She was drunk again. No matter how many times she tells me she would stop, she never really does. That's my mom. Whenever she gets drunk, she looks for every opportunity to blame me for something and me coming late yesterday was just a ticket for her.

She accuses me of disgusting and unreasonable things whenever she's drunk. She was such a loving  person until dad left her. Well he apparently lost interest or something of that sort. I still admire him and visit him during weekends. Well only some.

I took my English books so I start working on my essay already. I didn't even see my mother today, practically because I didn't get out of the room. Then I heard a knock on the door.

"Come in."

The door opened and mom walked in.

"How are you sweetheart?"

She greeted in a loving tone and I wasn't even surprised at all. She accuses me when she's drunk and the next day she acts like it never happened. Typical mom.

"I'm fine and you mom?"

I greeted back with a smile. I don't try to bring back past events either. I would rather pretend it never happened. She answered with a smile and asked me to come downstairs for breakfast.

Having bathed already I went downstairs and sat opposite mom. We started eating in peace until my phone rang. It was Carol, probably to see if I've gotten home safely. I'm so not going to spare her for leaving me out there yesterday.

"Aren't you going to answer him?"

Mom asked and I looked at her.

"It's Carol calling mom. Not a him."

I said dismissively.

"Carol my foot. That's obviously the guy who brought you here last night and I'm sure he wants a second night with you."

She said. Is that all she could come up with? She wasn't even drunk this time.

"I don't want to argue with you because at the end, I'm always the one who gets hurt."

I said standing up and walking to the door. I'll rather go out then stay here.

"If you come back late then be sure that you're not sleeping in my house."

She shouted as I slammed the door and walked out. So it's only her house? I'd rather not think about her at the moment. It'll just ruin my mood. I checked my phone and saw Carol's missed calls. I dialed her number.

"Alice."

Carol answered after the second ring.

"I'm coming over in ten."

I said as I got in my car and drove off.

"Was calling for the same reason. Gail's already here."

She said on the other line.

"Sure."

I said and hung up. Those two have always been there for me. I've known Carol since childhood and I met Gail when I moved here.

Carol's house was just in the next street so it didn't take me long to reach there. I stopped the car, grabbed my phone and got out.

I rang the doorbell and Mrs Peterson opened the door. I greeted her and she told me that Carol was in her room with Gail. Mrs Peterson and her husband both love Carol very much despite the fact that she was adopted.

I went to Carol's room and knocked slightly before going in.

"I'm so sorry about yesterday Alice. I didn't mean to stand you up."

She said as soon as I entered the room. She should really apologise.

"And I thought it was chicks over dicks."

I muttered loud enough for them to hear as I sat on the bed.

"And it's like that. But just understand, I talked to Alan after Ashley's incident and he told me he lost absolute interest in me. Eric asked me out on a date and you know he's been my crush since forever. I ended up-"

"Fine fine. I understand but never do that to me again."

I said cutting her off because when Carol starts her speech about boys, she never really finishes.

"So Alice, tell us about the bad boy."

Gail asked in a tone of curiosity.

"What about him Gail?"

I asked innocently.

"I hope he didn't make you one of those heart broken girls he dumps after-"

I cut her off because I know exactly what she was going to say.

"Like I would even let him."

I said and they laughed.

"How about we play a game?"

Carol suggests.

"It doesn't sound bad. Just name the game and it's on."

I say excitedly.

"Truth or dare."

Gail suggested and we all nodded in approval.

                         ***

I walked into my math class and scanned around the class for an empty seat. I saw one in the middle of the class but next to the bad boy. I groaned as I walked there and sat down mumbling a hello to him. I took my books from my bag and got ready for the lesson.

"Why did you sit next to me?"

He asked and I gave him a confused look.

"Only seat available."

I said simply trying to brush him off.

"Liar. There are two empty seats at the back."

He smirked and I turned to look at the back. There were indeed two empty seats over there. I truly didn't notice them before.

"Didn't notice."

I said not wanting to engage in a conversation with him.

"Or maybe you just wanted to sit next to me. Didn't I tell you that you would eventually come back to me, asking me to do the exact same thing you were refusing to do during detention?"

He said and I frowned in anger. I hate his guts. Does he really think I'm here because I want to sleep with him? Jerk.

"Listen here Robson, stop giving yourself too much credit because honestly you are not even as good as you think you are."

I said and instead of being offended, he just looked amused by what I said. Too much for trying to hurt his ego. I groaned inwardly.

"That's just what you are trying to make yourself believe baby doll but the fact is that you can't simply resist sitting next to me. And I won't blame you because I'm just too hot to resist. Right baby doll?"

He said winking at me and I rolled my eyes. Just before I could say anything, someone beat me to it.

"Get up Alice. This is my seat."

She said in an arrogant tone turning the people's attention towards us. Was she really ordering me around? I gave her a distasteful look before looking back at my books. Choosing to ignore her.

"I'm talking to you slut. Get the heck out of my seat."

And that was enough to set me on the verge of wanting to skin her alive.

"As far as I remember, you sit somewhere at the back plus you don't own seats here. I hope your uncle remembered to tell you that before sending you here sweetheart."

I said with a silly smile. She started fuming and I smiled even more.

"Don't make me angry Alice. Just leave my seat before -"

"Before you start a fight which I'll win. After all, you're always the one who ends up with bruises all over your face. And today I seriously don't wanna hurt you so I'll leave dear Ashley."

I cut her off finishing her sentence with a smile. People started laughing and she just stood there, embarrassed.

I took my belongings and stood up. I walked away to sit at the back but I wouldn't just let her have the satisfaction of making me leave the seat. I had to atleast say something. I turned to look at her as she sat down.

"Ou and Ashley, please chill with the make up. Your face isn't a drawing book."

I said before sitting down and the class burst into laughter again.

She tries by all means to humiliate me but she ends up humiliating herself instead. I feel pity for the poor girl. I smiled.

It was just a mere of seconds before I saw Austin standing up from his seat and walking towards me. He took a seat besides me and Ashley stormed out of the class angrily.

"Why did you leave your girlfriend all alone? Poor thing must be crying her heart out by now."

I said in a mocking voice.

Austin just smiled before answering.

"You are way better."

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