Fake date, real secrets

I stood in front of my mirror, lipgloss in my hand, admiring the reflection of a pretty girl who had it all - or at least made the world believed she did. Edges laid,slayed. Brows,on point. Uniform fitted just right. High school royalty? Obviously me. Parkview high's 'it-girl'. Some say I ran Parkview high like a brand but I'll say I just knew the power of presence and I was the presence. 'Ugh, flawless...' _ I smirked, flipping my hair like the cool girl I knew I was. Being Allison Foster — the girl everyone wanted to be or be with came with pressure but I carried it like queen with a crown to tight to slip. The entire aura - I lived for it. And of course, no queen shines without a king. Nicholas Chase My boyfriend, tall, athletic, the heartthrob of Parkview high. We have been together for months. Our relationship shines throughout the entire school and many people wish to be like us — as a matter of fact, who wouldn't want to be with me or like me? I stepped out of the house with my phone in one hand and the pride in the other. My ride? My sleek black car. I sat comfortably arranging my seat belt and arranged my lipgloss in the mirror. Music blasted and, of course, it was my playlist. After the few minutes' drive, I pulled up at Parkview high. Students turned, whispers floated, eyes followed. All eyes on me. I stepped out slowly — timing was everything — then I adjusted my skirt and walked like I owned the pavement. Which... I did. Few minutes later, my very own cute boyfriend pulled up in the parking lot. I was a bit surprised, he didn't text me earlier this morning. I am not really worried because seeing him this morning, everything will be alright. As I reached for him, I leaned in slowly, I cupped his face with my hands as I kissed him, the kiss that normally made his heart race. But today, things were different. His lips barely moved, no pull, no sparks. Just stillness. I stood looking into his eyes before I pulled back. I got my stuff from the car and started walking into the school building. I was expecting him to stop me or reach out for me, but nothing. I sighed, wondering what was going on. He hardly text me this days and he hadn't returned my kiss back in weeks. 'Allison, can you explain osmoregulation?', I snapped out of my thoughts as Mr. Brown asked the question. I was thinking a lot about Nicholas reaction earlier that I forgot I was in biology class. 'I knew you weren't listening, pay attention now or you get detention', Mr. Brown continued as I didn't have anything. I was quite sad because even as the high school queen, I took my studies seriously. That was my dad's pride, a lot of havoc would happen if I begin to slack in my studies. I couldn't imagine that Nicholas could have such a great effect on me. As I turned around the class, I saw Patricia, Paula and Karen murmuring, It was obvious that they were talking about me, I gave them a stink eye. They immediately stopped. Yeahhh, It's supposed to be that way I smiled like the boss lady I knew I was. Patricia, Paula and Karen usually follow me about, I mean we benefit from each other. As a matter of fact they benefit more from me than I do from them. They are certainly gonna regret what they did today. 'Nicholas', I called him angrily as he went down the stairs during lunch. He earlier passed like he didn't see me. Is he crazy? What is he trying to pull? He stopped and looked at me, then he approached me slowly. I let out a breath of relief because it would have been a huge humiliation if he snubbed me and walked further. He held my hands and gave a smile. Then he apologized for being distant those few days. Of course, I felt happy — sooo happy, but I just rolled my eyes and acted like I didn't care. I was actually expecting a lot more than just that apology. I looked deep in his eyes to show that I was expecting more. 'Ally, I have practice, see you later' was all Nicholas could say to me. I felt a lot of rage. He left without even giving me a peck. What's up with this guy? Everything that happened made me feel so embarrassed, but as usual, I kept my cool, I walked towards the usual spot that those crazy bitches and I usually hanged out. When I got there, they were not there, so I went to the cafeteria to get some drinks — today was a lot. I mean, I was unusually boiling with rage today. As I walked through the hallway, I saw Patricia, Paula and Karen coming towards my direction. I folded my arms and rolled my eyes waiting for them to say something reasonable. All of a sudden, Paula held my hands 'Ally, we are really sorry, forgive us. I mean we would carry your bags, get you what you', Paula begged me as if her life depended on it. Before I could say a word, Patricia and Karen continued,' Yes, we are, anyone without you has nothing in this school'. I felt like a Queen whose servant had come to beg for forgiveness. I looked at them with disgust and said 'cool, I'm headed towards the cafeteria, follow me'. The noise of the cafeteria irritated me but as expected when I stepped in, everywhere went silent. I sat at my favorite spot with Patricia and Paula while I told Karen to get the rest of us something to drink. I took my phone to check some messages. As I glanced at my phone, Paula dragged my attention to take a look at the people sitting at some tables away from us. I was shocked. In fact, I felt everything vibrate around me. Paige Smith was sitting next to Nicholas. I mean he said he was going for practice, and they looked nothing like they were having a mutual discussion because his arms were wrapped around her shoulders, and they smiled and giggled at each other. All the lies, all the distance Nicholas gave to me, everything came clear to me. Paige Smith, the girl I bullied a lot. I couldn't believe it. You know, I can't just sit here like a dummy. I have to go get my man from that loser. I made my minions follow me as I went to defend myself. 'Nicholas Chase'. I called his name as I stood in front of them, folding my arms on my chests and of cause my minions right beside me. He removed his arms from Paige shoulders slowly and gave an "I don't care" look. 'How could you be sitting with this loser and u lied about practice. Since when did you start all these'. I raised my voice cause I wanted attention from the whole student and of course, they all turned around and brought out their camera and started recording. 'Since you started being a crazy b***h. Thanks for this intro cause I have been willing to tell you that Paige is now my girl, like the real girl. I'm done with you. So you can take your crazy bitches and yourself away from me and my baby faces'. As Nicholas said this, I felt like the earth should open up and swallow me. The shame was extreme. A lot of taught filled my head, to worsen it, I looked at Paige sitting all calm letting Nicholas deal with me. I couldn't believe she was gonna be the queen. I felt so disgraced and lost. I looked around and saw all the cameras recording my shame and everyone was laughing including Karen, Patricia and Paula. With all the pain in me, I took my hand and tried to slap Paige but Nicholas caught my hand and threw it away. 'Please stop this Allison, you always act crazy. I couldn't even believe I saw something in you. Please go away'. Nicholas snapped at me in a very harsh way. For the very first time, I didn't know what I was doing. I didn't know this was what embarrassment felt like. I took my phone and ran out of the cafeteria. I couldn't just take it anymore.