Summer's Pov
T- What do you mean she stole from your family?
S- It's in the sentence.
T- No shit.
S- Her family took about a million dollars from mine. They invested it and that's why she's rich.
T- So she is a snooty bitch
S- You didn't need an explanation for you to know that. She'll tell you herself.
Z- How'd she steal from you guys?
S- From my dad's safe and we knew it was them because they left a note. They threatened that they would kill me if we called the police. So yea.
The bell rings which means school is over. I go to my locker and grab my backpack. I head out the door. To see that my dad and his limo not there. Oh great he already left. I just groan and start walking. I feel someone put there hand on my shoulder. Without looking I punch them in the face.
F- OW
S- FREDDY
F- Why the hell did you do that?
S- Why the fuck did you sneak up on me?
F- Well I didn't think the mayor's daughter knew self defense.
S- There's a lot of things you don't know about me.
F- Well can I learn them?
S- No
F-Why not?
S- Stop trying to pry into my life Freddy.
F- Well sorry princess if I was just trying to get to know you.
S- Don't call me that I hate it.
F- Why? You're the city's little princess.
S- Shut up. I'm so sick of hearing that. I barley give a damn about this city.
F- Then why do you live here?
S- Because my mom died here and my father felt that if we stayed here it would feel like she was here with us. But honestly it's hell. So are you happy, you got your answer.
F- I'm so sorry Summer.
S- I don't need your pity.
I start walking faster to my house to avoid him. I don't think I'm going to last any longer in a school.
Tomika's Pov
I was walking with Zack to the diner we usually go to after school. We've gone there forever. All 4 of us usually walk together but Freddy said he would come later and so did Lawrence. So mentally I was a nervous wreck but physically I was completely normal.
Z- I was thinking-
T- Oh no
Z- What do you mean?
T- Just when you think. The outcome is never good. Oh wait I'm thinking of Mr.Finn but you too. No offense.
Z- How is that not offensive?
T- I don't know. I was just trying to get you to be less irritated by me.
Z- That didn't help.
T- Well what do you want me to do? Hug you until you feel better?
Even though that was just my usual sarcastic remark. I instantly regretted saying that because I started blushing. You know what, maybe I'm not that good at hiding my feelings.
Z- Maybe.
I looked up at him in shock. But he just started laughing.
Z- I'm joking.
I felt a little spark of pain in my heart knowing that he would never feel the same way.
T- Run.
Z- What?
T- Run
His eyes widen and he starts running towards the diner. I chase after him and he stops Infront of the diner and I tackle him. We both fall. However I had a softer landing than he did.
Z- Ow
T- Sorry
Z- If you were sorry than you would get off of me.
T- But I don't want to.
I quickly regretted saying that. Come on Tomika control yourself. This is why I need Lawrence and Freddy to be here. So I don't say or do dumb things. I quickly get off of him and then reach out my hand. He grabs it. I felt electricity shoot through me. That's the first time that has ever happened. I let go of his hand and he falls back to the floor.
Z- Ow again.
T- Sorry, I thought I saw Clark doing drugs. He's already crazy enough. I can't even think what he'd be like if he was high.
I shuddered at the thought and he laughed. I smile at the sound. I reached my hand out again but he denied it. He got up.
Z- I can't have you helping me up and imagining Clark.
We walk into the diner and go to our usual booth. I wasn't hungry just a wreck.
Z- You ok? You seem kinda off lately.
T- I'm fine I guess. It's not a big deal. Don't worry about me.
Z- But I want to worry. You're one of my best friends Tomika.
That just broke me. Even though I knew it was true. I always thought there would be just a little hope that he would actually like me. But hope is for suckers. I feel tears well up in my eyes. I get up and walk away. I hear him calling my name but I don't stop just keep looking and walking forward. I reach my house and go inside. I avoid my brothers and go to my room. I change into something comfortable.
Outfit⬇️

I flop down onto my bed. I grab my pillow and cry into it. WHY? Why do you develop feelings for someone who will never feel the same? Why Zack of all people? Why can't I just let my little heart see him as just a brother or best friend? I do that with Freddy and Lawrence but why not him? I hear a knock on my window. I stand up not even bothering to wipe off my tears and go to my window. I had a bay window. It was my safe place away from my crazy family. I open the window to see Zack. There is a tree by my window that the boys always climb to get up here. My family knows yet they don't do anything.
T- What're you doing here Zack?
Z- Are you crying?
He climbs inside and looks at me.
T- I asked you first.
Z- I'm worried. You ran away and I didn't even know what I did.
T- You didn't do anything ok.
