Flora's p.o.v

We are not dating. i refuse! i ran off after he said something about dreams turn to reality. why does he have to be like that? he's making this harder for me.

I checked to loaf, it was finally ready. i started to cut the loaf slowly, i didn't want to go back to Ben right now,what he told me was just...agh!
"Oh come on!" Ms.Arena yelled out laughing "you two fight, tease around, make lovey dovy eyes at each other, your practically married already" did we really look like that?? thats not good... "mom! she can hear you!" Ben loudly whispered. I looked at my phone and checked the time. It was already 5, i have to prepare for school. i felt Ben hugged me "whats up?" he asked. "gotta get home"."need a lift?" I nodded

We went outside and he made sure my helmet was on properly. checking the bottom of it to see if any smoke would enter and we were off. i hugged his back, his warm muscular back. i looked over at the streets of New York. i saw Fernando and Julio walking with one huge cheek each. i tense up. I'm glad i kicked their asses, its what they deserve. I'm just glad they didn't see Ben. He would've been in danger, i cant risk that.

We arrived at my house by the door. i didn't want to talk to him right now, "is something wrong?" he asked as i opened my door and closed it behind me without another word. "what-hey, your just gonna-"."yes i am, go home..." i cut him off knowing what he was going to say. i walked to my room and fixed my dream catcher. I'm not getting another nightmare, especially after the day i had. i put my iPhone oh my speakers to listen to Ariana grande's 'yours truly' album and fell asleep on my bed.
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I went to school, Ben has been wanting to talk to me and get near me but i always ran away. whenever he pokes at me in first period. i pretend to be asleep. it hurt me so much to do this, but what else could i do? i have to keep him safe.

Usually, i pay attention in class all the time, ever since i first came to school in my 10 grade year, i was always interesting in learning. since i hardly ever went to school when i was in a gang. Martin tutors as much as he can. he's the most caring out of all of them, and i never understood why. he knew what to do when i accidentally inhale chemicals, knew how to make me feel better, he was smart, he knew what to say, he never killed or robbed...not that i would even know. he would always try to hide some things from me...i just dont get him...who is he really?
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Its been 2 weeks since talking to him or Ben. i admit that I'm pretty lonely without Ben's cocky mouth and words, but he might've forgotten me already, since he has all the girls flirting, drooling and twisting their hair for him. I slowly calm down as i move away from him more and more.

I often see some of the gang some at a time once in a while. thanks to my super fast board and disguise, they don't pay attention to me. i desperately want to beat them up again, for all the years of bull shit, yelling, planning, lying, and killing. that memory of finding out that the ones that died in front of me were Bens family stayed in my head everyday. the guilt build up in me everyday. i couldn't shake it off.

Mom and dad came home last week with small presents. Rosa got some toys and booties for her feet since its been snowing. its freaking February 17... why did it have to snow? Im not a fan of the cold. I'm always freezing my ass off at the base. i always refuse to move out of my bed whenever they were going to do some stupid shit. dad got me some pretty scarfs and mom got me Uggs and mom gave 2 keychain hearts when connected together, it makes a full heart. she wanted me to give it to Ben whenever we ever get close one day...i didn't say anything about it. but it was a very beautiful piece. it was soft clear glass. if i held it on my hands, my hand would look smaller. i really love it.

Right now i am getting ready for school on a freezing friday morning. I don't know where this cold came from. Two weeks ago was perfectly fine. i could wear shorts and not freeze my ass off. but now? its like the universe didn't like something and gave me snow. It was really hard looking like a nerd in winter. i wore a long pink sweater that reach the end of my butt. i wore shorts (not like their visible) with black legging under them. my light brown Uggs, my nerd glasses and my silk pink and white scarf. I put my hair in a 'disney's frozen; Elsa' braid .it was a pretty braid. but i could never be as pretty as Elsa, and as awesome as her ice powers. After i was done with the braid, i put on a baggy white yarn beanie on, covered my left eye with my bangs and went downstairs with Rosa near my feet.

