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Warnings: mild cursing, mention of drugs.

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Caleb Chartier

I anxiously gripped my phone. My finger hovered over the contact.

"Cal!" someone called out. I looked up to see Alisha standing next to Damien. They both came over and sat down next to me.

"Why're you here so early? Usually you and Gracy are late!" Alisha said.

I shrugged. "Just felt like being early today. I wanted to switch it up."

"Caleb Chartier that is so obviously a lie."

I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. I gave Alisha an annoyed expression even though I didn't fully mean it. "Then why do you think i'm early?" I asked.

"Maybe to see your crush or something?"

My face went bright pink. "N-no that's not true!" I said, stumbling over my words.

"Tell me who it is~" she teased.

"I don't have a crush!" I exclaimed.

Alisha giggled and twirled around a piece of her hair. "You totally do."

I was being honest, I didn't have a crush. I hadn't liked anyone since fourth grade which says a lot about my social life. Heck, I haven't even dated someone in the past 17 years I've been alive. I never talked or interacted with any of my crushes!

"Ugh! Why do you have to be so annoying!" I complained.

"Is it Riley? No it's definitely Sam! I've got you staring at him— oh wait I got it! Kane?!"

I groaned. Seriously, Kane? Of all people, him? I get how she said Sam. I mean I've talked to the guy a few times (of course, only for school projects) and he was pretty attractive. But I didn't want to kiss him..

"Just cause Kane's hot doesn't mean I like him." I rolled my eyes.

"So you admit he's good looking?"

"I admit that you're being an idiot right now."

Alisha pouted. "Come on we all know he's a hottie, just admit it!"

"Damien don't just sit there! Make Alisha shut up!" I looked over at Damien and he simply shrugged and gave me a look. It was almost as if he was saying, "what am I supposed to do about it?"

"Come on Damien! You guys are like boyfriend and girlfriend— I'm sure you can make her shut up!"

Alisha and Damien went silent.

A beat passed.

"I would never date this self-absorbed idiot!" Alisha said, pointing towards Damien.

Damien pointed towards Alisha. "She's so disgusting! Nuh uh— no way!"

I sighed. "Thanks for proving that you're even more of a couple now." I said, smiling.

We continued our conversation.

The text was left forgotten.

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It was period two, calc. Luckily, Grace was there and sat next to me. She's my only friend and source of entertainment in the class.

Before class starts, the teacher lets students talk for around 10 minutes. It's used a bathroom, snack or social break. I personally use it to talk to Grace.

"So.. did you get added to the grade-11 group chat?" Grace asked.

"Yup.. everything in it was weird. I turned off my notifications after reading a couple of messages." I responded, shrugging.

"Have you heard about the party? I asked Damien and Alisha, they said they were going." Alisha said.

I shook my head. "What party?"

"I dunno. I guess it's just some open-house party or something. Probably just so some people can get fucked up."

I blushed. "Gosh! You don't have to say that so loudly.." I groaned.

"You're such a loser. Everyone our age either gets fucked or fucked up. It's normal!" Grace teased. "And you've never been to a party. Don't you think it would be fun to try?" She wiggled her brows. "Try some drugs~"

"I will never!" I exclaimed. "You could never convince me."

"Aw come on! Everyone is going and I don't want to be alone!" Grace clung onto me and dramatically cried.

"Leave me alone!"

"Fine! Text me if you change your mind.. I'll always be up for it!"

The word 'text' was what reminded me. Glints text! How could I forget?

But we were in calc and class was about to start. I felt the weight of my phone in my pocket become more and more noticeable.

I couldn't sneak it out or anything. I was in the first row and a bunch of snitches sat behind me. No one was on your side in this school.

I decided to wait after class and check the message in the bathroom.

This was going to be a long period.

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Ding! Ding!

I jumped out of my seat.

Grace raised a brow. "What's got you worked up?" she asked. I ignored her and gave a little wave bye.

"Nothing— absolutely nothing!"

I bolted to the bathroom and locked myself in a stall. No one usually came in here because of the stench and how none of the toilets work well. The school hardly cared for their students.

I opened my phone and tapped on Glints contact.

🪫

1%

GLINT

↻ loading..

Only a few seconds later did my screen go black and the message unread.

I angrily screamed right then and there.

"FUCK YOUUU!"

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The fourth chapter is out! I will be uploading some more this week.

Four chapters in the span of two days sure is tiring! ⭐️

Sorry that this chapter is shorter than the other ones! I'll hopefully make the next one longer and more interesting for you all to read! I apologize .. ;(

Anyway here's another question for all my readers.

Who's your favorite character in Caleb's friend group (Damien, Alisha, Grace)?

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