Z- Now answer my question.
T- Yes I'm crying.
Z- Why?
T- I can't tell you.
Z- Why not?
T- I just can't.
Z- Why?
T- I'm not telling you.
Z- WHY CAN YOU NOT TELL ME?
T- BECAUSE I KNOW THE TRUTH AND YOU WON'T WANT ME TO BE YOU'RE STUPID FUCKING FRIEND ANYMORE.
I start sobbing harder and his face softens. I look at my bay window and grab the pillow. I start hitting him with it.
T- Get *hit* Out *hit* Zack *hit*.
He doesn't do anything just stands there. I stop hitting him and rub some tears off.
Z- Why would you think I wouldn't be your friend anymore?
T- You don't understand Zack and you never will. Now I mean it. Get out.
Z- Do you hate me?
I look back at him with a little shock. Hate him. I don't hate him. I might as well be in love with him yet he thinks I hate him.
T- No I don't hate you.
Z- Then why won't you tell me?
T- You know what fine. je vous aime bien. [I like you]
Z- What?
T- I told you. You didn't say it had to be in English. And I'm not saying it in English. Now can you please go.
Z- Fine. Bye Tomika.
T- Bye Zachary.
He goes out the window and I shut it. I sit on my bay window and lay down. I still have tears falling down my face. My door opens and my biggest and best brother comes in. He's the one that takes care of us. My mom and Dad are in the military and still haven't learned that he's homo. But my family doesn't care. But still.
ET- You ok Tomi?
T- Well I'm crying so what do you think?
ET- Guess not.
I move over and he sits beside me. I lay my head on his shoulder and bring my knees to my chest.
ET- What's wrong?
T- It's really nothing.
ET- Tell me.
T- It's Zack.
ET- I'll kill him.
He stands up and heads to the door. I was kinda fine with him killing Zack but then I would just have that dark conscious for the rest of my life so...
T- Stop Ethan. He didn't do anything wrong.
He sighs and walks back and sits down.
ET- Ok so what's the problem?
T- This conversation is already awkward.
ET- Tell me Tomi.
T- I have a crush on Zack ok. I don't know why and I don't know how. He friendzoned me and it hurt. Even though I knew it. We were at the diner obviously but I ran out and came here. He knocked on the window and then I let him in. We had a disagreement and then I told him I liked him-
ET- You what?
T- In French. I told him I liked him in French.
TY- Oh so little Tomi has her first crush and it's on her childhood best friend. Nice.
T- Leave me alone Tyler. I don't need all 6 of you teasing me.
[If I said four before in this story. I change my mind.]
TY- Don't worry I won't tell anyone if-
ET- You are not going to blackmail her.
TY- You're no fun.
ET- Ok Tomi. What do you need my help with?
T- I can't use any of you idiots for help. I need a girl.
ET- That is offensive and sexist.
T- Ok so can you help me change my style and teach me how to act more feminine?
ET- I will help you with the first one. But Tomika if he doesn't like you for you're personality and you he's not worth it. You know you're stronger than that.
T- You're right.
ET- Let's go to the mall.
T- It's 5pm.
ET- Don't care.
He leaves and I groan. I stand up and get dressed into something else.
Outfit⬇️

I go downstairs to see Ethan and Is there. What in the world?
T- Summer?
S- Look I know you really don't see me as a friend but I really want to be yours.
T- Ok. You will prove that to me by helping me with my situation.
S- And what's the situation?
T- You promise you won't tell the boys or anyone?
S- I promise.
T- I have a crush on Zack and I'm changing my style. I need you and my brother's help so please.
S- Oh ok. Sure. But wait why Zack?
T- Long story. Let's go.
We walk out and into my brother's Jeep. Summer looked amazed by it. I just shrug it off. We get to the mall and go straight to Forever 21.
T- Help me.
S- What style are you going for?
T- Girly.
S- What kind of girly?
T- Um causal girly.
S- Ok. Hey have you ever thought of dying your hair?
T- No.
S- I think you should. It would be really pretty.
T- Ok what color?
S- Hot pink.
I scrunch my nose up at the suggestion.
T- How about blue?
S- That would work too. But first we need to get you outfits. I'll pay.
T- You don't need to.
S- I want to. Plus where is you're brother?
I look around to finally spot him. He was looking at the food court in awe.
T- Over there and he's fine.
S- Ok let's get started.
She grabs my hand and runs to some skirts. Oh geez.
*Skip to at cashier*
We well Summer picked out a billion of outfits for me. It looked like it could cost a billion dollars. Literally it was a giant pile of clothes. Ethan had to carry some and we even had to call Tyler.
