Alison's POV
I park my car in front of my house after school. I notice that a mover truck parked in front of the house across my family's. Curiously, I walk to that house and see a girl with curly hair walked to the house with a big box in her hand. And after her, a middle aged woman also followed that girl to the house with the other big box.
"Hey, are you live around here?"
Before I notice, a sound intterupted my observation. I check my back and found a middle aged man smile kindly toward me.
"Em yeah... I live there,"I said with pointing my house across the street.
"Good. We are neighbour. I'm Andy Baker. Just recently move here,"Mr. Barker introduced himself and hadshaken me.
"I am Alison Robert, Mr. Barker. Nice to meet you," I said politely to that kind man in front of me. And after that, the woman and the girl I saw earlier, approuched us and smiled toward me.
The girl held out her hand , which I reached and smiled to her. "I am Hannah. Hannah Barker,"she said with sweet smile.
"Alison Robert. Or you just can call me Ali."
And after that her mother reached out my hand and introduced herself. "I'm Olivia Barker. Nice to meet you, Ali,"said the woman. I can see that she's so kind and caring mother.
"Nice to meet you too, Mrs. Baker,"I replied.
"So, do you go to school around here?"Hannah asked me.
"Em.. yeah. In Liberty High School. It's kinda sucks to be trapped in that school. I really want to go Warren High School instead of Liberty. They have a cool science club,"I said sadly.
I heard hannah chuckled. " I will attend Liberty high start tomorrow. I wish you could show me around."
"It will be great. I guess see you tomorrow?"
"Yeah see ya, Ali."
With that, I said goodbye to Mr and Mrs Baker and walked to my house. I checked the watch and already ten past four pm. I must make dinner for my family. Luckily, it won't take long time, since mu twin older brothers already lived outside town to go to college. Passing through the living room and making my way towards my room, I put my backpack in bedroom and change my skirt trouser into a shorts. Five minutes later, I already in the kitchen, took some ingredients from refrigerator to make pasta.
When I waited for the boiling pasta, my phone rang and showed me Kat's name in the display.
"Yes, Kat?" I answered the phone.
"You come to the party tomorrow night?"Kat asked me.
"What party, Kat?"
"My farewell party, sweety! How can you forget that?"
I sighed. Yeah, this friend of mine will be moving to other city. Sad, of course. But what can I say? High school will be a bitch without her.
"I"ll go, I'll go. Happy?"
"Much better,"she aswered happily. "Oh please don't wear you trousers! I warn you sweety. It's my last party and at least you put more effort in your style,"she said mocking me.
I let out a small laugh. She knew me very well that I would wear trouser in her party if she didn't order me.
"Allright, Kitkat! See you tomorrow at school?"
"Wait wait! I heard there will be a new girl at school?" She asked me before I hung up the phone.
"How do you know, girl?"
"High school is a bitch, Ali. Gossip spreads in a blink of eye. So who is the girl? Have you get the info?"
"Actually, her house is across my house. Her name is Hannah Baker. She's pretty and kind. That's all I get for now. Hei, text you later. I still have to make dinner," I said before hung up the phone. I put the pasta in dry bowl and start to make the sauce. It didn't take long. Before 7 pm, i already finish my cooking and prepare the table.
"Hello, sweety," it's my mom's sound after she entered the house. She put her bag in the couch and give me a peck on my forehead. "Thank you for making us dinner. You're such a big help since your brothers go to college."
"Where's dad?"
"He will be here in a minute. He just need to check the car tire since he felt that there were something wrong with the car,"said my mom.
"Always paranoid,"i commented to my dad action.
"Don't be rude baby. He just be careful. By the way, have you talked to adam and brian today?"my mom asked.
Before I can answer the question, my dad entered the house and put his suits in the couch. "It looks yummy, Ali,"my dad commented after took a glimpse to my pasta.
"Yeah dad. Thanks. Sorry I can't make more than this."
"It's okay baby. Let's eat then," he said while pick the pasta with his fork.
