Trust Issues [Justin Bieber Love Story]

Chapter 2

The cafeteria was loud, like a cage full of wild animals. I quietly made my way through the crowds and stopped beside Ally in the line. We were near the front and I could now smell old, stale pizza. I noticed the group of boys behind us started complaining about me pushing in. I spun around in one easy movement and shot them a glare. Their reactions were priceless; they weren’t expecting that from me at all.

“Do you have a problem boys?”
They shook their heads in sync, frightened. I smirked satisfied.

I liked the new me. It wasn’t like I had changed my personality or looks, it was just the way I approached and dealt with things now. Nothing could go through me anymore and I intended to keep it that way. No broken hearts until I finish school.

I slid my black tray across the counter scanning the un-appetizing food. My eyes gazed upon a fresh salad in a clear container. I took it and placed it on my tray, along with a bottle of water.

“Finally something edible.”

I laughed at Ally’s comment and followed her to our usual table on the side, away from the loud noise. I slid into my chair and scanned the room. I was looking for the one I was avoiding, my ex. I stopped myself and looked down at my salad, taking a bite in the process.

You must resist Sasha.

If I were to keep looking for him, that will defeat the purpose of the new me. All that would just become fake and I’d fall back into my own self. Drowning in my own sorrow from one too many heart breaks.

“Are you okay?” Ally asked, breaking me away from my thoughts.
I nodded, informing her that I was okay. I just wasn’t sure if I really was.

You’re fine Sasha; remember not to let things get to you.

A shadow formed across the table, something that seemed to make a pattern today.

“What do you want?” I asked firmly without having to think twice about who it was.
“Do you want to study sometime?”

I scoffed. Why would Justin want to spend time with me? He never talked to me or asked to hang out with him. It’s as if when I insulted him earlier he suddenly likes me? I reminded myself of the new rule, ‘no boys.’

I looked up to see his crooked smile, his eyes hopeful, waiting for me to answer him. I sighed and simply shook my head. A frown fell across his face as I rejected his offer.

“Why not? I’m hot, popular and can you not see my swag?!” He bursted out, furious.
I laughed at him and stood up from my chair, leaning across the table closer to him.
“I. Said. No.”

He stormed off and I slid back in my chair, at least 50 people now staring over at me. I smiled to myself and took a bite of my salad.

“What was that?” Ally asked her mouth slightly open in shock.
“That?” I smirked, “That was nothing and it never will be.”

She leaned back in her seat, trying to understand what I had just said.

-Justin-

Why didn’t she like me? Ever since she insulted me this morning I was drawn to her. She was completely different to the old Sasha. The old Sasha was quiet and always avoided me, scared that I’d yell at her or something. She was one to stay out of the way. But she had changed, and I was attracted to the way she was acting.

I had to have her.

I just hated how she didn’t want to spend time with me. If she was so stubborn like this now, how was I going to get her? She was going to make this impossible.

I made my way through the cafeteria away from Sasha, all eyes glued on me. I had just go rejected by someone who should have wanted me so bad. Everyone wanted me at this school, so I thought.

-Sasha-

The last bell filled the quiet classroom. I was last to get up from my seat and I followed the crowd out of the maths room. I was stopped by the teacher calling out my name. I stopped in my tracks and spun around to face him. A small smile on my face that was obviously fake. He told me to sit down on the chair beside his desk and I did as told.

“Where did you run off to last night? We were all looking for you?”
I sighed, keeping my fake smile. “I went home early sir, sorry for not informing you.”
He nodded, “Very well then, have a good night Miss Skies.”

I wished him a good night as well before leaving the classroom into the deserted corridor. School finished officially 3 minutes ago, how is it almost empty? I heard footsteps behind me as I shoved my maths books into my locker.

“What are you still doing here Sasha?”

I slammed my locker door shut, hoping it would startle him. I turned towards him, my eyebrow slightly raised.

“What’s it to you, Bieber?”
He chuckled and leaned against the lockers, “Bieber, aye?”

I sighed; I wasn’t going to give him what he wanted. I stepped away and walked at a fast pace down the corridor towards the front entrance of the school building. Justin caught up to me just as I stepped through the doors and onto the outside footpath.

“Sasha, wait up, I just want to talk to you.”
“Really Justin? What’s your deal? You have never wanted to talk to me before!”
He rubbed his arm and looked down at his feet, “You seem different...I just want to get to know you. What if I don’t try anything, can we just...hang out?”
I sighed and crossed my arms over my chest, “Justin, no offence but I don’t want to talk to players.”

He looked hurt after that comment so I ended the conversation, leaving him near the front of the school as I neared the car park and slid into my car. I leant my head on the steering wheel, my heart racing.

I just want to forget boys.

So the one time I don’t want them, the hottest guy in the school comes after me? Wait, I didn’t find him attractive. He was just apparently hot according to most of the girls at school. Not me though, I found him disgusting. Right?

I looked in the rear view mirror and applied my strawberry lip-gloss quickly before starting up the car and beginning the drive home. I passed the usual houses, the usual trees and the usual pet’s roaming the streets. My life felt bland and boring, empty to be more exact. I was still heartbroken but I kept my thoughts away, avoiding the pain. Why put myself through unnecessary pain? I didn’t need him, I never did. I just thought I did...