DAYS OF TURMOIL:15

"I know,it has been difficult for you to handle those situations.." Britta said while we were walking. She stopped at the parking lot and faced me. "I'm really sorry."

Not knowing what is she talking about,i asked,"What the fuck is wrong with you?"

"No swearing Hayley,please."

"Sorry."

"By the way.."she continued."Its all about Josh. You get it now?"

Pffft. I thought it was something important or an issue. Gah,if Josh isn't around,i hear his name. Why oh why.."You know Britta..you don't know what you are talking about. And who is Josh?" Boo hoo! I was pretending.

She sighed. "Don't lie,okay?" her face was serious and full of sincerity.I felt guilty. She looks so kind. How dare ME."His friends told me about it,and we don't like it."

"His friends?"suddenly,i was angry.They were still defensive. After telling my mom that they saved me,now,they're telling Britta that they don't like what Josh does? I mean,ALL OF THEM.I hate liars,even though i am one of them."You know Britta,His friends,including your supernatural animal boyfriend has been pissing me off since last week! They locked me up inside a room full of large and juicy spiders,and just this morning,they poured glue on my hair! Sorry is not enough. And your apology isn't counted."

"Shh."She tried to stop me."Lower down your voice okay?"That time,i thought we are going to fight. But she's calm. She listened to me. She's not one of them.I know."I understand you.That is why I want to know more about what happened.

"Why? What do you want?" My tone was still not-so-nice.

She was about to speak when my Mom suddenly appeared."Hayley,are you coming home with me?"

"Chill for a second Mom." I yelled.Britta looked at me.

"See you tomorrow."

"Hopefully."

And i left her.

Mom asked me several questions about Britta. But sorry mom,i'm not in the mood today. Besides,I'm really confused. I don't know the reason behind the "Saying Sorry" thingy. Yea,she was kind to me but i can't be good to her. If she asks me to be her friend,i will say no. I don't like this feeling. My mind is completely puzzled and i'm angry,guilty,sad,hyper,i can't determine! And i developed a BAD BAD BAD MOOD.

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The bad mood remained until the next morning. I was scolded by mom because i told her that i'm too lazy to go to school. Addie and Lizzie weren't talking to me that much.Our teacher made me sit at the front row because i slept in her class. I failed a long quiz in Math. I lost the keys for my locker. I don't have my book for history class because it was stuck inside my locker. My teacher won't let me attend his class because I don't have the book.

What a bad day for me.

Since I wasn't able to attend class,I went to the library for a self study. Even though i like it or not,i have to do this because my teacher gives surprise quizzes whenever she wants to.You know,if you were me,you'll find everything difficult. So hard to understand. Why is this happening to me? I thought it was Josh who makes my life miserable.Now,i know,what pisses me of is my life itself.
The book annoys me,the words are terrible. They don't exist in my vocabulary. Beacuse of maybe-anger?? i slammed my hand on the table. And abracadabra. I felt like a celebrity. Everyone in the library was staring at me. The feeling? Well,its embarassing,but I ignored it. I went out of the library like nothing happened. The librarian's stare was scary,it made me run away.

"Hey,are you okay?" Lizzie was worried about me. I was sitting alone in the canteen,sipping a tall glass of milkshake.

"What re you doing here?" My tone. No sign of any emotion.

Addie sat beside me."Well,history class is over,isn't it obvious? We're here to check if you're okay.As i have noticed,you're having a terrible trauma."

"I "had" a terrible trauma,take note of that."

She smirked."Whatever..So,how do feel?"

I sighed."Its unexpalinable.don't ask."

Lizzie chuckled."Poor Hayley." I eyed her and raised an eyebrow.

"Funny?"

Liz shook her head.Means no.Nothing.

"Excuse me.Hayley? Can I talk to you?" It was not Addie's voice. Not Lizzie's voice. A man's voice.And i know who was it.He just came.When i looked at him,i felt like i'm going to hell. To slay dragons.

"Go away,or else i'll give you a milkshake bath."I said angrily.

"Go ahead."He shot back.My friends were just silent,they didn't do anything.They were frozen on their seats. Afraid of that guy?Pfft,they're cowards.

I stood up to scare him(actually,i don't have the guts to do what i just said). He just remained where he stood! Josh Farro didn't move,like he was ready to take a bath. A milkshake bath.

"You aren't going to dodge this?" i asked him as i held the glass up high. He just laughed at me and pinched my cheek.

"Hayley,i bet you couldn't do that.Could you? And i just realized. Dumb people are also funny...sometimes."

Addie gasped."She's not dumb excuse me?"

"Shut up."he told her.Addie covered her face using her hands. She was embarassed.

"Hey you." i punched Josh's shoulders."You are rude.What do you want huh?"

