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What was happening to me?

A week later

The dance team's performance would be this weekend, and I didn't even have to go through to the next stage of the audition; according to Mrs. Genevieve, I would be perfect for the role. Training has been fun, and it's made me and Eleanor real friends. I met Liam's girlfriend, Sophie. She was amazing and super fun and I thought we'd be good friends too.

After studying for a while in the library, we went back to the classroom, but I soon realized that I had another class. However, I was released early because one of my teachers fell ill and had to go to hospital, so no other teacher wanted to replace her. I decided to go to the field, figuring that Austin would be there. After all, I needed to wait for him, so we could go home together.

Even though I was no longer upset with Austin about him talking about my private life to his friends, I still felt uncomfortable about what had happened between me and Zac. I don't blame him, after all, I touched a deep wound that, even though he said it was okay, I knew deep down it still hurt, and I felt sorry for having provoked him. I felt that when I got close to the boys he avoided being in the same environment as me, so there were times when I moved away so that he could be close to his best friends.

We avoided each other, and it was fine. We never got along, so distance was best. However, I realized that behind the cause of indifference, he was a person who held a certain sadness inside him, hiding a fun and sweet personality. I shook my head and went on my way, choosing once and for all to keep my distance, as it seemed best for both of us.

When I got to the pitch, I sat down in the stands. The sun was starting to get stronger. And there they were, the boys and cheerleaders of the English soccer team. The girls were showing off, dancing, and approaching the players. Austin and Zac were among them, having fun with the girls, which made me roll my eyes, and I noticed two people coming up to sit next to me.

"What's up, Cassy? Are you better?" said Liam, sitting down next to me.

"Yes, I am," I replied, ducking my head because of the strong sunlight.

"We've missed you, you haven't sat with us for a few days," said Sophie, and I smiled sideways at her, even though we get on well, there are times when I'm more like myself and Eleanor.

"Look, Zac's not that creepy," says Ash. "No, I mean it. Zac's always been better than that, he's always been the best of us," he says.

"I can imagine, I recognize that I've been a bit heavy-handed by touching on a subject that doesn't concern me. Besides, I hardly know him, and it's been days since it happened, so let things play out." I explained to them, without trying to make a big deal out of it.

"Even so, I still don't think Zac would ever hurt a fly," commented Liam.

"Liam and Ash, I understand that you're trying to make me feel good and that you're defending a friend of yours because you know him better than I do. I've just arrived at university, I've already fought," I say to them, "I've already been slapped in the face, so I don't want to be a burden to anyone. I'll do my best to stay away from Zac. I don't think we'll ever get along. Can you understand me? We're from completely different worlds, he's hiding something that no one else knows, just like I have my secrets, I have something that upsets my life, but I don't hurt anyone. So I think that when he's with you, I should avoid being around, because I know I won't be able to take any hints, and neither will he." They look at each other.

"So there's something in common between you two," said Louis.

"Maybe, but we'll never be friends," I said.

"Zac used to be a nice guy, and now he just lives like that." said Liam with a shake of his head, and my gaze went to the center of the field to see a group of girls around Zac.

"Tell me something? Why does every guy have a thing for girls who offer themselves to him?" I ask and they laugh.

"Exactly because they're offered, they're easier. There's no game of conquest, you just snap your fingers, and they come," I turn my attention to Eleanor's boyfriend and squint at him "But I'm glad my time of naughtiness is over, and I've found the woman of my life," Ash adds, and I smile at him, remembering what a beautiful couple he and my friend were.

"You're lucky because Eleanor is wonderful and deserves the best," I said to him.

"Yeah, I know about that. I really love her Cassy," he says, smiling sideways. "Eleanor is the most precious thing I have in my life," he says, and I feel my eyes sting. At that moment, I missed Lucas, not that we were the best couple or that we were dying of love for each other, but he was my friend, and he was always there for me, even with his faults.

"What's so funny about that, Liam?" I asked him and pointed to the field.

"I've never been one for that kind of woman, that's why the last relationship I had before Sophie didn't work out," he confesses. "She was too easy. That was when I found out everyone made fun of me for being cheated on. She was always hitting on other guys, but now I'm happy, I found the best in Sophia, and that's what I want for life." I sighed at his statement. Liam was very cute and romantic, which was enviable.

"Sophie and Eleanor are the nicest girls I've ever met. Sophomore, I'm still getting to know her, but do I see her as a friend too and Eleanor? I could never ask for better company. You're both lucky, so take good care of them, do you hear me?" I said and they saluted.

"Yes ma'am!" they say together, making me laugh.

We chatted for a while, getting to know each other. Being there with them made me feel a peace I hadn't felt for a while, I felt that my friendship with them would be reciprocal and that I could share many moments. Coming to England was the best thing I ever did, and I hope I don't regret it.

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