Severed Bonds
Chapter 2-Deceitful Bliss

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"Hannah, didn't I tell you not to talk to boys? And don't get in a car with a boy unless you feel comfortable!" My dad hates me being with a guy and talking to one over five seconds. Especially Justin I can see why the first impression wasn't the greatest. I can't blame my dad for thinking so, Justin acts as if he's flirting all the time! He's very protective of boys all dads are, but my dad is to the point where he won't allow me to talk to them! If he had enough money, I would've been thrown in an all girl school immediately.

"Dad..."I groan.

"I told you to wait for me at the school, didn't I?"

"Yeah, but I was hungry!"

"I wouldn't have asked you to stay there if I wasn't going to be there for long." I groan again.

"Dad, I swear, Justin is a friend!" I emphasize the friend word to him.

"That's how it starts, I don't want you focussing on boys! You're in school to learn, not to have boyfriends!" I slam my head in the back of my seat, Little does he know I already had three boyfriends. But it was hard! Even though he didn't know he was always making sure I'm not chatting with a guy! I had to save them under girl names! I talked on the phone outside of the house. Eventually I gave up on dating, specifically when one tore my heart by cheating on me. I was more frustrated than hurt. That's when I decided to not date for a while, I slump on the couch and sit there until dad calls for dinner.

"So how was school?" He adds after more moments of silence, Ugh kill me! I stab my fork into the pork chop,

"Boring dad."

"You always say that if you want me to believe you, at least change your answer once in a while." Sometimes I just want to slam my head on the table for these dinners.

"Dad, I'm not feeling well I'm going to take a nap," I spat out dropping my fork. I'm about to climb up the stairs,

"Oh, no you don't! What about your homework!" He calls over as I'm about to climb up the stairs!

'"DAD I'M PMSING!!!!" His eyes are wide and he's now speechless. I stomp up the stairs,

"Oh, uh have a nice nap sweetie." He calls again, He just wanted me to stay so he could interrogate me! Phew what a day, isn't it always? I sprawl out on my bed, my heart skips a beat when I see a notification from Noah.

"Hey Han what's up?" EEEEE! I rapidly text back.

"Nothing just chilling" I send a smiley emoji along with it. Gasp, was that too much? Gasp, I should've sent the simple smiley emoji! Not the one with the blush! Gasp, what if he thinks I'm blushing? Gahhh! He's not answering! He read the message! Oh! No! I stare intensely at my phone, just answer back already! AHHHH, he's typing! Wait don't answer! I don't want to know!

"Same." Maybe he's not realizing it! Or he's avoiding the fact I sent him a smiley blush emoji. Either way, if I don't respond back then It would be awkward.

"So sorry about the beach trip Lola doesn't want guys around when she scopes for a boyfriend." And send, oh no! I hope he doesn't think that I want him to be my boyfriend! Gahhh! That's not what I meant!

"It's cool I get it besides ur making it up to me" My heart, I didn't think he was serious about our own get together. Should I? I would love to hang with him, but I don't want to trick myself into thinking there's anything more.

"Right, so what do u want 2 do?" It can't hurt to ask right?

"Well we could go and c a movie if you like, it doesn't have to be anything scary." AHHHHHH! I hate myself for that comment! He sends back a laughing emoji.

"You know what why don't we see a scary movie and I'll hold the popcorn that way you won't toss in the air." I send a smiley devil emoji.

"No because ur the one who's going to end up dropping it, after screaming ur head off." A devil emoji pops under the message.

"If u want Noah we can c a comedy I understand if ur 2 scared." I send an emoji sticking its tongue out.

"Oh, pls Hannah we both know that you're going to be the TV one running and screaming out of the theatre." A sly emoji appears under the bubble.

"Thursday 9:00 pm! Whoever screams or jumps first has to pay for the food and drinks!" I send another devil smile emoji.

"Deal! Don't forget ur wallet!" He sends a wink emoji. I don't know what to do with my Noah situation. Justin is going to replace out, he always does.... Ugh, please for once leave it alone! I want to say, but that will just push him more. I wrap myself in my sheets and try to shut my eyes. I toss and turn all night, afraid of what Justin is thinking. I overslept, forgetting to set up my alarm! I rush downstairs and hop in the car with my dad, he drops me off and I run inside. I catch my breath once I reach my locker, I walk into homeroom and see the whole gang there.

"You look like shit!" My eyes wander to replace the owner of that voice. Justin, of course! Lola smacks him.

"Sup girl, why you so late?" She tilts her head at me.

"My alarm didn't wake me." I groan and take my seat.

"Yeah, cause you didn't set it!" Justin adds. I smack his shoulder.

