I saw her there in the dark void,alone and weeping.I tried to move closer to her but the more I did,the further she got.
”What’s wrong?I can help you.”I called out.She carried on crying there and I felt helpless.
”You can’t be alone.Its not good.You have to open up.”I called out again,this time I could reach her.I gently touched her shoulder but she shrugged it off.
She turned around and looked at me with her green venomous eyes and yelled,”I want to be alone!”
That startled me and I jolted up from my bed;coming to the realisation that it was just a dream.I was drenched with sweat and overwhelmed with exhaustion.
I got out of bed,brushed my teeth,changed into my uniform and got out of my room.The aroma of eggs and bacon overtook me as soon as I exited my bedroom.I walked to the kitchen and saw my dad sitting at the table reading a newspaper and plates of bacon and eggs around him.
”Morning,dad.Where’s mum?”I said to him.
”Your mother went out to buy some more groceries.”he replied.
I sat down at the table and ate my breakfast.I also had a glass of OJ.When I was done,I took my dishes to the sink and washed them.As I was putting them away,the thought of Brenda crossed my mind again.That dream was weird.I never had a dream like that before.
I finished putting away the dishes,grabbed my backpack and headed off to school.I walked by Brenda’s house on the way.
’Should I walk with her to school?’I thought.’No,she might think I’m weird.But I can’t shake the feeling about her.She intrigued me.’
I continued walking and finally reached the school.I walked through the entrance and almost immediately that all eyes fell on me.
’Geometry class,room 504.Where is it?’I wandered around for what seemed like ages.The bell had already rang and everyone had already went into their classes,leaving the corridors barren and no one to ask for directions.
I finally found the room and opened the door.The class obviously had already started so a late record for two days in a row.Just great.
”Mr.Davenport,care to explain yourself.”an elderly woman,who I guessed was the teacher, asked me.
Everyone’s eyes were on me again.I noticed two empty seats and was immediately wondering if that was Brenda’s.
”I’m new here and Brenda was supposed to show me around but she’s not here.”I said and that sent the guys into whispers and chuckles.
The teacher sighed and said,”Well,since Miss Laikin is not here today,I will let you pass.But you better be on time the next round or you are being written up.Please take your seat.”
I took my seat and listened to the teacher talk about something or other.The bell rang which meant class was over.I checked my schedule and I had free time right now.I grabbed my stuff and headed out of the classroom.
Someone stopped me as soon as I got out of the classroom.
”Hey there,buddy.Where’s your girlfriend?”he asked.I could tell he was a jock because of a jacket he was wearing.
”Hey.I’m sorry.What?”I said.”I don’t have a girlfriend.”
”Don’t play dumb.That weirdo girl you walked home with yesterday.What’s the deal with you guys?”he said and laughed.I couldn’t help but feel annoyed by him talking about Brenda like that.
”Her name’s Brenda and she’s not weird.Also there’s nothing going on between us,we’re just friends.”I snapped.
”Oh,that’s great.Really great.”he said with a smirk.”Name’s Ryan.You should join me and my gang.We’re going to a cafe for our free time.”
”Sure,I guess.”I answered.We proceeded to walk out of the school with some other people to a cafe nearby.
’What did he mean by that?’I thought.We finally reached a cafe.We headed inside and found a place to sit.
Everyone went to order something but I didn’t.Once they all had their drinks,we started chatting.
”Hey,you!”someone pointed at me.”What do you know about the weirdo?”
”I’ve said this before,she is not a weirdo.So lay off!”I snapped back.
”Woah!Calm down there.You were right,Ryan.He is protective.”he exclaimed.
”It’s perfect.The best plan ever.Listen up,guys.We or I will be asking Brenda on a date but with a twist.I will be faking about having a crush on her and then dropping her the next day.”Ryan said and I could not believe my ears.
”You can’t just play with her and then dumping her like she’s a suitcase.She’s a human not your toy.”I answered back.
Everyone gave me a disgusted look like I was some gum stuck to the bottom of their shoe.
”Listen here,new kid.I get whatever I want,whenever I want.What I want,I buy it with money because I’m filthy rich.So don’t try to stop me,or you’ll be sorry.”Ryan said again,this time trying to strike fear in me with his eyes.
I sighed and got out of my seat.I didn’t want to spend any more time with these people.I got out of the cafe and walked back to school.For the rest of the day,all I could think about was what they were going to do to Brenda.
At last,the bell ring and I was incredibly happy.As I walked out the classroom,I saw some of Ryan’s friends giving me a death glare.I ignored it and pushed passed them.