Without saying anything,he grabbed my hand,like what he did yesterday in his mom's party. He pulled me until we reached the place where we first met. Near the entrance of the boys locker rooms.Damn,what is he going to do? anyways,i'm not scared. Its just.. why did he bring me here?

"Now,Hayley." he began."Its all your fault. Honestly,I don't know the reason why I hate you so much. I wanna make fun out of you,i don't like you."

"Damn you!" i shot back. "What have I done wrong? If i told the whole class that you and Britta were making out on the locker rooms,would you die? I said sorry! you won't accept it.and now,you are telling me that you hate me? of course you do! I know that already because you made me feel that you do.What you did was enough,I don't need those words coming from your mouth."

"I'm sorry!" he yelled.

Miracle. Is it? Or another hoax? whatever.I laughed at him but he was serious. Maybe he was really sorry. I don't know.So,i asked a question.

"Is that true? why Josh?"

"None of your business."

"Fuck you."

"What?!" and now,he's angry.

"You are sorry,but you won't tell me why?"

He scowled at me. I think this is nonsense. So,what I did: I pushed him out of my way and walked out. Melodramatic eh? but what happened was weird. I'll go ask Britta about it.

DAYS OF TURMOIL:14

"What the hell are you doing in here?!" Josh Farro was shocked but he's trying to hide it.

"Of course,attending your mom's birthday party..Aren't you glad to see me here?" Woo. I was confident huh? I don't know why I was talking to him that way. Seems like i'm not afraid anymore. :)

"Actually,i'm bothered." he replied with a chuckle.

Our mothers frowned. "Josh,what is this?!"Kristy said.

He laughed."Mom,i was joking."

"Oh,i thought you were mad at each other." Mom sighed.

"We're good friends actually" my eyes were looking at him while i was talking.

His smile was fake. "Hmm,so mom? why don't you hang out with Mrs.Williams for a bit? I'll give Hayley something to eat. Or entertain her. Just like what i am doing to all the PRETTY girls here." I want to laugh out loud but no. Maybe later.

"Sure Josh." Kristy told her.

"Hayley,behave."Mom reminded. I just gave her a nod,a non verbal version of okay/yes/of course. She got it.

Josh grabbed my arm,pulled me in a corner far away from the people.

"I know you are the one responsible for another incident this morning.Don't deny it"I said angrily."And please,let go of my hand,i'm allergic to Assholes like you."

"Shut up,Hayley." he was also angry. He loosened his grip to my arm but he did not let go of it."You deserve it. That fuckin' red hair annoys me a lot."

"What's the problem with my hair? Well that fuckin' face of yours makes me wanna vomit. Let go of me. Or else,i'll scream."I demanded.

He did but he stood in front of me.What was he thinking? I won't run away.

"Now."he continued."Its not over yet. there's still more surprises in store just for you." he has the evil grin on his face again.

"Let go of me Moron! Agh!" i said out loud.

A man walked towards us."Josh,what does this mean???"

Josh placed his hands inside his pockets quickly. I tried not to look irritated and mad when the man looked at me.

"Oh Dad,hey. Me and Hayley were just.. hanging out." he said. Now i know,the man was Mr. Farro.I want to tell him what are we exactly doing.That we are having a fight and Josh was pissing me off.

"Mr.Farro,actually your---" i wasn't able to say it. Josh placed his hands on my mouth. He laughed turned back from his dad and looked at me like he was a hungry dinosaur,thirsty for my blood."shut up" he whispered into my ear.

Mr.Farro smiled at me. "Oh well,Joshua. Bring your friend to our table.Let her eat with us. Lunch is about to start in a few minutes." After that,he left. Josh took his hands from my mouth and exhaled.I frowned at him and raised one eyebrow.

He walked away from that place,leaving me behind. Suddenly,he turned back. "You're not going to eat?!" he asked angrily.

"Why should i? its better to be hungry than to eat YOUR food."

He sighed. I was surprised when he went to me again and grabbed my hand. His grip was strong,its hard to let go. I wanted to scream but there are many people.I don't wanna make a scene. And my Mom. She's going to kill me if i do that.He dragged me to a large round table where his parents,my mom,his brothers,and three other people were seated.

"Hayley,come and take a seat."Kristy told me.She was very friendly. Mr. Farro smiled at me,and his three brothers. Mom told me to sit beside her and i did. Now,i was face to face with that moron.This is hell,i wanna get out of here!

While eating,Mom asked Josh on how close we are to each other.All of his answers were LIES. everything wasn't true. I didn't look at anyone of them.Anger is what i'm feeling right now. My food on the plate was still the same when the waiter served it to me. I didn't eat anything. When they asked me why,i told them that i'm not hungry. Mom's stare was scary. I know,i'll be dead when we come home.FML.HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN TO ME???!

