I know you're probably wondering how I realized the similarities between rumors and wildfires. These next few parts will clear up how I realized that. And how in a weird way Jessica showed me.
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I wake up on something damp. When I open my eyes I see wood and remember I'm at Cayla's. Checking my phone, the time reads 5am.

Groaning I get up and climb down the stairs. I go around her house not wanting to set off her alarm and head to my car.

I must have fallen asleep last night while me and Cayla sat there. I'm still tired but I have to leave now to make it to school in time. So with one last yawn I drive off towards my house.

When I get there I jump in the shower and wash my hair quickly. Then I put my hair in a ponytail, brush my teeth, and get dressed. I run downstairs knowing that I'm almost late. Grabbing a fruit bowl and a plastic spoon I begin running for the second time this morning.

My engine roars to life and I drive to school. Then I make my way to my first period not having to completely rush just walk fast. I get there with 10 seconds to spare but my crazy teacher still says something.

"Alison, let's not make a habit of almost being late. Bad habits are hard to overcome" she's probably hinting about all of the "cheating" she thinks I'm guilty of. As if.

I slide into my desk and begin following along with the lesson. Everything she is saying I disagree with. She believes that the townspeople are right. That she should be shamed.

That is completely wrong. How can she say that?

Deciding I'm done listening I zone her out for the rest of the class trying to look like I'm listening.

When the bell rings I'm grateful to be out of this classroom. I'm the first person to walk out the door.

When I get to fourth period I am called to Mrs.C's desk with Jessica.

"Have you two decided what you will be using for your project?"

My mind goes blank. I forgot about the project. All about it. Thinking of last night an idea pops into my head.

"What would we do if we were leaning towards lighting causing fire?"

She looks up and thinks for a moment "How about wildfires?"

"Wildfires?"

"Yes, it's a very interesting topic and no one else has ever chosen it. It would be a great idea. Don't you think?"

I nod "Actually I like that idea a lot" I face Jessica "What do you think?"

"I think it's perfect" she's acting fake right now "We should totally get together after school!"

"Sure" I look down and we walk to our seats

I almost say something to her but I don't. I just can't. All I can think off is the pain she's caused me mentally and physically.

It still hurts that I don't know what I did to her. She doesn't have a reason to hate me she just does. But she must have a reason. But I don't know it.

I want to cry thinking about all of this so I stop and let my mind wander to the project.

I begin to think of ideas for a presentation. I could make a model forest on fire. And then I could put a lighting bolt in the sky. But I don't really know. Maybe something else will come to me.

The bell rings and I get up to go on with my day.
**

After I'm done for the day I head home to take a nap before visiting Nathan.

*Dream*

I'm in the woods. I'm laying down at the place I ran away to. When I look up I see Julie.

She's towering over me and laughing. Holding her hand right next to her is my dad. Suddenly she begins to dig a whole.

I can't move or speak. All I can do is watch. After she is done digging the hole she looks at my dad and commands "Do it"

My dad laughs and puts me in the whole and suddenly I can scream. That's all I do.

He drops me and I begin to fall. I keep falling into darkness and all I hear is Julies laughter.

*End of Dream*

When I wake up I'm crying. This has been happening so much. All of these dreams.

I get up from the couch and go outside. I sit down in my car for a minute. I start it up and go to visit Nathan.

When I get there he's standing behind the counter. He runs to me and pulls me in for a kiss. His kiss seems desperate.

He pulls away and looks into my eyes "Promise that you love me"

"I promise" there's not doubt in my mind

He pulls me in for a hug and I'm more confused than ever. "Nathan, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, I'm fine" he mutters into my shoulder, still hugging me

I push him away looking into eyes I respond "No you're not. Don't lie to me what's wrong?"

He gives me a smile "I'm okay I just missed you that's all"

I'll talk to him later. He obviously doesn't want to talk about it right now. Sometimes people just need time and to not be pressured. That's all, hel'll be fine.

"Alright whatever you say"

I sit down at the counter while Nathan goes to take someone's order.

I pick up my phone and text Cayla

Me- Hey, can we talk?

Cayla- Ya, when should we try to meet?

Me- I can come over right after school tomorrow

Cayla- OK meet in the treehouse

Me- See you then

"What you doing" I jump realizing that Nathan is behind me

"Just texting Cayla"

"About what?"

"Nothing" if he won't tell me what's up then I won't tell him about everything with Cayla. Besides its not my secret to tell

He sits down next to me and I rest my head on his shoulder

"You're homeschooled right?"

"Yep"

"Do you take classes online?" I've always been curious about his homeschooling.

"Ya usually I take them in the morning and then I come to work. My parents own this place but they have a few shops and I run this one"

I look at him. I never realized that, he's never told me. But I'm in love with him. I don't doubt that I just wonder how I fell in love with someone I didn't know much about. I mean I don't know nothing about him. He's sweet, loyal, outgoing, and strong. But I don't know the basics. Only the deep stuff. But that doesn't mean I don't love him. Right?

Thanks for reading. Also I know I did this last chapter but I'm going to do it again. If you're looking for something to read I would recommend reading Hit List by Lolalovesawholelot and then after obviously read the sequeal. Its a really good book one of my favorites on wattpad and you should all go read it. Anyways what did you think of this chapter? Please vote and comment! Thanks!