I have redone chapter 2 because I haven't gotten as much positive feedback as my chapter one and I felt like it could have been better. Thank you those people who have read my story and reviewed it. I hope you like this rewrite better.
I just got home from the Dot and I am dreading going to school tomorrow because of what Johnny said. I told him we were through, but he just does not want to accept it. I guess I could try avoiding him at school, but that won't work because every time I turn around there he is. He really is starting to scare me. When we were going out, he never acted like this. I guess the breakup really did something to him. Well at least I have Dave to lift my spirits. He's a really good friend, but I secretly have had a crush on him since the dance. I mean he's cute, funny, and a gentleman. Maybe I need to lay off the bad boys and go for a nice guy. I lay down on my bed and tried to go to sleep, but how could I because I have so much on my mind.
It's Wednesday morning and I just want to stay in bed and sleep all day, but I know my parents won't let me so I get out of bed, get dressed and head to school. As soon as I enter Degrassi, I see Claire, she was waiting for me. She had called the night before, but I didn't feel like talking to anyone so I ignored her call.
Alli: "Hey Claire. Sorry I didn't answer when you called, I've just had a lot of stuff on my mind lately." she said hoping Claire would accept her explanation.
Claire: "So what was bothering you so much that you couldn't answer my call?" she said obviously worried about her friend.
I should have known Claire wouldn't just drop the subject, she never does. I guess that's why she is such a good friend because she cares about me. I am so lucky to have her as a friend.
Alli: "It's about Johnny." she exclaimed.
Claire: "What about Johnny? Please don't tell me that you're going to take him back. He is a loser and you can't trust him." she said.
Alli: "No, of course not. I told you Johnny and I are threw. It's just that yesterday after school, he grabbed me and told me that if he couldn't have me than no one could. I told Dave about this and he didn't know what to do either. Claire, I'm so scared, what if he tries to hurt me?" she said as tears began to form.
Claire then pulls her friend into a hug.
Claire: "I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Maybe you should tell Sav what's going on." she says releasing Alli.
Alli: "I can't, Sav would go after Johnny and end up getting himself hurt." she says with a worried look on her face.
Claire: "Maybe your right, but we have to tell someone?" she says.
Alli: "Fine. Let's talk about this at lunch, we have to get to class before we're late." she say as her and Claire start running towards their classroom.
Alli's POV: I'm glad I told Claire what was going on. She is my best friend and I hate keeping secret from her. I really hope I can find someone to get Johnny off my back.
I'm in class and I'm trying to focus on my work so I can improve my grades because they've been slipping lately. I look up towards the window and I see Johnny staring at me. Why won't he just leave me alone? I immediately look away and try to focus on my work, but Claire notices that I am uneasy. She looks up and sees Johnny staring at me and gives him a death glare. He then walks away.
Claire: "Alli, are you okay? I saw Johnny staring at you." she said.
Alli: "Yeah I'm okay. I just can't take this anymore. It's like he's stalking me." she said as she continued her work.
Before they knew it, the bell had rung and it was time for lunch. Claire and Alli were walking towards the lunch room when they spotted Dave.
Claire: "Hey Dave." she said cheerfully hoping he would change the mood.
Dave: "Hi, Claire." he said looking a little worried.
He knew something was wrong with Alli, but he didn't want to question her about it yet so he tried to make her smile by doing a little dance. After a minute, she started smiling and laughing. They all walked into the cafeteria and took their usual seats.
Alli: "Thanks Dave, I really needed a good laugh. You always know how to pick me up when I'm done." she said flashing him with a smile.
Dave: "No problem. I would do almost anything to make you smile because when you're not happy I'm not happy." he said while giving her a smile.
Claire sat back and watched as Alli and Dave flirted with each other. She had always thought that they liked each other, but just never got the courage to admit it. This went on for about five minutes.
Claire: "Are you guys done flirting with each other?" she said as they both gave her a shocked look.
Alli: "What we were flirting, we were just talking Claire. You read too much into things Claire." she said hoping Claire would believe her even though deep down she knew she liked Dave.
Dave: "Yeah Claire, Alli and I are just friends right Alli? he says waiting for Alli to reassure Claire.
Alli: "Totally, we just friends." she said with a little hesitation.
Claire: "Sure. I'm not sure if I believe that, but I guess I'll have to for now." she said leaving both of her friends speechless.
The bell rings and they all get up and head to their next class. Alli like being in gifted class, even though she would never admit it to anyone. She thought that people would think she was a nerd if she bragged too much about it.
While in class, Alli starting thinking about how she really felt about Dave. She liked him, but didn't know if she should say anything because he might not feel the same way. Usually she wasn't afraid of rejection, but this time was different. She also thought about what would happen if her and Dave dated then broke up. That would completely ruin the friendly they worked so hard to create. Alli couldn't take no knowing anymore, so she decided that she would call Dave tonight and tell him exactly how she felt.
The day went by quick and before Alli knew it, it was time to go home. She walked home with Claire as usual, but this time Claire had an odd look on her face.
Alli: "Whats up with you Claire?" she said with a puzzled look on her face.
Claire: "Oh it's nothing, I'm just thinking about how cute a couple you and Dave would make." she said knowing that Alli agreed.
Alli: "Alright Claire I'll admit it, I like Dave. But I'm not sure if he feels the same way about me." she said.
Claire: "Are you kidding me? Don't you see the way he looks at you in class? And not to mention the daily flirt session you guys have at lunch. I'm pretty sure he likes you too, Alli." she exclaimed.
Alli: "I hope your right because I'm going to call him tonight and let him know that I like him." she said feeling worried and anxious at the same time.
Claire: "Great, were at your house, so tell me how things went at school tomorrow." she said as she began to walk away.
Alli: "Okay, bye Claire." she said as she walked up the stairs to her house.
She ran into her room and started on her homework. A couple hours later, she finally got the courage to pick up the phone and call Dave.
Alli's POV: I am so glad that I am finally about to tell Dave how I really feel. I just hope that he likes me too.
She picks up the phone and dials his number. She is hoping to get his voicemail because she is getting even more nervous as she waits for him to answer. Finally, she hears his voice.
Dave: "Hello." he says hoping this is who he thinks it is.
Alli: "Hey, this is Alli." she says as she begins to relax and calm down.
Dave: "Oh, hey Alli. Sorry about that, you just sound different on the phone. So what's up?" he says.
Alli: "Dave, I-I like you." she says as though a weight has been lifted off of her shoulders.
She has finally done, she told Dave that she likes him. Now all she has to do is wait for his response.
Dave: "Whoa, I am surprised you said that. I kind of thought you like me, but I wasn't sure." he says.
Alli: "So how do you feel about me?" she says as she begins to feel nervous again.
Dave: "Alli I...
Hope you guys enjoyed the rewrite of chapter 2. The next chapter picks up with how Dave feels about Alli. I bet you guys really want to know what he was about to say, but you all will have to wait. Don't be fooled by this chapter, he might like her and he might not. Please review this chapter and tell me what you all think.