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A little program was held after the lunch. On the first part,Kristy's closest friends,including my mother gave their birthday wishes for her and personal messages.Second,relatives(they were so many and what they said were all the same).Last,her children:Nate,Josh,Zac,Jon and the only girl,Isabelle. Her husband didn't gave a message. Instead,he sang a song for her. Next,was the gift giving. Damn,everyone gave her enormous boxes,some are little. It made me think:WHAT's INSIDE?!

As i witnessed everything,I became jealous of Kristy. She seems like a girl in her 18th birthday. She's 45 actually but still,so lucky to have this kind of party. Its all because they are rich.

The last event was the surprise performances from Josh. He sang a song for his mom. I never knew that he's a good singer. I love his voice. He can play the guitar,he's handsome,he's smart. His girlfriend's lucky to have him. After his performance,i saw Britta from the backstage. He held hands with her as they went down.

After a few moments,the program ended. Everyone went out of the hotel. Well,its not time for me to leave yet because Mom was still chatting with other women out there. I'm already being impatient.I wish i didn't come with her. If i only knew that this would happen.

I sat near the large entrance door,waiting for mom to finish her stuff. Britta walked towards me.

"hi." she said.

"uh..yes?"i replied.

"can we talk?"

"huh? why??"

"wanna ask you something..if its okay.."

SURE. go ahead.. BITCH.

DAYS OF TURMOIL:13

My mother was surprised to see me standing in front of her when she opened the door.I had a hard time knocking on it before she came up.I stood steady,with a blank expression painted in my face.Mom's jaw dropped a little bit and placed her hands on her waist.She looked suspicious,mad and puzzled.

"Why are you home so early?"she asked with an angry tone."You escaped class?"I rolled my eyes.She was being too melodramatic.I was expecting a question like.."What happened to you?"She didn't even noticed the glue in my hair.

"Calm down."i said while making my way inside our house."There was a problem at school,and i need to fix it here."

"How could you fix your problem here? What's wrong?"

"You should have questioned me that way when you saw me in the frontdoor."

Mom's face was turning red.She was being impatient."Are you fooling me?"

"No.But lemme explain everything later."

I walked to my room.She was about to say something when i slammed the door shut.Tee-hee.There is a tendency that she might strangle me to death regarding with that behavior.That was rude,I know but.. If she only knew what happened. I was thankful of my friends,Addie and Liz because they helped me expalin the situation to our teacher. That i won't be able to attend the next classes due to my problem.Mr.Newton saw my head and he gave me the excuses that I need.And here I am,about to remove this fuckin' glue in my damn ugly red hair.And heaven forbid,there was a tragedy in the bathroom.I slipped on the tiles when i walked inside.When I already had myself wet all over,I just realized that the bottle of shampoo was empty.I forgot that this morning before going to school,I emptied it up already.This is driving me crazier than ever.

I found some random shower gels and used it as a shampoo substitute.It wasn't that bad.The thing also creates bubbles,i like the scent,that's all.Seems like a huge brick was removed from my chest when i finished the job.My hair's fine now,and so I am.But my mother.. I think she's not.

"Hi there Mom." Geez,i'm so thick faced.

She looked at me with her cold stare."I don't like your attitude anymore."

"Sorry.I was just being.. emotional.After what happened to me at school,I don't feel like I'll be able to act normally again.But now,everything's fine.."

"What happened at school?"

"Uh.. its some sort of a prank..something."

"What did they do to you?"

"Poured--uh,Glue.On.my--uh,hair.."

She was surprised when I said that."What??"

I told her the whole story why I went home and why I did I became stupid for some time.That time,everything was serious.I was talking like a lawyer,because my voice was loud and clear while speaking.My eyes were looking straight ahead and I do not know what the heck is wrong with me.After that,my mother became hysterical.Sometimes,I hate her for being over acting.But she was telling me that she was just being overprotective.Luckily,after some few explanations,she calmed down.

"You tell your teacher about it,okay?" she commanded.

I was a bit surprised. "What? Heck,no."

"And why?"

"It won't help.."

"But at least they know.. the next time it happens again,those starngers would be caught."

"That is IMPOSSIBLE.So IMPOSSIBLE."

"Oh Hayley,I don't know what I'm going to do with you."

The ringing of the phone at the kitchen ended up our conversation.Mother answered it and it seems like she was about to leave me alone at home.Because she was sayin' :"Okay,I'll be there in a few minutes".

And I was right.She told me that she's leaving.A friend invited her to a birthday party and asked me if i wanted to go with her.I thought for a while.It would be boring here if I did not go with her because I'll be all alone.So.. I made up my mind.

