14 | D A I S Y

I push the pompoms inside the locker before shutting it close. Abigail plucked a few of the red, tart berries she was holding and popped them inside her mouth. School ended a few minutes ago and we just returned from cheerleaders practice.

"Oh. My. Gosh. Peter has a bigger ass than mine." Abigail whispered and giggled.

Both Peyton and I turn our attention to our classmate, Peter who also happens to be my ex's best friend. There he is, walking with a girl wrapped around his torso, his ass wiggling with every step he takes. We couldn't help but chuckle too.

"How comes we never detected?" Peyton mumbled in between giggles.

"That's because he tried to hide it but today, he unintentionally revealed his secret." When the laughter died, I realised Jupiter is no where to be seen. "Where's Jupiter?"

"I think she's making out with Eric Lockwood in the janitor's room," Peyton casually replied.

The chemistry between my best friend and Eric Lockwood is undeniable. Jupiter had never acted out of control about a guy like she did for Eric. She whined and complained about him, yet her eyes told a different story.

Although, Eric is a womanising scumbag, I know his attraction to Jupiter cannot be ignored. And I probably don't want my best friend to die a virgin. Jupiter has never dated nor slept with the opposite sex. My best friend has the perfect hourglass figure but her fears and insecurities always overcome her fortitude. If I weren't there for her when she needed me, I'm pretty sure she may end up becoming Jenna, the hypocrite.

"I hope he disvirgins her," Abigail said in hushed tone.

Before I could react, a strong palm wrapped around my neck suddenly. A huge body blocked my view before firm lips were crushed against mine. I know this lips. His hand snaked around my waist, then grabbed a handful of my butt cheek beneath my short cheerleading skirt.

His mouth was hard on mine, unyielding. My body is pressed against the cold locker, my back arching forward due to the icy metal. My eyes were closed as I try to comprehend what was happening. I could feel his hand letting go of my neck and moving up to grab my hair.

His tongue was demanding an entrance but I refused to open my mouth. His hard, muscular body dropped heavy against my body as I try to shove him away. He wouldn't budge. Five months ago, I would have kiss him back as fiercely as possible. Maybe we would have being fighting for dominance but it's too late.

I don't feel anything for him anymore. His kiss used to ignite primal desire in me that i could barely control but now, I feel empty when he gathers me in his arms. I feel disgruntled when he kisses me. I feel unsafe when I'm around him.

At last, he ends the kiss and releases me. My eyes open to meet his dark ones. Those black orbs seem to be staring at me as if I am the most beautiful girl in the world. Liar. He had always used this look to win me back. Like a stupid teenage girl meeting her rock star crush for the first time, I blindly accept him back. No matter his infidelities.

Keith tightly clasped my shoulders, ignoring the glares my friends were sending his way. "Kick me, hit me, just do whatever you want but I would go until we talk about the downfall of our relationship."

I stared at him, utterly transfixed. Our relationship was complicated. Keith has a wild side I can't seem to handle. He's still young and enjoying his life before adulthood strike in. We had an open relationship which was based on his ideas. Once he's bored with fucking other girls, he returns back to me.

"Keith..."

"Just one more chance, Candy."

The name he called me brought me back to reality. Nothing has changed. He's just missing my body in his bed, not me. And after he finishes with me, he'll move on to his next victim. But I don't want to be part of his fuck buddies any longer. I want to him to accept me for who I am, not for what I can do.

I shoved him away and held my head high. Once I decide it's over, I mean it. "I said no. Unless you want me to dismember your balls." I'm ready to kick against the pricks.

He swept back a strand of hair that had escaped from my pigtails behind my ear. "I miss your touch, Candy. I'm willing to do anything to have you back."

"Anything?"

He boyishly grinned. "Anything."

"Then stay the fuck away from me." I said. Back then, I was begging for his attention, for all the boys' attention to be exact. But now, I have the most amazing blessing in my life. My baby.

"Anything but that," he said with a scowl.

"Do you want history to repeat itself?" I mockingly asked. I fold my arms and wait for his response.

Keith's jaw tightened when it sink in. He has never being more embarrassed than the day I kicked him in the guts. He knows damn well I wouldn't hesitate cut his balls next time.

"Let's go, girls." I stared at him for the last time before I walked away. I've learnt that I want what I deny. I've learnt to love myself first before anyone. Keith doesn't deserve me.

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"You're basically telling me that you made out with him and nothing more?" I ask Jupiter as I lazily lie on my messy double bed.

