"I've been always afraid of losing people I love. I wonder if there is anyone out there afraid to lose me."

-Jeremy Lockhart

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⚓️SKYLAR⚓️

Is it ever possible to feel that something is so wrong yet so right? My lips were on the person I called my best friend. The person I used to trust.

I was kissing a person who I definitely have feelings for, despite the secrets I knew he was hiding from me. I should be pushing him away roughly, or even confronting him about the ablum.

But no, I pull him closer by his neck —deepening the kiss. Kissing me with so much feeling, he brought back the memories of the previous night.

I confirmed my decision that night— I had no one I could trust in this haunting neighborhood.

It was only me, myself and I.

When I first came here, I thought I was the only one with a bag of secrets but I was so wrong. Each of us hide secrets which I knew was somehow linked to the kidnapping.

However, I wasn't going to avoid Dante because of this. Instead, I will pretend as if nothing ever happened in order to find out more about his album.

It was my only chance.

A whiff of rose scent crossed my senses, causing me to smile against his lips. How could he have not noticed that he had sprayed a women's perfume?

"Damn that ass, Valentino!" Jordon whistled across the hallway which interrupted our tiny make out session. Heat rose to my cheeks the moment I noticed that everyone was watching us.

Turning around towards Jordan, Dante looked as if he was close to disfiguring Jordan's face. My eyes landed on the prominent tear right straight up Dante's jeans. I finally comprehended what Jordan's comment meant.

Holding back my laughter, Willow bursted out into a laughing fit before falling giddily onto the floor. Unable to contain my laughter, I fell to the floor laughing hyterically.

"Y-your p-pants!!" Willow said in between her giggles. Dante's hand flew to the back of his pants, and the whole student body begin to laugh.

"Nice perfume too bro, definitely turning me on." Jordon winked at him seductively.

Dante glared at me, mouthing 'you're dead' . However, it didn't affect me cause all I wanted to see was how Dante was going to handle the embarrassment he was having right now.

Clearing his throat, his cheeks were tinted a light shade of red.

"Erm...haven't you guys heard of the new fashion trend?" Dante coughed out with as much confidence as possible.

The entire student body became silent, curiosity clearly seen.

"It's called the upward drawn up rip, it's the latest craze seriously. " he said casually, flaunting his tear shamelessly.

As if anyone is ever going to believe that crap, I thought with a chuckle.

"OMG I want that too!!" Jordon shouted out, followed by another girl...

"ME TOO!!"

And another...

"Damn it looks so cool actually, where do you get it??"

And another...

"I need to have that!!"

The next thing I knew, everyone except Willow and I wanted it and were screaming where to get those pants.

This can't be true, it just can't.

Everyone began talking about the 'new trend', bubbling excitedly about how each of them wants to get one after school.

Shock was written all over my features while Dante smirked at me. Willow had the same expression casted upon her face. My entire prank of having him feel utterly ashamed has gone to waste.

Why was life so unfair? Especially to me!!

"You know...I'm just gonna give you a heads up to run right now cause I'm so close to strangling you." Dante whispered into my ear with a devilish smile.

Without hesitation, I shoved my bag over my shoulder before dashing across the hallway, unsure of where I was actually heading to.

I heard the loud footsteps behind as I sprinted faster. Thoughts of how he could strangle me to death ran through my mind, causing me to shiver in fright.

Noticing an empty classroom coming around the corner, I skidded into the room before locking the door shut. I doubt he would break down the door. Regaining my composure, I smiled in accomplishment.

"You can't get me now, Danny boy" I chuckled out loud.

"I can't? Really?" A malicious voice spoke from behind.

With slow steps, I turned around to come upon Dante sitting casually on the teachers desk with a smirk.

"H-how d-did—" he interrupted me from my stunned state.

"There's a second door which connects this class to the one beside us." He shrugged, with a proud smile.

"I knew that, I was just stunned that you could run that fast." I tried to cover up the fact that I had no idea that there was a second door.

"What are you implying there Skylar? " he got off the teacher's table and took a threatening step closer to me.

I responded by moving to the door almost immedaitely.

"N-nothing." I shook my head vigorously.

Why was I acting so weak around him?

Why do I think he's so dangerous after I found the album?

"Are you suggesting that I have no stamina? That I'm not fit?" He raised a playful eyebrow, minimizing the gap between us.

"Well..." I muttered, pretending to think.

"Cause I can show you right now my abs as prove, if you want?" A mischievous sexy smile graced upon his lips as he placed both his arms beside my head, caging me.

My eyes drifted back down to his tight fitting T-shirt which shaped the outline of his abs that I was dying to see.

You can't blame me for feeling this way, it is a natural instinct for any girl to feel this way.

Instead of giving in, I brushed my lips over his, teasing him lightly.

"I think you have to get to class, don't you?" And exactly at that moment, the bell rang which caused him to huff in annoyance.

"I'm gonna get another kiss by today, let me promise you that." He blew a kiss at me before retreating out of the classroom.

Sighing like a lovesick puppy, I straightened out my shirt and rubbed my sweaty palms against my jeans. Was it just me or was the classroom just really hot?

"He's dangerous..." a quiet voice spoke.

What the hell? Who was that?

My eyes scanned across the classroom of desks and chairs, but there was no one.

Strolling through the class, I found a familiar red head sitting Indian style between the rows of desks.

"Rebecca? Were you here the entire time?" I swallowed the lump in my throat.

" Yes, heard and saw your entire mushy session too." She stood up from her former position. Slightly ashamed, I looked away.

"No one ever hears what the quiet one has to say but let me tell you something..." she paused, waiting for my acknowledgement.

"What's that?"

"Not all bad guys wear black capes and masks to make them easy to spot like in fairytales. Instead, they are the ones who make you smile and laugh. Every one has a bag full of secrets, don't they?" She snickers to herself before leaving the classroom, leaving me confused and puzzled.

What does she mean?

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So what do you think of this chapter?
I know it wasn't the best but it's a filler chapter, to show that in this book every person has big big secrets and also to show the relationship status between Dante and Skylar!!😚

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😻Celine😻