p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"emMckay and Gaia had known each other since they were kids. Growing up, Mckay was a pretty introverted kid, but Gaia was someone that helped him feel more confident about himself./em /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"emMckay had to admit when they both were in Middle school, he developed a massive crush on his longtime childhood friend. The crush didn't last long because he realized it was more admiration. /em /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"emEverything changed in high school. When Gaia came in as a freshman, he hoped to have her as one of his close friends again, but Nate Jacobs stole her from everyone. /em /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"emHe could tell that Nate saw him as competition for Gaia, but all he wanted was a friendship with her. Mckay removed himself from her life to keep the peace until they broke up. After that, their relationship has been better than ever. She would come to all of his games in high school. Gaia even went to some college games, even if he was sitting on the bench. She cheered him on like he was starting on the field. She knew he was feeling down about not starting, so she did that to cheer him up. He felt lucky to have someone as supportive as Gaia in his life. /em /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"em-/em /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia and Gia were watching love is blind together in Gia's bedroom. She made sure to carve out time for Gia because she knew Mrs. Bennett had her handful with Rue, and Gia could get left behind. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Yo, Cameron and Lauren are my favorite couple," Gia smiled. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Yeah, they are the ones that seem the most functional. The Jessica, Mark, Amber, and Matt love square is television gold!" Gaia did a chef's kiss, making them both laugh. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia brought over pizza and wings for the family. Rue was out with Jules, which Gaia was happy with. she didn't really want to see her. She was only here for Gia. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" So, you gonna tell me about troy?" Gaia tickled Gia's side a bit. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" What do you mean?" Gia replied. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""Number 1, you answered a question with a question, so I already know my answer. Number 2, I talk to Mckay frequently, and he spilled the tea to me already, so I already know." Gaia folded her arms in victory. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Fine! We talked a little bit. That's it." Gia waved her hand dismissively. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" That's so cute. Even though thing 1 and 2 be getting on my nerves, I'm glad you found someone you like" Gaia smiled at the youngest Bennett sister, to which she returned. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" I think he's cute, and our conversations are cool, too," Gia shyly said. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" If you're happy, I'm happy!" Gaia pulled her into a hug. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia continued," but if he hurts you or steps a toe out of line, I'm beating Troy AND Roy up" Gaia emphasized the and. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gia burst into laughter " Why both?" /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" They're twins! If they can share a womb, they can get this ass whooping together. " Gaia shrugged. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" GG, You're crazy!" Gia laughed. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"All of a sudden, there was a knock on Gia's door. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" It's Rue!" she said before opening the door. Gaia rolled her eyes before the door opened. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Sup! I didn't know you were coming," Rue greeted /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Thought you were with Jules," Gaia shrugged. She went on her phone, pretending to be texting someone. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" I was. I would have invited you, but I thought you were busy," Rue explained. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Yeah," Gaia just shook her head up and down. There was an awkward pause until Rue spoke. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Y'all watching love is blind? I heard it was good." Rue said, trying to make it less awkward. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""Yeah. We were about to finish this episode, and I was going to leave. I have to study and hang out with Lexi. " Gaia said with no emotions. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Rue looked down at her fingers" Oh, okay. Tell Lexi I said hi." /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" I will, " Gaia replied. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Another silent moment /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Well, Bye GG," Rue said goodbye and shut the door. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"emDamn, I didn't know it was this bad!/em /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia turned on love is blind and continued watching it as Gia looked at her. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Don't tell me you two are fighting!" Gia whined. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"em /emShe selfishly didn't want this to hurt the relationship between her and Gaia, /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" We aren't. She only cares about Jules, so I'm no longer putting energy into her being my friend. Rue can do it if she wants to be friends," Gaia answered honestly. Gia nodded her head in agreement. Rue has centered her whole life around Jules, so it isn't fair to Gaia. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Don't worry. Even if me and your big-headed sister are beefing, I'll still come over and watch trash tv with you " Gaia kissed Gia's forehead, making her feel better. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"- /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia was at Kat's house, hanging out with her on her bed. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" So, how's the, you know, "job" going? you're being safe right? and you're not showing your body naked?" Gaia interrogated in a whispered tone. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" I'm fine, mom. You don't have to worry," Kat teased Gaia. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia rolled her eyes and sighed. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" I'm just making sure. I don't want anything bad to happen to you." /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" I know. It's just funny when you act like a mom" Kat pinched Gaia's cheek, making Gaia slap it away. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" In all seriousness, It's pretty good! I'm actually happy I'm doing it because it made me understand men better," Kat explained. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Wait? How?" Gaia asked, confused. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" That no matter how cool or sexy or smart, you think a guy is, they're actually just fucking pathetic" Kat shrugged her shoulders. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia sat up and looked at her friend " I agree. Most of them are, but some can be good people." /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"emGaia worried about Kat and how being a cam girl would make her more jaded about the world and men./em /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Kat scoffed" Like who? And you better not say Fezco." /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" No bitch! Like Ethan. I can tell he actually likes you" Gaia pushed Kat's shoulder in jest. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"emEthan asked Gaia about Kat after she was a total bitch to him. He begged Gaia to figure out what he did wrong. Gaia didn't agree to help but was curious for herself./em /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""No, he isn't. He is just a "nice guy". He just playing the long game instead of being blatant with his feelings. Probably fucking other girls while trying to fuck me" Kat made quotations around the phrase nice guys. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"emShe actually liked Ethan until she saw him talking to that skinny blonde girl. She told Gaia what happened, and Gaia wasn't convinced it was what Kat thought it was./em /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia rubbed her temple in frustration" Please tell me you're not harping on him talking to that blonde girl. If you're worried, go and ask him." /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""No! I don't care about him," Kat lied. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia decided not to push anymore because she already knew she wasn't backing down. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"The duo decided to put on a tv show and watch scandal, one of their favorite shows to watch together. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Men ain't shit, "Kat groaned. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Nah, Fitz is an extra layer of shit. He really cheating on his wife and got mad because his wife wanted a side dude. TRASH BEHAVIOR!" Gaia exclaimed. Kat shook her head in agreement. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Like you ain't fucking her, let her get some dick! Damn!" Gaia exclaimed, making them both laugh. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);" "Even the ones written by women are fucking trash!" Kat was eating some cheese puffs. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Right!" Gaia nodded in agreement. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"After a couple of minutes, Kat looked over at Gaia. She was contemplating if she should ask again about Maddy, but she didn't want to make it awkward. She knew that whatever happened was terrible on Maddy's end because it took a lot for Gaia to stop talking to you. Especially when it comes to Maddy. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"She decided to dip her toe into the water and asked, " Hey... I know you said you didn't want to talk about, but do you think you will talk to Maddy anytime soon?" /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Nope! " She replied bluntly. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia was telling the truth. She had no intention of reconciling with Maddy. She wasn't even planning to talk to her outside of Cheerleading. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""I get it. I just wanted to try. I won't ask again" Kat was disappointed with the answer because she knew their friend group would be affected. Even though she knew Maddy first, she felt closer to Gaia in some ways. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"She was tired of Maddy's and Nate's relationship, so she understood Gaia's frustration. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia gave her an appreciative smile, and the duo turned their attention back to the show. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"- /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia was hanging out with both sisters at the Howard sisters' house. She was finishing her homework with Lexi on her bed while simultaneously helping Cassie with her costume to make sure it was on point. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Cassie, Maddy, and Gaia always helped each other with their costumes as tradition. Ever since Maddy and Gaia helped put together a last-minute costume for Cassie in Gaia's freshman year, they had let each other know their costume and surprised everyone else. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" I'm so glad you're coming to the party at the frat house," Cassie expressed excitedly. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""Yeah, Fez will be working, so I'm probably going to be dancing with you and Mckay all night," Gaia said. She was on the last physics homework problem, which was long for no reason. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Oh, okay. Mckay is usually moving around, so you can be my buddy for that night," Cassie smiled, to which Gaia responded. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""Yay! Okay, so you're going as Alabama Whitman from True Romance, right?" Gaia asked, finally finishing her Physics homework. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Yeah! I got all the pieces. Wanna see it?" Cassie asked excitedly. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""Duh! " Gaia chuckled. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Cassie went into the bathroom to change into her costume. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" What did you get for 55?" Lexi asked /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" FALSE because The Doppler effect is associated with the perception of the pitch of sound, not the loudness. Pitch is related to the frequency at which waves reach the observer; loudness is related to the intensity of the sound wave's vibrations." Gaia explained as she finished her last problem. Gaia explained while Lexi rolled her eyes in frustration. She hated getting problems so obviously wrong. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" That was so obvious. Thanks," Lexi sighed. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" No problem. " Gaia replied. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Cassie came out of the bathroom in her costume, looking at Gaia for approval. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Cassie! You look fucking hot. Mckay isn't going to let you out of his room!" Gaia complimented. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Cassie giggled and blushed in response until her phone dinged. She looks at the text message and has a nervous look on her face. Gaia and Lexi both picked up on it. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" What's wrong? You look worried," Gaia asked as she packed her school stuff into her backpack. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Nothing wrong." Cassie stuttered. Cassie was horrible at having a poker face. One tiny bit of questioning, and she folds. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Cassie, you're a terrible liar! What are you hiding?" Gaia chuckled and shook her head. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""I'm not lying!" Cassie defended /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""Okay. then show me the notification?" Gaia folded her arms. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Oh-um-I-I can't do that. It's from Mckay," Cassie suspiciously puts her phone behind her back. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Cassie, what are you hiding?" Gaia walked over to Cassie, eyeing her suspiciously. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"As if the universe was listening, Gaia got her answer. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Cassie! Maddy's here!" Suze yelled. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia's eyes bugged out in shock but instantly went into glaring at Cassie. Lexi looked on as the scene unfolded. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" I-It wasn't my idea. I told Maddy you were here, and she just showed up. " Cassie put up her hands in defense. She could tell Cassie didn't tell Maddy to come here, so she couldn't be mad. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia walked over to Lexi's bed, gathered the rest of her stuff, and packed it in her bag. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" I'll come back when she isn't here." Gaia kissed Lexi's cheek. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Before she could leave the room, Maddy was upstairs and in the room. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Hey!" Maddy greeted as her eyes wandered over to Gaia. She was happy but sad to see Gaia. They only communicate because of Cheerleading. She unblocked Maddy so they could discuss routines but other than that, Gaia didn't respond to her messages about how sorry she was. She knew cornering Gaia at Cassie's house wasn't the best way, but it was the only way to talk to her. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);""Hey," Lexi and Cassie said in sync. Gaia stayed silent, picked up her bag, and began to walk out. Maddy sped and walked towards Gaia, grabbing her hand. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Please, GG! I just want to talk," Maddy pleaded. She felt herself getting emotional. She knew what she said was fucked up and that Gaia shouldn't forgive her, but she needed Gaia back in her life selfishly. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Gaia turned around with a sinister smile on her face. Lexi and Cassie looked at each other, knowing that look. She was about to go in for the kill. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Sure, we can talk. However, you have to answer this question," Gaia said. Maddy nodded her head, slightly fearful of what would come. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" When was the last time you met with Nate?" Gaia glared into Maddy's eyes. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Maddy knew if she answered the question truthfully, she had been secretly seeing him on Fridays. However, if she tried lying, Gaia would know. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Can't answer that? Well, let me rephrase the question. When was the last time you fucked him?" Gaia sniped. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Cassie gasped slightly, and Lexi put a hand over her mouth /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"Maddy stayed silent, feeling exposed. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Yeah, that's what I thought." Gaia pulled her wrist from Maddy's grasp and bounced downstairs. While Lexi looked at the top of the stairs, Maddy and Cassie followed her downstairs, trying to get her to stay. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" GG, don't leave!" Maddy cried. /p
p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10.7px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);"" Fuck you, Maddy!" She screamed and went out the door, leaving Maddy teary-eyed./p