"Hey mom" i greeted kissing her cheek as she made soft toast with mabel syrup, nuts, and warm caramel."hey sweetie, you look pretty" she smiled putting my bangs behind my ear and handing me the plate of deliciousness. "as always" she added sitting next to me on the table with her own personal plate. "have you talked to Ben?" she asked taking a bite of the bread. i shook my head eating "why?" she seemed sad. "we just don't have any spark mom, besides, he's not my type" i lied. "what is your type?"...do i even have one? "but if he's not the one, who am i to judge? but i really did like him" she chuckled "i thought you said you weren't the one to judge" i laughed "i lied" she narrowed her eyes smiling "you're weird" i laughed. "hello my darlings!" dad came in his basketball shorts, muscle shirt, bare foot and messy bed head. he kissed both our cheeks. "hey honey, breakfast?" mom asked. "hell yeah!" he so acted like a teenage boy. she rolled her eyes laughing and going to the kitchen. "hey darling, need a ride?" he asked leaning his arm on my chair. "no thanks, my board will get lonely" i joked. if he takes me to school in his expensive car, people will talk. he was handed a plate and sat down next to mom. "i gotta go!" i stood up eating my last bite of the sweet bread. I kissed both their cheeks and ran off with my long board.

As i rode in the icy sidewalk, i dozed off thinking about Ben. i wish i could kiss and hold him again..."oh! Im so sorry!" I accidentally dumped into a man in a long sleeve shirt. his hair was short and gold. he had blueish green eyes and a wide smile,he looked in his 30s "no, its my fault, i wasn't paying attention" he seemed a little laid back with a hint of goofy. "Hi, my name is Michael Almanza" he introduced himself smiling. "I'm Rosa..." I lied. "Be careful, these roads are slippery" he informed walking away. he was...odd? i shrugged it off and rode on.

I placed my scarf over my nose to avoid the cold air. i made it to school and sat in my usual seat. Ben sat on his looking forward holding his hands together and leaning his lips on them. I'm glad he's taking the hint that i don't want to talk to him. i do actually, but he cant know that.

Mr.Boomer calmed down the class and went on his lesson about world war two. i dozed off on my sketch book drawing random flowers and ribbons. I was getting a headache from over thinking. A note was placed on my desk "you alright?" Ben wrote. i ignored it. as the class went on. i fell asleep. which was unlike me, i got enough sleep last night. this shouldn't happen. The bell jolted me awake. i speed walked to my art class

"You alright?" Tyler asked sitting on his usual spot "why do you care?" i asked looking at my sketch book. "i knew you since last year, i do care you know? and so does Ben, a lot" he informed "well I'm fine, the cold air got to me" i said. i hated how easily i get sick.

"Maybe you should get some rest"."maybe you should mind your own business" i snapped. he became silent after that. the whole day was a big blur till i got to the library and got a sneakers from the vending machine. i sat down and took out a book called "fated" by Alyson Noel. i am in the part where the main character had to go to school so she can be socialize with others to make her powers be good...or something like that,but it was getting good so far. i looked up and saw a annoyed Ben walking fast towards my way.

Benjamin's p.o.v

It bugged the hell out of me that Flora wouldn't talk to me. its been 2 weeks! every time i tried to touch her or speak with her, she brushes me off! I sat in class glancing at Flora's empty desk. oh! where she comes! act natural! i looked forward and leaned my lips on my hands.

During class, she drew and held her head. i passed her a note asking if she was alright. she glanced at it and ignored it. this was really bugging me. she later fell asleep. was there something wrong? Its making me worried. the bell rang and she left in mid speed. "what you think is wrong with her?" Tyler asked walking towards me putting on his backpack. "i don't know..." i scratched my nose looking at the door everyone was exiting. "i have her next period, want me to ask her?" he asked. "can you?"."sure, what are friends for?" He laughed as we went our separate ways to class

I grabbed my lunch and sat next to my friends. "Hey, whats up guys?" i asked them setting down my trey of grilled cheese. "nothing much" Julian licked his fingers from the hot Cheetos. "i got a stupid project due next week" Joshua said eating pizza annoyed. "My life is just under my sisters, i have to go to the mall with her after school" Tino said leaning on his hands. "i talked to Flora" tyler said making everyone face him as he eats his soup. "what she say?" i asked super curious "she told me to mind my own business".i sighed "i don't understand why shes being like this..." i rubbed my face downwards "shes always been like this" Joshua noted "no she hasn't, shes real cool and fun. A great cook, smart, hot, and can seriously kick some ass. you know what? i'll be right back" i stormed out of my seat to the library.