"Can I go to Kat's party tomorrow? She is throwing farewell party,"I asked my parents.
"Sure thing, Ali. But you must be home at eleven," My Dad ordered me. Yeah… eleven won't be difficult. Actually I don't really like to stay too long in a party. I'm not a kind of party animal.
"When will your rehearsal be held, baby?"my mother asked me about the rehearsal. Yeah, our school band club had been submitted in local band competition, and since I played guitar, I also required to be part of the group. And that made me practice everyday after school.
"It will be held two weeks later. You should come, mom,"I said.
My dad reach my hand and smile towards me. "We'll be there honey. Just do the best as you can."
"Absolutely, Sir."
After dinner, I insisted my mother to help her with the dishes. But, she said better I did my homework or called my brothers. So, I went to my room and turn on the music player. I threw myself in the bed and reach my iphone. Nothing important. Just some Line message from Kat.
Kathryn : Help me prepare tomorrow after school?
Me : Nah, I cannot. I must be practicing with the band. Rehearsal will be in 2 weeks.
Kathryn : Duh. It's okay, Mozart. I'll asked Bryce and Justin.
Me : With them, it wont be preparing. U're doing pregame party.
Kathryn : Nah. I know how to control them.
Me : Whtever.
Kathryn : TTYL. I need to do hmwork.
Me : See u.
After that, I don't know what to do. My essay homework already done. I had studied for the Bio test tomorrow. So, I leisurely enjoy my time looking at the old photos of my family on last year summer holiday. I posted one picture in the instagram.
[picture of liana liberato in bikini and shorts]
Liked by Kitkatt, Dempzee, and 10 others
AliRobert : i need my vacation. #tbt #vacation
Kitkatt : You need a vodka darling.
: you can go to my summer house if you want
Itsfoley : why don't u dress like that in school?
Alirobert: itsfoley maybe if you're not in the school anymore, i'll think 'bout it.
Itsfoley : what did I do wrong?
Alirobert : itsfoley not you. But your eyes and your friends! Back off jocks!
Dempzee : beautiful
Brycemoney23: it's hot
Alirobert : maybe i should turn off the comment feature
And not long after that, my phone showed a pop up notification. One message from Zach.
Zachary D.: Study?
Me : What for? Bio? Nah.
Zachary D.: It's fun.
Me : For u.
Zachary D.: Let me know if u need help.
Me : Not for now, Big Z.
Zachary D.: What's it in ur insta?
Me : Craving for holiday.
Zachary D.: Skip a day of school is what u need.
Me : With rehearsal coming in 2weeks. I don't think I can.
Zachary D.: Hahah. Okay, Robert. See u tomorrow?
Me : Yeah, see u.
The next morning, I drove my car slowly when I pass the school gate. I found an empty spot in the parking lot, and parked my car. Got out the car with my nackpack and guitar case, I saw Zach Dempsey also just got out his Audi 5 which parked beside my Jeep Grand Cherokee.
"Hi, Ali. Ready for the Bio test this morning?"
"So not ready, Dempsey. But what can I say? Bio is not my style!"
Zach laugh a 'lil bit. "But you excel in math and physics."
"Bio is not in my list, Zach. Beside, I don't want to waste my time studying the subject that you have excel at. You are great in Bio,"i said. Before I talk further, I saw his jocks friends approached. It's time to go, Ali!
"Okay, see you around, Zach,"I bid my goodbye and rushingly walked toward Hannah Baker who just pass the school gate.
I walked fast and stopped right in front of her. "Welcome to the hell, Hannah!"
"That's funny Ali you just got here?"
"Yeah, and run as fast as I can to avoid those assholes,"i said while stare at Zach and his friends.
Hannah saw them a few seconds and stare at me. "Why avoid them?"
"They are asshole hannah. Typical students who excel at sports and school politic but doesn't even care about grades and norm,"i answered her.
"Jocks?"
"Big time!"