The best formal clothes from my closet were all out now and I was being random on what to pick.Mom told me that i should wear presentable clothes because the venue was a hotel.It would be embarassing if I wear my jeans,tee and snickers.But at the same time,that would be awesome.So,you know what's on my mind :)

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"You fool! I wish i never told you.Wearing those casual clothes?! Oh my God." Mom was scolding me inside the car.She was mad at me because I did what's on my mind.

"Stay cool.I'm not going inside the hotel.Leave me outside,I'll be fine."I replied with a grin.

"No.You are coming with me.Whether you like it or not."

I shook my head."Whatever."

It took at least 30 minutes driving and we arrived in the hotel.Wow,this place was too grand and rich-looking.I can sense that mom's friend was a rich person.Or maybe,He/She was at business and can afford to throw up a big party. like thisSome men in corporate attires accompanied us inside the big room where everyone is at.And I was amazed of what I saw.

A long table is at the center of the wide room. Lots of foods were there and I can see a tall pile of wine glasses.The bright yellow color of the walls made the gowns of the ladies shimmer and shine as well as their blonde hairs.Men were all formal-looking. I can hear faint sounds of laughter and chattering.The background music was like the sound of a violin or a trumpet,i have no idea.I looked at myself.And I feel superior,confident.Though I wasn't expecting this to happen to me.At school,I met some tragedies.But here,I think i will be lucky.And i'm sure when i leave this place,my stomach will be full--- and satisfied.Oh,I forgot to tell you that I am sometimes,a Glutton.

A waiter went to us and offered me some biscuit-like food on a silver tray.I picked one and placed it inside my mouth.When i realized that it was a good food,i picked three more and smiled at the waiter.He smiled at me and left.Suddenly,I was attracted to a tall woman who was coming towards our direction.Her age was like of my mother and she was extremely beautiful.Behind those thick make-up in her face and sparkling jewelries in her body,her eyes looked kind.Most of the people i knew who has that kind of things has a mean and selfish attitude.She was smiling to my mother and i noticed that my mother was smiling back at her.

"Cristyy!"She said with a friendly voice."i'm so glad that you came.." I looked at her purple dress,that perfectly matched her burgundy hair.I love the dress,and I was kinda jealous."You brought your daughter with you!!" she continued,looking at me straight in the eye,and leaned forward to give me a kiss on the cheek.And she did the same thing with my mom.

They talked for a while and i wasn't listening..I was busy staring at the men who played the violin in the corner of the big and wide room inside the hotel.I wanted to learn how to play the violin when i was small but my grandpa says no.He made me play the piano,which is my masterpiece today. :)

Suddenly,I felt a tap on my shoulder,it was mom.The womanin purple dress was the birthday girl."Kristy wants to talk to you".And so i realized.. Her name was Kristy.

"Hello Darling.. how are you?" she was talking to me like i'm a baby,i hate it.

"I'm doing good.. " i replied sarcastically.

"Where do you go to school Hayley??"

"At St.Luke's High School Ma'am."

Her face lighted up when i said that. "My children are studying in the same school."

"She's on the 10th grade." Mom told her.

"Oh,I thought she and my son were classmates."

"Oh,who's your son ma'am?? if you don't mind.." I asked shyly..

She turned back for a while and pulled a familiar figure in a gray shirt and jeans.When the person faced us,I felt like i lost my breath.The hell.The disaster.Whatever.Josh Farro.

Kristy smiled."Meet my handsome son,Josh.. I'm sorry,he's not wearing the formal clothes,he's kinda like hard-headed."

"Me either." i said.I felt mom's elbows hit my back.

"Oh,that's okay.."

Josh Farro's expression was unreadable.He was about to laugh,but at the same time,surprised."Hayley?!"

I rolled my eyes.

"They know each other i think" Mom said.

"Josh Farro." I spoke,finally.

He smiled at me,and it struck my chest. My heartbeat wasn't normal anymore.

DAYS OF TURMOIL:12

I was speechless and motionless in my seat for the whole afternoon.The memory of that Britta was stuck on my head.And the lipstick she gave me.Still,I don't know what's with that thing.It was pretty confusing.So when I got home,I locked myself inside my room and decided to find out the mystery within it.As I sat on my bed,I twisted the cover slowly.One.Two.Three.Open. And geez! It wasn't a lipstick at all! It looks like one on the outside but not on the inside.Wanna know what I saw? It was a sugar-like white powder that made me freak out.Luckily,Mom didn't hear me from downstairs.And from that moment,it was obvious.I know what is it.What Lizzie had said was true.Britta was a lover of you know what.And probably,you know what's inside that lipstick container.And since i never wanted to get into trouble regarding with that stupid thing,I threw it away from my window and it landed nowhere,I dunno.I don't care if someone sees it.The important thing is,its not mine.And its not on my hands anymore and that would be safe.There's nothing to worry about now.Phew!

