September 24, Tuesday
7:45 AM

I just arrived at school and I'm slowly making my way to my classroom. My body feels weighted down by what I discovered last night. The thought of my bestfriend basically being my 'love rival' made me feel like a bad person, and it was making me feel sick to the stomach.

There's no way I can tell her this.

But there's no escaping the chaos that's going to happen.

With every step I took approaching my classroom I felt weaker and weaker.

I lacked sleep, I'm confused, I don't know. I'm having all these emotions and it's a pain.

"Lydia, goodmorning!" A soft voice greets me from behind, giving me a startle. It was just Maia.

"Hey, Maia."

Maia picks up her pace and catches up to me.

"Woah. Are you alright?" She gave me a sad look, and I nodded.

"Yeah. I was just busy last night studying."

"Really? Is that what it takes to reach a girl of your wits?"

"Er..."

"You're just sooo amazing Lydia! But you shouldn't push yourself too hard though."

"Hahaha..."

Now I'm just sounding awkward.

I gave Maia a half hearted smile, and after that we spent the rest of the short walk to our classroom in silence.

I didn't quite hesitate to enter the classroom since I know Ari usually arrives around 8 o clock.

Though I have a mini heart attack everytime someone would enter the classroom.

I am not at all prepared for what I'm going to say to Ari.

So after heading to my seat and putting my stuff down, I took out my notebook and began scribbling some ugly unidentified beings.

I can do a lot of things, but certainly not draw.

I subconsciously hoped that the person seated behind me wasn't looking at what I was drawing.

"LYDIAAAAA!!"

"AAAAA"

"Why are you two yelling?"

Ari stopped in her tracks, I accidentally threw my notebook and the person in front of me and Maia was questioning why the two of us yelled.

Oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no

Inhale, exhale. Inhale, exhale!

"I was just excited to see Lydia!" Ari continued walking over to us then taking her seat.

The person sitting in front of me handed my notebook back and I apologized for my actions.

Yeeting my stuff 8 in the morning.

"Uh... I just got a little suprised since I was so focused on what I was drawing haha..." I laughed awkwardly and Maia sighed.

"Jee Lydia, is something bothering you? You've been acting weird since earlier." Maia asks me.

"No, I told you I'm just tired from studying."

"Are you sure that's it though?"

"And I'm lacking sleep."

"Oh no! Did you stay awake all night waiting for Theo's reply?" Ari joins in.

"Ehh- no..."

"Did he respond yet? What did he say??"

"Ari, calm down!" My heart began to beat out of my chest once again. I don't want to lie to my bestfriend, but I don't want to hurt her feelings and make her sad either.

I don't know what to do.

"Lydiaaa?"

"Uhh-"

"Goodmorning class! Take your seats and settle down." Mrs. Diaz enters the classroom, slamming her books onto the desk. "You are all awfully energetic today, Especially you three!" She glares at us.

"Sorry Mrs. Diaz!" Ari apologizes and Maia nods, while I sigh in relief.

I will live another hour!

"Goodness, teenagers." Mrs. Diaz sighs.

"But Mrs. Diaz, you have been a teenager before as well!" Someone from behind blurts out.

Advanced condolences, classmate.

"Excuse me?" Mrs. Diaz raises her brow. "Early in the morning and you want to get brought to the office?"

"No Mrs. Diaz."

"Psst Lydia-" Ari pokes me.

"What is it?"

"So did you talk to him?"

Oh flip Lydia don't lose your sh*t-

"Yeah, I did."

+100 Honesty, +100 Good.

"Aaaand?"

"Well his crush stopped playing Divine Spring all of a sudden that's why..."

I'm just going to not tell her that his crush is apparently me. GREAT!

"Oh nooo! Theo..." Ari frowns. "But that also means I have a better chance on getting Theo!" She suddenly cheers up.

"Haha... Yeah." I laugh, feeling a light hint of jealousy.

Will I really be able to let go of the guy I like for my bestfriend?

"Hmm." Ari looks at me suspiciously. "You look hurt."

"Huh? Why would I look hurt?"

"Ward, Hill! Will you two save the stories for later?" Mrs. Diaz bangs on her table.

"Yes Mrs. Diaz." Me and Ari answer in unison, and the room was filled with silence for a good five seconds.

"I told you to stop hiding things from me Lydia." Ari says quietly.

I really can't hide anything from you, can I?

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10:10 AM

I need a break.

At the moment, I'm walking through the halls bustling with students to clear my mind.

I am extremely conflicted and I need advice.

But who am I supposed to talk to about this!?

"Lydia."

"T-theo..." My face flushes at the sound of his voice and I slowly turn around to face him.

Dread...

"I didn't bother you yesterday did I?"

"No, what would make you think that?"

"Because you suddenly went offline."

"Oh... I fell asleep, sorryyy!"

"Thank goodness. I thought I was being a disturbance, anyway do you wanna head over to the cafeteria with me? Let's get a drink and talk about games."

"Sure!" I smile and we head over to the cafeteria then fall in line.

"You know I never expected you'd be the type of girl who plays games."

"Really? What type of girl do you think I am?" I laugh.

"The type that would rather vlog or model, something like that."

"Nah, that's boring!" I roll my eyes at him. "Anyone who doesn't play games is missing out on one of the best inventions in the modern world!"

"Yeah!" He laughs as well.

The two of us pause and my eyes begin to scan his face.

Soft and feminine, not so much taller than me and has the sweetest laugh.

"Lydia?"

"Sorry sorry, I was just spacing out hehe."

Now that I know who he is, it makes me want to caress his cheeks and pull him into a tight hug. Damn it!

But I can't.

"What could I get you two?" The lady selling in the cafeteria asks us with a small grin.

"Pepsi for me."

"Ew, soft drinks! I'll have one of those bottle starbucks frappe."

"Well at least a soda ain't as expensive at what you're buying Theo!" I pout at him.

"Are you two dating?" The lady laughs at us as she takes a pepsi and frappe from the fridge.

"I would never date this soda hater!"

"I already like someone."

Are you really that loyal to 'Angel' Theo?

"That's too bad, you two would look adorable together."

"W-we would?" I feel my face flush once again. Stay calm stay calm stay calm!

I pay the lady for the pepsi then exit the line, Theo following.

"Lydia, are you ok? You're extremely red right now." Theo raises his brow.

"It's because you dare humiliate my love for soda!" I cook up a quick excuse.

"Pftt Sorry!" He laughs at me. "Oh by the way, what's your ign in Divine Spring Lydia?"

"..."

My eyes began scanning the room in a silent panic and the bell suddenly rang.

Saved by the bell! Thank goodness.

Things be happening at such convenient times today, guess I got hit by lady luck.

"Sorry Theo, I gotta go to class, Bye!" I wave goodbye to him and dash to the classroom.

He'll find out soon, no matter what I do.

I can only evade the questions for so long.

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Ewwo guyyys!
Sorry for not updating in a while QwQ

I got grounded and when My phone was returned I got pretty busy.

Anywho I am back now uwu

I hope y'all are enjoying the holidays!

-Kei

Question of the day: is it bad to lie even though it's to protect someone?