Summer was over and it was time for Marina to start her sophomore year of high school. Summer was filled with a lot of fun and memories, however she was eager to begin school so she could eventually graduate and go to art school. Marina climbed out of her bed groggily and made her way to the bathroom. She brushed her teeth and fixed her long hair and side swept bangs. She applied her makeup and got dressed in her usual t-shirt and shorts duo.

Skipping breakfast, as usual, she ran to the bus stop. Marina let out a soft sigh as she plugged in her headphones and waited for the bus to arrive. 'Just a few more months until you get your license and you won't have to wait for this stupid bus ever again.' She thought to herself. A small smile graced her face.

Finally the bus arrived and she climbed onto the vehicle the transported all of these poor teens to the hell that is high school. Plopping her bag into a seat she sat herself next to the window. Turning up her music she watched as the bus started moving, making it's way out of her neighborhood.

The day progressed as usual. All of the students got their schedules and were left to find their ways to each class. Once free period finally rolled around, Marina decided to find her old childhood friend, Nathan.

"I haven't heard from him since last weekend." She mumbled to herself. Marina bit her lip as she thought of her old friend, she had to admit that she had developed a crush on the tall blonde. He was handsome and protected her from bullies, he even helped her with panic attacks or when her parents yelled at her for no reason.

As if he knew she was looking for him Nathan rounded a corner and quickly shuffled over to Marina. Marina beamed up at her friend as he walked over. She gave him a big hug, smile still on her face. When she pulled away, however, Marina noticed Nathan looked troubled. Her own face contoured to a look of worry.

"What's wrong, Nathan?" She asked gently.

Nathan refused to look Marina in the eye. "Mars.." He began. He looked pained, as if using that nickname physically pained him. It just flooded too many memories. "We…can't talk anymore."

Marina's face paled. "W-what?" She asked, voice cracking.

Nathan ran his hands through his hair. "Dammit, Mars. I am sorry I just- The other guys-" He began.

"What? Are they telling you to ditch me?" She asked, growing angry. Tears beginning to flood her vision.

"Marina, you know how hard it's been for me to make other friends. Plus they said they were going to help me get together with Amber Pearsons." Nathan confessed.

"So…you're just going to ditch your best friend? Only because you want to make a bunch of fake friends and so you can 'get some' from the girl that's bullied your best friend? That's it?!" Marina questioned, fuming at this point.

"Mars-" Nathan said meekly.

"No, don't call me that. You are a selfish asshole, I should of never trusted you!" Marina yelled, tears streaming down her face. She pushed him and stepped back. "It's a good thing they don't want you talking to me anymore, because I never want to see you again." She said darkly.

Marina was laying on her bed, blankly staring at the ceiling as tears rolled down her cheeks. It has been a few days since Nathan said he didn't couldn't to talk to her anymore, but it still hurt. They have been friends so long, they have been through so much, she loved him, and- Her thoughts were cut off by her phone going off.

1 message: Nathan

Marina glared at her phone, at that damn message. However, out of curiosity and spite, she decided to open the message.

"Mars, I made a really big mistake. I should of never cut you off like that. These guys, they are a bunch of asses. All they do is smoke pot and get in trouble. Not to mention Amber is kinda a bitch-" Marina scoffed. 'Were you not able to figure that out when she shoved me to the ground in the first grade?' she thought to herself. She continued reading, "Mars, please forgive me. I miss you…I love you." Marina felt a pang of pain go through her heart. But that pain quickly turned into anger.

"Yeah well, I loved you too." She muttered. She deleted the message and flopped back onto her bed. She blinked away some tears and let out a sigh. "I am never going to let someone in like that again."

(Hey everyone! I was feeling really inspired so you get two whole chapters today! That's right, pretty awesome. So yeah, I told you Nathan would be important. He is pretty much one of the reason Marina has such bad issues with relationships and all. But boy, did she have no idea what was coming for her in a couple of years. She would open herself like a book for Peabody. If that isn't character development, I don't know what is.)