MADISON POV:

The week was almost over and I was counting down the remaining hours before saturday. Not that I would end up doing much though. My friends would probably be getting wasted at some party, while I catch up on my sleep. I was boring like that.

Reminding myself of how close the weekend was from now, helped me to unwrap myself out the covers. I argued with myself all morning about getting out of bed, but eventually I had to. School was still important, even with the drama that comes my way.

I tried my best not to look like a dead person, so I dressed comfortably but bright. This consisted of skinny jeans that clung onto me like a second skin, and a fluffy nude colored sweater. It was chilly in the morning and I got cold easily.

My theory was proven correct when I walked out my dorm room towards campus. The sun was shining bright in the sky, but it didn't stop the air from feeling like pre-winter.

A new habit that grew on me was music, something that kept me motivated and up when I felt down. The melody and lyrics both bring something out of my soul and gives me happiness.

I retrieved my phone out my back pocket and inserted my headphones. I put them in my ears, and listened to music as I was walking. Since then, I already had a playlist that played all my favorite songs with just one tap.

I kept the earphones in my ear, humming and singing in sync with the music. My heart poured out into the song, something inside of me understanding what it meant. It was like I could feel the words, kind of how I felt.

She was 19 with a baby on the way
On the East-side of the city, she was working every day
Cleaning dishes in the evening, she could barely stay awake
She was clinging to the feeling that her luck was gonna change
And, 'cross town she would take the bus at night
To a one bedroom apartment, and when she'd turn on the light
She would sit down at the table, tell herself that it's alright
She was waiting on the day she hoped her baby would arrive
She'd never be alone
Have someone to hold
And when nights were cold

She'd say 

The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
If we got each other, and that's all we have
I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand

You should know I'll be there for you...
When the world's not perfect
When the world's not kind
If we have each other then we'll both be fine
I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
You should know I'll be there for you...

They were 90 and were living out their days
On the West-side of the city next to where they got engaged
They had pictures on the walls of all the memories that they'd made
And though life was never easy, they were thankful that they stayed
With each other, and though some times were hard
Even when she made him angry he would never break her heart
No, they didn't have the money to afford a fancy car
But they never had to travel 'cause they'd never be apart
Even at the end
Their love was stronger than
The day that they first met
They'd say

The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
If we got each other, and that's all we have
I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
You should know I'll be there for you
When the world's not perfect
When the world's not kind
If we have each other then we'll both be fine
I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
You should know I'll be there for you

You should know I'll be there for you

I'm 23, and my folks are getting old
I know they don't have forever and I'm scared to be alone
So I'm thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight
When high school wasn't easy, she's the reason I survived
I know she'd never leave me and I hate to see her cry
So I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
I wrote this verse to tell her that

The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
If we got each other, and that's all we have
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
You should know I'll be there for you
When the world's not perfect
When the world's not kind
If we have each other then we'll both be fine
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
You should know I'll be there for you

You should know I'll be there for you

I kept singing, but stopped when I felt a hand tapping me. "Beautiful voice you have" I turned around hearing the familiar voice of my best friend. 

There I found Valerie and Jack behind me with bright big smiles on their faces. "Totally," Jack agreed.

"Thanks guys," Their words were heart warming and their smiles were contagious.

I looked at them both, then noticed the absence of my other best friend. "Where's Georgia?" I asked. Maybe she was avoiding me still, or maybe she got drunk again and has another hangover...

"I don't know, didn't hear from her this morning." Valerie replied as she shrugged her shoulders. I looked at Jack and he was quick to respond. "Me neither..."

"Sure?" I asked and he nodded his head. "No clue where she is, honestly..." His tone hardened at the last part and his hands went in the air.

I grabbed my books from my locker as usual, and we all walked together to our first class.

This morning, my favorite seat that I was used to sitting in by now, was taken by some random student. Instead of asking him to move, I just ended up finding another seat.

"So guys...wanna hang out later?" Valerie broke the silence that lingered around the three of us.

"Yeah sure," I spoke up.

"Jack?" She twisted her head to him, waiting for an answer.

"Yes..." He said back.

"Okay, well let's all meet up after school and we can do something fun."

"Well, can I meet up with you guys a little later after that. I really have to study and catch up..." I asked them.

"We can have a study night and then after that we can have a little fun." She suggested.

"What about when the week comes to an end, I just don't wanna be distracted..."

"I mean...we could, but I thought you want to hang out today?"

"Yes, I just have a lot of work to do. I have been seriously lacking with studying and paying attention in class."

She kept quiet for some time; "That's fine then...we can hang out after you're done." She smiled.

"Thanks," I returned the gesture.

