I push my door open, using my heel to close the door behind me. I hang my keys on the little hook beside the door, taking off my shoes.

I sigh in relief, I swear shoes are so suffocating. I skip up the stairs to my bedroom, pushing the door open with the brightest smile on my face. We actually did something naughty, I can hear the squeal in the back of my mind.

I throw my backpack on the floor, jumping into my big, fluffy pillows. I hear my phone ringing, my smile growing wider thinking it was probably Matthew.

I grab my phone, looking at the notification.

Joaquin
We need to talk, and I'm serious. I'm doing this to protect you Isabella. She's blackmailing me and you, she had a professional photo-shopper put nudes to your face. We need a plan soon, meet me at Buckis Diner at 6. ASAP

Are you serious?

Joaquin can't be serious? How and why did Stephanie get a professional photo-shopper to actually take time for that.

It's going to take more than 2 people for this, who can I call?

Contacts
Avery

They are all I have, and some don't even keep in touch with me. Let's hope they are down to help me.

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"Hey Matthew, how is everything going?" I ask over the phone.

"Good, I'm just resting in my bed relaxing....mmh.." He exhales roughly.

"Are you okay? Are you sick? I can come ove-"

"No I'm good, I'm just very...t-tired..mm..yea tired." He says almost out of breath.

"Alright, make sure to stay hydrated. I gotta go Matt I'll text you later!" I hang up the phone, placing it on my nightstand.

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"You better have some god damn proof of Stephanie doing this cause I didn't come here to hear your apology Joaquin." I say taking a seat in the secluded booth.

"Listen to me Isabella, I know you don't trust me because I just kissed her without even explaining but now is my chance to tell you what she's up to. She has your fake nudes and if I don't stay with her she's going to easily spread them. She knows people all over the place and she won't stop till she gets what she wants, I need you to know this but don't act out yet. If she knows that you know she won't hesitate to press send. Just stay calm, I already got friends that can help us. They as well hate her and they are already thinking. I'm sorry I hurt you like that, but you have to understand that I truly do love you and I did this to protect you. You've been bullied enough by me and I'm not letting anyone else do it again."

"This is insane." I say. "Why does she go so far when she needs to grow up, this is so dumb." I say getting a pounding headache.

"So are you in?" Joaquin asks placing his hand out in front of me.

The real question is, will this work? What about Matthew? What's going to happen?

This plan and his explanation makes me second think my feelings towards Matt. Joaquin has been my crush for the longest time and I'd be lying if I have feelings for him, even if he hurts me and I say I'm done he can never stop being in my head. Matthew is so pure and such a gentleman, he's done nothing wrong but been there for me and helped me. If I hurt him I won't be able to be happy knowing he is hurt, he's my best friend and I wouldn't want anything to happen to him, especially if I cause it. Let's hope this plan works cause if not, all hell breaks loose..

I shake his hand.

"Yes."