I wake up wrapped in her arms which causes me to let out a yawn as I scratch my head.

I slowly get out of her grip and make my way towards my bathroom.

I stare at my reflection with a blank look. My hair is messily covering parts of my face which causes me to roll my eyes.

I turn the shower to the hot side before I immediately strip and step in. I let the hot water relax my tense muscles.

We're taking a test at the end of the week before we get out of school. I've become very tense from staying up late and studying.

I quickly bathe before I step out of the shower and wrap a pink towel around my body.

I brush my hair and plug up my blow dryer.

I take a deep breath before I look at my cheek. It's a light grey shade but it's fading around the edges.

In a few more weeks this bruise will be gone.


After I finished blow drying my hair and applying a little bit of concealer onto my cheek I walk out of the bathroom only to see Charlotte already dressed.

She was wearing a dark red bodysuit with black distressed jean shorts. She has one of my dark grey cardigans over the bodysuit and a pair of adidas superstars. Her hair is in a high ponytail while her baby hairs are free.

I stare at her a little longer than I used to which causes her to look up me with a smile on her face. I blush as I look down and walk towards my closet.

I quickly pick out an outfit so that we're not late for school. This week is important, if we're late we'll have detention.

I decide to go for an edgier look as I pick out a grey spaghetti strap crop top and black leggings. I tie a light blue button up around my waist before I put on a pair of grey combat boots.

I braid my hair in two dutch braids before I walk

"No way" I gasp as I look at the restaurant in front of us

Carello's.

Carolina parked in front of Mr. Carello's pizzeria which causes me to jump out of my seat.

He doesn't only sell pizza he also sells spaghetti with breadsticks, vegan specialties, and cheesecakes.

"I decided to take you here for lunch since I doubt you would want to sit in the cafeteria and be mobbed again" Charlotte says with a sad smile which causes my smile to widen

"Thank you so much" I say as I wrap my arms around her and pull her into a hug which causes her to wrap her arms around my waist

I suddenly feel a wave of want and need crash between my legs which causes me to jump away from her as I become flustered.

Oh god.

What is happening?!

"Are you okay?" Charlotte asks with concern evident in her voice

"Yeah, I'm just excited" I say shakily as I grab her hand and pull her out of the car.

As we're walking

I wake up wrapped in her arms which causes me to let out a yawn as I scratch my head.

I slowly get out of her grip and make my way towards my bathroom.

I stare at my reflection with a blank look. My hair is messily covering parts of my face which causes me to roll my eyes.

I turn the shower to the hot side before I immediately strip and step in. I let the hot water relax my tense muscles.

We're taking a test at the end of the week before we get out of school. I've become very tense from staying up late and studying.

I quickly bathe before I step out of the shower and wrap a pink towel around my body.

I brush my hair and plug up my blow dryer.

I take a deep breath before I look at my cheek. It's a light grey shade but it's fading around the edges.

In a few more weeks this bruise will be gone.

Chapter 28