Emma

Sleep couldn't find me the whole night no matter what I did. I tried getting myself to sleep for about three hours before I gave up and stayed all night gazing at my window. That night everyone went to sleep pretty early, which has only helped in prolonging the torture for me.

I groaned when I checked my phone as it showed 6:30. I decided to get out of bed because it was a matter of time anyways and went to the bathroom to freshen up. After that I threw on one of my hoodies and a legging.

I was really hungry, and I knew by now my parents would be downstairs preparing breakfast. I was packing my bag up when the door burst open, revealing my dad who looked really shocked by what's happening.

''Oh sweet God! Are you really awake, or am I imaging stuff now. I am not that old, right?'' Dad exaggerated dramatically.

I rolled my eyes, ''You know you should have joined an acting school, you would have been an epic fail.'' I gave him my sweetest smile.

''That wasn't convincing?'' He asked, ''Well, it works on your mom, smoothly, I have to add.'' That made me chuckle.

I put on my shoes and together we descended the stairs. Mom was in the kitchen flipping pancakes, Logan was on his phone while Lucas was washing the dishes mom used. One of them is going to hell.

''Morning.'' I greeted, planting a kiss on Lucas's and mom's cheeks.

''Why don't I get a kiss?'' Logan asked, raising his head from his phone.

''You are annoying, loud, cocky, inconsiderate--'' He cut me off, knowing well that the list was never ending.

''What did you choke on? A radio?'' He smacked my head.

''Hey! You are not to hit her, Logan.'' Dad scolded him, giving me a warm hug. I snickered evilly, poking my tongue out at him. Serves him right, and yeah, he is the one going to hell.

''Breakfast is ready, I don't want to hear anyone's voice.'' Mom said harshly in a mono-tone.

''Someone is cranky.'' Logan commented in a low whisper.

''Period.'' Dad answered shortly, making both of us nod.

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''Amy was asking about you the other day, did you tell her something about us?'' A girl whose name I already forgot slurred out seductively at Logan. He smirked her way, snaking his arm around her waist.

''No, why would I?'' He asked, but I could tell there was something fishy going on.

''You know it's my first time cheating on Amy that way, but I don't feel that terrible.'' She winked, and slowly the scenario was forming in my head. ''Anyways, I've got to go. Stella goes crazy on us if we are late for practice.'' She planted a kiss on his lips, and finally walked away.

''Let me guess, you are playing two girls, aren't you?'' Lucas shot a question with utter disgust.

''Do you know how disgusting you are? This is not even human to begin with.'' Veronica said with a frown latched on her face.

''No need to get all frustrated, sweet heart. Just say the words and I will act on it.'' Logan suggested, earning a glare out of her, but she didn't answer him back, instead looked away and chose to neglect his whole existence.

''I don't know where did mom and dad go wrong.'' I mumbled, and it was meant for him to hear.

He sighed aloud, ''The way I see it is different, okay? These are two best friends who are fighting over a guy and their friendship is on the verge of breaking apart, so why not I interfere with each one of them. Then, they will heal each other and their friendship will blossom again. Understand now?'' Never have I ever wanted to smack his face more than I wanted now. What the hell was wrong with him this little piece of shit.

''Bye.'' I rolled my eyes at him and turned around to leave, followed by apparently everyone because they were already thinking of ways to kill him. Couldn't he at least not say that in front of Ver. I don't know how could the both of them be so oblivious.

''A dumb piece of shit! He is so disrespectful towards woman, this fucker! Agh, I want to strangle him so much until he breaks in my hands, I swear.'' Veronica whisper yelled in frustration, and I honestly couldn't blame her. My brother is the biggest asshole ever.

''Chill, sugar. He'll come around.'' Carter teased, knocking her out with his elbow.

''You!'' She snarled, ''Don't start with this bullshit, I don't want him to come around or any shit, alright? I am happy that way, he is a dirty butthole that no amount of soup will clean it.'' She seethed, ruffling her hair out of her face.

Carter's eyes widened at her outburst, and I sniffled a laugh, choosing not to interfere. Probably Carter and I will play cupid, so it's actually a matter of time until these two get together. But then I will need someone to help me get Nora and Carter together.

Too much work for this friend group...

Not long after, the bell rang annoyingly through the corridors, and everyone started rushing in and out of classes. Groaning like babies, we parted ways, everyone to his class. As usual I had Calculus with Noah. Although my heart was hammering in my chest in anticipation of seeing him, I couldn't help but feel nervous.

He has seen me during a panic attack, has seen my scar, kissed my freaking scar, and told me I was perfect.