"Wouldn't you like to try a ham sandwich,or egg salad or peanut butter?"Mom looked at me quizically while scanning the ref at the kitchen.She was looking for something so I'll be able to have snack before leaving for her job.

"tomato."I said,not even looking up from the book I'm reading at the table.

"Aren't you tired of it?"

"no."

"How about cream cheese and olive? Or else.. blueberry muffins?"

I shook my head.

"Pastrami?Roast beef?Cucumber?"

"tomato"

Mom looked at me helplessly as I glanced at her to see how she looked like."Always tomato.Cancer won't be able to attack you.You whole body is made up of lycopene."

"Maybe Mom.."

"For 16 years,you have been eating that tomato sandwich.How come you didn't get allergic to it?"

"Its because I'm used to it."

Mom shook her head as she placed the mayonnaise and loaves of bread in front of me using a tray."I don't know Hayley.I'm afraid one day,you would turn into a tomato.A giant one."

"Mom!" I exclaimed. "I like this. And you won't be able to change that."

"Okay,its up to you.You want Juice?"

I stood up from the chair and grabbed the glass of orange juice that she offered me.After that,Mom prepared herself to leave.She gave me some few reminders on what to do when she doesn't come home until morning.And I've heared it so many times,almost everyday.When she was gone,I finished my food,locked the doors and went to my room.There are homeworks and projects to be done.Tomorrow is friday and I'm excited.One more day and it will be the weekends! I'll be able to stay away from school where my fate is truly i dont know..its like--hell! I went to bed early.Tomorrow is going to be another adventure for me.And whatever awaits for me..Fight Hayley.. just fight. :)

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It was not a usual day for St.Luke's High School.Everyone was quiet today.Our classes were too serious and boring.People were not talking that much.Me too.I don't feel like alive today.Everybody was acting weak and tired.Maybe because its saturday tomorrow,no class.My friends,who used to be noisy were not even making a single noise today.Oh my,it feels so awkward.I don't like it.

"One carton of milk please.And a piece of doughnut."Addie said to Mr.Waldenstein,the man at the canteen.

"Not eating too much today?"Mr.Waldenstein asked her.She just made a slight headshake as a response to the question.

"We are too lazy.."I added.

He smiled."Its not just you Ms.Williams.Everyone acts like that too."

I nodded my head.

When we had our food already,the three of us went to our usual table during break time.We ate slowly.And too boring.Addie and Lizzie were not energetic today.What should I do to make them talk? Anyways,a group of students passed us by.They were so many and it seems like they were very hungru for food becuse they were in a hurry.As they passed behind my back,I felt something in my head.It feels cool.There is something liquid in my hair.When the group was gone,Liz and Addie went wide-eyed.

"Hayley.touch your hair."

I did.And Darn it!! There's something sticky poured on my hair! It was a white sticky liquid--GLUE.I almost cried when I found out.Several students looked at me and laughed upon seeing the glue on my hair.I don't know who did this but I'm 100% sure that Josh Farro took the opportunity when the group of students passed behind me.My friends accompanied me to the bathroom to fix my hair.If it doesn't work,I WILL BECOME BALD.

DAYS OF TURMOIL:11

What an insult for me.After I asked apology even though I was pissed off,still,I remain as a LOSER.How could Josh Farro do that to me?He's got too much pride,and its no good.Uh,should I please him with a good deed for him to forgive me?Well,its a good idea.He will stop doing crazy things to me then.Or else,I'll hold on to my pride too,and show him how though I am.Actually,I have no choice.I can't even ask help from my friends because they believe that Josh and his company were good guys.Being in a situation like this feels so much annoying.And now,another warning was given. Whatever.

"Hey..what's with that face?"I heared someone say when I passed by a group of students outside the canteen.That time,I was on my way back to our classroom.

"In a very bad mood I think."another one said.That wasn't nice.They shouldn't care.Whatever my mood or expression is,its none of their business.I don't like it when people do that to me.After looking back,I realized they were 10th grade pupils.My scary stare made them all run away.As I continued walking,I noticed that more people looked at me with puzzled expressions on their faces.What's the matter with 'em? To find out why,I went to the comfort room.That's the time when I realized something.There was a big frown on my face.And any artist couldn't make a portrait of me.To fix it,I smiled wide even though I don't want to.I took a deep breath and got myself ready to face the people again outside.When I was about to make my first step out,someone said "HEY THERE". Before,I'm having second thoughts whether to look back or not.I turned my head slowly and I saw a familiar face.I think I saw her before.I just can't remember when and how.

"Can I sak you a favor?" She asked me in a friendly voice.Yes,she is a girl.She was pretty and I'm jealous of her wavy blonde hair.I smiled a bit and wondered why she was asking me that question.I don't even know her.Does she know me?I have no idea."Um.."I said."Who are you? And what's with the favor?"

