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Charlotte's POV
I wish I wasn't so curious.
Now why would I kiss my father? I was only 9 so that's a excuse I can use for myself.
I heard the bathroom door open and I remained under the covers.
But I uncover myself due to the heat. Also because my father asked me an absurd question.
"Oh right, do you like anyone?" he asked.
"Why are you asking me? And why would I?" I defended myself.
I think I was taking a liking to Spencer.. but as a brother.
But I didn't want to tell my father that.
"That's Good. I hope it stays that way" he said.
I gulped.
"I'll be going now" I said getting off the bed and exiting father's room.
What if I do like someone... I mean what if I did tell him there was someone?? Knowing my dad he would have any boy's head off.
I'm only keeping Spencer a secret to keep him safe..
*****
November 2nd, 2023.
The dance has been posted everywhere. I should ask my father and besidesi it's just a dance nothing special.
While walking to my locker.
Spencer walked to me.
He was acting quite nervous.
"Hey Charlotte" he says sort of uneasy.
"Hey Spence. What's up?" I said putting my math book in the top shelf of the locker.
"I was wondering... would you like to go to the dance with me tonight?" He fidgeted.
A grin plastered my face.
"Sure" I said.
"Wait really?" he says in disbelief.
"Yeah. you're like my best friend and why wouldn't I go to the dance with my best friend?" I explained.
Then his face turned to disappointment.
"Are you okay? Did I say anything to offend you?" I asked.
"I was hoping if you could be my girlfriend.." he scratched his head.
I inhaled.
I like Spencer but not as a lover.
I view him as a brother and the other F4's..
I didn't want to hurt his feelings...
but it's better than giving him false hopes.
"Spencer, you've been nothing but good to me, but I see you more as a brother so..." I trailed off.
Then he clenched his fists.
"That's fine I guess. I don't understand why I would even become your friend" he says.
I closed my locker.
"Did.. you just become close to me so that I could be your girlfriend?" I slowly said.
I didn't know what to feel.
He had no right to feel bad.
I was the one feeling bad.
He used me just so I could hopefully be his girlfriend...
so none of the what we did before was genuine..
"Yes. IF I didn't have any other motives why would I even be your friend?" he begins to say.
I looked at him threatening the tears to fall.
"On the first day of school. When I first saw I told myself that you'd be my girlfriend by the end of the year." he continues.
I slowly trailed my eyes to the floor.
"But if you wouldn't become my girlfriend then I don't want to be your friend" He says then turns leaving with the other F4.
I thought they were friends.
"Ethan?! Dillion?" I called out.
They looked at me but showed no hint of remorse.
This was all a game to them...
I walked away and went into the restroom.
I cried.
I was only being used.
The other boys could've been on it too.
Then what about Chloe does she really want to be my friend? Or is all my friendships fake...
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School ended. I slowly walked to the pickup lane.
I was absent minded.
I was still processing everything...
"Charlotte how was School" Heidi asks.
I didn't respond I was still in deep thoughts but I got in the limo and looked out the window.
"Charlotte is everything okay?" Heidi asked.
I briefly nodded.
Before I realized it I made it into the castle.
I hadn't bother going into the kitchen for my afternoon snack.
I went straight to my room.
I threw my backpack off and sat against the wall.
"Father is right I am too soft-hearted..." I mumbled then I heard numerous knocks at my door.
"Go away!" I shouted.
And the knocks became less.
I put my head in my arms while I hugged my knees.
"Charlotte" I heard my father's voice say on the other side of the door.
I stifled a cry.
"I want to be alone" I quietly said through the door and laid on my bed looking out the window.
Father probably listened because no one bothered me.
I stayed in my room for a 2 days straight.
I lost so many friendships... How many of them are fake? I deleted all of my classmate's number.
I decided to get ready for today.
It's their loss.
I grabbed a pair of jeans and a blouse.
I made my way out of my room.
The two guards looked at me but didn't say anything.
I walked to my father's office.
I knocked.
"Come in" I heard him say.
I opened the door.
"Hello, Dad" I said walking to the sofa.
He looked up from his study.
"Lottie, I knew you wanted alone time but can you not tell me what happened?" He plead.
I shook my head.
As much as I felt hurt by the F4 boys.
I didn't want to cause more trouble.
My father sighed.
"I'm happy to see you, I missed your company" father says walking over to me.
I didn't say anything.
I was still holding back the stained tears.
"Piccolo, I don't like to see you sad" he continues.
brushing the strand of hair to the side. I exhaled.
"I'll do anything to see a smile on your face" he took me in for a hug.
I rested my head on his shoulder I felt really numb.
"I just want to stay like this" I quietly said.
He stroked my hair.
Is this the feeling of betrayal? Is this how others feel? Why am I receiving this treatment..
I've been nothing but nice to people.
After a few more minutes.
I released myself from Father.
"I have a appointment with someone, but I could cancel it" Father begins to say.
"No Dad it's fine, I'm fine" I said.
"Are you sure?" he asks not fully convinced.
"Yeah! Besides I got homework to do" I said getting up from the sofa.
"Alright then" he stood up and adjusted his cuffs walking out the door.
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What is Charlotte going to do? Continue protecting the F4's or wait till her father finds out?