The Past Between Us novel Chapter 3

| 3 years ago |

First Day of Highschool

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I checked my reflection in the mirror once again.

My brown eyes seemed wider than usual my pulse was racing.

Today was officially going to be my first day of High-school.

"You know, this is the tenth time you've checked yourself in the mirror." Megan's voice interrupted.

I sighed, "I don't know why I feel so anxious today. It's just the start of another school year, there's no need to be nervous right?"

Danielle's laugh broke through my rambling, "Are you sure you're nervous because it's the first day of high-school and it has nothing to do with Hunter coming back from football-camp after three months?"

I had been friends with Danielle and Megan ever since I could remember. The three of us were really close, we were practically sisters.

I scowled at Danielle, trying to mask my creeping blush. There was a jittery feeling in my stomach when I remembered Hunter.

Ugh, what is wrong with me?

"Hunter is just a friend and there's nothing going on between us?" I snapped.

Megan giggled, "Why not? You guys would be great together."

I scoffed.

"Are you seriously trying to set me up with your brother?" I demanded and she just shrugged sheepishly.

Hunter was Megan's elder brother. They had moved into the house across from ours ten years ago and we'd been inseparable ever since.

We made our way downstairs towards the dining hall.

"Hey mom!" I greeted my mother with a kiss on the cheek.

"Hello girls." My mother smiled warmly, "Come on, have some breakfast."

"Where's dad?" I asked suddenly realizing his absence.

My mother's happy expression faltered a little.

"He went to work early." Her voice sounded strained.

Something was wrong.

Did she have a fight with dad?

I refrained myself from asking in front of Danielle and Megan.

I would be lying if I said I didn't have a nice life. I had a nice house, amazing parents, some really great friends and I did well in school.

If only I knew that a few weeks from now everything would change. I would have been a lot more grateful.

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The three of us exited the car. The school parking lot was buzzing with students like usual.

I smiled as I took everything in.

As much as I loved vacations, it felt good to be back.

"Where are the guys anyway? Danielle asked suddenly.

"They had to go early for football practice." Megan responded, suddenly she looked upset.

"Tristan and Hunter got into a fight again this morning." She told us sullenly.

"Tristan's home?" I asked, surprised.

Tristan was Megan and Hunter's step-brother. Their mother had married his father. Tristan was a couple of years older than us and he was in college. His college was in a different state so he hardly ever came home. I'd never really had a proper conversation with him but he was usually really polite, for some unknown reason Hunter couldn't stand him.

That's when I heard him.

"Scar!"

My heart jumped.

His voice was a little deeper than before but I knew it was him right away.

"Hunter!" I called out excitedly.

The next thing I knew I'd been lifted up into a strong pair of arms. I immediately melted into the embrace.

I missed him.

Hunter finally put me down and greeted the others, I finally had the chance to look at him.

My eyes widened.

Oh

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