Forget Me Not

Ch 3. Don't Tell Anyone

EDITED.

What on Earth had happened now? I was sure it was going to be something about her mom or Kevin. Whenever they had done something weird, Hannah had always made a big deal about it. Like once, her mom had worn Hannah's dress which was two sizes smaller for her to a family party. For so many days Hannah had went on about how her mom had embarrased her by wearing that dress. Since then Hannah has been locking her wardrobe and carrying the key with her everywhere.

I reached her house and rang the doorbell. Sarah's car was already parked outside. Hannah opened the door after a few seconds.

"What took you so long?" She asked, pretending to be annoyed.

"I was at school, remember?" I replied flatly.

"Come on, Sarah's already here," she took my hand and pulled me upstairs to her room.

"Okay, so let me just tell you the whole thing," she began once we were in her room, "you guys are probably gonna to get angry a bit. But just listen to what I have to say and then you can say whatever you want. Okay?"

"Okay" I and Sarah said together.

Hannah took a deep breath and started and this is what she told us.

8 hours ago

Waking up with a massive headache which was totally predicted, Hannah realized she had only 15 minutes to get ready due to which she decided to skip the first two periods, let the headache recede and then go to school.

 On her way to the class, Hannah saw Amelia standing near her locker, typing away furiously on her phone

"Hey!" Amelia looked up and smiled at Hannah all of a sudden, as if she had been waiting there just to do that.

"Hi," Hannah dragged the word while deciding whether to smile or not. Just like yesterday, this too was completely unexpected.

"That dress of yours yesterday. Hot!" Amelia beamed, "Where did you buy it?"

"I just got it online," Hannah replied giving her a half smile. She knew that people like Amelia had way better clothes and never asked others for fashion tips or let alone the names of the shops.

"Ohh okay. So are you skipping class too?" Amelia asked.

"No, I woke up late," Hannah was in no mood to stand there and tell everything to the girl everyone in school envied cum disliked and whom Hannah barely even knew.

There was an awkward moment of silence where none of them spoke so Hannah decided to end this unwanted conversation.

"Umm, I should get going. Don't wanna be late for the next class," Hannah said forcing a smile on her lips and turned to leave.

"Me and my friends are going to the beach. You know, just to hang out. Wanna join?"

This made Hannah look at her in shock mixed with confusion. She had never spoken to Amelia in her entire school life. Yet she was here, standing in front of the so called queenbee of their school and being asked to join her to the beach. What the hell does this girl want? Hannah thought.

"Look Amelia, this is weird but we don't know eachother. Like at all. So what are you doing?"

"I am just trying to new friends. Is there anything wrong about it? Plus, I asked you because Sal's coming too" Amelia gave her a knowing smile and winked at her.

At the mention of Sal's name, Hannah visibly turned red. He was one of the best basketball players of Elk Grove High. Though he had average looks, his sea green eyes were to die for. He was always quiet and mysterious and the only friends he had were the people from Amelia's group. No one knew about Hannah's secret crush except for Rachel and Sarah. So how on earth was it possible that Amelia knew too?