Somewhere Only We Know

Keane

Chapter 3

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Katie cried even harder as she woke up to find her sister, holding her. She didn't want Maya to see her like this. She didn't want anyone to see her like this. Looking at her nightstand, her phone vibrated….Drew none the less.

Wanna Ride?

She did need to spend time with him. He was her boyfriend….but to be honest…she was losing him just like she was losing herself.

Bianca always knew the right things to say…the right thing things to do…..she….

"Was that Drew?" Maya asked rubbing her eyes.

"Yeah…he wants to take me to school. Thanks again…for taking care of me…." Katie kissed her cheek.

"What are sisters for? I can take the bus" She said as they began to get ready.

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"Thanks for taking me B" Adam said as they hopped into her car. It was breaking her heart knowing that Drew was around Katie…but it is his choice. She would have to deal with it. She was just grateful to be in the Torres' family. Things are still a little bit sketchty between Drew's mother and she, but it was better than before.

"I hope he and Katie get back on the right track." Adam said adjusting his radio.

"…..Me too."

"You're lying Bianca….." Adam stated looking at her.

"….Yeah I am….." She stopped at the light. Over the summer, Adam became like her own brother."I'm torn…I don't want him because he is better off without me but I do want him because I am not better off without him."

"I don't know what to tell you B." Adam stated as they got out of the car.

"I know…but thanks for listening." She said.

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"I know me hanging around Bianca bugs you out….but I want you to know that I care for you. I want to be with you." Katie only listened.

Would it be hard for him to grasp the concept that relationships aren't the only thing that mattered? He did have the right to feel as of that is the reason. She had her feelings locked up for so long that she didn't know how to release them…throwing up was her refuge.

"I know….I'm not worried about her." She said thankful that they pulled up into the parking lot. Getting out her car, she rolled her eyes as she saw the biggest drama queen on campus walk up to her.

"Please don't talk to me." She whispered as Clare closed Jake's truck door.

"So Katie….I was wondering if I could maybe…apply to be editor of the newspaper.?" Clare ran up to her….biting her lip afraid of her reaction.

"Well hello to you too." Katie said sarcastically. The girl didn't give her a minute to get out of the car.

"Are you serious? You only have been there for like what 5 weeks….." Clare backed away as she saw her displeased facial expression. "I'll just go now."

"Please do….." Katie said as Drew put his arm around her shoulder.

"I need to go use the bathroom." Katie said as she kissed Drew…Bianca just happened to be in front of them.

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"I'm a good writer Jake….people actually like my work." Clare said upset.

"You're great….she's just testy….that's it." Jake said as Bianca walked by. Why was the newspaper important to her anyways?

"Clare….."

"Jake" Bianca said with displeasure as he walked off rolling his eyes.

"Alli kissed him….no need for that attitude" Clare defended him.

"He could have pushed her back." Bianca exclaimed drinking her water.

"We were both at a weak point." Clare rationalized.

"Ok so why did you not forgive Alli? Ask yourself this. Would he have broken away if you hadn't have come?" Bianca walked off leaving Clare behind.

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He was popular, but he had so much to hide. Julian would never tell his secret. He would never open up to anyone. Part of the reason why he would never tell was because if he opened up his mouth, and the words rolled out, that would make it real.

He fought because it was a distraction…a distraction to his life. He didn't want to face being alone. He didn't want to face…

"Watch where you're going….." he said purposely with rudeness as Katie bumped into him on her way to the bathroom. As usual Marisol was right behind her. Were lip glosses so important?

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Katie hated this feeling…it was the feeling that could only be taken away by this. The pit in her stomach erupting. The voices in her head were telling her to do it. The toilet was tantalizing her….gauking at her….making her want to…..she needed to do this….but she had to fight it.

Putting the top down, she sat on it…clutching her feet to her chest, she cried. This time not stopping the tears.

You have to be the best.

Second place won't do.

This family is made up of winners.

"Shut up…shut up…shut up…" She screamed at her parents inside her head. Fiona washed her hand overhearing the mental breakdown of her classmate. Walking to the stall, she tapped on the door.

"Are you ok sweetie?" Fiona asked. Katie scolded herself. Why didn't she check to see if anyone else was in here? She was so dumb. She couldn't do anything right. Wiping her eyes…gaining her composure…she walked out.

"Yeah I'm fine…." She said putting some gloss on her lips. Fiona didn't believe her.

"Hey babe…are you sure you are ok?" Marisol asked busting through the door.

"I'm fine alright….we can't be attached 24/7 Mar." Katie said her in a curt manner.

"Sorry for caring." She walked out hurt. Katie didn't mean to snap at her like that.

"Sure you are ok?" Fiona asked as the Queen Bee rolled her eyes walking out.

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"You give her too much credit." Adam said as they sat at the picnic.

"Why is that?" Drew said as they had one of their talks. Though he was older, Adam had the knowledge of an old man. He was wise beyond his years.

"It's like you think Katie can handle any and every situation….and when you talk about it with her….its like its not even a conversation."

"I do talk to her." Drew sipped his coffee.

"Are you sure? Everytime you bring up Bianca's name….maybe its something else."

"Like what? I mean she can handle anything and everything." Drew said with exaggeration.

"…so well that she was bulimic….."Adam said as his brother huffed. No matter what, he would always be the inconsiderate bad guy.

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"Julian come in. How are you and your grandfather?" Principal Simpson asked. If Ms. Pres/ Ms. Perfect wouldn't listen to him, he would go to someone who would.

"Good." He said sitting in the office chair.

"Remember, Suave' is available any time…."

"I know…but what I wanted to talk about a good way to make money for charity…."

"Go on…."

"It has to do with fighting….but only wrestling…I was thinking the wrestling team could put on shows for students and they give donations to see." Julian finished. He knew Simpson was a good guy. No matter what the answer was, he would respect the guy.

"Wrestling matches huh….and Coach Armstrong would be the referee." Simpson was enthused.

"I will see. I just wanted to know how you felt about the idea….."

"I think it's great….talk to him and get back to me later." Julian smiled as he walked out of the room. He had to tell Drew this.

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Jake felt sorry for what he did to Alli and Clare's relationship….only because he was a coward. He should have told Clare the truth, the only reason the two kissed was because they both wanted to forget…..forget everything.

"Stay away from me Jake….." Alli said as he made his way towards her in the lunch line. "Want to lie on me some more."

"I want to apologize. I'm sorry." He said as Alli kept hostilely putting food on her tray.

"I'm responsible too. I know that…but it's just the simple fact. I can never get back what I had. Please go away." Alli said as Mo walked up them.

"Alli is this guy giving you a problem."

"No…he was just leaving." Alli looked at him to leave.

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"Are you serious?" Owen asked. He was still sad about Anya not being there with him. But they always kept in touch. He needed this pick me up.

"Yeah…Simpson's all for it." Julian could not wait to rub this in Katie's face…and now was a good time as he saw her and Drew walk down the halls together..

"Drew….guess what….Simpson likes the idea?"

"O man." They did their handshake. Katie said nothing as she folded her arms….walking off.

"Man what's her problem?" Julian asked knowing…laughing inside.

"I don't think she even knows most of the times." Drew said looking at her.