I felt naked in front of him, like he had stripped me and was examining me thoroughly. I felt light headed with the too many thoughts strolling back and forth in my mind, I had to prevent myself from thinking. Shaking my head, I entered the classroom, which was still slightly empty, and headed to my seat. He was missing.

Relief washed over my brain, but my heart constricted in longing.

''Did you really go out on a date with Noah? I heard he doesn't take girls out in general.'' A girl gushed from behind me, earning the attention of my ears.

''He has always had a soft spot for me, and he is so sexy, and dreamy.'' Stella's voice grazed my ears painfully like bullets. ''He even won a panda for me.'' I could hear her smirk.

Mental note: Burn the freaking panda.

''I might start thinking you are jealous.'' A voice broke my trance, a soothing voice that I really do love. Without even noticing, a smile latched on my face and I turned to face him.

''I am not.'' I stated with a shrug, meeting his grey, silvery pools. He had his bottom lip in between his pearly teeth, his nose scrunching every now and then.

He sat down, ''Whatever you say.'' I smiled but held back any words I wanted to say. His warmth creeped into me slowly, making me feel all fuzzy inside. God, the feelings I feel with him!

''Hey, babe. Why don't you come and sit next to me?'' Stella came into our sight, sending daggers at me. I felt my fists clench automatically, nails digging into my palm harshly. However, I was waiting impatiently for his answer.

''No, I want to sit here.'' He replied in a monotone, and I hadn't even realized that I was holding my breath. My hands fumbled together under the desk as I looked out of the window.

Suddenly, I felt his hand searching for mine before he gripped it gently. I tried breaking my hand free but no avail, and honestly it was so hard to do so when his thumb kept drawing soothing circles and playing with my fingers sensually.

''What do you mean? Come sit with me, and who knows, you might get lucky.'' Her voice was suggestive that it turned my head sharply at her. I didn't even realize how angry I looked until I saw the expression on her face as she looked back at me. I heard a chuckle next to me that made me retrieve my blazing eyes off of Stella.

''The teacher is not coming by the way, do you want to come with me for a second?'' He whispered in my ear, totally ignoring Stella's presence. I was about to shake my head; however, he had other plans as he forcefully pulled me up with him.

I gasped at the sudden action, but we were already halfway through the class. His pulling manners never vanished.

''What is wrong with you? I didn't even say yes.'' I argued in the empty corridor.

''Oh yeah? Sadly, I couldn't care less.'' He mumbled, stull pulling me around with him like a puppy.

''But you asked me, Noah!''

''Just for manners, you know?'' I found myself standing at the back of the school, the place where we used to meet everyday to hang out, make out, eat, make out, chase each other, make out. Yeah.

''So what did--'' I was cut off buy silent words.

He slammed his lips on mine urgently, stumbling our bodies backwards until my back was hit by a wall. His hand rested on the side of my face as he brought us closer, clashing our bodies together in the process. His lips were wild against mine, like he has been thirsty for too long, thirsty for me. His tongue grazed my bottom lip, savoring my taste in his memory. I was too rigid to react, I really did miss this and it was too overwhelming now after such long time our lips not making contact. It was exactly like the first time he had kissed me, and every other time, unbearable feeling. The feeling of being complete, two hearts molding together into one, two souls touching and breathing in the same time. It was something I knew I would never experience with anyone else, and I knew that by heart.

His teeth bit on my bottom lip, causing my mouth to open for him. He wasted no time in taking the unmeant invitation but also meant, and our tongues started dancing together. My hands raised and circle around his neck, and suddenly I became so aware of his scent. His manly, mouthwatering scent.

After what felt like forever, we broke the kiss off, both of us panting for air.

His eyes fluttered open, containing different intensity that left me gasping for air. How could they show too many emotions, and the thing is, I fell in love with each and every one of them.

Our foreheads were clashed together, mouths were opened, same air sucked in. There is nothing I could ever wish for rather than for this moment to freeze.

''I missed you.'' He whispered huskily, and goosebumps formed on my body.

I missed you more, Noah.

I really wanted to say that despite any thoughts roaming my head at that moment. Despite the fact that Ethan has threatened me. Despite knowing something so vital about Noah that he himself doesn't know about. Everything was wrong, but at that moment, everything seemed right, and so I said it.

''I missed you too.'' He grinned, his grey eyes softening at my words, and I couldn't ask for more.

''Fuck.'' A curse word was said somewhere, but our minds processed slowly before we realized that there was some intruder.

Carter stood there flabbergasted, he too looked disturbed with a frown on his face. But that was not it because he knew about Noah and I.

Two other people followed after that. And those were the problem.

Lucas and Logan. Noah and I were still in a making out position.

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Bye bye, World. You were a bitch to me.

Women are fucking strong.

See ya,