Love Me As I Am novel Chapter 65

I actually didn't know what she meant by loosen ends.

I walked back to my seat, ignoring the murmurs, but what quickly boomeranged with questions.

"What was that all about?" Nelly asked and I groaned.

"What exactly did she tell you" harper emphasized on the word 'exactly' and I sighed.

"She apologized for her behaviour and asked to be friends with me, which I complied to" I stated and they gasped.

"Do you know her? She is fake..." I stopped her there.

"Just stop! Are you even hearing yourself?" I asked. "You almost sounded like Rachel, Tammy and the rest"

"I forgave her to show that I'm different and not them. I'm me"

"I know that she might be lying but a part of me tells me she's not and I believe, I really do"

"Just let her be. If it was you who made a mistake and asked for my forgiveness I would have done it without a second thought..." I trailed off.

"We all need a second chance" I shrugged and she smiled softly before nodding.

"That's why my heart is for you alone" I heard behind me and blood rushed to my cheeks.

"Stop flattering me Gabriel" I chirped covering my cheeks and he laughed along with the others.

We changed topics and chatting until the teacher came inside but I wasn't completely there. My mind was clouded with thoughts about Francesca.

What if its a joke and I fall victim. What if its true? Should I really believe or I just think that I do!

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*Laura Point Of View*

School was over and we all went our separate ways.

I went home...to Mr Howards home and I strolled inside. I couldn't see anything and I was a bit scared. It was scary....

"Who turned off the light?" I asked, wanting to shout out Luke's name.

"Surprise!!" My eyes were blind suddenly by light, balloons and confetti.

"What is all this? You guys scared me to death!" I breathed, with my hand on my chest.

"That was part of the plan," Kat grinned and I rolled my eyes.

"The main part of the plan was to excite you," I heard and I turned swiftly. Is that...Gab!

"What are you doing here?" I turned to him, feeling confused.

Just like that my friends came into view and my eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

"You must be kidding me!" I gasped. "How did get here before me"

"Fred helped us. And I am sure you didn't realise when he slowed down."

"I didn't know..." I chirped as I shook my head.

"Wow!" My eyes finally caught the way the place was decorated.