My Unplanned Future

ue roof gleaming. Metal bars supported the walkway, where students bustled about. Some listened to music, while oth

e jeans. She stood amidst the chaos, being berated by a girl in a red top, brown skirt, and ice blue hair. The girl shouted, "Is this what you wanted? Gain my friendship by pretending to find my necklace and return it? You lying bitch! I know you stole it!" Laura tearfully pr

ing Laura and others doubting her. The air was thick with tension as the confrontation continued. Laura's voice trembled, "I. I didn't steal it, I found it on the ground and wanted to bring it back

d his face. She threw the drink, spilling it all over Laura, who was already crying uncontrollably. "Chole, stop it!" "That's enough!" "You've done enough harm!" the guy shouted, grabbing Chole's hand and stopping her

notebook is to me, seeing as it was the last thing my grandpa gave me. but I wouldn't do that to someone even if they did steal it. that's just cruel" "I thought Chole was the kindest girl on campus, but I guess we were wrong." "She's

houlder. Laura nodded, still sniffling. "Yeah, I'm fine." "That was so unfair," the other girl said. "Chole has no right to treat you like that." Laura shook her head, taking another sip of her soda. "It's not the first time she's done something like this." Said laura with her head facing down, The first girl forwned, Brenda had light brown hair that fell to her shoulders, she wore a

n, staring at Laura like she had grown a second head. "I'm fine, really. A little socked to the bones but after everything I went through it

e corner, I'm just going to get a change of clothes," Laura replied, freeing her hand and giving Bella a reassuring smile. She tu

?". "...I have no idea," stated Brend

from others due to her soaked clothes. She made her way to the elevator and stood beside it, waiting. When the doors slid open with a ding, a girl emerged, colliding face-first with

scratch on her knee and then said, "who did it?. Tell me who did it, and I'll teach them a lesson." stated Emily as she glared daggers, Laura reminded Emily about the school's warning: "You'll get expelled if you fight again." Emily cracked her knuckles, but Laura stopped her, saying, "We promised to open a restaurant after graduation. I can't get you in trouble. And it was just a small accident. " As the elevator door opened, Laura walked out with Emily trailing behind her. "You call this

ringtone sounded throughout

answer it, please?" Emily hesitated, feeling shy, but picked up the phone and brought it to her ear. "Laura, I need to talk to you," Tyler said, his deep voice calm and collected. "Sorry, Tyler, it's Emily. Laura's changing right now." "Did you want to tell her something?" Emily asked, trying to hide her blush. "I just wanted to remind her about the family meeting today. Mom was upset when she missed the last one." Tyler's voice was firm but kind. "She expects Laura to be there by

ut Emily stopped him with a "Wait!" "What is it?" Tyler asked, his finger hovering over the cancel button. "I. I," Emily stuttered, looking shy. "I wanted to ask if. if you're free this weekend?"

Emily, still on the phone, said, "It seems you're busy. I'll talk to you later," and hung up before Tyler could respond. "W... wait... I..." Tyler said into the dead line, realizi

hat did he say?". Emily recounted her conversation with Tyler, "He wanted to remind you about the family gathering today. And it seems your mom is at her wit's end, threatening to come fetch you if you don't show up". Laura's expression turned sly as she observed

t I promise you that I would help you get a date with him after you saved me from those bullies in middle school?" Laura reminisced about their first meeting on a rainy day in middle school, where students gathered in the classroom waiting fo

ong this very road, I was ambushed by a group of rough-looking high school boys. They appeared rugged and disheveled, as if they had just been in a fight. I was young and small, unable to defe

Emily. Emily appeared at just the right moment, rescuing me from a group of thugs and chasing them off. It was comical to see them flee in fear, tails between their legs. Emily was known as the "Fiery Queen" in middle school, a title earned through her fearless and unbeatable nature. Everyone was

as finally coming to an end. When I discovered that I had broken free from its control, I was overjoyed. I could now live life on my own terms, starting with rebuilding

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