Flora's p.o.v

I feel awful...i cried most of the night and got about 3 hours of sleep...fuck this! i got up grumpy and washed my face blushed my hair, got whatever from my dresser and went to the kitchen, nobody was home, i didn't bother making breakfast or my board, i fed Rosa, got my bag and walked to school.

Ding dong! ding dong! I made it on time to school, but i was still in the hallways, so looks like I'm late to class, i don't give a fuck right now, I'm tired. i walked to class and everyone had their eyes on me shocked and confused. i can see Benjamin's eyes shot out of his head, not really...but it would be nice. i sat on my seat and automatically fell asleep. a whole hour passed and i heard the bell rang, i grouched and grumpily got off my desk to my next class. i felt someone poke my shoulder. i swung at who ever did that and got my arm caught, it was Benjamin

"Whoa now Rosa, its just me, or should i even call you that?" he grinned, i was now wide awake and felt my face super red, i looked down at what i was wearing. dark blue skinny jeans, a white blouse with ruffles on the front, a grey cardigan with a hood and the hip hop sneakers my dad gave me. "I-I-I..." i stuttered nervously, why!? why!? now he knows i lied! he knows my real personality! he knows my real style! no!!! he looked at me raising his brows, i ran off to avoid questions. i quickly opened my locker and grabbed the extra clothes and hair band. changed in the restroom and felt a lot better...

I sat in art sighing in relief setting my sketch pad in front of me. the whole class was starring...some were whispering, if only i had my glasses... Tyler took his place on his seat and stared at me leaning on his chair amused. i mugged him "the fuck you want?" i hissed,

"nothing" he raised his hands in defense and laughed "why did you change?" he asked.

"don't worry about me".

"awe come on Flora, why hide your true self?"

"how about you shut the fuck up? don't worry about me!" I snapped. i really didn't want to be mean but people know...people know... this is a nightmare!

"fine, damn..." he and everyone else stopped looking at me.

It became lunch time and i went to the library, i was so hungry, i forgot my money to get anything in the vending machine. i said hi to the librarian, Ms.A, and sat on a table and read my moms book, titled "the broken promise".

I couldn't even focus, my stomach was growling like a bull dog after stealing its bone... someone sat in front of me, but i just looked at my book. A strawberry flavor kit kat bar was thrown across the table hitting my book. i looked up and saw Ben looking at me leaning back on his chair and crossing his arms. my face felt hot. i quickly looked back at my book ignoring the kit kat...although i really wanted it.. "why did you lie?" he asked. i held a tight gripped my book. "your not nerdy, your stylish, really nice, and can keep a conversation, why hide all that?". i kept quiet "please tell me.." he begged, his voice was so silky and mid deep... i couldn't help but reply

"You wouldn't understand..." I said

"then let me understand, come on, theres a party today at Brandy's house, wanna go with me?" he asked. i sighed and gave back the kit kat.

"no, i don't do parties...please just stay away from me..." i walked off grabbing my back pack. i walked to the manga section and looked at a random one. wait... this is backwards?! these characters have such big eyes but they're kinda pretty.

Benjamin's p.o.v (earlier)

I sat in class waiting for the bell to ring. everyone sat on their seats talking to each other. the bell rang. i glanced on Floras empty desk. was she not here again? Guess i cant ask her to the party tonight.

5 minutes had passed and i saw a girl walking in the classroom, it was Rosa! was she new?? She looked super sleepy and grumpy walking towards my way. she sat on Flora's seat and automatically went to sleep. i was about to wake her up and tell her that that seat was taken when i got a text

"Dude! thats Flora! :o"Tyler texted. What??!! the cute girl that i talked to in the cafe was Flora!? but... but she was so nice! and friendly! and stylish! why would she put on this act?? i stared at Flora's beautiful sleepy face. her eyes were puffy, was she crying? the more i look at her, the more curious i got... an hour pass and Flora didn't move a muscle, only to breath.

The bell rang and she complained getting up and walked out. i quickly got up and caught up with her, tapping her shoulder. i saw her hips turn and was about to swing at me when i grabbed her arm. she looked at me in surprised with her beautiful eyes

"Whoa now Rosa, its just me, or should i even call you that?" i grinned, she had a lot of explaining to do, her face turned red. she looked down at herself. "I-I-I" she stuttered. i raised my brow waiting for an answer. before i knew it, she ran off. damn...

"Dude, can you believe that was Flora?" Tyler ask standing next to me

"oh god! don't sneak up on me like that!" i jumped. he laughed apologizing,

"my bad, lets talk about this at lunch! i got to get to class!" he ran off placing his pencil on his ear.