T- This means so much to me Summer. Thank you.
S- You're welcome. I really am sorry for acting like a complete bitch to you.
T- I have to say the same.
We hug and look back at the cashier. It came out to be $2000 dollars no joke. And Summer said that was only half of it. She pays and we walk out with a hundred bags. That was not an exaggeration. She payed security to take some to the car.
S- Ok next let's get you're hair dyed.
T- Oh yay.
I was being sarcastic.
*Skip to after her hair is dyed*
So we did go for the pink since the hairdresser thought it would look best. It was actually really pretty.
Hair⬇️

I was worried. What if Zack still doesn't like me after this? I don't know what it is but I know that if he never likes me. I know I'll crash and burn. I know it would be the death of me. Is this love? Because if it is. Fuck it. We go back to my house and I asked Summer to Sleepover. She said yes. We took the bags up to my room.
S- Are you really sure about this Tomika? It's just a boy.
T- You're telling me this after I dyed my hair with Demi-permenant hair dye. Too late Summer.
S- Right Sorry. Plus why did you want me to Sleepover?
T- This might sound weird. And I'll let you make fun of me for it. But I have never had or been to a girl sleepover.
She doesn't say anything or make an expression she just stands there.
T- Why aren't you reacting?
S- You think I didn't know that. Tomika you are practically surrounded in boys. You have 6 brothers and 3 guys for friends and family. This wasn't a surprise.
T- Right.
S- But I can't really say anything because I have never had friends. So I'm in the same position as you.
T- You've never had friends. Then how did you get a boyfriend?
S- Matt. His dad works for my father. So we met and our Fathers forced us into a relationship. We didn't really like each other.
T- Then why do you act hurt when he talks about Emma?
S- Because even if I didn't like the guy he still technically cheated on me for that slutty bitch.
T- I'm sorry.
S- For what?
T- All of that. I do see why you act up. You're lonely so you want your father to be there for you. Because you didn't have friends or really anyone.
S- Exactly. But can we talk more in the morning. We have school tomorrow.
T- Ok.
We change into sweats and lay on my couch watching Riverdale till we fall asleep.
*Morning*
Summer's Pov
I wake up next to a sleeping Tomika. I shake her awake and she groans and falls off the couch.
S- Oh my god are you ok?
T- Yea I'm used to this.
She stands up and I get off the couch. I walk over to her closet and give her an outfit. She walks to the bathroom to put it on. I get dressed out here.
Outfit⬇️

She walks out dressed in this.
Tomika's outfit⬇️

T- How do I look?
S- Beautiful.
T- Thanks. Do you think he'll look at me differently?
S- Considering the fact that yesterday all your hair was dark brown and you went to school in sweats. I'm going to go with yes.
She smiles and grabs her backpack. We go downstairs to see Ethan,Tyler and 4 other boys. That I haven't met.
ET- Hi guys.
T- Hey
S- Hi
T- Oh right. Guys this is Summer. Summer these 4 other guys are my brother's. There is Leo,Nick,Mark,and Jack. Nick is 15. Mark is 13. Leo is 17. Jack is 4.
S- Hi guys.
T- Leo,Tyler,and Ethan go to our school.
I just nod my head.
ET- Now that introductions are over let's go.
We all walk outside and get into Ethan's car. Well except for Nick,Jack,and Mark. Jack stays at home with the babysitter and Nick and Mark walk to middle school. We get to school and get out.
ET- Ok Tomi you have the whistle. Call us if you need to. We'll see you at lunch. Bye.
They head to the seniors side and we head to the juniors.
S- He makes you take a whistle?
T- He calls it the rape or harassment whistle. I have never had to use it. But he still makes me take it.
S- Got it. You're lucky to have so much family.
T- Yea well you're apart of it now.
S- Really?
T- If you're my friend and hang out at my house. All my brothers classify you as family and will protect you with their lives even Jack. Don't ask.
S- Ok then. Thanks.
We walk inside and everyone looks at us and stares. We hear them whispering and some whistles coming from Jocks. I look behind me to see who it is and flip them off. We walk to Tomika's Locker. She starts putting her stuff inside. I for one look for the boys. They spot me and come running up to me.
Z- OH MY GOD. I PUSHED TOMIKA SO FAR AWAY SHE MOVED AND SOMEONE TOOK HER PLACE. SUMMER HOW COULD YOU LET THIS HAPPEN?
I give him a confused look and he starts crying. Is he really kidding me right now? He slides down the other locker. I look back to Freddy and Lawrence.
F- He's having a break down from their little fight yesterday.
