(( bill ))

"Shooting Star!"

A gir perked up at the sound of his voice. She looked at him, and he could see the tear trails on her face.

His heart ached. He wasted no time and immediately ran up to her, bending and kneeling to her level, until they were both at eye level.

"Bill, I was so worried,"

"I'm sorry, I drank liquor and got drunk-"

"Why did you drink liquor then?" She asked back tiredly.

Bill went on to talk about the entire string of events, basically all that he can recall.

Mabel didn't mention what she had seen.

After a long moment, Mabel still looked hesitant. Bills heart ached once more.

Without any warning, he gave her a quick kiss, lingering on her lips for a while before looking back into her tear-stained eyes.

"You know you mean something special to me, and we share a bond no one else can break."

She sighed, before placing her hands on his shoulders.

"Yeah, you're right," she gave a smile, assuring that she was alright.

She squealed, as with one push, he carried her up from her seating position and back into the house.

"Put me down, I'm ticklish!"

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The next day in school, I saw Jackson with his own group of friends. I waved at him. He smiled back, even motioned for me to join him.

Hesitantly, I walked over to him, but relaxed when I saw his friends waving at me. The one beside Jackson even made a space for me to sit. I took the seat gratefully.

There were new faces, and some I saw yesterday at the party. I recognised them as the popular ones too.

They started talking, and I listened contentedly, laughing at the right moments.

Every now and then, they would ask me questions, and I would respond, making a lively conversation.

Then, I spotted Bridgette, walking in with Benjamin. Jackson waved at the duo, and they came to the table.

I exchanged a friendly smile with Bridgette. Benjamin saw it, but didn't say anything.

"Hey guys lets open up the circle, let the basketball dudes join in!" Jackson declared, as my fellow players joined in.

Football and Basketball.

Bridgette seemed like the odd one out, being the only girl, but she didn't seem to mind.

There and then, I realised that she didn't look that bad. My initial bad impression of her has disappeared.
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As I laughed along with the gang, I didn't notice Mabel at the corner of the dining hall, eating alone and looking constantly at my direction.

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guys!! I need some names, could y'all comment your names in the comments!! hint hint, y'all will be in the story! :) if you're willing, do comment your names, tysm!

oh and this is a bit short I'm sorry, but hey! Two updates in a day hahaha