She came to me and held my hand like we she was doing a wedding proposal."My name is Britta.And I need your help."

After hearing that,I remembered who she is.Britta Cowell,Josh Farro's girlfriend.Whoa,its a co-incidence,isn't it? At first,I was afraid of her because I think she was mad at me."Do you know me Britta?" I asked her to make sure she wasn't like her boyfriend.You know,I'm afraid that she might hate me too.

Because its obvious that she doesn't recognize me,I smiled at her."I'm Hayley.And.. what's your favor? I'm happy to help." The next thing was unexpected.She grabbed my arm and brought me to one of the cubicles inside the comfort room.After that,she bursted in tears.

"Please! I really need your help! ?They are coming for me! and if you didn't accept my favor,I'll be dead! so please!"

I was freaked out. I think she is crazy. And why is she crying? "Oh.. wait."I told her. "What do you want???"

Britta searched for something inside her bag.When she found it,she showed it to me.A lipstick.What is she going to do with a lipstick?"Listen."She said."You need to throw the contents of this on a place where no one exists.Please."

I wasn't sure if she was serious or not.Then I remembered Lizzie saying that she was addicted to drugs.Maybe its the reason why she's like this.And I'm afraid of her."Uh,Britta? Please calm down." I said softly.She was panicking a lot and balls of sweat were forming on her forehead.Still,she was crying.

"No!"She shouted at me.Her hands were trembling.She handed the lipstick to me."Do it for mr please.You are the only one who can help me.Nothing else.So please.." I took the lipstick and she smiled.When I tried to open it to see what's inside,she yelled."Do not do that!! Just throw it away! "

What the heck is wrong with this woman? But I was trying to understand her.I do believe that she was crazy.I kept the thing that she gave me inside my pocket and made my way slowly out of that place."Thanks" I heared her whisper.When I was few steps away,I saw Mr.Wicket with some people I've never seen before coming towards the comfort room.A man licked the door open and I heared Britta scream.I want to go there and see what's going on.But I choosed to stay.After a while,students swarmed all over the place and with that was the event when a man dragged Britta out of that comfort room.I ran as fast as I can and went back to our classroom. I forgot about the lipstick. Its because I'm too scared of what happened. Seems like everyday will turn out weird for me.

DAYS OF TURMOIL:10

My head was aching. I think I've been sleeping for hours.What happened?? Am I still in the Ladie's comfort room?And then,I remembered the spiders! Did they killed me? I dunno.. I slowly opened my eyes..And realized that I'm in my room and lying in my bed,covered up with blankets and sheets.Its so cold.I saw Lizzie,Addie and Mom.They came to me.They all looked surprised to see me.

"Hey,wait. What happened?"I asked them all.Mom sat on my bed and touched my hair."You were locked inside the comfort rooms at school,couldn't you remember?"

I wrinkled my forehead."Huh? I was locked up? All by myself? Are you okay?"

Addie smiled at me."Yes.And you fainted because of fear.Good thing,there are people who saved you.."

"I wasn't locked up.. There's somebody who---"

"Forget it Hayley,the important thing is.. You're already safe."Lizzie said before I was about to finish what I'm saying.

I scratched my head."Listen,you don't know everything.. What happened to me was terrible! and i'm not going to let this slide by.."

Mom held my hand."Of course you should..Be thankful of those three handsome guys who saved you.Without them,you won't be able to go home tonight."I was freaked out when she said that. Three HANDSOME guys? Does she mean..Lawrence,Gabby.and Christopher? And they saved me? What the heck is this?

"Noo! those guys! they didn't save me! they are the one who--"

"Shh."Lizzie hushed me."I know you hate Josh Farro's friends but this time,forget about it. Tomorrow,let's thank them for what they have done."Addie agreed with her by giving me a thumbs-up.

So,now,what is this?? As far as I can remember,Those three guys locked me up inside the comfort room with the spiders.I'm sure they did.But what do they mean here? Mom told me three guys saved me.Lizzie said that we should thank Josh Farro's friends for what they did.So that means,they were the one who opened the door before I fainted.Oh my.. They're the one who locked me up,and the one who saved me from being stuck at the same time.What's their reason for doing that?I mean,why did they opened the door? I thought they are going to leave me there until morning or until i was dead.Maybe,they lied.They lied that It was an accident and they saved me.Such terrible people.But tomorrow? Is there something more? I'm afraid to go to school again because of the possibility that they might do something more extreme.And if that happens-uh oh..

"I thought they are really bad guys.I was wrong.They're superheroes!"Addie spoke up.I gave her a fake smile and swallowed hard.She doesn't know about everything.If i tell her the truth,will they believe in me?I think its better to be silent..Just this time.I'll tell them later.

