Introduction to Me

High school sucks. We all know that right? Good. We all have our reasons for hating it. The reason it sucks for me, is because I have zip amount of friends. Literally. I mean, I know all the Juniors, and no one seems to know me. You'd think I'd have gotten at least one friend by now. Go figure.

My dad's in the army, and my mom works at a candy shop. If this sounds familiar, you'll get it later. I never hear from dad. Mom said he sent letters, but I never saw them. Ever. Would it really kill him to send one tiny minuscule letter to his daughter? Apparently so, because I haven't gotten any yet.

Although, strange things happen around me. Like, the way the pool decided to overflow when I felt like crying. Or the way the drinking fountain spurted the bratty girl behind me. Or that way the cafeteria sinks went haywire. Again, go figure. Amid all of this, I always seem to be in the picture.

Anyway, you probably already guessed what will happen, but here is how I became Leo Valdez's girlfriend.

Here goes.

"Morning mom!" I call out into the quiet apartment. My mom, dressed in her candy selling uniform, shoulders her purse, and glances up from the paper she holds.

"Good morning Avery. You're up early." she says in surprise.

"Is that a letter from dad?" I nod to the paper she folds. She tucks the paper in her purse shaking her head.

"Sorry sweetie. Just a bill."

"Oh." Her smile is sad, and she steps closer to me, reaching out. Her fingers brush against my forehead, and her lips touch my skin. She pulls back, smiling.

"Have a good day at school okay?"

"Okay." I sigh. She drives away, leaving her sweet cinnamon scent behind.

I lean against the wall, trying to focus. I'm ADHD, and sometimes, my brain blank spaces. Breakfast, I need breakfast. I think to myself, forcing my body to move to the kitchen. I find a piece of cake in the fridge, kind of stale, but good. I eat it quickly, and lock the apartment door behind me. I catch the bus to my school. My crappy, suck-my horrible school. Where no one cares if you get hurt.

The bus driver glares at me when I trip, and I slouch onto the seat, heat rising in my cheeks.

The bus takes off, and at the next stop I get off. For a second, I think I hear footsteps following me, but when I turn, no one is there. I shiver, hugging my chest, and get off the bus, running for the school. My school is Manhattan Central for the Gifted. Yeah. I'm not gifted.

I shove my books in my locker, and stop at the drinking fountain, bending over to take a drink.

"Cole, get out of my way!" Drew yells at me, and shoves me away from the drinking fountain harshly. Cole's my last name, and Drew calls all of the girls she hates by their last name. I think I'm on her top ten list.

"Oops, sorry!" she giggles at me, wiggling her fingers. Making sure I keep my eyes down, I gather my books and stand.

The bell rings, officially making me late. Drew slips into the nearest classroom, laughing.

I run to the office, and get signed in. The office lady gives me the evil eye, and I look down at my shoes as she hands me the note.

"You're always late." she grumbles. I ignore the comment, trudging out of the large office.

I walk down the deserted hallways, towards my next class. Pool. Not many schools have swimming as a class, but ours does. we have a pool, and a gym combined, and sometimes the P.E. classes use it. the floor is stone around the pool, and hardwood floor everywhere else.

I rush inside the heavy metal doors, and hand the note to the teacher.

"Avery, we're doing laps. get changed." the locker room is empty, and I sit on the bench, putting my head in my hands. a head ache threatens overtake me, and I take a deep breath, steadying myself.

i change into the uniform black one piece, and braiding my hair down my back. I look in the mirror. I look weak beaten down, and sick. I don't care. I know i'll feel better when i'm in the water. slamming my locker shut, I walk out of the locker room, and walk to the edge of the pool

i dive, and hang in the water for a moment, collecting my thoughts. then I lunge. my strength returns, driving the early morning tiredness away.

i stroke, backstroke, breaststroke, and etc, thinking. I realize i've done way more than normal, and I don't feel winded.

"Everyone line up! Relays!" the whole class groans, as we all drip over to the end of the long pool. I lean forward, and when the timer buzzes, I dive, going faster than I should. my team wins, and when we come up, my team gasps for air. my breath comes easy, and I wonder why i'm so good at this.

i change, blowing my hair dry, and letting it curl. it does that. the black curls of my hair frame my face accenting my bright blue eyes. I stare at myself. I almost feel pretty. then I remember i'm lab partners with Lacey next period. I sigh, and slip out of the girls locker room. I walk out into the gym towards to edge of the pool, and literally run into someone. A tall, muscular someone. someone with sea green eyes, and dark hair. I sway, almost falling into the pool he grips my elbows, pulling me away from the water.

"Sorry." I mutter.

"No, I should have been looking where I was going." his voice is smooth, and he smiles at me. I pull my gaze away. the bell rings. he shoulders his backpack.

"Well, see you around Avery." he pushes out the door, and I watch him go. then my brain fires an alarm. I never told him my name.

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