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"Im saying the truth Dj! Theres Sophie, Madison, Zoe, Brooke, and so much more."

"Chase there's no way that many girls asked you to go out this year" Milo was right Chase goes for literally every girl in the school.

"Aww princess are you jealous. I'll reject everyone right now so I could go out you" Chase says and winks at me.

"Yeah no that's not gonna work" Chase and I start laughing together. We were walking together since we have world history class together .

No one has pointed out the bruise on my face since I got up early to cover it with makeup.

When we reached Chases locker for his history books. He stuggles with getting it open, screwing his face up and letting out grunts.

"Ugh!" Chase slams his fist against his locker which makes me flinch. "I'm sorry DJ I didn't mean to-" Chase said with worry filling his eyes. "No it's fine I can help you open it up" I start getting closer up to his locker.

"Alright what's your locker number" I question.

"Its 14-24-10" Chase says. I start on zero pass fourteen twice to the right, then 24 once to the left and go straight to ten back right. The locker clicks open and I pull it open for him.

"How did you-?" Chase voice is so shocked, and I start to laugh. I glance at Chase then his locker. "Here you go" moving out the way for Chase to get his books.

"Thank you DJ" Chase smiles at me and I give him a nod.

I'm not really paying attention, but when I notice it's taking Chase a little while I turn to see what's the problem. I glance and see there's tons of cards in his locker, which kinda of look like ID's.

Weird.

I start to get curious. "Hey Chase why do you have so many cards in there?"

"Um WAIT no-!" Chase began hesitantly. "There Umm..., none of your business we don't have to tell you anything." He finishes looking slightly scared.

Who is 'we' .

"Hey guys" I hear Milos voice from behind Chase. Milo came up and put his hand on Chases shoulder. There was a relief on Chases face. "Is everything alright." Milo asked. "Oh yes just in time me and DJ are heading to World history." Chase Explained.

"Oh ok . Hey DJ is it alright if I talk to Chase real quick?"

"Of course. I'll see you in class Chase" I waved and began walking to class. It wasn't until seconds later I heard Milo whispering harshly at Chase. "Chase you know better than to have those out at school" It was hard to hear out what he was saying walking farther and farther away from the conversation, but I just knew Chase was in some deep shit.

I felt through the whole History lesson Chase mood has changed since I talked to him earlier I wonder if it was because of the convo he had with Milo, because ever since Chase has been hang back if he should talk to me or not . He's my partner in history and he didn't even make an effort to talk, and Chase always has something to say no offense.

Even when I tried to say something to him, he would be trying to end the conversation quick with a "ok" or "cool" after that I just stopped trying.

The bell rang signalling that it was time for lunch. As everyone piled out I looked to see if Chase had left yet or not. But as soon as I looked he brushed past me without another word.

What is happening?

I leave the room and head to the cafeteria spotting Pearl walking with Milo. I quicken my pace to catch up with them slowing down once i'm beside Pearl.

They both look over to me smiling and I take this as a chance to ask Milo about why Chase was acting so weird.

"Hey Milo, do you mind if I talk to you really quick?" I ask. Pearl takes that as her sign to leave and find Josie.

"Uhh yeah what's up?" Milo says while avoiding any eye contact. This just keeps getting weirder.

"Why was Chase being so weird? and what were those cards in his locker? and what did you say to him once I left?" I questioned about everything i've been wondering since Chase walked into world history.

"ok ok slow down" Milo answers with a chuckle. He still looks tense but not as much. "I'm not sure what you're talking about with the cards. I was just talking to him about planning to hang out with Ezra this afternoon, and I don't know why he's was acting weird" Milo still won't look at me.

I'm pretty sure he's lying, and i'm still suspicious but I let it go. For now anyways. We reach the cafeteria and make our way to the table with everyone else already sitting. Milo looks a lot less tense now. As we get closer I see Chase and Ezra whispering to each other both looking just as tense as Milo was two minutes ago.

As soon as Ezras eyes landed on Milo and I, he shot up to his feet making Chase stand as well they start walking up to us but not stopping and instead hooking one of their arms over Milos shoulder dragging him away with them.

Ok seriously what is happening?

I keep walking until I reach the table and sit down where Ezra once was. Meeting Pearls and Josies confused eyes.

"What was that about?" Josie asks confusion laces between her words. "No idea" is all I can reply with.

We finish the rest of school and I make my way home in my car. As I turn into my street I see no cars in my driveway, a wave of relief rushes through me as I make my way inside to find no one else in the house. I make my way upstairs to my bedroom to start on homework.

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Author's NOTE:

They don't want credit,but someone today helped me write this chapter I started the top and she finished the bottom half near the middle. I think she did an amazing job ... Everyone give it for Them 👏

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