I didn't know how to answer him. Honestly.
Luckily, it didn't take a moment before my friends started replying.
"excuse me sir, but what you said about Barron is entirely unforgivable. Before you type anything for millions of people to see, you should think about the person you're writing about."
Finn spoke.

"yeah, did you forget that Barron is only thirteen, and that he doesn't deserve all the hate ? You people are just hating on him, but you haven't met him. We have."
Hayden said.
"Barrom is a very nice person. He's not arrogant, and very sensitive. If you met him you would've understood. But you haven't."

At this point, my facial expressions were cold. I only felt upset, on the edge of tears. How dare he say that ?
"see that Mr Fonda ? I was only standing up for my boyfriend, who deserves a normal life just like every teenager. And I can and will never use my power, fame or money so I can get what I want. I am no bully, and neither you should be. I hope I got my point crossed."

I said firmly, sinking back into my seat.

...

As much as I wanted to leave the interview, but they kept telling me not to. Not to let him win. And at the end, I agreed.

However, when the interview was over, I stormed out of the building, a tear streaming down my face.
What did he have against Barron anyway ? It was so goddamn stupid.

When I arrived at the location, I saw Barron walking towards me quickly, hugging me.
"I'm sorry I dragged you into this.."
He spoke softly through the hug.
I gently shoved away, and looked into his eyes.
"You didn't drag me into this, I wanted to. I would gladly stand up for you. And I hate to see you get hurt. If you're going through anything, I would always listen."

He thanked me, and embraced me again, more tightly this time.

...

We entered the location, my eyes set on everyone and what were they doing. I saw Hayden, Annie, Johnny and Caden talking, Isaak, Matt and Asher drinking Starbucks smoothies while also talking. Nabil was reading a Goosebumps book, and Allison wasn't there for some reason. Rajwan was texting someone.

I walked quietly behind him and glanced over his shoulder.
"who are you texting ?"
I asked. He barely jumped, surprised at my sudden appearance.
"n-no one important."

I glanced into his deep green eyes for a minute. He didn't look away, but I could tell he was nervous.
"you're lying."
He gulped in guilt, glancing at the table.
"I'm not lying, really."

I just rolled my eyes, and for some reason, I looked outside.
I saw someone standing there.

He was in our age. Blue eyes. tall, slender figure. Soft, light brown hair.
I would've recognized that face anywhere, but I didn't think I would see it any time soon.

"Rush..?"
I heard my sister say, shocked.

To Be Continued...

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