I quickly dashed to Brenda’s house in the hope to see her again before I went home and to warn her about Ryan.I arrived at her house and rang the doorbell.No answer.I rang a couple more times.
An elderly woman,probably in her 30’s,answered the door.”Hello there,young man.How can I help you?”she asked me.
”I’m looking for Brenda.Do you know where she is?”I said,hoping she was there.
”Yes,she is here.And who are you may I ask?”she asked me with suspicion.
”I’m Oscar.Brenda is supposed to show me around the school since I’m new.”I replied.
”In that case,please come in.Brenda will be down in a minute.”she invited me in and I accepted.
I had to admit the inside was more incredible than the inside.When I walked inside,there would be a wooden shoe rack with golden accents.There was a long line of bookcases filled with dozens of books all around the house.We finally go to the living space which had a glass coffe table,big screen TV and,beige cremé coloured sofas.
”You can wait here while I call Brenda.”the woman said and left.
I felt nervous once again to see her.I didn’t know why I felt this way.
’Why do you feel this way?’I thought.’You’ve never liked any girl before.Why is she so special?’
~Brenda’s P.O.V~
I didn’t go to school that day.I just felt like not wanting to see anybody and if I did go to school,I’d probably have a hard time avoiding people anyways.
Suddenly,I heard a knock at my door.I stuff a pillow on my face and groan.My door opens and my mother walks in.
”Sweetheart,a guest is here to see you.I think his name was Oscar.”she said.
I got out of bed and nodded at my mum,signalling her that I will be down soon.She left my room and I felt so nervous to have Oscar around now.
I got dressed in a red hoodie and black trousers.I headed downstairs and Oscar immediately caught my eye.He was sitting on the sofa drinking tea and chatting away with Aaron and Leah.
I walked over to them and sat next to Oscar on the sofa.They were playing Monopoly together on the coffe table.
”Hi sissy!Your friend is so mean.He keeps buying all the houses.”said Leah.
”Yeah!I don’t want to play anymore!”Aaron continued.
I giggled at the sight of my brother and sister losing at a very easy game.
”Hey,Brenda.Uh...I have something to tell you.”Oscar finally said.I blushed as I looked at him.He just looked so perfect.
”Aaron and I are going to ask mummy to play with us.”Leah said and took the board with her to the dining room while Aaron followed behind which left me and Oscar in complete awkward silence.
”Look,Brenda.I came to warn you about Ryan.”he said,looking as nervous as me.
I looked at him with a worrying yet intrigued look.Ryan had a reputation of ruining my life and being Pamela’s boyfriend but if you ask me,that’s a match made in heaven.
”Look,he’s gonna ask you on a date,pretend to like you then dump you the next day.”he said but it was louder this time.
Suddenly,my phone rang.I reached into my pocket and took out my phone.There was a caller ID I didn’t recognise.I showed the number to Oscar.
”Doesn’t look like a number I recognise?Answer it.”he said and I clicked answer.
”Hey there,Brenda.Look I have a confession.”a voice answered but it seemed familiar.
”It’s Ryan,if ya didn’t know.I’ve...actually had this really big crush on you.I know it’s sudden but is it like....okay..if...just maybe.....you would like to go on a date with me?Tonight at 7:00,I’ll be there to pick you up.Get dressed if you accept,okay?See you soon,long-time crush.”Ryan said and I realised this was the prank Oscar warned me about.
I ended the call and set the number to Ryan’s just so I know if he ever calls back again.
”So who was it?”Oscar asked and I showed him the name.His eyes practically bulged out of his sockets.
”You have to decline.Seriously.”Oscar immediately said after.
But I had other ideas.To prank Ryan back,I would pretend to be incredibly lovesick about him and that I will always be committed to him.I will act like he possessed me or something.
I wrote down my plan to Oscar and he seemed to be impressed by it.I wrote every little detail and somethings that I would say.We spent countless hours organising the plan and by the time we finished,it was already 6:30.
”This is such an amazing plan.You’re a genius.”he said and hugged me.
I felt excited to be in his embrace but also nervous since we were in my house.He soon realised the same thing and soon let go of me.Now we were both there smiling,blushing and awkwardly looking at each other in silence.
Oscar finally broke the silence when he said,”Well,we better get you dressed.You don’t want to miss your date.”
”Date?Brenda’s going on a date?!This is so exciting!”my mother exclaimed.”I’ve always dreamt of this day.I never thought it would actually come true!”
Oscar and I whip our heads around to see my mother jumping around in giddiness and excitement.It looked like she had just won the lottery and everything was all sunshine and rainbows.A party was literally going on inside her head.Just that look gives me the creeps.
I sighed and thought,’It’s gonna be a looooong night.
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