It was lunch time and i was in the lunch line about to grab some chicken nuggets when Brandy caught my attention. "hey" she winked,

"sup" i gave her a fake cocky smile, she seemed to like it, as i see her lower her shirt, oh god, they're so big...

"Coming to my party later right?" she asked touching my chest, i wasn't feeling comfortable.

"yeah, wouldn't miss it" i smiled,

"save me a dance" she winked paying for her salad and walking away with her mini skirt and heels.

I walked to my friends table in the middle of the cafeteria carrying my trey of food. Tyler was silent as everyone else was talking about their project. "you alright?" i asked Ty as i sat next to him. he looked at me

"I'm cool" he smiled full of happiness

"whoa, did you just go bipolar there?" i asked laughing. Julian ducked Ty's head

"Flora totally told him off! she went off on him!" he laughed amused. i blinked

"what did she say?" Julian let go of his head. he shook off the unexpected surprise

"i asked her why she chose to hide her true self and she said 'how about you shut the fuck?don't worry about me!' I was speechless after that and kinda got upset about it"he explained drinking his cola.

"it was fucking hilarious!" Julian laughed.

"huh.." i said "you said she goes to library during lunch right?" i asked

"yeah why?" Joshua asked

"ima go shee rer" i got up stuffing my food in my mouth. the guys laughed as i left with my back pack.

This school was huge! i never been to the library. good thing there was a sign pointing to where it was. without it, i would've got lost, i so need a proper tour. i entered through the door and asked a old lady if she knew where Flora was. since i was told she was loved by the librarian. she pointed down stairs, Flora was sitting down reading her book. shouldn't she be eating? i grabbed a strawberry flavored kit kat out of my bag. why would my mom give me this? she knows i hate strawberry.

I walked up to where she sat and sat across from her. she didn't bother to look up, i slide the candy bar towards her. she finally looked up. i leaned back crossing my arms. i really needed answers. Was she blushing? "Why did you lie?" i finally asked. "your not nerdy, your stylish, really nice, and can keep a conversation, why hide it all?" she said nothing, i really wanted to know "please tell me..." i begged.

"You wouldn't understand..." she finally said with her voice cracking.

"then let me understand, come on, theres a party tonight at Brandy's house, wanna go with me?" did i just ask her out? she sighed and gave me back my candy bar

"no, i don't do parties...please just stay away from me..." she begged walking off. one of her backpack pockets were open, i carefully snuck the candy bar inside and walked away.

Why didn't she want to open up? That one guy that hurt my wrist's voice popped in my head "if you know whats best for you, you'll stay away from her, you can get hurt" was she hiding something that she didn't want anyone to know? god...my head hurts

I couldn't wait for 7th period! in my old school, i would always get in trouble for doing pranks. it always makes me feel alive! i only did the basic today, a flour bomb. as soon as Ms.Martinez opens her drawer, boom! she'll be covered in flour! i had again sat on Floras seat next to Tyler, she didn't seem to react and sat on the other desk on the other side of the room. Ms.Martinez walked in and...here it comes...boom! her whole face and clothes were white. the whole class laughed, i was the loudest to laugh. i looked over at Ty to see him surprised, then at Flora, who didn't think it was funny.

"Benjamin Arena!" Ms.Martinez yelled "you are in so much trouble!" how did she know it was me?!

"what? i didn't do anything!" i lied.

"oh yeah? then why is there there a dog tag necklace with your name on it!?" she asked raising my necklace, i looked at me chest and noticed that it was gone! shit! how could i be so careless!? "since this was a miner prank, i'll let you of with a warning- ahh!!!!!" she screamed running from her desk. i heard hissing noises, was that...snakes? "Benjamin Arena! you've gone too far!" she shouted

"what!? what wasn't me this time!" I yelled truthfully. i looked over at Flora and saw her grin. she did that?!

"oh really? so snakes happen to be in my desk before the flour bomb went off? you realize that if someone put the snakes in after you, the bomb wouldn't go off right now! You'll serve detention after school Monday! i don't feel like putting up with you today!" she shouted taking out her phone to call and get a janitor to get the snakes and clean up the flour. I looked at Flora again and she still had that grin on her face. that prankster! She got me in trouble!

I got a text "dude! you pranked my mom!" oh shit...i had no idea

"i swear, i only did the flour thing! Flora did the snake thing!" i explained.

"why did you assume it was Flora?".

"she didn't laugh with the flour, but gave a grin at the snakes. it was obviously her!".