S- Sorry for yesterday Freddy. I'm sorry I pushed and punched you away.
F- It's ok.
Tomika finally stops messing with her locker and slams it closed. She walks away. Huh?
F- Who's the new girl? She's hot.
L- You said the same thing about Summer yesterday.
Freddy blushes and I just smirk. Also still confused. I see Tomika running back.
T- Ok I finally found it.
S- Found what?
T- Shelly.
She holds up a turtle who has a bow on their shell.
F- Wait a minute. How would the new girl know about Tomika's Locker pet?
T- New girl?
She turns and faces Freddy. He screams.
F- I REGRET WHAT I SAID. OH MY GOD WHAT THE HELL HAPPEND TO YOU?
T- Uh nothing.
F- Zack stop being Dramatic and get up. Tomika isn't gone.
He stands up and faces her. His eyes widen and his jaw drops.
S- Who are you to talk about dramatic?
F- I'm not.
S- Exactly.
T- Zack are you ok?
He closes his jaw and walks away. Tomika faces me. I could see tears forming in her eyes.
S- Hey guys could you go see what's up with him?
F&L- Sure
They walk off in the direction Zack headed. I face back to Tomika. She puts Shelly in her locker and closes it. She slides down in with her head in her hands. I sit beside her.
S- You ok?
T- I'll never be good enough for him will I?
S- Tomika get over him.
T- I can't Summer. I can't. I've tried so many times. The worst part of it all is I think I love him and he'll never feel the same.
I'm taken back by her words. This guy is not going to do this to her heart. I stand up and start speed walking in that direction.
T- Where are you going?
S- TO KILL ZACK.
I start running. Yes I can run in heels. I have had so much experience. I finally reach him to see him at his locker with the other two. I walk up to him and push the other two away.
F- Summer-
S- WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM ZACK?
Z- Problem?
S- Why did you walk away?
Z- I-
S- Why do you keep doing this to her?
Z- What?
S- STOP PLAYING WITH HER HEART ZACHARY. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?
Z- Summer what do you mean?
S- Why did you walk away?
Z- She changed because of me. I did that to her. I pushed her to far yesterday. I feel guilty.
S- YOU'RE EXACTLY RIGHT. EXCEPT IT WAS FOR A WHOLE DIFFERENCE REASON ZACK.
Z- I still don't understand.
S- YOU ARE SO FUCKING DULL. ZACK SHE CHANGED BECAUSE SHE FELT SHE WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU AND STILL DOES.
Z- Why would she think that? Of course she's good enough. She's even better. She's my best friend.
All three of us face palm. Even Freddy and Lawrence understood.
S- FOR FUCK SAKES ZACK. SHE LIKES YOU. MORE THAN A FRIEND.
Again his eyes widen and his mouth drops.
S- Do you like her or not?
Z- I don't know.
S- Answer the damn question.
Z- Yes I like her. But why would she change for me? Why did you let her do that?
S- Me and Ethan tried. It didn't work. Now go talk to her. Please.
He nods and walks away. I look back at Freddy and Lawrence.
F- You know Ethan?
S- I know all of them.
F- Then welcome to the family.
I giggle at that. I shake my head at that.
Tomika's Pov
I will just never be good enough for him. I feel someone tap on my shoulder. I look up to see Leo.
T- Oh it's you.
LE- Yea it's me. Why are you crying?
T- I don't want to talk about it ok.
LE- Hmph ok. But you know that Ethan will ask at lunch.
T- I know.
He kisses my forehead and walks off. I hear him say hey Zack. Oh great. I try to wipe the tears off my face but they just come flowing down again. I put my hair into a ponytail which was unusual for me and put my head into my knees with my arms covering it. I feel something sit beside me. I already knew it was him. I just wasn't really to face him because the tears would simply run faster and my sobs would be louder.
Z- Tomika?
I don't say or do anything. I just act like I didn't hear him.
Z- Can you talk to me?
T- N...no.
Z- Why not?
I look up at him. His face softens.
Z- Why are you crying again?
T- What'd she tell you?
Z- Nothing.
T- Zack I've known you all my life. I know when you're lying.
Z- Why do you feel like you're not good enough for me?
My eyes widen. I stand up only to be pulled back down.
T- I don't know what you are talking about.
Z- Tomika I've known you all my life. I know when you're lying.
T- Because you're you and Im just me.
Z- What does that mean?
T- A lot of things Zack. A lot of things.

A/n: I PUT A CHAPTER UP. Ok so this book is off hold but will have slow updates. I hope you liked it. Thanks for reading. I love you guys.
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