1 Bad Feeling
CHAPTER I: Bad Feeling
I woke up to a loud knock on my door.
"Blaire, wake up! It's already 7 in the morning and you have classes!"
For sure it was my mom because no one dared to wake me up from a deep sleep except for mom and also, there are only the three of us at home. Like, literally just the three of us except for the helpers here.
My father died of cardiac arrest when I was still young. It's been tough growing up without a father, I must say. I have a brother who is a year older than me. His name is Brett Tyler but I prefer to call him Ty. He has done a great job for standing in place of my fathe-
"Astrid Blaire Pierce! Don't make me pull you out of your bed!" my mom shouted.
Oh no, she's mad.
I hurriedly went out of my bed and run towards the bathroom to take a bath.
You won't definitely like it when she gets mad. She's scary as hell.
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With my heart pounding, I quietly tiptoed my way down the stairs so that my mom won't notice my presence. I was already at the door and slowly twisting the doorknob when I heard a voice behind me.
"Young lady, where do you think you are going?"
Scared, I slowly looked behind and there I saw my mom leaning on the countertop while slowly tapping her nails.
"Out? To school?" I said then managed to smile even a little bit.
She sighed.
"Fine. We'll talk later when you get home. Go now. Tyler is waiting for you outside."
I breathed a sigh of relief. She's not going to scold me early in the morning! It's like a stone removed my chest now that I can breathe normally.
"Yes mom, I'll get going now. Love you!" I ran towards her and kissed her cheek.
Running, I went out of our house and just ran past Ty hoping he wouldn't notice that I'm trying not to go with him.
But him being Tyler, a keen observer, noticed what I'm trying to do right away. He dragged me from my backpack towards his car.
"No-no Blaire. You are not sneaking out from me just to ride with your stupid boyfriend." He said as he forced me to seat on the shotgun seat.
When he's at the driver seat already, he started driving towards Sky International Academy, our school. That's when I know that I'm free to talk now.
"Ty, that's rude. You don't call him that!" I snapped at him.
"Just accept it Blaire, okay? Your boyfriend, that Audrey Murphy fucking Smith is a huge douchebag! He already have you as his girlfriend and yet up until now he still has flings!" Ty shouted.
"No Ty! He isn't like that! I know him better than you do!" I shouted back.
"Oh yeah? You sure 'bout that? Then what the hell are these photos! It's all up on my news feed!" he said then flashed his phone up on my face.
And there I saw my boyfriend with other girls.
I just looked away.
I started to tear up and I'm trying my best not to show it to Ty.
Actually, I'm a lot more stupid than Audrey is. All this time, I know all those things Ty was accusing me for not believing. I know that he is having an affair with another girl. Not just one girl, but a lot of girls.
It's just that I love him too much that even if it hurts, I'm still holding onto him. I'm still hoping that maybe, just maybe, he would finally know my worth and start treating me as his girlfriend and not just anyone that he would run to if his girls aren't available.
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The bell rang as a sign of break time. I didn't even dared to move. I'm just looking out of the window with a great view of the soccer field.
My eyes are just wandering when someone caught my eye.
It was Audrey.
I quickly got my phone out of my pocket to text him to look behind him where I was.
I'm not having second thoughts texting him. Not until a girl ran towards him, clung to his neck, and kissed him.
I looked away.
So that's why he hasn't been contacting me for days already. Because he found someone that is more worthy of his time.
I was startled when someone poked me.
"Hey." Aspen greeted me.
I looked at him and then to his back. There I saw the other three drop dead gorgeous guys.
They are my friends. My best friends. They are the only friend I got. I don't even have a girl friend because for some reason, all the girls here at the academy are envious of me because I'm close with these boys.
I smiled at them and raised my thumbs to let them know that I'm okay.
"Is he still a douchebag?" Stephen blurted out.
"He sure is." Maddox agreed.
"So that's why our little Blaire here looks like she lost from the lottery." Damon laughed.
Oh gods. These boys are driving me crazy.
"I told you guys. Don't treat me as if I am a ten year old kid. I'm seventeen already!" I hissed at them.
"You may be seventeen already but you are still our princess little Blaire." Aspen softly said.
I jumped out of my chair and hugged him. Laughing, he hugged me back.
Argh. Aspen is the sweetest and softest person I know.
"I know that you guys love me but can you be a little less vocal about it please?" I said, almost a whisper.
"Why? Are you ashamed of us Blaire?" Damon said hardly. He's serious about his question.
"O-Of course not. I-It's just t-that. U-Uhm…" I stammered.
"What?" Stephen said.
"The girls are giving me death glares all the time when I'm with you guys." I whispered to them.
"Who are they? Do you want me to teach them a lesson?" Aspen seriously said.
"What? No! I'm just uncomfortable when they're staring at me." I exclaimed.
It's really hard dealing with these boys. They might look hard on the outside, but their hearts was very soft. They do not let anyone mess with the people they love or treasure.
"Make sure of it little Blaire. I don't want anything bothering you. Ayt?" Maddox said.
I just nodded as a sign of agreement and smiled widely.
Looking at them and imagining life without them was really hard. Since in middle school, they are the only ones I can lean on at any time. They are the only people at school who does not make me feel unwanted.
"What is the date today?" I heard one of my classmates asked.
"June 7." someone answered.
My smile faded.
Tomorrow will be our anniversary. Our first anniversary. And I'm not sure what to feel about it.
Instead of excitement, I felt a bad feeling. And I do not like it.
