpse of Mia and her group with the corner of my eyes, they were coming towards me.

Oh no! Not again.

They have been bulling me ever since they saw me hanging out with Leonel. Me and Leonel have become closer, we share secrets, hang out together and fight every now and then, but we enjoy fighting we like provoking each other, there's something in his eyes which I don't understand a raw emotion, a emotion I have never felt before.

Mia, Kadie, Lisa and Sasha walked past me and relief washes over me. Mia was my friend and somewhere I still think she is still so I would never do anything to hurt her.

But I still wonder why is she doing this?

As I was reading a book while drinking my apple juice, something dropped on my head and it didn't take me long to know what was it.

Garbage and rotten eggs. Eww! Its gross. Good thing I have extra clothes today.

I looked up at and saw Mia and Kadie were smirking at me, I got up and shaked the garbage off my body. I didn't said anything just left cafeteria, towards the school campus, it's still early so I'm almost alone ― leaving the few council students. I head outside of the school, towards the parking lot, I knew Luigi would be waiting for me in the far corner.

As I approached the parking lot I fell down on the ground as someone pushed me from behind, my face hit the ground, hard, for a moment I thought I will faint from the pain on my forehead, but I managed to stay awake, I was outside the school so there was no chance of getting any help, it was still too early and students had not arrived yet, so basically I was alone with a attacker.

I turned towards the one who attacked me and saw it was Mia, my heart fell, I was hurt not only physically but emotionally also. I looked at her she was smirking, she kicked my side and I yelped out in pain, I could've still got up and used my kick boxing skills on her but then my old promise repeated in my head.

Whatever happens in future, even if we becomes enemies I promise I will never hurt you, I will always protect you, after all we are like sisters.

Sisters, are we acting like sisters, is she acting like a sister?

The train of my thoughts were stopped as I heard a unfamiliar voice, "Leave her alone" I look up to see who is it, a girl with blond hair, clearly elder than us, she was looking like a university student.

The girl came closer and pulled Mia away from me, "This isn't the end, remember that Stella" Mia scoffed as she started walking away "WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?!" I shouted at her with all the power left in me, "Stay away from Leonel" Mia said and left.

The girl offered her hand to me. I took it and got up, I was breathing heavily, I was still in pain and I guess it was evident on my face because she asked me politely "Are you alright?", I nodded, "Thanku for helping me, by the why whats your name" I asked which came out more weak than I would like it to.

"I'm Chelsea, but I would prefer to be called Chels" She replied with a smile. We talked for a while and I got to know, she's a university student, studying animals but she loves art too.

She helped me to get to my car, however I dragged her with me to my house, she even helped me in treating my wounds, she made me feel protected, she was behaving like a elder sister to me, she reminded me of my elder brother, Xander, however he doesn't lives with us but visit us on holidays.

In the evening I accompanied her to her way back home. I was happy even after a ridiculous start of the day.

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Next day, I reached the school late. As soon as I sit down on my seat Leonel throws his obvious questions after seeing the bandages on my forehead. "Where were you yesterday? What happened to your face? Did you had a fight with someone? You didn't even called me to tell me you will be absent yesterday...." I cut him off but snapping at him "Firstly I was busy in something yesterday, and didn't had time to call you, Secondly  no I wasn't attacked, I just slipped on the stairs".
"I never asked you, were you attacked, what happened you are not telling me everything" he said raising a eyebrow at me, I squeaked slightly and looks down at my lap, letting myself drown in my thoughts

He doesn't know anything about Mia and those bullies I shouldn't tell him it's my problem not his.

Should I tell him about Mia and others? Is it a good idea?

Should I still consider Mia, as my friend, after all she did.

I was brought back to reality as Leonel touched my shoulder, I flinching in pain, the hurts from yesterday were still painful. I look at him in his eyes trying to figure out I should tell him or not. I just shake my head and mumbled "Not now". I knew I should tell him because it involves him even if it's indirectly but I didn't want to him drag in this mess created by Mia. "Remember I'm always hear to listen to you" he said and gave me a reassuring smile. I couldn't help but smiled back.

The rest of the day was fine Leonel and I submitted our project– because of which we were sitting together. Mrs Nora was happy because our project was the best one most creative as well as because of Leone's writing it was beautiful too. She told us we can change our seats now because the whole class has submitted the project and we are free to go to our usual partners.

Our seats will change and now we will not sit together, will our friendship end with this change?

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