I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!!! WE'VE DONE IT!! 

Thank you so much for a thousand reads. When I logged in today, I couldn't believe my eyes. Thank you to everyone who has been there since Chapter One. Thank you for all your comments, votes, support and most importantly believing in this story and me. This wouldn't have been possible without you. 

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I reached school with a happy mood. Normally, I'm always grumpy but Asher's face really made my day. I walked to my locker and saw Ally was not here. I decided to go to the washroom to fix my hair because it was all over face because of the wind. I had to fix the marks on my neck as well because Mighty Asher decided to take my scarf off. My mind, however, drifted back to what happened in his room. My stomach started doing somersaults when my mind replayed the scene over and over again. Damn it! Get a grip, you stupid mind.

I walked in and stood in front of the mirror, took out the foundation and placed in on the marble top of the washroom sink. I then began to tie my hair. Once I was done, I applied some foundation on my neck and the marks were slightly covered. I bless the person who invented this masterpiece. I can only hope that Asher doesn't see me today. He will definitely kill me for my comment in front of his mother and cousin.

Once I was done, I left the washroom and walked back to my locker. There I noticed, Ally and Asher's group along with Monica. Ally and Monica were laughing like maniacs. But what really surprised me was that Asher was nowhere to be seen. Where was he? He did get ready to come to school though.

"Hey, Emmy." Ally ran towards me, hugging me extremely tightly. "Come, I'll introduce you to someone." Ally locked her arms with mine and we both walked towards the group. "Emmy this is Monica and Monica this my best friend, Emmy." Ally introduced both us. "Hey, Emmy you know what, even Monica is a great fan of One Direction."

I was right, Ally and Monica would totally be best friends as soon as they meet.

"Ally, thanks for the introduction but I already know her." I told her, surprising her. "We met at Asher's house today, when I went to give the muffins." I explained.

"Oh, that means you're Emmy's neighbor." Ally exclaimed loudly. "That means we will be able to meet more often and have sleepovers." Ally started clapping her hands and jumping up and down like a kid.

"Baby, you should calm down." Nicholas said, wrapping his arm around Ally. My eyes widened at the endearment and I looked at Ally that clearly said, I-WANT-AN-EXPLANATION-RIGHT-NOW.

"Um, we're officially a couple now." Ally said, blushing. My eyes widened in shock while Monica along with the guys loudly said what in synchronization.

"We're a couple. Alicia is my girlfriend." Nicholas stated tightening his hold on her. Aww, that's so sweet of him. He looked lovingly at Ally while Ally was blushing like a tomato.

"I'm so happy for you. Congrats." I said. I heard her mumble a quiet thanks. That's so not Ally. But really, I'm very happy for her. Nicholas is the perfect guy for her.

"Hey, what happened to your neck? It seems like a big bruise." Ally asked, concerned. My hand immediately moved to my neck, covering it. I thought that bloody foundation did its job but apparently not! I take away my blessing from that stupid inventor. I looked at everyone and they were looking expectantly at me except Monica. She was smirking at me.

"Oh, it's the mosquitoes." I quickly replied. Mosquitoes?! Where did that come from?! Ally was looking strangely at me as if I just grew another pair of head.

"Yeah, mosquitoes tend to suck and bite a lot." Monica said, mocking me. I should thank God that no one was understanding what Monica and I were implying. I have a great feeling that she knows what happened between Asher and I.

Thankfully, I saw Taylor walking to the other side of the corridor. I excused myself from everyone and ran towards Taylor. I really need to apologize to him.

"Taylor." I shouted gaining his attention along with the attention of the girls who snickered at me. By the time I reached him, I was really panting. "I'm really sorry about yesterday." I apologized.

"No, Princess, it was my fault. There's no need to apologize." He smiled at me. Damn, why is he so sweet?!

"So, you're not mad that I left so suddenly." I asked guiltily.

"Of course not. In fact, as much as I hate to say it, but it was a good thing that Asher took you away. The atmosphere was not good for you." He admitted. "I wouldn't want anything happen to my princess." He winked at me making me blush. At least Taylor is the responsible and mature one. "Hey, if anything happens to me, I can pretty much defend myself. Look at my muscles." I pointed to my non existent muscles. Taylor moved closer to examine it.

"Yeah, I can see how muscular you are." He sarcastically said, patting my muscles making me laugh. I was about to say something but was cut off by the bell.

"Mrs. Schwimmer." We both groaned but eventually walked towards our doom.

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It was now last period. Actually, it was our free period. We had to go to the gym. I inwardly groaned. I walked towards the changing room and wore my sports outfit.

I wish Ally was here with me but she had another class. Damn! This is going to be a really long period.

"Hey." I heard a chirpy voice. Monica was smiling brightly at me. Well, I think, this class won't be that boring after all.

"You have this class with me?" I asked but then mentally slapped myself on the forehead. Of course she has this class. Why would be changing?!

"Yep." She said and began to change. "So that guy with whom you were talking to in the morning, was Taylor Johnson right?" She asked wearing her shorts. How does she know him?!

"Yeah, he's Taylor, my best friend." I told her and noticed her expression slightly change. "Do you know him?"

"Yeah, I know him." Monica was being different right now. Her way of replying, her gestures, everything. "Look, promise me that you'll be careful." Monica said looking straight at me. She was slightly longer than me and her height made her look intimidating. She placed her hands on either side of my shoulders, "you're a good girl, Emberly and I really like you as a friend of course." She laughed slightly but there was still apprehension and warning on her face, "I wouldn't want you to get hurt. And promise me that if ever Taylor does anything inappropriate, you will come and tell me or Asher, okay?" She anxiously said. What is that supposed to mean?! Why will Taylor do anything to me?!

"Yes." I said confusingly. "But why did you say if Taylor does anything inappropriate. He's my best friend and why would he do something like that?" I asked puzzlingly.

"When time comes, you will get to know everything. But be careful. And I'm not saying you shouldn't be friends with Taylor. I know he's your dear friend but just be on your guard." Monica said. I don't understand why is she being so cryptic. Why can't she say everything lucidly?!

"Okay." I replied. She smiled at me and bent down to tie her shoes.

Why do I feel that everyone is hiding things from me? Something's wrong.

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An update finally. 

Okay, please note that I will try to update every week. I want you to know that college has resumed and it's my second and last semester so things are going to get really hectic right now. 

But I promise you that I will definitely update every week. 

So, about the story, what do you think is Taylor hiding? Is he really hiding something or there's something else? 

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Ina.