Even on Tuesday, Rose was nowhere in sight. Her family was worried. The police told them that she had not been kidnapped.
She ran away.
That is what they told them. And that made Aunt Rory go on her knees crying. I've been visiting them since then. Aunt Rory and
Uncle Evan didn't look too good. Rania's husband went home because he had work. At school, I heard rumours about Rose. They said she ran away from home because Nicolas yelled at her. I was confused. Where the heck did that even come from? People have been talking.
"Remember the day Nicolas and Rose had a fight?"
"Oh yes. Why?"
"I think they already broke up."
"Seriously?"
"Yes, I haven't seen Rose for a while. I heard she ran away."
"Nicolas is so cruel! Rose must be hurt."
"I know right. Nicolas is so mean to her. Wait, no. He was mean to everybody."
"He should be thankful that there's someone willing enough to even bother to talk to him."
"I wonder what Rose saw in him."
And that's all I've been hearing about. Since when were they even together? Weird. On Wednesday, Rose didn't come to school either. I missed her so much. I was beginning to worry if she really left or not. Where would she be? I last visited the McCarthy's on Tuesday. And I still feel like I shouldn't be there. They need some family time together. It was actually pretty boring without Rose being around. At lunch, I saw some people were giving Nicolas dirty looks. I seriously think that they thought he was the cause of Rose's going missing.
What does Rose see in him seriously?
"I think he's kind of cute."
"What's his name again?"
"He's popular now."
"I think he's hot. That's why Rose liked him."
"Why haven't I seen him before?"
"He looks new."
"He's gorgeous!"
Some people were talking about him. For God's sake? Nicolas was obviously annoyed at them. He kept giving them a death glare every time some girls giggled while staring at him. He has many girls crushing on him now. I wonder why... They even asked for his number. Wow. What happened to this school? I seriously need to tell Rose all of this. She will indeed be annoyed at those girls for liking him. Talking about her, I missed her like hell.
On Thursday, I was shocked. When I arrived at school, I heard some boys talking about this one girl with red hair.
"She looks so familiar!"
"I think I know her."
"I like her hair."
"Is it her?"
It was really weird. Who is she? I was walking towards my locker when I saw someone was already there. To be exact, that someone is a girl. And not to mention with red hair. I was curious. Who is she? I was about to approach her when she turned around.
She had the biggest smile on her face.
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I saw her looking at me with wide eyes. I smiled widely at her. She looked like she had just seen a ghost.
"Rose?! Ohmygod I miss you so much."
Bella said and hugged me tightly. Wow, didn't know she missed me that much after nine days disappearing? Nah, I don't remember.
"I miss you too."
I told her truthfully. I can't stop myself from smiling. I'm just so happy to be back and not to mention that my parents are okay now. I'm so happy!
"Where have you been? I was worried, for God's sake! I've been trying to call you, but you didn't call me back! I thought you had died or something."
She was indeed the best friend I ever had. I told her I was fine. She asked me so many questions.
"Where have you been? Did you run away? Have you met your parents? What did they say when you met them? Did they get mad? They were worried sick. What the heck is wrong with your hair? They look so gorgeous! Why did you dye your hair? What colour is it actually? I miss you so much!" Bella's asking so much questions makes me happy.
"I was at my grandma and papa's. And yes, I have. They said they missed me so much and they were sorry for being such bad parents. They were furious because I left home without telling them. Obviously, I was grounded for a week." I told her and she laughed.
She said this colour looks good on me. She also told me I looked sexy. That was weird. It was funny hearing that from her. Gosh, she must have missed me so much. And her words remind me of someone. How is he? I hope he's okay. I miss him so damn
much. But I don't know. He doesn't want to talk to me ever again.
Red looks good on you.
I smiled to myself. I'm actually liking my new hair colour because of him.
"What are you smiling about? Is it Nicolas?" Bella teased. "Oh gosh, you're blushing!"