Our professor walked into the classroom almost immediately after our conversation ended. "Good morning students, I hope you have gotten all your rest and more importantly, studied..."

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NICHOLAS POV:

Morning came and I was up with no trouble. I took a shower and threw some clothes on for school today. I didn't waste another minute, as I left and headed towards campus.

When I got there, I parked in my usual; by my friends cars. I opened the door and got out quickly, looking around for Rebecca.

She probably hadn't arrived yet? I waited like a puppy, all because I wanted to make sure we were cool and she wasn't mad at me for anything.

8 minutes later, I spotted her car parking just a few spots down from mine. She got out of her car and started walking, I followed her.

"Angel?" I called from behind her, she stopped and turned around.

"Hey," She smiled.

"Hey...are we ok?" I asked her.

"Yes, why wouldn't we be? I'm sorry for not responding last night, I was asleep and didn't check my phone till this morning." Her face was painted with emotions I couldn't make out.

"But you didn't respond even this morning. I just wanted to know if there was a reason or something..."

"No there wasn't any reason, I don't know why I didn't reply. I was going to speak to you this morning."

"Are you sure you aren't mad at me? Did I do something wrong?" I asked her.

"Nick, you did nothing wrong okay? I'm not mad at you or anyone." She grabbed my hands and tried to convince me this.

"Well...I missed you. What have you been up to?"

"Nothing much, studying mostly..." She responded.

"Oh okay," I nodded.

We held a simple conversation as I walked her to her first class. I was happy to know she wasn't mad at me or anything. We promised to hang out later, and I kissed her goodbye.

I went to my first class, and sat down in my usual spot. My eyes accidently landed on the girl that took up most of my thoughts. I looked away and ignored the presence of her.

The professor called on students to answer questions about what they studied last night. When he called on me, I answered correctly.

I could see from the side of my eye...how she glanced at me for a couple moments before doing the same with another student. It was probably just because I was speaking...

When Mr. Charles called on her, she hesitated. After a few seconds, she answered the question and got it partially correct but the professor still seemed satisfied with her answer.

I removed my eyes from her and paid attention to what one of the students were saying. 

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MADISON POV:

At lunch, I spoke with my friends about academic programs and sports that seemed fun or what we could all do together.

Since morning, I hadn't seen Georgia at all. I guess she didn't come today either, and that wasn't good for her education. Who chooses to party and get drunk on school nights?

"Just imagine Maddy as a cheerleader," Valerie said out loud.

I looked at her like I had seen a clown right in front of me. "Are you mad, never in my life would I ever become a cheerleader..." It was true, I wasn't fit for those types of girly things. Besides, all cheerleaders decide they are the queens and rule the world.

Note: I even learned that Jaleena and her minions were Cheerleaders, now there's no way I'd even consider the thought.

"I know that, but just imagine it..." She appeared to be trying to hold her laughter.

"No thanks," I dramatically waved my hand to dismiss the discussion.

"How about volleyball? I'm sure both of you guys would ace in that," Jack suggested.

We both considered the thought of it. "Eh, I don't know," Valerie said... I knew she most likely wasn't in those types of things.

I remember back in Middle school I tried out volleyball for the first time. To be honest, it was fun until I was hit in the forehead and I chose it wasn't my type of sport. Not a good Memory...

"Yeah, I don't know either..." I said.

"Oh oh! Jack, you would be a great football player. The girls would totally swoon all over you, including Georgia..." A huge grin appeared on her face in a creepy way.

Jack looked flushed and waved off the thought. "Yeah, I don't think so..."

"We all know about your hidden feelings for her, besides, either way you'd still be a good player." Valerie shoulder bumped him, probably to perk up his confidence in himself.

"Yeah, I agree with what she said..." I spoke out and then quickly silenced myself.

"Of course you do..." He replied sheepishly.

"Have you ever thought about poetry or debating?" Valerie turned to me.

"Who me?" I pointed at myself innocently.

"Yes you, who else would I be talking to?" She asked.

"Jack..." We both shrugged.

"Ok well I was asking YOU, so?" She didn't forget to point at me when she said 'You'.

"Nope...I want to become a doctor or a teacher one day..."

"Well that sucks..." She responded.

"How?" I asked her.

"Because, you'd be a great debater," She smiled and I returned it.

"Yeah thanks, but not my style," I told them both.

"Jack, what do you want to do after you graduate?" Valerie asked him.

He shrugged. "Not sure yet, but probably being a lawyer..."

"Well that's nice, I guess.." She said back.

"What would you want to do?" He asked her.

"Ehm, probably anything that sparkles 'superstar'?" She grinned.

Me and Jack both rolled our eyes at her. Valerie was made out to be a singer, and had a model-like body.

"You'd be a great singer..." I said to her.