"oh wow man... alright, i believe you, lets just think about the party tonight".

"thanks..."

The bell rang, Flora had left and i followed behind her. she slowly turned looking at me. "why are you following me?" she asked, well at least shes talking to me like a person

"you did the prank didn't you?" i asked, a grin creeped up on her face, she turned around and walked

"i have no idea what your talking about" she laughed dryly. i narrowed my eyes

"you got me in trouble"

"oh boo hoo!" she faked cried "grow up bro, it happens" she said exiting the school, i grabbed her arm right when she stepped on the sidewalk

"Let me give you a ride" i found myself said. she looked at me then my motor bike scared.

"n-no thanks..." she tried to get out of my decent grip. but i didn't let her

"please?" i begged with puppy dog eyes. she rolled her eyes and was free from my grip. "do you have a helmet that hides the whole head?" she asked.

"Uhh..yeah?"

"cool, give it to me" we walked towards the bike, i saw her dig in her bag taking out two white bandanas and tied it tightly over her mouth and nose.

"what are you doing?" i asked, this was weird, why was she doing that?

"you begged me to give me a ride, don't bother to ask me questions" she snatched the helmet out of my hands and put it on. i shrugged it off and got on my bike. i helped her up.

As soon i turned the bike on, she jumped and hugged my back pressing the front of her helmet on my back. it hurt like hell but her body was making my heart go fast. ignore it Ben...ignore it...she told me where to go and continued to hug me tightly, heh...cute

I stopped at our destination, i took my helmet off and looked up at a huge mansion with a large field and fountain at the front. she lives here? shes rich!? she got off but didn't take off the helmet "uh, hello, you gotta take it off" i laughed. she faced me.

"I'm sure there's still the smell of smoke around the bike, it'll take awhile for it to be gone" she said

"is that why you ran off at the cafe? because you don't like the smell of smoke?". She nodded, "am i invited in?" i grinned. she took off the helmet and looked at me like i was stupid "come on, i gave you a ride, at least let me get some water or something" i laughed. She slammed the helmet on my chest

"just water" she walked off, i gladly followed behind.

She opened the door to an amazing living room and kitchen. the walls were white filled with pictures. A book shelf filled with books, blue lambs, a cream couch with blue cushions, a crystal chandelier and a fire place.

the kitchen was silver, white and brown. the table top was white while the bottom was Dark brown. the chairs matched, the walls had white tiles, the stove, dish washer, and fridge was silver. my pen house was not as awesome as this.

A black, white, and brown collie with one blue eye and one brown eye and a pink collar greeted us at the door.

"Sit" Flora ordered. the dog obeyed, cool! its trained! "shake" the dog held out its arm to me, i squat down to shake it. "Wow its trained! whats it name?" i asked standing up.

"Her name is Rosa" i snorted

"your fake name?" She turned red. she walked off to the kitchen ignoring me

A woman with a light brown pony tail and pale skin was making something that smelled amazing. "Im home" Flora said hugging her. She turned and hugged Flora properly, she had the same eyes Flora had.

"hey sweetie, how was your day?" she asked

"could be better, we got any water in the fridge?" Flora looked in the fridge. the woman noticed me and jumped

"oh my goodness! i didn't notice you there! You must be one of my daughters friends. Im Serena" Serena smiled shaking my hand. i smiled.

"hi, I'm Benjamin, you can call me Ben if you want" i said. Flora continued to look in the fridge

"I never met any of Flora's friends before" Serena smiled "would you like to stay for dinner?". Flora closed the fridge door handing me a water bottle

"he has a party to go to-"

"i love to!" i cut her off, the party could wait, this was my opportunity to find out more about Flora!

"great! its almost ready! just sit down! Do you like Italian?" She asked

"love it!" i admit. she went back to her cooking. and i walked towards the living room, Flora violently followed behind

"you cant stay here!" she loud whispered. i grinned

"why not? your mom let me, how bad can it be?" i laughed looking at the pictures on the wall. i could tell it was Flora as a 2 year old and as she is now with Serena and I'm guessing her brother or something "you have any pictures when you were older or something?" i asked,

"Nope" she walked away playing with her dog. the tasty smell of Italian filled the air. Flora had such a good life, i don't understand why she would hide herself at school, was it because she didn't want people taking advantage of her money? Yeah, thats probably why. i looked at Flora carefully, she had a warm smile looking at her dog. it made me happy to see her like that, i hope one day, i would be the one to make that smile.

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wonder how everything will turn out! im so excited to show you whats next! cx