Dedication: @22nkanumur, thank you so much for everything! Hope you're having a great day, love x
Reply Entry #1
Dear Hazel,
Whoa, this is my first reply, woo! Here we go then, this is what I have to say to your first ever entry in your diary:
I think you need to stop consuming peppermints, you're pretty much addicted to them. It's strange, just saying, but whatever floats your boat! Oh and yes, you usually do write about your day/life in a diary, it's kinda what it's for. By the way, it's okay, I talk to inanimate objects too sometimes. Surely everyone does it.
AnyWILLOW (No? Okay), damn, I'm sorry about your sister. You really don't deserve to be treated lie that, no one does, but I guess it just must be a phase. I'm sure things will get better for you, and I'm sure she's just going through the 'hate everyone' phase that we all go through at some point.
Just try not to worry so much, yeah? Learn to ignore remarks like that. I may not know you, but come on, have faith :)
And maybe drink some wine.
But ew, wine isn't very nice, is it?
About the Veronica thing: That sucks, she shouldn't go around bullying people! But hey, I liked your reaction with how you poured your fruit salad on her! That's pure gold, I swear.
Bye,
Prince Charming
P.S. Damn, this is the first diary I've ever owned, and right now? I feel like a 5 year old little girl. Yay.
P.P.S. You're funny, I like it.
Reading that last line, I smile as I feel my heart beat just the slightest bit faster than before.
What this guy (I'm assuming it's a guy because of the whole 'prince' sign off) wrote to me made me laugh while reading. Thank the Lord, it was just a phase with my sister and we're relatively good now. Apart from the fact that my whole family has been treating me like glass since the incident, like I'm going to break at any moment.
But I'm fine.
"Hey, Haze, Hazel, Hazy, and other nicknames I haven't thought of yet!" Groaning at the voice, I pretend that he didn't just sit down next to me at the cafeteria table that I was alone at. Tess is at Soccer practice, Olivia is with her, and Liam is sick today.
So guess who I'm left with?
"Hunter." I deadpan, "Why are you here?"
Widening his eyes mockingly, he puts his hands up in surrender as he shakes his head, "Whoa, can't a guy just keep his friend company when she's lonely?" He grins boyishly, moss-green eyes twinkling with humour.
"I'm not lonely, I'm reading," I pause to give him a pointed look, "Well, at least I was before you came along."
Watching his eyes flick down to the white notebook in my hands, I quickly place it in my bag and glare at the big smile on his face, "Why so smiley?"
Hunter laughs brightly, setting his arms atop the off-white table, and laying his head on them. Which causes strands of his black hair to fall across his face. And I have to stop myself from smiling at the adorableness.
"Oh, nothing," He shrugs - as much as one can while leaning on a table - and lets out a small laugh, "What's that white notebook you just hid from me?"
Blood rushes to my cheeks like wildfire as soon as I process his question.
Crap.
"Uh, none of your business." Fidgeting, I look away from his strange, all-knowing eyes. Mostly because I feel as though they're staring into my soul, but also because I'm the world's worst liar.
Hunter opens his mouth to speak, but is immediately interrupted by a loud song playing.
If you love me let me go
If you love me let me go
Cause these words are knives and often leave scars
The fear of falling apart...
"Are you going to get that, or?" He raises one eyebrow confusedly, cause me to gasp in realisation.
"Oh, right! Yeah!" Yelling in a rush, I struggle to get my phone from my pocket, and when I do, it falls from my hand.
Luckily though, Hunter catches it with both eyebrows raised now, and holds it out. And I couldn't help but stare in amazement. How did he manage to catch it so fast when I'm barely able to hold it securely enough? I don't even understand. But I'm grateful, because phones are just too freaking expensive to drop.
He just rescued one of my lifelines.
"You, uh, might want to call back whoever just rang..." His soft voice shakes me out of my reverie, and I redden in embarrassment for the second time in the last five minutes.
Great, Hazel, you're so chill, and so unaffected by Hunter Ryan.
"Right, sorry." I say quietly, and take my phone quickly from him, making sure not to make any contact whatsoever.
I don't even want to think about how that would go down.
Ugh, I shiver internally, before checking who rang me.
(1) Missed Call From 'Tess'
(1) Voicemail Message
I tap on the message, bringing the phone up to my ear. While also extremely aware of how intently Hunter is paying attention to me right now.
Do I have something on my face? Jeez.
Waiting for Tess' voice to start speaking in my ear is making this whole situation more awkward. But when I finally do hear it, I would take awkward silence/staring any day over yelling.
"Hazel Oak Bradley!" I cringe at the angry tone of her voice, and glare at Hunter when he laughs loudly at my expense, "Why didn't you pick up your stupid phone? That's what it's for! For God's sake, Haze, pick up your phone next time! Anyway, I can't come over this afternoon, I forgot that I already made plans with Olivia. Sorry, tomorrow though!"
Sighing, I end the voicemail, and stand up. Putting my school bag on my back, ready for last period, I turn back to Hunter.
"I'll see you around, I guess." I roll my eyes, knowing that he'll show up wherever I go. As he has been doing for the last few months.
He jumps up, with a large grin, "You know it!"
Sadly, I think to myself, but smile in return before going to leave. Except, no, Hunter apparently has something else he'd like to say.
"Wait!" He grabs my elbow gently, and I only half turn to show him I'm listening, "Your middle name is Oak?"
And cue the groan of annoyance.
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Hey! The first chapter is up, yay! :) I actually really enjoyed writing this!
Thanks for already getting this ranking in Short Story ohmg! It's currently #997! Thank you all so much D: You're lovely x
AND THANK YOU FOR 14K READS ON TDOH O.O GHEE. WHAT THE ACTUAL <3
Go check out my new book 'Plagued by Writer's Block' if you're a writer or want to be! I just posted it today :) I want to help some people because I get Writer's block all the freaking time xD
Anyway...
QOTC: How old are you? :)
MA: 16, almost 17. But I'm in my last year of high school, whoop!
- Chloe xx
P.S. I was listening to 'This Is Gospel' by P!ATD when I was writing this so that's why its miraculously her ringtone xD Muahaha