"I thought you are the type that hang out with jocks,"Hannah said with confused look on her eyes.
I rolled my eyes and stare at her. "Why did you think that? I'm not in the cheer squad, i'm not wearing teen vogue style, and I like to hang out in the library more than in the night clubs."
"But you have a quite nice car. And your house totally can tell that you are from rich family, and you bring a guitar,"Hannah answered truthfully and eyeing my guitar case in my right hand.
"My mom and dad rich. But not me. It's their money. Not mine. And this guitar? I am a school band member, Darl. Come on Baker, you will be more surprise if you get to know me more,"I tease her.
"But I see you talked with a jocks near your car,"Hannah rolled her eyes.
"Zach Dempsey might be a jock. But he is quite nice if he is alone. Me and him almost have all same class. English, French and Communication are the only class we don't share,"I answered. I stopped my lips from talking when I saw Kat waited in front of my locker.
"Morning, Robert! Don't forget that you are still invited to my party..," Kat gave me a wide smile.
"I know, Kat. How can I forget if you just remind me this morning about your crazy party?"
"You know me, Al,"Kat answered me before turn her eyes to Hannah who stand beside me with curious look towards Kat. "You are the new girl,"it is more like statement. Kat always know first before anyone else.
Hannah hold up her hand and introduced herself. "I am Hannah Baker. You are?"
"Kat. Just call me Kat. Since you are here, I also want to invite you to the party. My farewell party. I will be moved next week. Maybe we can make welcoming party for you?"typicall Kat who talk too much in front of new girl.
"And I have to attend two parties? Euh... it's not gonna happen. Let's make it simple. Kat's farewell party slice Hannah's welcoming party. How does it sound?"
"Not Cool. Two different purpose must be held different time. Maybe you can throw the party on Friday night, Han?"Kat asked Hannah with a hopeful eyes, which made me glared at her. So pushy.
"I'll try to talk with my parents first,"Hannah answered with unsure tone.
"Cool. I'll see you guys. I still have to copy chemistry homework from Alex. See you later, chica!" With that, Kat walk away from me and Hannah.
"I'll see you later?"Hannah asked me.
"What class are you in this morning?"
"I don't know. I must go to principal office first. So , see you later?"
"Of course,"I answered and gave her a small paper with my phone number in it. "Text me your number, Han. I must go to Bio class. Bye,"
Okay.. Ms. Howland's Bio class definetelly not my favorite. I don't really like the frog experiment or whatever experiments using animals. And last month, she even ordered us to do observation with boys urine. It's just gross. And what is the worst from that? The boys really enjoy their time to pee together and tease each other dicks. And in the end of last month, there was a silly list about dick size of the boys in our bio class.
"Take it easy, Ali... bio is not gonna kill you,"said Zach Dempsey when he passed by my seat. He give me a small smile which I replied.
"Maybe if your test result is bad, I can help you study,"this time Justin Foley said with annoyed smile in his lips. Maybe I can throw a small puch after the class in his face. He is really ... jocks! Playboy? Check. Arrogant? Check. Sports club? Check. Hot girlfriend? Check. The only reason why I didn't throw my punch just because he is Kat's boyfriend. Even though, she gave me full priviledge to punch Justin's face. I felt uncomfortable towards Kat.
Ms. Howland rushed to the class and started to distribute the test paper. And for 60 minuted onward, I only focused to the paper in front of me. And when the bell rang, Ms. Howland ordered us to finish our test.
"For the students who sit in the right side, please pick up the paper in front and your lab partner name will be written in those papers. For you who sit in left side, your names had been written in the paper. So, you just need to wait the other student call out your name,"Ms. Howland gave us instruction. Since I sat in the left side, I didn't need to pick up the paper. I saw Zach and Justin pick up the paper and I wished I were not the one who become their lab's partner.
But, It seems the wish didn't come true. When I saw Zach walked towards me, I know that he was my partner. Yeah at least, I got Dempsey instead of Foley.
