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Alex's POV

- TRIGGER WARNING -

It's almost been a week since what happened with Aaron. I've been so jumpy ever since, I haven't been able to sleep in my own bed, and it's noticeable that my mental state isn't getting any better. It was getting a bit better, but then Aaron happened.

I grabbed my blade I had hidden in my phone case. I let the blade dig into my skin, slicing my arm every couple seconds. I just needed some kind of release. That release is cutting.

"Alex! Someone is here and they want to talk to you! I'm sending them up!" Mom's voice shouted from downstairs. Before I had time to react and clean up my cuts, someone grabbed the blade from my hand.

- TRIGGER WARNING OVER -

"H-Hey!" I exclaimed as I looked up. I saw a familiar face. "Trevor?" I asked, shocked. "Why are you here?"

"I wanted to apologize. I didn't mean anything I said and did back at school. It's just well.. how do I say this.." He started talking. "I like you, Alex. I only did what I did because I like you. I like you a lot." He explained and I didn't know if I should believe him. I didn't get a chance to reply because he kissed me. Trevor Shepherd just kissed me. That's what I kept thinking.

"W-Why? Can I have my blade back?" I asked quietly.

"You can't have your blade back. You don't need to keep hurting yourself. You don't deserve this, you deserve to be happy. Alexis Grace Lovato, will you make me the happiest teenage boy alive and be my girlfriend?" He asked as he grabbed my hand. I didn't know what to say. I was speechless, I want to say yes, but I have feelings for Kenzie. I could see where this relationship goes with Trevor..

"Yes.." I replied. He smiled and kissed my cheek.

"I have to get going, babe. I'll text you when I get home." He said before walking out.

TREVOR'S POV

Our plan is coming into action. My friends Alice, Baylee, Donovan, and I were going to embarrass Alex in front of the whole school. I was going to text her to meet me in the cafeteria at lunch, then I was going to break up with her. Alice will then grab a hold of Alex while we show the school her cuts.

"Did she say yes?" Baylee asked as she was holding hands with Donovan.

"She did. You guys know the plan right?" I asked. They all agreed. We then went our separate ways.

ALEX'S POV

I woke up the next day feeling slightly happier than usual. Maybe because of Trevor? I heard my phone go off and saw a text from Trevor.

Trevor: Hey, babe. You should eat with us in the school cafeteria for lunch today 😘

Alex: I'll be happy too ❤️

Trevor: I'll see you then, babe. I love you ❤️

Alex: I love you too 😘

Lunch time couldn't come fast enough. I was wearing a blue Adidas hoodie, black skinny jeans, and blue combat boots.

"Thanks for the ride, Mom!" I smiled as I got out of the car.

"Text me when I should come pick you up, baby girl." She said. I waved goodbye and she drove off. I walked into the school. He met me at the entrance and kissed me. Trevor grabbed a hold of my hand and we walked together to the cafeteria.

"These are my friends. Alice, Baylee, and Donovan." Trevor said as he pointed to each one. I nodded as I took it all in. What he did next, I should've expected, but I didn't. He grabbed a microphone and hopped up on one of the tables.

"Attention everyone!" He shouted into the microphone. He pulled me up on the table and Alice also got on the table. "I thought I would let you know that Alex and I are NOT a couple. She's just a depressed freak! An unwanted human!" He continues.

"T-Trevor? H-How could you? I-I trusted you!" I choked out.

"Aww. Is the little baby going to cry?" He said in a fake voice. "I-I trusted you!" He mocked me. I was about to run off when Alice and Trevor grabbed a hold of me.

"We got something for you all to see!" Alice shouted. They rolled up both of my sleeves to reveal all my fresh cuts. Everything happened in slow motion. Everyone was laughing. I panicked and looked at everyone. One face in the crowd stood out. Kenzie. I rolled down my sleeves and I quickly sent my Mom a text to come and pick me up. I then jumped off the table and ran outside. I hopped in my Mom's car as I was crying.

"What wrong, baby girl?" She asked with worry lacing her voice.

"N-Nothing! We broke up! The relationship was a lie. I-I'm fine! Can we just go home?!" I asked angrily. I curled up in the front seat as we were driving home. I felt bad for snapping at Mom. When we got back I ran into my room and locked the door.

"Alex! Let me in!" Mom knocked on my door.

"N-No! I want to be alone!" I yelled.

"Please, baby. Talk to me, baby girl. What's the matter?" She asked from the other side of the door.

"N-Nothing is wrong! I-I'm fine!" I shouted. I heard her sigh and walk away. I grabbed my phone and saw a bunch of videos of Trevor showing off my cuts. I screamed in frustration as I threw my phone across the room.

- TRIGGER WARNING -

I grabbed the blade that Trevor left laying on the floor before he went home yesterday. I dragged the thin piece of metal across my arm as the crimson red liquid started coming out of my arms. I hid the blade in a secret compartment. I bandaged my arms before I laid down in a fetal position and let out a strangled sob right before I fell asleep.