Revival

Chapter 1: The Moment it all Changed

I've never been in love. Not really anyways. I've never really been your average American girl. As much as my mom promises it's better to be unique, I still wish I could be an average teenager. Nothing special about me. Instead, i'm defined by my disease. It wasn't always this way though. Before I got diagnosed exactly 1 month ago, I was exactly what I wanted the most right now. I was average. Looked and acted like every other teenager should, well within reason.

(1 MONTH AGO)

I quickly got my stuff from my locker and made my way towards the school parking lot. It still surprises me, seeing all the expensive cars. I've only been going to Blaine Prep for 6 months, but all the rich teenagers is definitely taking some getting used too. Before Blaine Prep I went to Riverwood High school. I never really found anyone I could connect with and my parents started getting worried. Seeing that I was always by myself, I had plenty of time to work hard in school, keeping a very high grade point average. That loneliness and nice GPA got me a full ride to Blaine Prep. I was one of the very few people who got in by their smartness, and not from their daddy's money. As cliche as it might sound, it was the honest truth.

I looked around for Hayles blue mercedes benz. When I finally spotted it, I made my way through the many fancy cars, and into hers.

"You'd think those long legs of yours would move a bit faster." Hayle mocking voice sounded, the minute I buckled myself up.

"You know how I am." I said subtly, making her smile slightly at me. I could always tell when people felt pity towards me. "Oh stop, i'm fine. Now let's get going, i'm starved." That made her pity disappear. She gave me a real smile and nodded.

We pulled up outside of Concetta's, Our favorite italian restaurant and went inside. Our usual waiter Alfonso, showed us to our favorite table. It was in the corner, away from everyone else. He never questioned why we preferred that table and for that I was grateful. Although he was just a waiter, I was comfortable around him, it did take time however. I think the real moment I began to trust him in a sense, was when he told Hayle and I what his name really meant. "It means Noble and Eager." I smiled thinking back, it really did describe him.

"Will it be the usual today ladies?" He asked, his italian accent strong.

"You know us too well, Alfonso." Hayle said, making him blush.

"I shall return with it soon." We nodded, smiling.

"You have such an effect on him, Hayles." I said, winking at her.

"Poor poor Alfonso, If only I wasn't dating Troy, he'd be my next choice." she laughed, making suggestive faces at me. I couldn't help but laugh at her failed attempts to be suggestive. Rosetta, Alfonso's sister, brought out the freshly cooked bread. I thanked her, she sent me a warm smile in return.

"So tell me how is that great Elite boyfriend of yours?" I asked, sarcasm evident in my voice. She sent me a playful glare. "Come on Tate, what has he ever done to you?"

I scrunched my face together, I hated when she used that nickname. "You know how I am with that group of guys. They don't have a care in the world, using their families money for everything. I just don't want you to get hurt." I sent her a meaningful smile, hoping to lighten the mood.

"Troy is a great guy, Tatum. He's never done anything for me to think otherwise. You have to remember I come from money too, not everyone with money uses it for bad." I scoffed.

"Okay okay, so how is Troy?" I asked, trying my best to at least pretend to be interested.

"Well now that you ask. He invited the BOTH of us to Greyson Brady's party  Tomorrow night. I told him we had plans, you know our usual girls night. But the offer still stands if you're interested." I could tell she really wanted to go, but me? I couldn't go to parties, I would have hoped she would've learned that by now. Being the good friend that I am, I lied.