No more crying, I can't cry anymore.
Don't take my hand this time, just let go.
And please don't lookbackcause I know if you do,
I would come running back to you.

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Chapter VIII - Friendship BREAK UP!?

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Someone'sPOV.

Insane. Yeah, I continued my plan on helping Rachel. She seems perfect though. And how much does perfect costs? Paul. Yes, Paul. They make a great couple though.

"Hey Dawn." May greeted me.

I'm not sad and something like that.

It has been three months though... And it's already December. Today's December 1 by the way. And we have no classes. Isn't that great!? No classes.

-Cell phone rings-

But I still gotta help Rachel... She told me she wanted Paul to be her partner for the Annual Christmas Ball.

I could say, May and Drew are really working out! I mean, besides of what happened on the first day, May started hanging out with Drew. Hah, and Misty and Ash? Almost no sign. Rumors say that those two are already a couple. That's why I'm going to ask them.

What am I? A cupid. A cute cupid!

"DAAAAWN!" shouted May.

"What?" I shouted back.

"Aren't you gonna answer your cell? It's ringing so hard." May sighed.

"Oh yeah." I answered with a sight.

Probably Rachel. Drools! Fiancé.. Ugh. Hate to hear that word! But I...

I'm not jealous!

"Hello?" I asked on the phone.

"Dawn ..."a warm voice greeted.

"Uh... Hi, do I know..." then I realized that person's voice. "Paul?"

"Yeah. Let's meet up. I got something to tellyu."

"What?"

"Just hurry and let's meet behind the campus."

"Okay..." he hang up. I felt butterflies in my stomach! But worried as well.

What if he says he like me? What about Rachel? I mean they are already engaged.

Engaged... Well uh... Give it a shot though.

Normal POV

"May, I'll be leaving for a while..." Dawn said and she wore jacket.

"Uh... Okay. Take care." May smiled at Dawn.

'From that incident on... May learned to smile' Dawn smiled back.

Then Dawn left the room.

"Behind the campus?" Dawn whispered as she made her way there.

At their meeting place...

Dawn saw Paul...

"Hey." Dawn greeted.

Paul turned and stared at Dawn.

"Dawn... You.." Paul carefully chose his words.

"What is it?" Dawn smiled.

"I don't wanna ruin things up but..." Paul looked away. "Is it true you're helping Rachel?"

"Huh...?" Dawn felt a little silent.

"Tell me. Please answer." Paul shook his head. "You know... I just read this at a reference... They said if you don't tell the truth by dusk, you'll be a liar forever"

"Yes." Dawn said with a slight guilt.

"So is it true..." Paul said calmly.

"What's wrong with that!? I mean Rachel is nice and stuffs like that-"

"I don't care!" Paul started to react.

"Why don't you care huh?" Dawn shouted back.

"Can't you see!? I DON'T LIKE Rachel!" Paul shouted.

Dawn felt sad.

"Why...?" Dawn looked away.

"Why do you care!? You're NOT even close to her!" Paul emphasized.

"I care because Rachel's my friend!"

"FRIEND!? Can't you see she's just using you!?"

"Rachel can't use me..." Dawn defended Rachel.

Then suddenly she came...

"You are cleaver"

"Rachel?" Dawn asked and turned around. "There! Rachel" Dawn pointed and turned to Paul "Now Rachel tell him that you're not using me!"

"You're so dumb. DUMB. DUMB" Rachel started to tune up evilly.

"What do you mean?" Dawn started to tear up.

"I was using you all along Dawn. D for Dawn, D for dumb?" Rachel backstabbed.

"Now what have I told you?" Paul asked.

"Just when I need someone they turn away..." Dawn lowered her head. Then it started raining.

Paul stared at Dawn.

"Just when I wanted to hug you, you wanna push me away." Paul whispered.

"If it's not so obvious Dawn, I don't wanna see you again." he continued. "You betrayed me. I thought you we're my friend" he used deep convincing words. 'I'm sorry I have to push you away'

Words that pierced Dawn's heart. Dawn's innocent heart.

Paul just stared at her with guilt, not knowing if she's crying or if she's going to be just fine...

'This is fine.. They wouldn't know I'm crying. It's raining' Dawn thought and faked a smile.

"If that's what you wanted Paul..." Dawn's fake smile worn off.

'I don't know why I have to do this' thought Paul.

Dawn turn around and then she walked away.

"Nice move Hun." Rachel said.

"Tell her." Paul tuned up.

"Tell her what?" Rachel pretended.

"TELL HER THAT WE'RE NOT IN A RELATIONSHIP!" Paul shouted. Then Rachel saw his angst teary orbs.

"So it is her that you like" Rachel looked away. "Okay Paul. But in one condition."

Paul perked up.

"When I tell her the truth, you have to tell her how you feel" Rachel smiled.

"Rachel?"

"I would do anything for you to be happy Paul. Even if it will cost my happiness."

"Thanks." Paul said. "I would"

(A/N: Uh- oh :] )

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this chappie is edited xD

ew,,, :]

R&R