Wait, what? I touched my cheek and it felt warm. Gosh, why did I blush just by hearing his name? I can't possibly think of what's going to happen if he's in front of me. I can't breathe. Bella told me about some girls' crushing on him. It was funny that he gave them a death glare. I feel them. Truth be told, I miss school so much. I think I have lots and lots of homework to catch up on. I have received many compliments on my hair. I don't know, it's just weird. Some people also asked me where I had been the past few days. I just told them I was going for a vacation. And they actually believed it. I miss school so much. Especially Bella. and Nicolas.
I wonder how he is now?
Bella and I met again at lunch. I noticed that people had been staring at my hair. Probably because I was the only one with red hair. It was fun to see their faces. Some people even gave me dirty looks. I think they were just too shocked to see me with red hair. It's funny that some people don't even recognise me. I also notice that Nicolas Flynn is staring at me. Not my hair.
But me.
But he looked away fast. I wonder if he misses me?
"You look happier now. What happened?"
Bella asked as I smiled.
"I don't know. I feel like smiling and I just feel happy."
She was busy talking about what happened around the school when I wasn't around. Wow, people seriously thought that Nicolas and I had broken up? But what surprises me the most is when they think that Nicolas and I were in a relationship. I think it was funny and I really am honoured. I am seriously looking forward to practice. I miss everyone! I felt guilty that I hadn't attended the practise the past few days. I hope Miss J didn't get mad at me.
Caleb was also shocked to see me with my new hair. He won't stop giving me compliments. I was happy that people actually liked my new hair. I was wondering what does he think about my hair?
Bella told me that we should hang out this weekend because she missed me so much. I agreed with her because I miss her too. I was glad that my mom was coming home every day after work. I was indeed happy. She's going to pick me up after practise today.
I still can't believe that Rania, Ron, and Rex were also there when I met them yesterday. I feel so happy to see my family together. and my dad. He promised me that he would come home every day and would stop drinking. He doesn't want anything as last time to happened again. He regretted it. I was really thankful. It also got me wondering... What if I hadn't left that day? Will my parents keep arguing? maybe? I'm glad that I chose to go to Grandma and Papa's house. Plus, I miss them so much.
At practice, I was greeted by a group hug. Miss J was glad to see me because she said that Nicolas was being hard on everybody.
I wonder why?
"I'm glad that you're back. Nicolas is giving us a hard time."
I'm glad I'm back. We still haven't talked to each other. Miss J said that she wanted Daniel and Laura to do their scene now. The scene was Daniel asking for an apology from Laura and they hugged. I was hoping that they would kiss, but no. 
Not yet.
"Laura I'm so sorry. I was blinded by all these people."
Daniel sighs. I felt really happy being this close to him. He smelled nice. Okay, I do sound creepy.
"It's okay, Daniel. I forgive you."
That was simple, wasn't it?
I was actually annoyed at this scene. How come she forgives him that easily? He accused her of cheating on him and she forgave him just like that. The scene continues with Daniel talking about his feelings.
"I was lost when you were gone. I always miss you every day. You were on my mind day and night. I can't forget about you."
Daniel said to Laura. I was silent. Somehow, I felt like he said those words to me and not Laura. Daniel then hugs Laura. I was actually quite nervous about him hugging me, but he didn't look like he cared. I could hear some people chuckling and whispering.
How I wish he meant the words to me.
"I miss you."
Nicolas whispered. I notice that this is not his dialogue. I was confused. His arm tightened around me. I could feel my cheeks getting hot.
"I miss you so much."
He whispered again. Does he know that he's making me weak? I don't feel like I can stand any longer. He's making my knees go weak. I could feel his breath on my ear. Once again, he succeeded in making me go crazy. Applause everybody! My stomach was filled with butterflies.
"Don't leave me that long again. I don't like it."
He said as his lips touched my cheek. I can't tell if my cheeks or my hair are more red. I was actually feeling hot all over me. That was when Miss J told us to pull away.
"Rose, are you okay? You look... Red?"
When she said that, some boys whistled and chuckled. I can't hide the feelings inside my chest. I can't bear to look at him. Why is he doing this to me? Why does he suddenly become this cute? Oh wait. It was usually like that. He'll change again to an annoying brat tomorrow.
I actually like this version of him better.