A/N Anything in italics is a flashback.
Anything in bold is a thought to herself.
Anything with < and > indicate a text or notification.
To start and end a chapter, I use *****.
To do a time skip, I use ~~~.
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   I staggered back once I slammed my front door. Of course I felt bad for my words, but the only way to protect myself is to push away any potential crushes. Perhaps if he knew my story, he would understand. I sighed and slumped down against the door.
"Where is our breakfast?" Maisie asked, disappointed once she saw my hands empty. "I was expecting a shit ton of food, it took you like, two hours." She laughed.
I looked up at her with sad eyes. I stood up again and wiped a tear off of my cheek. "I got distracted." I quickly walked away, headed to my room. I left Maisie dumbfounded.
   I locked my bedroom door and sat down on my bed. I sank into it and let a few more tears roll down my cheeks. I realized quickly, though, what I was letting myself do. Don't be an idiot, you're strong. You never cry, especially over a boy. I assured myself that I was okay. Mitch was merely another hook-up, that was the only intention of bringing him home.
   I was just about okay when my phone buzzed. <marner_93 just followed you>. My eyes widened and I quickly sent him a DM.

opalswan: dude, you were a hook-up. A one time thing. Leave me alone.

marner_93: I want to know why you won't let anyone in.

opalswan: I don't believe in love, Marner, now stop bothering me.

marner_93: why not?

opalswan: is that really any of your business?

marner_93: yes

opalswan: how is that?

marner_93: if i want to get to know you, i'll need to know what i need to fix first.

opalswan: i am not a broken toy. You can't just 'fix me'.

marner_93: don't change the subject. What happened?

   I placed my phone down and decided not to answer him. He was being stubborn and I didn't want to deal with it.

marner_93: when you're ready, i'm here.

   I felt touched for a moment, his kind words could almost change my mind. Which was exactly why he wasn't getting an answer.

<auston_matthews just followed you>

<williamnylander just followed you>

   I stalked the two boy's profiles and noticed that they were friends with Mitch. That bastard talked about me. There will never be anything between us. I rolled my eyes and put my phone down.
   The nagging feeling in the back of my head would not let Mitch Marner get out of my head. I picked up my phone again to send him another message.

opalswan: listen, i had a rough childhood. I saw things a young child should never see. I will not fall in love. Ever.

marner_93: Opal, I don't even think I'm capable of hurting a fly let alone a human being.

opalswan: kind people can do terrible things. But honestly, if it'll make you shut up, give it your best shot.

   I heard a knock on my door several minutes later. I heard Maisie answer it before she called out my name. I took my time to get there and saw no other than Mitch standing in front of me.
"You said give it my best shot." Mitch began, "Will you go on a date with me? Tomorrow night, 7pm?" He had a grin on his face.
I gave him a stern look before showing him a small smile. "One date. If you can prove to me that you're worth it tomorrow night, I'll give you another chance." I said before ushering him back out. I shut the door to see Maisie hiding there.
"Have you ever even been on a date before?" Maisie squealed. I shook my head no and tried to go back to my room, but she seemed to have other ideas in mind.
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