Jupiter looks up from the shirt is neatly folding in annoyance. She is helping me to organise my room. I'm a very disordered person. My bedroom looks like a war had been conducted. I thank God for having an organized best friend.

"Obviously. What were you expecting?"

I pushed aside the laundry I carelessly dropped on the bed with my leg to feel the warmness of the cotton bed sheet. "He banged you and left you."

"Why do you like talking about sex? That isn't the only thing that happens between a man and a woman." She hissed.

My previous open relationship led me to sleep with all the desperate guys that come my way. "For you."

"That's not true."

I looked up from my phone and shoot her a look. I recently got my phone back and I'm catching up with happened while I was gone. "Jupiter, please don't fall in love with the wrong guy, I'm warning you."

"I wouldn't," She quickly replied without looking up.

"I'm just concerned about you. I don't want you to be in an uncomfortable relationship, where you know the feelings wouldn't be mutual. Eric prefers sleeping around with different girls. I don't think he's interested in pursuing a relationship with you. Don't think he's going to take it to another level." I don't want my best friend to be hurt. She's overly sensitive and anything can easily trigger her emotions.

She rose to her feet and bounced on the bed next to me. "I'm happy. At least, I'm delighted. He's the first guy to approach me and accept me for who I am, even though he lusted after you for a while."

I grinned, "no, he didn't. He's just being playful and using me to try to hide his feelings for you."

A knock sounded on the door before the knob was unlatched open. Hell no. The hypocrite peeked before coming inside with a tray of snacks and orange drinks.

"Hey. I just brought a quick snack for you two. I hope you enjoy it." She smiled before dropping it on the nightstand.

My hatred for her is like gasoline for flames. It is the fuel that keeps my heart pumping and my veins tickling over. Only I know who the real Jenna is, what she does when she's alone in the dark. I have decided to stick with hate. Love is too great a burden to bear. I learnt this the hard way and I'm not about to go into details of the past, present and future.

"Aaah... Thanks?" Jupiter said in uncertainty.

"You're welcome." Jenna replied with a huge grin.

"Cut it out, bitch!" I half yelled at Jenna in annoyance. I've got a bone to pick with her. "You want to drive me to the wall, fine! But fucking understand that you have no right to be in my life. You're just sickly obsessed with me."

Jenna's eyes turned teary but I don't give a fuck. If that's what she wants, I'll happily give her. I'm tired of her annoying habit of trying to interfere with my life. She had already destroyed me, so what does she wants from me again? I'm fucking cheesed off.

"I'm sorry. I just want to prove to you that I'm worthy of your trust. You'll always be my sister and I'll forever love you." She said in a trembling voice before leaving the room, the door closing behind her.

"Let's pretend that didn't happen." Call me heartless but I don't care about Jenna. She's just trying to be me. She's obsessed with me.

"Right." Jupiter nodded in agreement. She would have agreed with her if she's oblivious to the truth.

My heart throb and swell with joy when my mind drifted to the little human I'm carrying. My baby will always have a piece of my heart forever. It gives me the strength to be strong. I love it right up to the moon and back. I never thought I would end up in this situation. I imagined myself dropping out of highschool to pursue something different. With the arrival of the unexpected pregnancy, I know I have to go through this to support myself and my baby. I know my life is not useless anymore; I have two important people in my life to live for. I'm resolute in my determination to lead a successful life.

The best option is to change the subject. "So, how are your parents? Has our Dad found another job?"

Jupiter's father was dismissed from his work a week ago. The company he worked for was shut down due to bankruptcy. He has being searching for jobs but without success. Her mother is a housewife who spends her time nurturing her illness. She had been diagnosed with stage three Alzheimer's disease. No wonder Jupiter has a hard time of it.

"There's no improvement but I can sense something disastrous coming our way."

"Why would you say that?" I asked with a frown. Jupiter has never being like this before.

Her eyes were focused on the pile of dresses on the floor but her mind is somewhere else. Her lips curled in warning, her dark brown eyes bright. "Dad suggested we go back to Cuba, where he can continue working as a farmer. He inherited the farm from grandma after she passed away."

Her father is a Cuban while her Mom is American. He eventually migrated to the US after his father passed away. He met his wife soon after and the rest is history.

"Hey, everything's going to be okay. If you leave, it's for the best. Whatever happens, your happiness should come first." I said as I tried to convince her.

"Then who will be there for you when you have the baby? Who do you think will be the aunt?"

I shook my head before pulling her into a tight hug. She has always being my best friend and I don't think I'll ever let her go. If in fact, what she said turns out to be true, I'm terribly going to miss her. A lot.

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