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Three: Time and Secrets

I didn't expect the next month or the turn of events that would come. I still had a lot of sorting out to do, especially in my mind, and it didn't help that time flew by so quickly.

First, there was Amber. She might not have been the nicest crowd, but at least she wasn't the bad influence kind that I heard my sister had fallen into. I would've talked to her about it but I knew it would end up in a fight, and God, Skye was good at fights when it came to come backs, so I quickly decided not to. Turns out she was around these two guys, Lysander and Castiel, one smoked and one talked like he was permanently high. Amber and Li were not pleased at all (apparently they had their eye out for them for the longest time. God Skye, why do you dig your own grave?). Skye did pick up a stick once in a while, but I could swear she was quitting. I was just glad that my newfound friends weren't like that. Amber, though I would've labeled her as the mean, annoying bitch of the school, surprised me in little ways. Sure, she didn't like showing her feelings, but she did through actions. Sometimes when we'd be hanging out, she'd pay for the little things I bought even when she knew I could afford it. But when I tried thanking her, she would shake it off like really, there was nothing to it. I learned to just keep my mouth shut and be grateful by just being by her side.

Also, I had a teensy problem. I never mentioned that Skye was my sister. I was pretty sure the whole school knew, but it never came up, and telling them would just ruin my friendship with the three completely. I just knew it.

But then, other friends came along, and though it was selfish of me, some of them favored me over my sister. I heard it was because she seemed so opinionated it pissed people off, but Skye was never rude until she had to be. But if I couldn't get the guys at this school like Skye was doing, then at least I would have some girls to keep me company. An example was Kim, who I didn't understand at all, apparently thought I was quirky while my sister was sullen.

The move made Skye and I see a lot less of each other, with the different crowd and loads of homework, but I was glad that we still had our sisterly moments, when we'd both be home doing nothing, or when she invited Lysander over (he wasn't on drugs, he was just profound) to watch movies with us.

Then there was Dajan. Who was he and why did he look at me like he knew something? Did I know him from before or did we meet, maybe in my past life? It seemed crazy but what was I supposed to believe? I really didn't think I'd ever see him again, until one day, I just did.

A week ago, I was just finished watering the new lilies Jade had been tending to until I overheard Violette approaching from her art class. I was minding my own business and was just about to hand the watering can to Jade when I saw the two pretty much nuzzling each other. Not to mention awkward, so I quickly fled the scene, towards the gym where I knew Skye had her basketball club. Neither of us were happy with the clubs they had dumped us in. I begged to be put into the dance club while Skye vied for music or art, but all those seemed to be full. Ugh.

Skye was there in a red jersey and tight black shorts, shooting some balls into the net continuously.

"Good. You're really good." A man, a lot taller than Skye and even taller for me, said beside her. But I knew that hair anywhere. No one had it but him.

I cleared my throat to let my presence be known. My sister turned first, then well,

Dajan.

"Bridge! Sorry, I didn't know I was staying too late. I'll pack my stuff and hit the showers." Skye apologized then grabbed her back, heading for the bathroom.

Dajan's eyes scanned me from head to toe and I was frozen in my tracks. What was he doing here? There was a lump in my throat, and I didn't know why, but I was nervous. But why?

"I knew we'd meet again." He finally said slowly. "Bridgette, eh?"

"Yes." I breathed.

"I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since… that party." He said, a small smile playing on his lips.

"R-Really?" I asked, stepping back. Did I know him? How? Why was my heart beating so fast?

"Mhmm," Dajan hummed, stepping closer to me until we were inches away, "and all I've wanted to do since that night was…"

And there, when I felt his hand slip under my curls and gently wrap around my neck, when he tilted his head to the side, or when he closed his eyes, and when I closed mine, or when I parted my lips, I thought he'd kiss me, until—

"You know, maybe I'll just shower at home." The doors burst open and Skye was standing there, still in her previous outfit. "O-Oh, was I…"

"Not at all!" I squeaked, suddenly horrified and pushing Dajan away.

"Er… I'll see you when my training comes around?" He said to Skye. My sister just stared at him wide-eyed. Quickly, he made his exit from the gym and disappeared through the two big doors. I haven't seen him since.

"I didn't know you guys knew each other…" Skye said on the way home that day.

"We don't. Well, we do, but not really. I just—I don't know." I was frazzled and didn't know what else to say.

"Seriously, what was that?"

"I don't know!" I groaned. "I met him at that party, but I was hella drunk so I don't know. We just danced and he left, and ugh, what was he doing at the gym anyway?!" I demanded.

"He's on a special basketball program," Skye replied, smoothing her hair out of her face. "He was just helping me out."

"Does he go to Sweet Amoris…?"

"No." Skye said. "Oh my god, you wish."

"I do not!" I protested, laughing when my sister jabbed me in the stomach. I steered the car into the parking space, and got out of the car, unable to fix my thoughts.

Then there was Nathaniel. Did I like him? At first, I thought it was just a crush, I mean he was really cute. And why did I act that way at the party? I recalled my memories and wondered, why did I say all those things to Nathaniel? Could it be my subconscious telling me that I did like the guy? But back then I couldn't be sure. Now, he was somewhat a secret friend. A really cute secret friend. We didn't hang out, only when I visited the Students Council room, but he texted me occasionally and called when I wanted to talk. He was nice, and sweet, but whenever I tried any moves on him, he seemed unfazed. But no. No. God, all these boys were messing with my head. I had Tyler. TYLER.

Tyler is my boyfriend. He called every week faithfully, and I loved him back. I dreamed about him, and I missed him and my heart hurt whenever I thought about him. So really, what was happening with me?

I couldn't help it. I ran to my room sobbing one night, just realizing that I couldn't control my thoughts over the other people I've met in Wesgrove. Why was all this happening so fast?

And though it seemed so petty now, I wasn't getting the best of grades. Leave it to Skye to work better under pressure. I was not like that. She was always that sister, and I hated myself for it. If she could do it, then I could too right? But why was it that when I tried, I messed up even more.

So I got a tutor. Iris helped me out with the hard stuff, Chemistry, History and Math, while I took charge of everything else. I would've asked Lysander help in literature, he was a really nice guy to be around, but he was already doing that for my sister. Plus, it would've been weird, since he was closer to her than to me. But I did, in the end find someone who was perfect.

And I really mean perfect.

Post A/N: Sooooo I hope you enjoyed this! Please please please leave some reviews! I really appreciate them to no end :-) Also (here I go again) check out Tongue Tied for the parallel story to this (yes, I will keep on bugging you guys to check it out) if you wanna see Skye's POV on all of this! Woo okay that's all! - lostconcoctions