Tension

     I closed my locker then turned my attention to Mark who's been following me since i entered school,"what!"i snapped, he raised an eyebrow, hot!"nothing"

"Ok,stop following me then"i leaned on my locker, i was not feeling good since the last meeting with Sora,he didn't call me after inviting me again with an excuse of my umbrella,he saw me yesterday but avoided me the whole day of school,he didn't reply to my text,that's just rude "Claire?"i looked at Mark,"you okay?"i wiped my nose in a childish manner then smiled,"it's jus a fever"we walked the hallway "i was happy seeing you there on Friday even though you didn't come for me"my stomach flipped

"I really wanted to see Darren on the game"

"He doesn't wear blue and he's not Sora"

"Wow,and the trophy of the most observant person in Springfield goes to Mark Santova"i clapped my hand as i paced away,he followed me "Claire,I'm serious, i mean that night you guys went somewhere right,don't deny it"

"I am not,why should i?"

"I'm getting a feeling that it's more than the dare"

"And?"

"I don't know, i just like you alot and don't want to loose you "

"Look,me getting closer to Sora is to complete my dare after all he looks scared"

"No he doesn't "

"'All in all i just have to complete the dare I'm dc,remember "

"Since you guys are talking about the dare then i should tell you that Charlotte's given you this week to complete your dare" my heart pounded with Hennessy's news,not that i want to do it but it'll be embarrassing when everyone's counting on you to do something and you don't "it seems she bringing that up to fade her hormone rumuor"she added

"And why are you telling her exactly,"she rolled her eyes then sighed at Mark "Charlotte really wants you out of her way,if you do the dare,people won't be interested in you anymore since you lowered your grade and if you don't people's attitude won't change since you won't be dc anymore, i can't believe I'm saying this but I'm gonna miss you,Mark will too"

"Get a grip Hennessy"Mark fired "What?you never told dc that you are always into spotlight?"she turned to me and smiled "I'm sure you heard about Tatiana"she smiled "no need to show me some red flags since i see you as one"i made it sound like a joke but i meant it,three of us walked the hallways silently "there's the nerd, what's his name again, yeah, Hey Sora?"her voice sounded bitchy on the  call of his name,he turned to see who's calling,he gave both Hennessy and i a blank look "let me help you "she whispered to both Mark and i as she walked to Sora "she's a bitch"Mark smirked

''Quite a match"i assured "Dc,here needed a private room with you"she tucked her hand to his arm"oh,muscles, you workout book boy?"he nonchalantly looked at her "come here"Mark seemed to enjoy this,Sora removed his hand"go fix your grades,stop minding other people's business"Mark and i held our laughters as she gave a piercing look at Sora,who walked away, we ended up laughing out loud,"he's just shy,he'll come around"she smiled

           It's been four days since Sora started avoiding me, Nicole was having a school trip today, how i wish i could be there,Darren took an apple then sat for breakfast,Dion joined in and sat too,there was an awkward silence "what are up to today?"Nicole broke the silence as she excitedly asked me "i--dunno,maybe read or stay in the library--"

"Or keep on keeping secrets from your brothers about their girlfriend"Dion added,so that's the reason "that's your girlfriend not mine"Darren defended" she was yours at first" Dion pushed him

"Or not tell your brothers your  connection with the subway"i turned to Whitney's voice then threw myself back at my chair "i told you i went to see a friend "i groaned loudly

"Sora Seel doesn't have friends" everyone including me turned to Whitney,how does she know him,"Sora but why Claire?i told you i don't trust that boy"i rolled my eyes at Dion,"and you shouldn't" whitney added,"where you--like following me that day"i found it hard to believe "i was worried"i scoffed "Claire when we tell you something doesn't mean we are stopping you from being happy,we have reasons"

"Really Dion?,give me the so called reasons"

"Like --um--like--Whitney give her some reasons"i sidely smiled i knew Dion just hated the aura of men around me "he is a murderer"there were confused looks,i smiled at her "his parents' deaths was an accident"they all turned to me now "can we eat in peace now?"Nicole cheered with a smile"seems like you know him"Whitney seemed defeated

"Did he also tell you that he killed his little sister and girlfriend?"now i was confused,i could see satisfaction in Whitney's eyes"Quite a shocker,huh,i get it"she patted me" I'll be off to school"Darren stood first"how do you even know him?"Dion asked Whitneyd, "i worked for his father"Darren drew his chair"excuse me"he angrily left.