Flora sat on a chair reading a purple chapter book. she saw me as i walked up to her and slapped my hands on the table "what?" she mugged. "why have you been ignoring me? why cant we just be friends?" i asked. she bit her lip looking away "please tell me...why don't you have friends? Why do you act different when we're in our houses instead in public?" She didn't answer. i sighed looking at my hands "I'm going to help you make friends" i said looking up at her. "what? why? no" she said. i grinned. i walked up to her and raised her arm "what are you- aahh!" she screamed as i carried her on my shoulder, she was light like a feather! I could hardly feel her on me! "I'm not giving up on you Flower!" i laughed about to exit the library. the librarian stared at us shocked "off to lunch!" i laughed waving bye, she lifted her hand and slowly wiggled her fingers still shocked

"Put me down Ben!" she nagged. "No way! I'm taking you to the cafeteria!" i laughed "what?! no! no! put me down!" she punched my back repeatedly but i ignored it. i opened the doors and all eyes were on us "put me down!" she ordered struggling "nope!" i popped the 'p'. i made it to the table the guys were in. They looked at me in shock
"Who's that?" Joshua asked. i took off Flora off my shoulders and placed her on a empty chair next to mine. i sat down grinning at her. the guys stared at her in more shock. her face was as red as a cherry, it was so amusing. she tried to run off but i grabbed her waist laughing "oh no you don't!" I laughed pulling her onto my lap. "jerk" she pouted crossing her arms. "only for your babe" i smirked "I'm not your babe" ."uh...Ben? whats going on?" Tyler asked starring at Flora sitting on my lap. I'm still shocked on how light she was, and shes not boney or anything. her body was curvy and perfect, i loved having it near me again. i hugged her waist. she tried to push me off but i wouldn't let her. "Flora, this is Tyler,Julian,Joshua, and Tino" i introduced. she looked at them "yeah...i know them..." she said in almost a whisper turning away. "can i at least sit down?". "awe...okay.." i pouted lifting her on the empty chair next to me.

"So...why did you bring her here...on your shoulder?" Tino asked. "because if i brought her holding her hand, she would beat me up already" i admit. and it was true to! "Thats not really what i meant..." Tino chuckled. Flora was about to move. i held her hand. it was cold. "I wanted her to be friends with us" i admit "i don't think she wants that dude..." tyler said unsure "I'm going to make her". "no you wont!" Flora pouted "awe, you're so cute!" i pinched her cheek "knock it off" she slapped my hand away blushing even more. "so my friends from texas are coming to visit, wanna hit the beach in jersey?" i asked. Flora snapped her head at my direction "jersey? why there?" Julian asked "its snowing here! duh!" i pointed out "and i want all of us and ivan together, as long as he doesn't smoke of course" i added

"Sounds fun, I'm in, I'm gonna ditch my sister because honestly, being with her is a nightmare" Tino laughed. "sounds fun, hey can i bring savanna?" Joshua asked "oh! can i bring Krista too?" Tino added. i nodded smiling "i can use a road trip" Tyler said. "i need to find myself a girl..." Julian said thinking. everyone is in, that leaves Flora, who was still staring at me "wanna go?" i smiled "you mean...outside of New York?" she asked wide eye "yeah, its jersey duh". a smile appeared on her face, my face felt hot "yay!" she jumped excited .the guys choked on their drinks surprised. "did she just say yay?" Joshua coughed. "I didn't stuttered" she laughed. everyone looked at her shocked wide eyed "oh my god! Benjamin! How did you do that!?" Tino asked almost yelling. Flora looked down embarrassing. "what can i say? I'm awesome" i leaned back showing out my arms. i got hit by a giggling Flora on the chest. finally... that smile...