Naomi's POV
I found myself glued to the romance book that Josh suggested, it was no doubt one of the best romance books I've ever read.
The sound of knocking on my door sounded so distant that I almost didn't answer.
"Come in!" I yell disturbed.
The door suddenly flew open. "Why would I want to come into your book infested room?" Riley says irritated.
"I'm pretty sure you have a lot of books in your room" I deadpanned.
"Not as much as you do, like get a life. Anyways I came to tell you dinner is ready." She scoffs before walking away.
Its been like this between us lately, she's talking to me way more than usual. I think its because of what I said in the car the other day.
I painfully close the book telling it goodbye as I went downstairs for dinner.
"You've
Riley's POVMy brain felt like it was going to explode from all the thinking I've been doing lately.I lied to dad at dinner earlier when I said I didn't choose a college yet, in fact I had chosen three. I've even drafted up application letters and started doing research about the different scholarships I could apply for.I was too afraid to tell him all of this incase he wasn't able to afford it. I know he told me not to worry but I can't help but worry.Ever since our mom's died, he's been the only one taking care of us, none of our family members ever chipped in to help dad. The only time we ever got help was to pay for the funeral.Not to mention, only time they call is once a year on the anniversary of our mom's death and that's it. They don't call on birthdays, they don't call at Thanksgiving, the don't even call for Christmas and new y
Naomi's POVCollege.The one thing everyone should be thinking about. But instead, only 10% of us take it seriously maybe even less. Instead of thinking about our future we think about out next move, the next party and an array of things that's aren't as important as our future.Frankly thinking about is stressful, so why not avoid the thought completely whenever you can? Focus on enjoying your last year of high school before officially becoming an adult.At least that's what I think other kids my age are thinking.But for me it's different.I try to steer clear of those thoughts, even though they ever so often cross my mind as if they think I don't have other things to worry about.As lay on the grass these are things that float freely through my mind, I much to think about and most days it feels
Naomi's POVThere was a strange buzz circulating through my body. I can't remember the last time I felt like thisIs thus what excitement felt like?Was I really thar excited to go to a party?I rummage through all my clothes but I couldn't find anything similar to what Riley and her friends were to these parties.I don't even know what I'm going to do with my hair.Why do high schoolers go these things? They're so stressful.I pull out the tightest pair of ripped jeans I own then begin the search for the only crop top I own. It was a white spaghetti strap crop top with a cute blue butterfly embroidered in the center of of it.After finding my outfit I headed straight for the shower, as I washed my hair I wondered what I was going to do with it for the party.
The cold wind was like a slap to the cheek as I stepped out of the warmth of the car. I could feel the tiny ball of regret swirling in my stomach as he looked into my eyes and held out his hand for me.What am I thinking? Ditching my date to go to a stupid high school party?At this point, I don't even recognize myself.If it wasn't for the sound of the pounding music you'd never know a party was going on here at this very moment. The louder the music got the more uneasy I felt.As we enter the huge house we are instantly greeted by warmth but it came at a price. The strong scent of liquor wafted through the air like some sort of pollution. I glanced at my phone checking the time, it wa
Naomi's POV I didn't realize how quickly the days of summer had wasted away, while I was cooked up in my room. In my own little world where everyone treated me normally. It was nothing but sheer and utter bliss. But unfortunately, that bliss was coming to an end soon. The new school term was fast approaching and there was nothing I could do to stop or even delay it. I'm honestly dreading the new school year since I don't have any friends and all. Oh well, going one more year without friends isn't too bad, then it off to college where I can start my life over and do all the crazy fun things I never got to do.
Naomi POV Last night dinner was the same as always, Riley was awkwardly quiet where her dad tried to make conversation. She ignored him as usual and I jumped in to save him the embarrassment by talking to him. As I laid on the grass I looked up at the clear blue sky admiring its beauty, a sign escaped my lips as I remembered that it was the end of summer. Just a few days form now I'll be a high school senior with a jam packed schedule and enough homework to kill me literally. While everyone mu age was worry about what they were going to wear to the end of summer party, I'm here thinking about how stressful school will be. No wonder even the nerds avoid me.
Naomi's POVThe day I've been dreading is finally here.Yes, the first day of hell on earth.
Naomi's POVThe bus ride took forever since it had to stop at multiple streets. I didn't let it bother me too much since it was better than walking home.