Nikki's POV

I walked to my seat with my head down. Students started filling in seats and conversing. I just sat in my silence enjoying it. I pulled out my phone, went to Spotify, and played my 'Deadly' playlist. Thankfully the first song that popped up with the shuffle on was White Rabbit by Egypt Central. A very good song to block out people that you don't want to talk to. 

And as if on cue the deviless waltzed right in right before the bell. Lucy always looked good, no matter what she was in, but today she looked amazing. She wore a light pink long-sleeved ruffled crop top, paired with a white buttoned upskirt with a tight waistline, matching it with some pristine white Adidas. I felt bland having to sit next to her. I know I am not ugly, but she just made me feel so weird and unoriginal. 

I pulled out my ear-buds, paused my music, and looked to the teacher for instruction. She was a nice lady, not very tall with brunette hair tied in a messy bun, with eyes a pretty honey color. She always tried her best and always cared about me and the other students. If our grade dropped in any class she would always ask if something was wrong. She wanted the best for us.

"Okay, class. Happy Thursday" Ms. Lydra spoke, "Today we will be reading a short story by Edgar Allen Poe called The Tale- Tell Heart. It is slightly gruesome and depressing but when is literature not? Under your seat, you will find the small book with illustrated pictures inside. Open it to page one and read through. Once done I will ask questions about what you noticed about the story. Now read."

I grabbed the book happily since I was familiar with it. I was still super upset about this morning, I didn't want to go to class. I didn't want to be anywhere near him or Lucy or any of his friends. But I want to know why Bryce Never stood up for me. I felt a nudge on my side that took me out of my thoughts. 

"Heeeey Nicki, can you read this for me and tell me about it? I am kinda texting someone and I don't have time for it." Lucy smiled at me.

I looked at her and furrowed my brows, "Why can't you read it then text that person."

"Oh well he is just so attractive and I don't want to tell him I am reading some nerdy book. And come on you like to read, so put on your glasses, read it, and tell me. 'Kay?"

"No."

Bryce's POV

I walked around campus skipping my first period. I felt bad for not messaging Nikki but she deserved it in away. 

I kept getting messages from Lucy, she was a good friend. Even though we used to date I didn't think anything of it. She was a sweet, pretty, kind girl that still cared about me even if we broke up she was amazing.  

I took my phone out of my pocket, unlocked it, and looked at the message:

(italicized is Lucy, Bold and italicized is Bryce)

Hey handsome 

Heyy

Whatcha doing

Walking around campus, you?

Thinking of taking you out after school?

Awww, that's sweet yeah why not.

I'm surprised you don't want your girlfriend with us

Eh, she's okay. We fought this morning, and we haven't talked at all so I am not worried.

Why did you guys fight?

Well, it wasn't really us, it was more of her and my friends. They called her a slut, a whore, and a girl that wants attention. 

I mean she doesn't really deserve you. Your popular, an athlete, smart, handsome. She is just smart, she isn't that cute, not that strong, and she is the head cheerleader. That is all she has going for her. Just don't pay attention to her.

She is pretty, she is so gorgeous. She is so strong mentally and physically. But she does dress a little weird but she looks good in it. 

Okay wow. Where are we going out tonight?

Uh idk, what do you want?

How about Cafe 67?

Yea, time?

7:30?

Yeah okay well I'm gonna walk. 

Byeeeee

Bye.

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I continued to walk around. I still felt sad for not asking Nikki if she was okay, but we have the next class together and we sit next to each other so that's gonna make it easier. I care about her. She is my girlfriend but she kinda overreacted. But I wish I said something to help, she is my girlfriend. I love her so much. But she doesn't get upset too easily. The class is gonna start soon. 

I started walking to my next class which is geography. When I got to the front door I stood and waited. I heard the bell ring and students flooded the walkways. Then I saw her, tears down her cheeks, she looked sad. She saw me and frowned and she walked towards me, then walked to the door opened it, and walked in. Not sparring me another glance. She has never done that. I open the door and walk in, finding my seat, and looking at my girlfriend, and smiled. She just kept looking down at her phone not saying or sparring glances. I tried to hold her hand and she moved her hand away like I was acid. I felt bad and pulled away, and pulled out my books and waited for the rest of the day to end. 

I know you guys. Really long chapter! I'm so happy that people are enjoying this book. My update days will be every Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who is reading. Did you like this chapter? Lemme know. Anyways I hope you like it! Bye Bye!