Violets are Blue

Today was Friday… nothing special… It felt like I was running myself into a never ending loop of my uneventful life. Everything was the same, the people, the city, my constant, lingering need to be wanted. The need to be loved was so overpowering , it rendered my very soul helpless. Oh, how I wish for something, or someone to come along in my lonely life. Little did I know, something new would happen… today.

The day was coming close to an end. I could see traces of the sun setting outside the class room window. Everything went by in a blur today, as if I wasn't there at all. I rested my chin on my hand. The lecture on photosynthesis didn't seem to interest me at all. My eyes wanted to pull shut… I let them. It wasn't long before I slipped into a daydream. It also seemed like seconds before I heard a loud "smack" on the top of my desk. My whole body jolted forward; making me instantly wake up.

Tiredly, I looked at my professor.

"Miss. Higurashi… Since you can't pay attention sitting down, how about you stand in the hall?"

Soft laughter rose from the class. I should have known better than to sleep. Mentally, I kicked myself, then wordlessly gathered my belongings and headed for the door. The halls were bare and plain as they had been for the last four years. There were no colors or fancy banners that held the theme for the school prom, only the white, stone walls and tiled flooring. Then, it occurred to me, my life was just like this hall… empty.

My eyes narrowed.

"Today can't possibly get any worse." I mumbled to myself. My back felt the stony support of the wall. I let myself rest. Closing my eyes, I visualized being home taking a warm bath with scented candles evenly placed along the side of the tub. I could already smell the violets . A smile spread across my face as I pondered the thought of some relaxation. Then I heard something hit the floor.

"Oh, can't lose that!" I bent over to pick up my old, outdated cell phone. The back had popped off and found its way to the other side of the hall. I quickly dashed to the other side but was blind sited. I felt something hard hit my face, and apparently I wasn't the only one who hit the floor from the loud "thump" just a few feet from me. Sitting up, I rubbed the sore spot on my face.

"Ouch. I stand… er… sit corrected. Today just got worse." I complained to myself. I looked over my shoulder to see who I tripped. He was turned away from me, hurriedly gathering his books. All I could see was his hair, which was silver and outrageously long. I've never seen him before. He must be new here.

"Hey, are you okay?" I asked somewhat sheepishly.

"Yea, fine! Just watch where you're going next time!" He said in a deep, growling tone. I still didn't see his face. I could hear him mumble something under his breath. Sounded like "Stupid girl." I felt a vein budge in my fist, so I closed my eyes to contain the anger. What a rude, compulsive... I opened them and he was gone. I was hoping to get a word or two in.

"Jerk." Suddenly, I heard the dismissal bell. It would be better to forget the encounter. Yet, I felt like that wasn't the only thing that was going to happen today. How I dreaded something worse than what transpired. Just forget about it and go about your day. I repeatedly thought to myself as I walked outside. Spring air was comforting on days like today. Just the thing I needed.

"Hey! Hey, Kagome wait up!" There was the voice that I would recognize anywhere, Sango, my best and closest friend. But the tone she carried with her lead me to believe she had news, and not just any news.

"Hey, Sango, so what did he say?" Her face grew eager as I said this. It looked like she was about to burst with excitement. "Well, out with it!"

"He said 'yes. I thought you would never ask.'! Can you believe it! I am going out with the most popular guy in school!"

Yep, that was Miroku, the hottest pervert and womanizer of the century. Sango had been secretly crushing on him for months and finally got the courage up to ask him. From what he said to her, he was thrilled about it too. That only made me envy her more. She had looks, brains, and now the hottest guy in school. Ironic isn't it? I was lucky to get a date for Homecoming.

"And to celebrate we are going to this new club up town! This is so exciting!"

"Club?" Yep, I knew it. Just what I need a crowd and a bunch of sweaty people. It seemed bitter sweet. What was fun for her was a nightmare for me on some occasions. This was going to be one of them. Sure, I liked hanging out with her, but there was just one problem…