"So would you girl...that would be like the package deal!" She joked.

We all laughed at her enthusiasm and giddiness. Some friends I have...

*******

After lunch, we all went to our next respective classes...

When I left my last class for the day, I headed to my locker to put up my school books.

I closed my locker and started walking, only to be stopped.

In front of me stood the one and only Jaleena, and her minions. They all looked like triplets with similar tank tops, mini skirts, and high heels. I rolled my eyes.

"Oh what do you want?" I asked impatiently.

"Don't be bratty bitch, it doesn't look good on you..." She threw me a disgusting look.

"I wasn't trying to be, unlike you..." I responded faintly.

"What did you say? I'm definitely not," She defended.

"Yeah, okay. Can you please excuse me now," I tried to walk away, but she grabbed my arm.

"Hey, don't touch me!" I was getting riled up and annoyed by their presence.

"Then don't walk off when I'm speaking to you bitch!" She pointed at me.

Oh how bad I wished to break that finger of hers. 'Wait, when did I ever want to do such a thing,' I thought.

"Ok...what do you need from me?" I asked them, showing off my irritation.

"What do you have to say for yourself, bitch. First, it was my man, and then hers? What a whore.." They all laughed out.

I looked at them with confusion. What were they talking about? I had no clue what they were saying, I wasn't any of those things. She made it sound like I stole men from people, when I didn't...

"Wh-what?" I asked them.

"Oh don't act innocent! We know all about your little stunt..." She sneered.

"What stunt? I know nothing of what you're talking about!"

They laughed again. "Oh I'm sure you do!" she started. "You and Nicholas..."

How did she even know I ran into him? I was sure she wasn't around, because she wouldn't miss a chance to torture me with her words. "H-how...how do you even know about that?" I asked, surprised.

"Aww.." She laughed. "If you hadn't noticed, I'm the queen of college. Nothing is kept in the dark...I know everything, sweetheart!"

"You know, Nicholas is off limits if you hadn't noticed." Jaleena smirked and crossed her arms dramatically.

I gave them a blank look, followed by a laugh they didn't understand. She really got everything wrong, but she finds herself the most perfect girl in the world. I rolled my eyes at them.

"You think I wanted him? Wow..." I don't know when I got the courage to say anything back to them, but I loved this part of me that stood up for myself.

"Why are you laughing," She scowled.

I was amused by her words. Why do they find it fun to tease me...

"I can't laugh at your stupidity?" I asked politely, almost innocently.

"You did not just call me stupid! Fucking bitch!" She screamed in my face.

"Call me names, won't change the truth," I blatantly replied.

"I'm not stupid..."

"Yes, you are surely stupid." A part of me was shocked, but I was mainly amazed by my words.

It took me time to realize my mistake. I actually called her stupid just now!

The next thing I felt was a tight slap on my face, making my head turn by the force of her hand. It stung like a bitch, but I wasn't gonna show my weakness in front of her at this moment.

Damn me for saying the wrong thing!

She pushed me backwards, and I stumbled. If it weren't for me catching my balance in time, I would've been on the ground. She took steps forward, and her face that was caked in makeup looked at me with all seriousness.

I could barely focus on her next words, because I was still trying to recover from her assualt. "Am I still stupid?" Her tone hardened.

"Answer me, you fucker!" She was getting irritated and impatient, because of my silence.

I just wanted her to leave me alone already. I knew this was never going to happen, but I was ready to get away from her for the day.

My next words fell out with no meaning behind it. "No, I don't know why I said...that," was my reply. I didn't mean a damn thing I just said.

"Your a stupid bitch, that's why!"

I was getting angry by the second and it was a matter of time before I said the wrong thing, again. "Please leave me be..." I said to them.

"Why should we? I will never leave you alone...because it's too fun messing with you." She threw me a smile that was as fake as plastic. Anyone could notice she meant her words but not her smile.

I was mad at her answer. She had no right to torture me because it pleased her. "That's not fair, and you know it..." I sheepishly said.

"Oh! Fair? We never play fair, and we don't care."

"See you bitch," she said lastly, before her and her minions left.

I got up off the ground and straightened my clothes. My hand rested on my stinging cheek, which made it feel even worse. One day without seeing her face was not enough.

Now all I wanted more in the world was for the weekend to come already. I surely needed time alone where I didn't have to do a damn thing but sulk in a corner and cry out all my problems. Depressing much, but it is what it is...

The next chapter will be late...sorry! I am a college student, and I have lots of studying to do for upcoming tests. Please understand. I will be back soon after with double chapters, I promise...xoxo:)

P.S: In a few chapters, an important chapter will come...can you guess what will happen in it, based on the point of the story?