"Yes I did!" He gives his famous, "cut the shit" glares. Argh!

"Everyone take your seats!" The teacher announces, Noah sits on the end of the row while I sit second to last near him then Lola is next to me while Justin is in front of Lola. She starts her lesson,

"Well, what are you guys up to?" Noah stretches over in his chair. His eyes dart all the way to me. "Hey, I didn't think you would show up." He teases.

"Bitch had better! There's no way in hell you're leaving me here with these two!" Lola whispers then gives me a hard glare. Noah's direction is turned towards Lola now. I glimpse his ocean blue eyes. Ugh! Snap out of it!

"Well, I don't blame her for not being around a crazy bitch like you," Justin adds jokingly.

"You think I'm a crazy bitch? Let me show how crazy I can get!"

"Hey, Noah!" I whispered He looks at me still leaning over.

"What?" He whispered back.

"Did you bring the popcorn?" He smiles at me while I sheepishly giggle. I try to hold it in.

"I have candy too." We both laugh. I catch Justin eyeing me weird.

"Noah Do you know how to solve this problem?" The teacher points at Noah he stares off. "You four are just interrupting again! You know the next time you walk in this class and I catch you interrupting! I'll make you teach the whole lesson!" Justin rolls his eyes,

"Can any of you four solve this problem?"

"Nope!" Justin jumps up, the class gets a kick out of it, it's hard to ignore this goofball! I crack up myself. We all look at each other, the teacher errr... whatever his name is, starts walking towards him,

"Since you're so kind to volunteer, how about you go explain in front of the class then!" He points over by her desk. Justin smirks and heads over,

"Since I don't know shit about math, I'll teach my way all right kids listen up! Now school work such a drag, right? I say we make it the teacher's job I mean if they are such good teachers we wouldn't need this right?! So it's basically their fault! Also, I wanted to announce the biggest slut of the week and it goes to poppy!" Poppy's face turns red. "Caught you making out with Presley and his friends once again, you sly dog! And remember kids you will always be recognized for your actions." The teacher marches up and points out the door. Wow, he really did it again! Poppy was shocked and so was John Presley. John's friends all denied Justin's claims except one saying he didn't know she was screwing him either? We have lunch without Justin because he's serving detention. It was less rowdy at our table but we still had a nice time. Lola is constantly asking Noah about Lacey and their relationship. All for tips, so I do my best to block them out.

"Wow, that's great! She must be very smart!" Lola chips in.

"Yeah, she is..." He smiles sheepishly. I don't look at him just continue eating this delicious food so good!

"You're so lucky I wish a had a relationship as good as yours." Lola whines. Not here, I won't cry here...

Which I don't! How can I!? She's sweet, funny, pretty, and smart! It's hard not to like her! I try not to run into her often and she trusts him A LOT! I'm surprised Noah has a lot of friends that are girls. She thinks nothing of it! She just tries to know them more! And since we're "close" to him, she wants to know us even more! Eek! I try my best to avoid the get-togethers it would be so much easier to hate her. Last week they were all planning on going to the pool I can't imagine her being all over him in a bikini and him being shirtless! It's way too much for me to handle! I think of talking to Lola about it but I don't know she roots for them I feel helpless in this situation. I'm walking to my locker turn left, oh shit! I turn back around as fast as I can,

"Hey there!" She calls out, shit too late! She walks over to me," There you are, I've been trying to get in touch with you." She smiles, Lacey....... oh what a joy!

"Oh,um.. so sorry I'm usually busy." Heh heh I sputtered uneasily, Heh, heh not going to let me pass till I clear things up, Right?

"Have you been avoiding me?" She puts her hands on her hips giving me a suspicion glare. "You have haven't you?" She says walking closer to me. YES!

"No, I.... just have a lot to do." I can hear my voice crack a bit I fight to adjust it. Eek she keeps glaring at me!

"Hmmm.... she backs up okay! But just to let you know I don't bite or anything and I'm not the girlfriend to give you the speech." Her smile is warm and pleasant.

"The speech?" I let my guard down for a moment.

"Yeah where the girlfriend tells another girl that is close to their boyfriend to either watch themselves or back the fuck off!" She says making a demonic like voice. Which kinda scares me then she giggles again.

"Oh, that speech..." I laugh. As if I'm not suspicious enough. Geez, she probably knows I like him!

"So when you're free.... stop by my locker and we can hang okay?" Her smile is sweet and reassuring which has the opposite effect me. I nod she smiles then walks off into the distance; I skip my locker heading to the usual spot dad picks me up. I sit on the bench scrolling through my phone.

Too short or too long? I try to keep chapters a medium length. But...I’m a writer so it’s hard. 😆😆