Won't you help me sober up

Growing up it made me numb

And I wanna feel something again

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It's finally Friday and I'm already so done with school. I feel so overwhelmed and we haven't even done anything yet!

I slowly trudge down the stairs and make myself some waffles. After I pull them out of the toaster I eat the waffles and watch random videos on YouTube.

When I'm done with my breakfast I put the plate in the sink and head back upstairs. I brush my teeth, brush my hair, and choose a sweatshirt from my closet.

I decide to wear a gray sweater that has little designs going down the side and some leggings. Then I grab my backpack and decide to walk to school. Well I only live a few minutes away... Eh I'll convince someone to drive me. Probably Harper.

A few minutes later I arrive in the parking lot of the school and start to head for the main entrance. I get inside, find my locker, and successfully unlock it. I check my phone to see how much time I have left before I have to head to class.

I pretend to do stuff on my phone even though I have no service. I look up and see the staff telling everyone to get out of the hallway if we're done using our locker.

I frown and start to head to the commons area. The whole entire school is supposed to just stand until the bell rings or head to class early. I honestly hate it because I can never find my friends so I end up standing all by myself like a loser. Gee thanks.

I look at the time and see it's only been 3 minutes.

I look around and see everyone in a friend group talking and using their phones.

Well Layla usually comes late and I'm not third wheeling Hunter and Harper. I don't think so.

The bell finally rings and I start to walk to class. I walk in and see all of the desks are pushed to the wall.

I look around and don't see Ethan. Or he just doesn't want to get here when the first bell rings... He still has 6 minutes for passing period.

I put away my phone and earbuds and then see someone sit beside me three feet away. I twist my head to the right and see Ethan.

After he puts down his stuff he looks at me and says, "Hey."

"Hi! Do you know what we're doing?" I ask.

"Nope." He says shrugging.

He unzips his backpack and I see a whole bag of Starbursts. "We're best friends right? Can I have one." I say looking at his backpack.

He laughs and hands me an orange starburst. "Could I have a red or pink one?" I ask.

He makes a disgusted face and says, "You like that shit?"

I gasp and say, "Those are my favorite!" He takes back the orange and hands me two pinks. "Thanks bestie!"

"No problem." He says giving me a small smile.

"Okay class this game is like hot potato. You each have to say something you did over the summer and then pass the ball to someone else. The objective is to be ready when the ball comes. So don't make it obvious to who you're passing it too." The teacher says handing a ball to the person in front of him.

"I don't want to do this." I whisper to Ethan.

"Same..." He says sighing.

When the ball gets tossed to Ethan he says, "I went to Chicago..."

He looks around the room and I feel relieved.

He looks at me and I mouth, "No."

He smirks and drops the ball in my lap.

"Asshole." I whisper so he can only hear it. He winks at me and I sigh.

"Uh I went to California." I say awkwardly. Then I throw the ball to someone who wasn't paying attention.

Ethan hands me a red starburst as an apology and I say, "I forgive you."

Ethan and I walk into the cafeteria and sit with Layla, Harper, and Hunter. "I had a sub in gym and he was a fucking asshole." Harper says.

"What'd he do?" Layla asks.

"So after attendance we were allowed to either play basketball, volleyball, or walk an indoor mile. People were trying to leave to do the games, but then he says we have to wait. We had to wait for the other classes to finish attendance and the second bell even though we were already finished and ready to go." Harper says frowning.

Hunter whispers something to her and she smiles. Layla says, "I already have a math test next week."

"Same." I say.

We all start to eat and use our phones when Ethan asks me, "Do you have Snapchat?"

"Why?..." I ask raising an eyebrow.

"Uh cause..." He says looking confused.

I show him my code and he scans it. "You're welcome." I say.

"Thanks." He says laughing.

"You have to start a streak with me! That's all I literally send so..." I say. I don't get why Snapchat is so cool since the only notifications I get from it are streaks.

We finish up our lunch and the bell rings. I tell Ethan to wait a second so I can ask Harper a question. "Could you give me a ride to the cafe after school?"

"No sorry! I have try outs today, remember?" She says.

"Oh ya!..." I say pretending to know what she's talking about. Probably wasn't paying attention.

"Why don't you get lover boy to drive you?" She says smirking at me.

"Who are you talking about?" I ask confused.

"Ethan... He literally works with you." She says in a duh tone.

"You want me to be stuck in a car with... him." I say tilting my head in his direction.

"Oh come on. He's cute." She says winking at me.

"So you want me to get in a car with Ethan because he's cute..." I say.

"Look I'm just trying to speed up things between you two." She says walking away.

"There's nothing going on between us though!" I say. Dammit she probably didn't hear me...

I walk towards Ethan and see him waiting for me. "Sorry that took a little longer than expected..."

"It's fine." He says shrugging.

Once I'm done packing up I walk towards Ethan and ask, "Can you drive me to the cafe?"

"What do I get?" He asks raising an eyebrow.

"My friendship?" I say laughing awkwardly.

"Eh I don't really need that..." He says.

I scoff and say, "Rude."

"I'll clean the toilets for a week." I say.

"A month?" He asks smirking.

"I'll do it for a month if you pick me up and drop me off everyday." I say smirking back.

"Deal." He says sticking out his hand.

"Really?" I say smiling. He nods and I say, "Deal."

We walk out of the school and head to his car. Eh he already agreed to it so there's no backing out.

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