"You are my Lab Partner, Ali,"said Zach while show me the paper in which my name written on it.
"Good. Lucky for me to have a student with best mark in Bio as my Lab's partner,"I commented with small smile. He chuckled when he heard that.
"Maybe we can start discuss at lunch tomorrow?"he asked me.
I shook my head, "Nah, I can't. Tomorrow is Thursday. The band club usually held a small rehearsal in the courtyard on Thursday lunch time." My hands reach my books and push those on my Jansport. "Maybe we can discuss after school tomorrow? You can come to my house,"I offered.
"Yeah, that will be cool,"he answered.
Before he continued his words, Justin Foley approached us and put a little punch on Zach's shoulder. "Come on, Dempsey. It's PE class now. Don't wanna missed when the girls warmed up,"said Justin with annoyed smirk crawled up his face.
"Gross,"I commented and start to bring my backpack and guitar case. I walk away from them. But still, I can hear what Justin said before I walk further.
"Don't worry, Alison, we alson don't want to miss your nice figure in PE uniform."
I sighed and threw my middle finger without turning back to face him. Bastard.
Zach's POV
Our PE coach ordered us to play basketball today. One basketball court divided into two, one for girls to play, and another for the boys. I let the other boys play in the court, since I already in the basketball team. I don't really like to play with beginner. So, instead of playing, I sat in the bench and observed the girls. Specifically, I enjoyed the time to see Alison.
She made her hair into pony tail. She played 3 on 3 with the other girls. And from my assessment, she quite good for basketball beginner. She never made mistake or foul. And from what I saw, she quite cooperative. Everytime she made point, she would smile brightly.
"Enjoy what you are looking, Dempsey?"Justin sat beside me and let out a low laugh.
"Shut up, Foley," I said not really grateful with his interference.
"I know you have crush on Alison since she moved here four years ago. Why don't you ask her out?"
"She is not an easy person, Justin."
"Yeah, it's unlucky for you. But, she has nice body to make out with,"said Justin which made him earned a punch from me. He laugh out loud.
"You can't just see her from afar, Zach. Sooner or later she will have boyfriend. I heard that Jeff Atkins and Montgomery had asked her out once,"Justin informed me.
I turn my head towards Justin. Seriously? The two of most popular persons in the school already asked her out once? I never heard anything about it.
"How do you know that?"I asked Justin.
"Kat told me about that. You know that Kat is Alison's bestfriend. And once, when she's drunk, she told that to me."
I kept silent. Hearing Justin's information made my mind blank suddenly. How could be there other boys who want asked her out? Yeah, who wouldn't. She's pretty, quite smart, and cool. But, I like her more than just because of those things. There are more than that from her. Maybe, it will be better if I made a move soon.
Boy's locker room is always chaos after PE period. Loud laugh, trash talking, and silly jokes were heard in the room. PE class already over, but sometimes the boys still have energy to jokes over a silly things.
And when most of us were changing the clothes, suddenly Kat trespassing and walk towards her boyfriend.
"Change the plan. Party in Hannah's house tonight,"she said aloud.
And then, Alison came too. She walked fast to Kat and pull Kat's hand. But the girl won't budge.
"Are you out of your mind? This is boy's locker room, Kat!"
Suddenly I felt my confidence up. With the topless body, I walked to Justin locker.
"What is it Kat?"
"Party at Hannah tonight. Not in my house,"Kat answered my question. I can see that Alison know that I stand near her but she didn't bother to look at me.
"Who is Hannah?"this time Bryce asked them.
"New girl in this school. Her house is across Ali's house. So it's easy how to be there,"said Kat.
"Come on Kat! Coach can give you detention for trespassing!"Ali still tried to pull Kat's hand.
"You haven't change your PE uniform, Ali,"Bryce said eyeing Ali. I moved swiftly towards Ali to block Bryce. I tried to make the move unnoticed by the others.
I heard Kat sighed and walked away from us, with Ali tailing her.