Mom stood up and told us that she's leaving for work.This day is the time when she spends the whole night at the hospital as a nurse.When she walked out of the door,my friends followed.They all bade me goodbye and I went to sleep.But before that,I thought about Josh.I think I need to say sorry before its too late.I don't want to be in trouble anymore.Tomorrow,I will.

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"Hey,would you like to come with us?"Lizzie asked me the next day,during our break time."Don't tell me you are going to stay here again."I smiled at her and stood up."Where are we going?"

"At the canteen..I'm hungry.."

Addie went to us.She took my hand and dragged me until we reached the canteen.Her grip was like Gabby's.It hurts."Hey,Addie.Let go."I said.She did.And then..Apologized.

Lizzie stepped on my foot."Look.. who's there." She was wide-eyed and seemed like she was too much surprised.I cried in pain because her shoes has heels.My friends were torturing me,i think.She pointed at a direction and my eyes followed her finger.Oh crap.Its them.. Josh. And his friends at a table near the window.The four of them were having their snack quietly.So weird to see them not talking to each other.

"Now,thank the guys who saved you."Addie whispered in my ear.

"Thank them?"I asked."And.. saved me?"

Addie slapped her forehead."Are you nuts?Go ahead and say thank you! You owe your life to them."

"No way."

"Huh?You--"

"I said no.I won't."

Lizzie placed her hands on my shoulders."I understand you..I know you are mad at Josh.But its not him that you should talk to.Its his friends."

"I don't care.And I'm not going to say thank you."

"Evil hayley.."

I looked at the boys.I was freaked out to see Josh Staring at me.After that,he choked on his food.He smiled and said something to his friends.Their heads turned to me.I want to run away but what about the thing that I thought last night? Do I really need to say sorry? Okay,I should.For my own good."Chill for a second."I told my Addie and Liz.I went to them and slammed my hans on the table.I don't know why I did that but It caught their attention.

"About what happened yesterday.. Why did you lied? "I was staring at Gabby.He didn't replied and continued eating his food.Josh Farro spoke then."I've decided to give you your punishment thrice a week."

"I'm sorry Josh.I didn't mean it..I accidentally said those things in front of many students.Wouldyou like me to apologize to your girlfiend too?"

He laughed hard."Hey guys.."He told his friends."You heared that?The read headed monster was asking for forgiveness."The three boys laughed too,and shook their heads."HAyley.."Josh continued."I won't accept that anymore.What's done is done.And you will pay for it."

"What?!" I exclaimed."That was just a little thing! Its not even a big deal!"

"Who says its not?"he asked in an angry tone."The next clue is all about Glue.So prepare."

"GLUE?"

"Are you deaf?"

"No.."

"Then go.."

"But--"

"Go.You are about to ruin my snack."

I turned my back and waked away.I was so mad.He's so evil.Josh is so mean.I'm already sorry for what I've done.Couldn't he accept it? He's got so much pride.Anyway,he warned me again.Now what? Its all about glue.. That sounds pretty yucky.Will he throw me in a pool of glue? I don't know. I stormed out of the canteen and went back to my classroom,leaving Addie and Lizzie behind.I heared them call my name a lot of times but I didn't listen.

DAYS OF TURMOIL:9

"Hayley! why don't you come with us? You've been in this stupid room since morning! Aren't you planning to get outta here even for just a short period of time?"Addie scolded me.Its because I stayed inside our classroom since I got there.I didn't took a step outside or even peeked at the window.Maybe,you know why I'm acting like this.My friends were already mad at me beause of this.But I wanted to be safe! And they don't know about Josh Farro's warning last night.I didn't tell them about it.

Lizzie came over."I think you spilled glue on your chair.And you were stuck."she predicted. I laughed. Liz is always a weird-headed person. "Noo." I replied."I just want to stay here."

"And why? What's going on with you?"Addie sounded like she was very irritated.

While making a no-no sign using my hands,i said: "Its just like this Addie. There's nothing wrong."

She sighed."Whatever.."

"Booya!"Lizzie exclaimed."So,Addie.She doesn't want to go out.Lets go."

They both looked at me with frowns on their faces.After that,the two made their way out of the classroom.I really wanted to go outside and have fun but I'm scared of the warning.And this is the only place where I am safe.So,I'm really sorry my friends,Addie,Liz.. And there's one thing. In a few minutes,the class will be dismissed.After the bell rings,I can go home. I'll be escaping the warning.Actually,I'm really frightened and super worried about it. I know that its no joke so,I need to beware. Talking about the one responsible for these things,Josh Farro,I think he is evil. This is not fun anymore. If he does one thing that will make me freak out,i'll report him to the office. Not only him,but his friends too. Those people were too mean that I wanted to punch them in the face whenever I get the chance. Was it really my fault? Or what I did was too much bad for Josh? Maybe,yes because he won't act like this if that could be ignored. But,he's a man! How could he hurt a girl like me? He shouldn't do that.My friends were right. And besides,does Britta know that he's doing this to me? There is a possibility that it was her who told him to take revenge on me,I really don't know.But whatever it is,I hope that i'll be safe always.

