Life According To Amber Lynn Haner

*Amber's POV*

"Dad, wait, what're you doing?!" I asked panickedly (I've been panicking non-stop today like what even), as he got out of the car while I, on the otherhand, stumbled out of the car after him. I knew full well what he was doing, but I just didn't want to believe it.

"It's her, right? I saw the look on your face when you saw her, you looked like a deer caught in headlights. We'll go over and see if she notices, and we'll see how she acts. Don't look so scared, honey, it'll be fine." Why's he being so calm when I'm struggling to even breathe?

"You've been watching way too much CSI, way too much."

"I know, right? I could literally join the squad at this stage."

"Along with being a doctor, because when I was at the hospital that time..."

"I get it, I get it, smart-ass. Now breathe, you're turning a shade of purple." He grabbed my hand as we crossed the street to Urban Outfitters, where Amelia was standing seemingly texting somebody on her phone.

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She didn't notice us at first, even with my cackle of a laugh (I'm serious, ask anybody that I know and they'll tell you that I don't laugh, I cackle). It was only as I walked past her that she glanced up and noticed us, and slapped on a smile as fake as the tan that she was currently wearing.

"Oh hey Amber, fancy meeting you here! Enjoying your day off so far?" She said sweetly, and I literally wanted to slap her in the face.

"I am, thanks. Nice tan your rockin' there, it's as fake as the act you're playing at right now." I smiled back, and her fake-smile faltered.

"Wow..that was a bit harsh..Is this your dad?"

"Yup, it is. You can say hi, he doesn't bite."

"Well, hi then, Mr. Haner. I'm Amber's best friend from school." Amelia smiled sweetly once again, but Dad didn't buy it. He's like a lie-detector; nothing gets past him 99% of the time.

"Amber's best friend, huh? That's not what I've heard, so there's obviously a misunderstanding." He said calmly (he's being so calm all morning, I'm kinda scared). I tightened my grip on his hand, and he did the same with mine. I was starting to freak out a bit.

"Of course I'm her best friend, who denied that I was?"

"A few kids, actually. They said you've been giving her a hard time, and that you put something in her locker that you shouldn't've. I'm going to say this once, and that's it; leave my daughter alone, or else you'll be sorry. Alright?" Jesus Christ I think I was more scared than Amelia was.

"Sure, whatever. See you round, Amber." Amelia walked away to a car that was waiting for her down the street, while we just stood outside Urban Outfitters, and I was unsure what to think. Was Amelia really going to leave me alone, or did she just say that to shut Dad up?

"You can go on in there if you want, seeing as though we've gotten this far." Dad said as I loosened my grip on his hand. My knuckles were now no longer white.

"Nah, that stuff's expensive. Thanks anyways." I said, as we began to make our way across the street again to IHOP.

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IHOP wasn't overly busy for a day that the schools are off, which was a first. Usually it was way too crowded, but I guess it was nice that for a change, it wasn't.

"So what do you want from here?" Dad asked me, as I sat down and connected myself to the free wifi. Another reason why I love coming here.

"My mouth actually hurts from my braces a bit, so I'll just pass, sadly. But just a milkshake will be fine." I laughed slightly, trying to play off that the reason I wasn't eating was ACTUALLY because my mouth was sore. It was perfectly fine, and I wasn't eating because Amelia's comment about my weight yesterday hurt a lot. I'm not gaining anymore pounds from now on. I'll just lose them instead.

"Are you sure? You'll be starving by lunchtime, do you not even want something small to eat?"

"Ime fine, thanks. But I'm greatful for the offer." He looked at me sadly and went up to order, while I sank back into the chair. I'm starting to slip back into my old self again..

Notes

Sorry guys, I'll have to go into a third update with this thingie, I didn't realise how long they'd turn out.. >.<<br>
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