After the two girls out of sight, I faced Bryce. "What the hell dude?"
"What?"
"Just don't tease her,"I gave him warning.
Bryce laughed. "Do you mean Alison?"
I didn't answer his question.
"You date her?"
Again, I Didn't answer the question.
"What the fuck, dude. You are into her, right?"
This time, again, I didn't answer. Only took a sharp glace to Bryce and walked towards the shower.
The last period for school today is Art Class. Mr. Johansen gave us order last week to bring our art creation or make a performance. Whatever it is as long as it's an art work. I bring my cartoon sketch. My drawing was not really good. But good enough to be presented in the class.
When I entered the class, I saw Alison sat beside Alex Standall. Both of them with their own guitar and they discussed something. I guess, they will perform together since they are in band club. The truth is, I really don't like the way she smile widely while chatting with Alex. They clearly have same hobbies, but she never smile widely in front everyone else. Even in front of me.
Lucky for me, Mr. Johansen cut off their conversation and give us instruction to present our art works. I got number seven. So, my turn is still later. Bryce, who got number one, walk forward and present his own art or whatever it is. It is clearly only beer can which had been painted with abstract colors. It's art in Bryce eyes.
And next is second turn, third turn, fourth turn, and finally the fifth. Alex and Alison come forward together with the guitars in the hands.
"Maybe you always heard Senley William and James Weasley sing in our school rehearsal beacause they are the lead vocals in band club. But today, you are gonna heard me and Alison sing together,"Alex give small speech before their performance.
"Okay people, let's hit the music!"Alison give some speech to elated the audience atmosphere.
"We will play 'Ho Hey' by The Lumineers,"those are Alex last speech before he and Alison play their guitar.
"I've been trying to do it right. I've been living a lonely life… I've been sleeping here instead… I've been sleeping in my bed, Sleeping in my bed…,"Alex sings the first verse. While he sang, he sometimes stare at Alison, which she replied with sweet smile.
I can feel my hands clenched. It's not good.
"So show me family… All the blood that I would bleed. I don't know where I belong. I don't know where I went wrong…. But I can write a song…,"this time Alison start singing. I never heard she sing. And now, my mind totally focused on that girl's sound. She looks really radiant with her guitar and sweet smile across her face.
"I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart… I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet," the reff is sang by both of them. They looked towards each other. And I felt anger suddenly.
"I don't think you're right for him. Look at what it might have been if you took a bus to China Town. I'd be standing on Canal and Bowery. And she'd be standing next to me…,"It's Alex turn to sing. And this time, Alison doesn't look at Alex. Instead, she look at the entire class and smile sweetly to us. And for three seconds, her eyes meet my eyes. She still smile. I just can't describe my feeling in that moment.
"I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart…I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart…," and when they sing together again, I don't really fuckin' care. Because her eyes not into Alex's anymore. She throw smile to entire class and still play her guitar. Before I know, their performance is ended.
The class still on going with students take turn to present their art. My turn already done and I got compliment from Mr. Johansen who didn't expect me have drawing talent.
And the class finally over. Rushed, I pick up my bag and run after Alison which already walk out from class.
"Hey, great performance, Ali,"I said when I finally reach her.
"Thanks, Zach. You are also not so bad for yourself. I don't know you can draw,"she commented. She stop walk in front of her locker. She pick some books from her Jansport and put it in locker.
"Do you go to the party tonight?"I asked.
"Of course. It's Kat's farewell party slice Hannah's welcome party. I will get killed twice tomorrow if I'm not going,"she answered with comical expression.
I laugh a little when I see she rolled her eyes. "Want me to pick you up?"
She shook her head. "No need, Zach. My house is across hannah's house. I just need to walk two minutes."
"OK, then. See you later, Ali,"I said and walk away from her to hide my disappointment.
Author's note : so I still figuring out how to write in . it's kinda hard because I can't post any picture in my story. It's sad because in my story I use social media coversation too.