10

Beth normally feared what others thought of her. But this morning, she didn't care. She smiled at herself in the mirror and this feeling was new to her. She finally felt confident in what she saw.

After the way Reed had made her feel last night, she told herself that nothing would hold her back from life anymore. The scandals, the lies, the insecurities. And the three hours of standing in front of the mirror was all worth it., because she had finally found the perfect outfit which made her look great and feel awesome. She had chosen tot take a different route, seeing as how her ever faithful tee and jeans combo has become her daily uniform. Beth donned a purple sleeveless turtle-neck top and a short khaki skirt. She tied a black sash around her skirt, leaving it to hang loosely around her hips.

Beth could only smile at her reflection as she saw as she applied her final layer of lip gloss. Its been a while since she felt like this, Excitement and confidence flowed in her blood, and no one could take that away from her.

Well, except for Harper.


Harper. The queen of Grace High. Miss Popularity. Prom Queen. Clawed her way to the top, and stepped on anyone who was in her way. The all star bitch.

Beth's confident smile faded when she saw the arrogant smirk on Harper's face. Beth once again felt small and self-conscious, walking through the familiar halls of the school. She knew that Harper despised her, because she was the first one to get her hands on Adam.

Oh, how she dreaded the way Harper looked at her with spite every morning. But at that time she had Adam to give her support. He was always by her side, eventhough sometimes he didn't understand what was happening. He was always there whenever she needed him. He'd always be there for her whenever she was in trouble. He'd even stood up once for Beth when Harper wasn't being very friendly. He defended his girlfriend from his best friend.

Reed was a dropout. One out of grace high. That meant that Beth had to face people like Harper alone. The crowd that came with dating the all-star quarterback evaporated with Adam when it was all over. Joan, Kelly, Sue and the gang left her as soon as she left him. She had no one to fall back on. Her old friends were left abandoned when Adam arrived. He occupied alot of her time.

"Look what the cat dragged in," Harper said spitefully and a tad too loud, grabbing attention from all around. Students stopped dead in their tracks, heads turned and all eyes were on them.

"Harper," Beth greeted her. Her voice was patient, but inside she was shaking.

"So, i heard you're with that guy, Weed or something right?" Harper's hands were crossed, a devilish smile wide across her face.

"Reed," Beth said through gritted teeth, her patience running thin. "His name is Reed. I thought you'd remember, seeing as how you've dated him before."

Harper's widened smile fell a little. Beth knew that she hit it right, but she knew this victory wouldn't last long. Harper took a short breath and returned her sharp gaze to Beth's blue eyes. "Well, i do hope you find him satisfying, because he was no fun for me at all. That is when you do get to have fun with him." Her voice cold at the end. Harper turned around and strutted through the ring of people in the crowded corridor.

Beth's cheeks were hot, and she felt her eyes burn. She knew what Harper meant, anger and humiliation flowed throught her like molten lava. The room felt stuffy, she needed to get out. She ran and pushed through the mobs of students blocking her way and eyes borinig into her. Beth ran out to the carpark, tears rolling down her cheeks.