NOVEL EP4 (Patreon)

Kade

She weaponized her own appeal and popularity against me. It had us playing games with each other, and she tossed the dice until she won. Her bleached blonde hair, and that blue eyeshadow. She was pretty, and boys wanted her.

And I was her favorite.

What was she after? I wonder. It could be the way I look at her, like I knew her on a spiritual level. Maybe she misunderstands my gaze. I know, when I see Chloe, I am forced alive.

Forced to cope with her.

She gave me a hug as a greeting, and then snaked her hand into mine, swinging it back and forth. “Kade—you know, there was some dope trying to hit on me this morning. You should’ve been there, I know you would’ve sent him packing.”

“I’m not sure.” I responded. “I don’t think I have the build to fight everyone that bothers you, Chloe.”

“Oh,” She waved her hand dismissively. “It’s not the result that matters, it’s that you at least try.”

Her nails had begun to dig into my skin. I hung my head.

“What’s wrong, Kade?” She asked. “You look miserable this morning. Perk up, your fans will be beside themselves with worry if they catch sight of you.”

Her tone was scolding.

“You know, people think we look like siblings.” She giggled. “Maybe because we’ve spent so much time together, we’ve started to look more and more like each other.”

“Right.”

“I’m not bothered. I know what you mean to me. At least when they see you, they’ll think of me too.”

Bleached blonde hair and blue contacts. I thought about dying my own hair.

I walked her to class.