I went to the window to take a look on what's going on outside.I saw Lizzie talking with her sister Brenda while Addie was eating a bar of chocolate.Others were just walking around.There are lots of students outside,waiting for the final bell to ring.Classes had been dismissed one hour ago and this is the free time.I turned back.There are six of us in the classroom.There's Cody and Allen,studying.The two of them are the class nerds and they are best of friends as well.Alexa and Will,the class couple were on their seats,cuddling each other.What are they doing right now annoys me a lot.I hate seeing people like that.And lastly,there is Emily.I don't know much about her because she doesn't talk too much inside the classroom.Suddenly,one thing came into my mind.I'm stuck with these weird people inside this stupid and boring room.Oh,how come I didn't realized that earlier? I looked at the window again and still,my friends were there.So.. I'll be going out.But wait..What about the warning? The spiders? Uhm.. nevermind. They will not see me anyway.And I think they won't be doing it anymore because we will all go home later.Its too late to mess up.

Outside our room,it was very quiet.There's no one in the hallway.Empty.And most of all,scary.The people were at the school grounds,so its the reason why.The exit isn't too far from here so,if i run,i'll be out of here instantly.1,2,3,4.. Run! I ran as fast as I could because I'm feeling really scared.I hope this doesn't mean anything right now.

I was almost near to the exit when someone grabbed my arm.That someone was too strong that I cannot escape from his grip.I know that it was a guy.I tried too look at the face and HOLY COW. It was Gabby,Josh Farro's friend.Now,I'm caught.I wish I stayed inside our room.I'm too much afraid now.I dunno what to do.Seems like I am near to death.What are they going to do with me?

"What's the rush Hayley?"He asked me.

"Let go!!"I screamed,turning and twisting for him to let go of me.But he won't.He's too strong."What do you want?"

He laughed."Just stay cool.We won't hurt you."I became furious when he said that."How dare you to tell me STAY COOL? Who would stay cool in situations like this?Let go! I'm going to kill you all!"

Lawrence and Christopher came then.They stared at me like they mean to insult.I really hate it.I'm so scared.I really wanted to be free from Gabby's grip but,I can't.What's next? Am I going to die? And where's Josh? He's the one responsible for this. When I see him,he'll be dead.

"You jerks! What are you going to do? "I screamed again,because I'm hoping someone would hear me and save me from this nightmare.I tried to kick Gabby's feet and step on his shoe but he didn't react to it.Coul he endure the pain of being kicked? Oh my,I have no idea how to freak them out.

"Should we bring her there?"Lawrence asked Gabby.I looked at each one of them."Wh-where are we g-going?"

"Not us,only you."Christopher told me while fixing his messed up hair.I felt tears in my eyes."Please,don't do this.If I did something wrong,we could fix this.."

Lawrence sighed."No way out.If Josh told us to do this,we should.Sorry."

I'm already crying now."Could you take me to Josh?I'll apologize! Just don't do this to me.."

Gabby held me tighter and dragged me to the Ladie's comfort room.I was sobbing so hard but they didn't seem to care.These people with me right now are demons.Evils.After that,he pushed me inside and they closed the door.They locked me in! Oh no!! I'm dead.. I tried to knock hard but they didn't open it up.

"Please! get me outta here! I'm begging you!! please?"I yelled,crying so hard that my eyes are aching already.What made it worse was,I heared them say goodbye to me from outside. I searched for some way out but there's none.Now,I'm doomed.I'm dead tomorrow.I swear.

Something caught my attention.It was a black thing on the sink and there were lots of it.I came closer to see what is it. And oh. SPIDERS! GOsh! Its really a nightmare! I need to get out! But When I looked at it again,those spiders were not even moving.They are fake maybe,i thought.They are too big to be real.So,to prove myself that it wasn't real,I touched one.And hell!! gosh! they all moved when the one i touched did. I'm so afraid that I was screaming without my voice.My whole body was shaking,I really dunno what to do.

"Somebody help me!! hellpp!!"I screamed,banging the door so hard that it almost broke off.I screamed more when the large spiders crawled towards my direction."Help me! Help me!!" Tears that fell from my eyes won't stop.I can't breathe anymore.

Everything around me is slowly turning red and yellow.I don't feel like I'm able to stand.My knees felt weak.But before everything faded,someone opened the door.