                Everyone at school was talking about me completing my dare,i just find the pressure everywhere disturbing,the bell rang and we went for classes,Sahara was busy making a conversation at tge front of the class,"there she is,Dc?"she happily called,i just looked at her "you are quite a number,girl"she whispered then laughed,her grey scarf matched her leggings,she wore a black baggy tshirt that matched her sketchers,"i didn't know,this dare thing was that serious" they all laughed showing me a picture of Sora and I kissing in the rain,i sighed "poor boy he doesn't know that you are playing him"they laughed as i warmed out a smile,it's more like he is playing me,"students get to your seats" Mr.Wulper placed our tests on the desk as people groaned to their seats, Sora's seat was empty, i turned to Zayn,the boy next to me "seen Sora?"he shook,i leaned back to my seat,"he was here in the morning "i smiled at him"Another A+ from Miss.Hearthton,i knew it"he happily announced and placed my test on my desk "and another expected disappointment"he placed a test on Sahara's desk then walked away,i turned to her confused,she copied almost all of my answers 'An F!with all that copying,?Fuck him'she mouthed at me,mr.Wulper was looking at us,she smiled at him"detention"he always had a way of removing Sahara from his class,Sahara hated maths,she happily walked  away, "I'm sorry Miss.Hearthton you too"i gave him a confused look but he didn't give in,i sighed and walked away,we walked to the detention room,it was mostly occupied by seniors, Dion and Darren were there too"i knew today was my best day" Sahara clapped "it would be better if you sit down miss Hakim"Miss Dora told her,she sat with a laugh "you too Miss.Hearthton"i smiled at her as she noted down my name "All three Hearthtons are here,this is too much,I'll need to consult your parents about this"Dion smiled,everyone thinks Whitney is our single mother and yep they find her hot,i turned to Nate,one of Dion's friends who's been looking at us since we walked in and smiled "why are you guys even here?"i fully turned to him the moment Miss Dora left,"we should be asking you"Charlotte joined us,"still a bitch"i exhaled,she laughed,there were few murmurs around,"and still not done with your dare"she took some attention,"oh my lesbian friend didn't see you there"i loudly spoke,she frowned and there were few laughters,"when are you completing the dare?"she asked as she walked back her seat,"sooner than you expect"i smiled then turned back to Nate "well,Dion,Carlos and I pranked Mr.Qater and here we are"i nodded,I'm not suprised "and what did he do?"i pointed at Darren "oh,he got into a fight with Sora,it was pretty much one sided,so he hurt him,the principle called your mother she'll be here in the afternoon so in the meantime he was brought here"why beat Sora, i looked at him he noticed but turned away,i stood to follow him but Miss Dora walked in,so i sat back,he must've been pretty hurt because when Darren is angry he hits trees poor them....

        Darren was in the office with Whitney while Dion and i waited outside,"you've not said anything since the detention"Dion slightly pushed me,i glared and he raised his hands in surrender"not a good time,i guess"he sat at the chair,i crossed my hands later darren got out,he looked furious,he walked past us "darren wait"Dion called,i followed them "why did you hit him?"he looked at me as if i was nothing then turned to Whitney "where did you park the car?"he coolly asked whitney who carried his bag"near the subway"i pushed him with all my strength to get his attention and it worked though if looks could kill "Sora is trying to save money for his uncle who is sick,you hit him and increase his bills,why would you even do that?"he scoffed

"Do you even know what that motherfucker said?"

"Don't call him that" I've never seen him this mad "oh yeah,what do you want me to call him?a manwhore?"i breathed out "okay,we can go home and discuss this"whitney patted me,i freed my shoulder "why home when he can explain himself here?"

"How many times did he touch you?"okay this is wierd "he never touched me"Dion gave us confused looks "he said he touched you and he'll do it again and again if he wanted to"

"Is that why you beat him up?"he brushed his hair back,"you are sick!"they all looked at me"shut up Claire,do you even know what happened to Darren today?"Whitney spoke "i don't think I care"i admitted,i was so angry with him right now "your brother is suspended for two months, don't pressure him anymore"

"They could jail you for life instead"they all looked at me differently "that's not the baby sis i know"Dion's voice seemed disappointed "maybe you don't know me"

"Is this the dc thing that's getting in your head?"He asked "fuck off,all of you"for the first time it felt good though they were all frozen "I'm no body's wallflower,i can choose what's good for me,don't need advisors for that or protection"

"Let's go claire you are not well "Darren said then left "I'm going to see Sora"

"Don---"

"Whitney let her"Dion cut whitney off and left,i left too before her speech could start.

           I went to his place,it seemed quiet and no one around,i sat on his stairs and waited,i tried calling him but it went to voicemail,Nicole called an hour later abd that's when I decided to switch off my phone,i prayed he could be alright,i was scared"i guess you aren't going to leave"i turned up and saw him at the rooftop,the top of his eyebrow had dried up from blood,the side of his mouth had blood and it was purple"you were here"i was even scared to speak,he walked to the back,later he came through the door,he smiled at me like nothing happened"Ever been to a rooftop dc?"

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