Chapter 8

Lizzie's POV

I was sitting on the bed with my back against the wall when Robbie groaned.

"Good morning" I said, giving him a soft kiss.

"Good morning" he yawned.

"Thanks for staying with me tonight" I said.

He looked at my face for the first time this morning and his eyes widened.

He cupped my cheeks, looking at my eyes.

"You didn't sleep tonight, did you?"

I looked down and shook my head.

"Lizzie... Don't do that please... What did you do the whole night?" he asked. He was so worried for me... It warmed my heart...

"Well..." I cleared my throat "I read a bit, I cuddled with you trying to sleep, I wrote some short stories for myself, I practiced writing multiple essays for NYU and I applied for a job" I finished the long list of things I did last night.

"Wow. Um... Did you get the job?" he asked.

I nodded.

"I'll be cooking in the kitchen of a little restaurant. I start next week" I said. I love cooking so doing it as a job could be cool.

"I'm very proud of you but you really need to sleep"

"It's okay. I just need some coffee" I brushed it off.

"Lizzie..."

I ignored him and got up. I put on a robe and started walking downstairs.

"Good morning mom"

My mom was in the kitchen, cooking breakfast.

"Good morning sweetie. Did you sleep tonight?" She knew I didn't sleep most nights. I trust her with almost everything. I shook my head.

"Hmm... Come help me, Chef" she said. She has that nickname for me because I'm the 'cook' of the family. I smiled and joined her.

"What are we cooking?" I asked, looking around and pulling my sleeves up.

"Well, I was planning on making some eggs,bacon and sausages, maybe some waffles too" she said.

"Sounds good" I walked around the kitchen I knew so well, picking ingredients from the shelves and cupboards as I passed. I laid out everything on the counter and picked the tools I would need later.

I started preheating the pans, getting stuff ready and giving directions to my mom as Robbie came downstairs. We have to get ready for school after this. I really don't feel like going to school today but my mom would be so disappointed if I didn't go and I can't risk that...

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Ava's POV

My alarm got me out of my deep sleep. A pounding headache reminded me that I drank way too much last night. I removed the blanket that covered me and looked down only to realize that I'm wearing the same dress from last night. Wow. I didn't even bother to change. How did I even get here? What happened yesterday?

I shut my eyes and rubbed my temples trying to clear the fog that clouded my brain. Suddenly, it hit me. Y/n drove me home, I spent the whole ride smelling her sweet scent and almost falling asleep several times. I hid my face with my hands. How embarrassing. I remembered more, I... Kissed her. More than once. Oh, god, did that really happen? I mean, I like her. I really do and I don't regret the kisses. I just wish it would be in different circumstances. Preferably when I'm not drunk. But she... Did she regret it? She pulled away... God, why can't I remember more?

All I know is that I kissed her and she stopped me from doing more. She rejected me. She probably doesn't feel the same... She doesn't want me. I decided to stay in today. I called my wonderful producer Cirkut and told him I wasn't feeling very good today but I would be in tomorrow's session for sure. He let me bail and I took a pill for the headache and laid down on the couch to watch some TV.

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Your POV

My alarm went off reminding me that it was Monday.

Damn you Kate. You chose to have the party on a Sunday?

I rubbed my eyes and jumped out of bed to get ready.

Just kidding, I could barely move from my bed. I was so tired. I set an alarm for ten minutes later and went back to sleep.

I had a light headache that reminded me of yesterday. When my second alarm went off, I gathered all my strength to finally get out of bed. I wore wide jeans and a white vintage shirt. I brushed my hair and tied it back leaving two strands of hair loose at the front. I got my backpack ready and ran downstairs. I had french toast and some cereal for breakfast. I ate without hurrying. I had time today.

I brushed my teeth and checked the time. It was time to go. I walked to the school and sat on the fence surrounding the grass next to the main entrance, where I usually sat while waiting for the gang. I scrolled through my phone when I heard a pair of footsteps walking towards me. I raised my head and saw Lizzie and Robbie.

When they got to me Lizzie sat on the fence with me.

"Hi y/n" Robbie and Lizzie said.

"Hey"

Robbie pecked Lizzie and headed to the football field where his friends were probably waiting for him.

"How was the party for you? Did you have fun or...?" I asked.

"Umm... At first it was okay but then people started coming too close and the music was too loud so I went to your room. Robbie came by later and drove me home" Lizzie explained.

The rest of the gang arrived shortly after that. The periods would change order every week. I have no idea why but that's how it worked at my school. Last week the order was ABCD, English, drama, math and geography and history for me. It's DCBA this week so it's the same but backwards.

I said goodbye to the gang and good luck to Lizzie who had a science exam and I headed to History and Geography with Alex and Kate. They both were complaining about their headaches from drinking too much at my party.

I sent a message to the group chat.

You: Remember, cleanup at my house this afternoon after school. Y'all made a disaster out of my house.

Lizzie: Don't worry, I'll help you <3

Beca: I'm not coming. Just kidding. I'll be there.

Jack: Okayyy🙄

Alex: Sure

Kate: Since I had the idea I guess I can't bail, can I?

You: Nope.

Kate: Oohh... Okay :)

Sam: I'll helppppp

I smiled at my phone and paid attention to the class again. Math went by fast in the third period and Kate, Lizzie and I walked to the cafeteria. It looked empty now that there was no one on the stage... I wish Ava was here every day of the week...

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Lizzie's POV

I could feel Marley's gaze piercing my back. She wanted us to sit at a different table. Come on Lizzie, it can't be that hard to convince your friends... Should I just tell them what happened at the party? But then they will ask what secret is what Marley knows. I can't risk my friends knowing that... I would be alone again...

"Uhm guys..." everyone turned to me and I started shaking involuntarily "Uh.. I-I don't feel so good... Can we sit at a different table today? Maybe closer to the window?"

"Sure. Do you want some of my water?" Kate asked.

"Yes please" Kate gave me her water and I swallowed some before giving a discreet look towards Marley. She smiled and nodded before sitting at out table from last week.

I sighed. How am I gonna convince them the rest of the days? Most of all, how am I gonna convince them on fridays?? I hate my life... I looked down amd started playing around with my food. I wasn't hungry anymore.

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