My Crush

LIV

Brian approached me, concern etched on his face.

. "Hey Bee, what's up? I'm not feeling too wel

ous. "What's wrong? You look l

d, "I've been diagnosed w

ed. "Have you take

nough money to purchase them," I

. "How much

0," I

said. "But let's go to the p

rry, I've got it covered.

. "Really? You don'

course, what are fr

y favorite snacks - strawberry ice cream an

e him a quick peck on the cheek. "Than

nd he asked, "Seriousl

sly. "Just my way o

riend appeared, trying to persuade me to go back to Gabriel

asked, trying to k

friend. He's been pestering me to

on turned stern.

him we can't and never

ooking at me differently. Maybe he h

y relationship with Brian. "I think he's Gabri

sha. Let this be the last time

h some of our classmates beli

intently on me. "Hey sweetie, what's up?" he

urned icy. "Wha

but he pressed on. "I ju

like I care? I'm in a haste

appeared out of nowhere, his eyes blazing with anger. "Y

yes wide with fear. "Back off,

ot going anywhere until you apologize

ew he was outmatched. "Fine," he spat, his

impressed. "Save it, Gabr

to me, his eyes softening. "Are yo

e playing on my lips.

I felt like he was seeing right through me. May

avorite subjects. "So, Liv, what's your favorite class th

nk it's a tie between English and History. I lov

re of a math and science guy myself. But I c

and science. But I'm not exactly sure I'd

You've got a good grasp of the material.

yes. "Thanks for the vo

f our other friends were chatting and laughing

Tash. Just trying to surviv

you. But at least we've

eement. "Definitely

g grateful for our frie

d by, giving me a dirty look. Brian noticed and instinc

s arm. "Hey, it's okay. D

d he nodded. "You're right. I'm

appreciate that, Bee

out with our friends, enjoying each other'