Unwritten Rule

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Outside I pretended like I was affected by the rumors that Xander has gotten tired of me but inside I was broken and torn apart by him

I avoided him like he was a terrible plague because I was sure I would scream at him for choosing someone else over me we've been friends since childhood and he's never ever done that but barely a day they're dating he has gotten tired of me just like they said I can't bare to talk to him right now I just can't kept all my feelings bottled up all these years but lately it seems like he's slowly breaking that bottle he's slowly making me want to scream to the world that I'M IN LOVE WITH HIM

"Shhh Maya keep your voice down please

• someone might hear... I said making her sit down

"How can you expect me to keep calm after what he did to you how dare him yes he's your best friend I get it but he has no freeking right to treat you like trash kierra yes you love him and you can't stay mad at him he after this if you dare talk to him today I'll slap you silly across the face and knock some sense ihto you and Seth seems like a nice guy but seriously I really don't think it's fair to use him to forget about Xander kierra If you want to go out with Seth let it be because you want to not because Xander Thompson needs to get out of your head girly speaking of Xander no one is going to talk me out of this I swear I'm gonna kill him when I see him he has no right to leave you like that and who the hell does Jennifer think she is the car has space for more than one person right so why couldn't she suggest he pick you first before her Huh seriously girly you're too naive you have to learn to get mad at people you can't always accept all their shortcomings because after what he did today you better not be thinking of forgiving him so easily you better make him work for it or else I'lI make sure you get a really tight slap maybe then Your brain would be back to factory reset...She finished as I heard the bell for class

"Bye girly think hard about what I said and don't make any silly decisions you know I'II always look out for what's best for you muahh... She said blowing me a kiss before heading to class....

I had free period right now while Maya had a class same as Seth and Xander don't get me wrong I just happened to know his schedule for the day it wasn't like I was checking up on him or anythingI felt a bit pressed so I decided to head to the rest room before lunch then I won't be able to avoid Xander for any reason seeing as we eat together only this time I was pretty sure his little girlfriend would be at the table

*Look what the cat dragged in... Kate said behind me

• "Aren't you supposed to be in class or something... I said as she gasped in shock surprised at my outburst

I really don't blame her usually I would keep quiet and let her molest me and all rain curses on me all because of Xander but not this time because now they were not together anymore which means I was free to ado anything I want which means I can stand up for myself

"Wow you've grown balls I see too bad

Xander had to leave you before that is no surprise there

'That's funny you know because if I remember clearly Xander left you not quite long ago am surprised you can still show your face at school you know

"After what happened this morning am surprised you can still show your face at all..

She said smirking

"What happened this morning... I said before I could stop myself

Oh that's right you were missing in action since Xander was too busy with his new girlfriend I guess

"What's that supposed to me

"You should have seen the way they were all over each other at school. This morning

personally I think he's in love with her you know...

.. She said grinning

Oh that's good then I'm happy for him... I said trying to sound convincing

"You know what, Kierra, I really don't get why you hide your feelings for him. Oh, I know, maybe because you know that he'll never love an ugly duckling like you, right? Like I said, you might have broken us up, but the fact remains he'll always love you as a friend. Kierra, get that into your brain: you're just a friend, so stop hoping for something that isn't meant to be. You and Xander are not meant to be. Bye-bye now, have fun..." She said, walking away, swaying her hips as she went, while I walked into the restroom.

"Calm down, Kierra, you don't care; you really don't care. Her words won't affect you..." I muttered to myself, splashing some water on my face to wash away the remnants of her cruel comments. I took a deep breath, trying to center myself before exiting the restroom just as the bell rang, signaling the start of lunch break.

"Hey, Kierra..." Seth said, approaching me from behind.

"Oh, hey, Seth..." I replied, forcing a smile onto my face, hoping to shake off the heaviness that had settled in my chest.

"I knew I was dreaming last night when you said yes. You must have found it really, really creepy because of my messages this morning, which you didn't reply to..." he said, his disappointment evident in his tone.

"Oh right, I was kinda late; that's why. And no, Seth, you're not dreaming! I’d love to go on a date with you. Saturday night it is, right?" I responded, trying to inject some excitement into my voice.

"Seriously? Yeah, yeah, of course, it's a date! And about the party on Friday, I'd love it if you saved me a dance too..." he said, looking at me with those pleading eyes that made my heart flutter.

"I'd love to, Seth..." I said, grinning widely, feeling a surge of happiness replace some of the negativity that had threatened to consume me.

"Alright then, I'll leave you to it. I’ll see you, umm, whenever I guess. It's a date..." I said, smiling once more as he walked away, leaving me buzzing with anticipation.

"You're going on a date with him..." I heard a cold voice behind me. Slowly, I turned to meet an angry Xander, and in an instant, the smile on my face vanished, replaced by a scorn of my own. The flutter of excitement in my stomach turned into a knot of anxiety. His piercing gaze felt like it was searching for answers that I wasn't ready to provide. The tension in the air was thick, and I could feel my heart racing as I processed the whirlwind of emotions swirling around us both. How dare he show up like this? And why did it suddenly matter to him who I chose to spend my time with?