Breathe Alyssa, breathe. I slowly opened my eyes and met that of a guilty Loren.

"It's okay. It's just a dumb project," I grinned as I picked up my backpack.

"Are you sure?" He asked in a peery manner and I nodded with a assurance. He still did look shaken up, so I went with the flow and squeezed his shoulder a little.

"It's friends before project; if there's anything like that," I joked lightly with a giggle and he smiled.

"Thanks."

"That was so close,"  astonish Clara spoke and I rolled my eyes.

*AHEM*

We all, well, I technically turned to see the face of our government teacher. I took a hard look at our disabled project and back at him.

"You are disturbing my class," he said sternly and I gulped.  I totally forget that this is a class.  Is that the best excuse?

"We apologize but our project.." I try to explain and he chuckled.

"You don't have to worry your head, it is really a fine piece.  You all get A+'s." Was his simple reply and we squeaked.

His eyes skimmed over to Loren, "I see you are new. I don't know how to go about the project with y-"

"Don't worry. He's in our group." Clara said.

"The maximum number I can take is three, and you three are enough," he retorted.

"He's new and we are only helping out. He needs this, he just came today spare him the talk," Clara blurted out and I smiled. That's my girl!

He looked at her for a while before he finally gave in.

"Okay but please pick up those toothpicks and find some seats. You are wasting my time," he wangled.

We didn't want him to take back our A's, so we hastily gathered them into our bags. I know, not the brightest idea but we all got A's; if he were to take it back I would probably bite him and watch him bleed to DEATH!! Just kidding, I'm not like that.

We found an empty seat for Loren and thankfully it was close to ours.

I was a bit drawn into the lecture that I almost didn't notice the piece of paper thrown my way. I just love Mr H's teaching. Another paper was thrown my way and I ignored it as it hit my cheek and fell on the floor.

I drew in a breathe and turned swiftly. My eyes searched for the face who- Arrh! I groaned internally realizing that it was Loren.

He motioned to one of the crumpled paper on the floor. I had no choice but to pick it up and glance through it.

'Thank you,' it read and I smiled. He didn't have to thank me. I only gave him the attention he never wanted and I had to apologize for that. I sighed knowing that I had to get closer to him. I wasn't going to work with writing on paper. Talking is way more easier.

I looked at the guy beside Loren desk and threw one a papers at him. Luckily he turned to my direction and I smiled.

"Sorry but can we change seats for a quick moment? I really want to have a talk with my friend over there," I pointed over to Loren who kept mute.

The guy gave me a remnant look before nodding. He looked forward only to find Mr H writing some stuffs on the board. We make our exchanges quickly and I happily thanked him.

I turned to back to Loren who was looking at me strangely, "please cut the look. I just have to apologize for almost chopping your head off."

He simply shrugged and added, "it's okay.  I don't really get that a lot but it's nice to finally experience it"

"You are just saying that to not make me feel guilty," I rolled my eyes with a smile.

"Maybe," he replied with a grin. "I just don't like the attention I got."

"I'm sorry," I frowned and he smiled again. "I told you,  it's alright."

"I still feel bad," I stated while fingering with my skirt.  He leaned forward and pressed my shoulder,  "like I said. You don't have to be. I just don't want any attention in my new school. I usually get a lot in my old one,"

"A flock of girls?" I asked and he smirked. "Yeah,  a flock of girls," then we shared a quick laugh.

"Miss Charles and Mr Wood, it's seems like you both want detention," the voice of Mr H made us freeze and I carefully turned forward,  only to be met by every single person eyes on us.

"Are we in trouble?" Loren whispered to me and I shrugged lightly.

"You will be if you don't stop talking to each other." Our teacher warned and I smiled nervously.

How did he hear him? Might be the perks of being a teacher!

Everybody eyes were still on us. Okay now I don't like attention. I signaled that guy from before and we switched back to our seats.

Mr H finally let us go with a glare and I gave Loren a sad smile before facing back.

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"School is finally done. I can sleep now, I need to rest my aching body," Alanna dramatically said.

We we're walking out of the school and Alanna joined us. I took that chance to introduce her to Loren; it backfired and now she's all ogle eye on him.

"So where do you live?" I asked Loren and he replied, "not far from here."

"So you are going to walk then?" I asked curiously and he nodded.

"Why don't you ride with us. You said that it is not far. You'll just tell our driver the way and i'm sure that he will get you there,"

"No it's fine. You should not be wasting your time with me," he said and I rolled my eyes.

"You are a friend now. We don't want you to walk around like that, it's not safe," Clara tried to explain but he brushed it off.

"Really, it's okay. I don't know how my dad will react so I better start going alone," he stated and we gave up.

"Fine! But stay safe," I shouted behind him as he sprang into the street. I watched him till he was out of sight then I turned sharply only to find Clara staring at me quizzically.

"What?" I asked innocently but she smiled and brushed it off. I rolled my eyes and we said our goodbyes before hoping into our cars and our drivers took off in different directions.

As soon as we arrived home, I hopped out of the car and dashed into my room after greeting mom and dad.

I fell flat on my bed and groaned loudly. I forced myself up and got my clothes off. I sticker them into the laundry bin and ran into my adjoined bathroom and into my tub.

I was done in minutes, I did the necessary stuffs and got dressed. I decided to run down for an early dinner.

"Hey dad," I moved to him and please placed a kiss on his cheek.

"Hi mother," I pecked her cheek and they both muttered hello.

"How was school today," mom tried to start a conversation.

"It was normal and fun like always," I replied briefly not wanting any more questions.

"Is the food ready? I am starving!" I frowned and dad chuckled.

"Always grumpy while hungry, just like your mother." Dad said while he pinched my cheek. I slapped his hands away and ignored his words no matter how they made my heart swell.

"Aly, please help me in the kitchen." Mom said and I nodded before following her in.

"What do you want me to do?" I asked and she gave me my job. I just want to eat early.

We worked in silence which was something new. Other times we worked together we normally talk for hours and sometimes delay breakfast, dessert, name it!

"Are you still mad at me?" She asked and I froze. I turned to her and found her staring at me.

"I don't know," I answered and turned back to my work.

"I am your mother..." She started sounding angry and I sighed.

"And I'm daughter," I replied sassily. Okay that was bad!

I ignored her and continued with my duties. But I soon found the silence too inept so I chirped in my first thought, "what else are you hiding from us,"

I was stunned by my question but acted cool, I noticed her tensed. "Honey it's a lot," I simply breathed. Who would have thought my mom would keep things from me while I told her everything.

Soon we were done and I sat on my table not surprised that twilight was there. I ate my food quickly and quietly.

When I was done, I carried twilight who was finished too, to my room. I jumped on the bed and picked up my phone.

Immediately it vibrated indicating that I have been sent a message. I unlocked my phone and checked it. From an unknown number?

'Hey Alyssa, I just wanted to see if you are okay!' The message read. Okay??

'Please who is this?' I sent. It took some minutes but I received a reply that shocked me out of my wits and I sat up.

'It's Loren'