Chapter 12, When The Rubber Band Snaps

If you do choose to continue reading, Dahlia will not be responsible for any kinds of relapses or actions.

You have been warned...

The Night We Met by Lord Huron

Well you obviously have nothing better to do in life.

After a whole day of crying in bed, I was back at school.

The last place on earth I wanted to be at with the current state I'm in, I didn't want anyone asking me what was wrong because I know I would break down in their arms right then and there.

As I parked my car, I sat there and took a deep breath as I felt myself feel like I wanted to cry once more.

I didn't know if I was being overdramatic, but I was seriously not okay over the fact my friends might leave me.

But soon enough, I got out the car and locked it before walking inside of the school building.

I was able to lay low until I got to my locker, from there, I opened it and began to grab the books that I needed for my classes.

Everything's been quiet since the Meredith, Jaden and I situation.

I closed my locker and smiled to myself in hopes that today would be a good day but I had a bad gut feeling, I didn't know what was going to happen today but now I'm for sure that today won't be good.

I skipped the cafeteria and hung around the halls until the bell rang, I walked into my homeroom and when I did, I felt like I was straight up kicked in the gut.

My mind didn't wanna believe what I was seeing and my eyes didn't either but it was real and it was right there in front of me.

My breath hitched as I walked into the classroom and walked closer to my desk, photos of me from middle school and freshmen year of me going through it was glued to my desk and chair.

Now, barely anyone knew about my body issues and all of that but I knew someone who did and I know that they wouldn't betray me like that, would they?

"Enjoying your new collage?"

I turned around and felt as my tears threatened to fall out of my eyes but didn't dare.

Meredith stood there with her arms crossed with a smirk playing on her lips, I just ignored her and began to rip out the photos before one could seem them and ask me what happened or tease me.

"What the hell?!"

I gasped as I held up the ripped photos, I looked at her and bit my lip.

This could not be happening to me right now, or at all.

"How'd you even get these?"

I asked as I walked up to her, I didn't feel like myself.

Normally, I would've slapped the hell out of her and then we would've fought but she hit me in my weak spot.

"An old friend of yours, she lend them to me."

I looked at her as if she was delusional and then it hit me, Layla Goodman.

"Why, why would she do this? Why would she want to hurt me this way?"

I asked, I felt like I got the wind sucked out my lungs but before Meredith could even answer, the bell rung.

All she did was walk up to me and smirk before ripping the already damaged photos from my grip, I was in total shock.

"Find out for yourself, I'm not a messenger."

Meredith told me before walking out of the class happily, with anxiety rushing through my veins, I raced out of the classroom where a ton of photos of me were posted all over the walls.

I screamed just like how Cassie screamed and went crazy, ripping all the photos off of the wall.

"Scarlett, Scarlett!"

I woke up, from my daydream and looked around to see Xiomara shaking me wild.

I was out of breath and my palms were already sweaty, my heart was racing.

"You're okay, I got you."

Jaden rushed over as he held me, I was confused.

"What happened to her?"

Javon asked as he sprinted over, I was on the ground outside and it was still morning.

Tears blurred my vision and I couldn't find a way to speak.

"I, I don't know. I walked to school and found her on the ground, is she hot or cold?"

Xiomara asked as Jaden placed his hands on my cold face, he looked up at Xiomara and I began to regain strength.

I moved around only for a piercing migraine to enter my head, I grabbed my forehead and looked at everyone.

"It was, it was just a dream."

I muttered to myself as I began to force myself onto my feet, Jaden wrapped his arm around my waist to prevent me from falling again.

Javon looked at Xiomara and they exchanged looks.

"What dream, Scar what happened?"

Xiomara asked but I wasn't in the mood to answer, I was worried as we approached the school that whatever my dream was about, it would happen.

But there was no sight of Meredith, I just stood quiet as they tried to get me to talk.

After the whole incident, the day finished and I was the first one out of the class.

I grabbed my things and didn't even bother waiting for the bell, I just knew I had to get out of there before Xiomara or any of my friends asked what happened earlier.

The truth is, I had a whole freak our situation and probably passed out due to my own anxiety and with the worry that was running through my mind, the dream turned into a nightmare.

I ran to my car and got in, speeding off to my house, not wanting anyone's attention.

I parked my car and walked into my house, I ran up the stairs and into my room.

I changed into a hoodie and shorts, I brushed my hair into a bun and laid on my bed.

Would Layla seriously end up betraying me like that?

Would she tell Meredith my weaknesses?

@ Merrygoround posted!

Now that, took a lot of damage and cut me real deep.

I turned my phone off only for me to get a notification that I was added in a group chat, I was worried on who added me in the group chat and my stomach dropped.

You still got the body issues?

goodbye-

I bet she does

You should lose weight, not even gonna lie to you babes

It continued that way for two hours, I was told I should lose weight or gain weight.

The worst part is if I left they would re-add me and then if I were to try and block them, they would make a new account.

I got up from my bed and turned on my LEDs, I looked in my full length mirror and glared at my body.

I was starting to become disgusted with it, I didn't know what to do with myself.

So instead of eating dinner that night, I worked out.

Trying to get rid of any fat that was noticeable, I didn't care about the cramps in my sides or the burning sensation in my legs.

I just wanted to forget about all of the issues that seemed like I created, I should've left with my mom.