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"People change, things go wrong. Shit happens, but life goes on..."

~Anonymous

Caleb

It's crazy how days roll by so speedily when you're tensed. It was Wednesday already and Julian has been forcing me to give Harley a call and sort the shit out.

I've spotted Harley numerous times since our force-break up about a week ago. She never seemed like that joyful person that she was; our breakup must have affected her a lot. She'd walk down the hallways with her head hung low, making very few eye-contacts.

What I just couldn't understand was - why would Eric claim Harley as his girl?

There were two possibilities - either Eric has forced his will upon her or she has been cheating on me.

The second possibility seemed lame; Harley would never cheat on me.

I stood leaning on my car after school was over, merely staring at the afternoon sky, it was mostly cloud, deep steel blue-greys that mirror the hues of the tarmac parking lot. I waited impatiently for Julian to finish flirting with this really hot sophomore.

Just then, from faraway, I catch a glimpse of Harley strolling casually up to me. She wore a jet-black crop top with ripped denim shorts and her dark boots in contrast with her outfit glowed under the sunlight.

She stopped in front of me and gazed up "So, are we getting back together or not?

I recoiled slightly, giving her a smirk "I suppose we will but what if Eric finds out?"

"Let him" she intertwined her fingers with mine "He won't hurt you anymore. I broke up with him yesterday"

"Phew" I smiled, immediately getting tickled pink. But then I thought of something and my eyes snapped wide open "Wait a minute...what do you mean by 'you broke up' with him? Does that mean...you were his girlfriend and my girlfriend at the same time?" I ragingly pulled my hands out of her grip.

Her lips parted and she shook her head frenetically "Don't get the wrong idea Caleb! Hear me out please!" she clutched the sleeves of my jacket, restraining me from walking away "I was his girlfriend before I met you. A few days later, I found him cheating on me with some girl and I was so heart-broken that I didn't have the strength to break up with him; you know how dangerous he is right? So, I just started to ignore him and move on. But guess what? I called him up yesterday and I blew a gasket! I broke up with him...for real this time"

This girl was crazy.

Crazily awesome.

I started to laugh my head off "Oh God Harley you're so adorable!"

She raised her eyebrows and looked at me astonishingly.

"Don't worry" I caressed her cheek with the back of my hand "I'm not mad at you, I understand and I'm gonna help you kick Eric completely out of your mind"

She beamed and gave me a little peck on my lips "Take me on a long drive"

"Sure" I kissed her forehead "Your highness"

Julian was looking at me from far. I gestured to him that he'll have to go walking. He gestured back with thumbs up.

As I pulled open the car door for Harley to enter, my eyes caught something in the corner. I turned and found Gina a few meters away, standing with her group of friends.

Why do my eyes catch her all the time?

All of a sudden, she turned to look at me and our eyes met. I didn't turn away pretending as if I wasn't looking at her. I was tired of faking it. It was true...it immensely hurt me that I cheated on her.

It was the way she looked at me that hurt the most. With those eyes full of regret, full of resentment, she scanned my face, unblinking. Her look remained steady for what felt like hours, challenging me to look away if I dared.

We couldn't just do this forever; one of us had to break the glance before anyone noticed but I knew she wouldn't be the one to do it. If looks could kill, I would've been though my burial already.

We kept on staring...

And staring...

And staring...

"Cal?" Harley spoke from inside the vehicle and I broke my glance.

"Yeah? I'm sorry, let's get going" I hopped into my car and drove out of the school premises after giving Gina a last look.

I pondered over what Connor told me a few days ago. Did I really utter 'Gina' when I passed-out?

It must've been a misunderstanding right?

Right?

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Kimberly

I pulled my car into the parking lot of Connor's highschool. After a few minutes of waiting, the students came rushing out. From inside, I could see Caleb leaning by his car; seemed like he was waiting for someone.

It was amazing how, even from so far, I could recognize him and just tell it wasn't Con. Connor had his own style; naive and insecure while on the other hand, Caleb was confident and his vibe literally screamed 'I don't give a shit about your opinions'.

A few moments later, a slutty blonde girl walked up to him and-

My eyes widened. I knew her!

I pressed my face on my car window and examined her. She was definitely the slut that insulted me on the street a few days ago!

She's dating my boyfriend's brother?! What even?!

Now I'll have to see her face often. My day couldn't get any worse.

Just a moment after Caleb pulled out of the lot, I saw Alberto walk out of the school with one of his friends. Instantly, I kicked my car door open and rushed up to him in my high heels "Al, wait!"

Most of the people around turned to look at me, probably wondering who the hell I was. Alberto turned.

"Hey there Kim!" he gave me a fist bump "What're you doing here?"

"I was waiting for Connor" I smiled "He told me Caleb always takes the car away, so here I am. We're going on a long drive!"

"I'm really happy for you guys!" he placed his hand on my shoulder "Anyways, meet Connor and my best friend - Damon"

"So you are Kim" the other guy leaned in closer, staring at me from head-to-toe "I definitely see why Connor and Alberto are all over you"

Al nudged Damon in his stomach "Shut up idiot, we aren't supposed to be hitting on our best friend's girlfriend and by the way, I have already started seeing this one chick. She's a junior"

I rolled my eyes and chuckled "Sure Al"

"Hey guys! What's happening?" I heard a voice from behind me.

"Connor!" I cheered and hugged him tight "I was waiting for you"

"Thank you so much for showing up!" he hugged me back. I heard Damon and Alberto scoff.

We greeted them goodbye and hopped into my car. I winded the window down as we drove down the street to let the wind swish and throw my hair; it was annoying and satisfying at the same time.

"Hey...Con?" I asked "Who's that Caleb's slutty girlfriend?"

Connor giggled a little "Wow Kimberly you just made my day!"

"Who is she?" I smiled wondering what Connor found so amusing in my statement.

"Her name is Harley" he replied, still in a state of hilarity "And yes, I hate her too"

Good thing, we could roast her all the time now "Did you notice her hair extensions?" I groaned in excitement "They were so long. They looked like dead snakes growing out of her head! Yuck!"

Connor pursed his lips in attempt to stop the laughter, but I was enjoying this.

"And did you notice that makeup? Dang! She's so ugly that I almost feel sorry for her" I ran my hands through my hair in frustration "But I feel even sorrier for myself because I'll have to see her often"

Connor was now cackling with laughter. Mission accomplished!

"By the way Connor..." I asked "How are you and Caleb doing?"

Abruptly, Connor stopped laughing.

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So, here you go guys, a quick update! *flicks hair proudly*

And guess what? The story doesn't end here!

You all must be thinking everything will be okay now, right? But wait till you read the next chapter because something unexpected will happen! And a few chapters after that, something even more unexpected will happen!

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