Ugly Betty by XxDoCxX
Chapter 2
As I let go of Chastity's hand, I felt numb, unable to feel anger, remorse. Nothing. Nothing was coming to me...
I closed the book gently and stared into space. Who knew Nick Dean was a reader? A reader who liked romances, nonetheless... I sighed and tucked the book gently into my backpack, concentrating once again at the dolls sitting on my dresser. I've had those dolls since I was really little, and now.. Now they kinda scared me.
I slid in between the covers and wrapped myself up like a mummy. Maybe I should try make-up... And then Nick'll notice me...
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I walked into school the next day, clutching Nick's book to my chest once again. I strode briskly to my locker, looking around and sniffing the air to see if there was anything smelly in my locker.
Clear.
I twirled the lock and smiled to myself, easing my grip on the book. It slid and fell with a thump, and I bent down, reaching to pick it up. I stood up suddenly, and I felt something collide with the back of my head.
"Oof!" Someone grunted behind me and I whirled around, eyes wide with surprise. I had just banged my head against the handsome face of Nick Dean, the captain of... Umm.. I think I already told you.
Anyway, I was kinda surprised, seeing as I had just rammed my head into... Oops, I'm repeating myself. Okay, well, I looked at Nick, who was massaging his nose, blinking at me as if he had just noticed I was there. I swallowed, leaving my dry throat drier.
I fingered the cover of the book in my hands, and realized it was Nick's. I held it out to him, smiling slightly.
"Here... You dropped it yesterday.."
He took it, still clutching his nose and blinking.
"Thanks," he replied gruffly. He squeezed his nose once and stood up straight. He blinked at me again and turned around, holding his book to his side.
"I'll see you around," I whispered, feeling a pang of sadness suddenly grip my heart. I sighed, knowing that Nick Dean would never notice me. Ever.
But there was one thing I could try, wasn't there? I look at the far end of the hall and focused on a tall blond girl, standing next to a tall brunet boy. They were Jimmy and Cindy. And I was gonna ask one of them for help.