MONDAY…
The sunlight poured in through the window and even though my eyes were shut I could see the bright rays entering my room. I blinked my eyes a few times and moved over so that I wouldn't be blinded and rolled over to go back to bed. The alarm clock blared Breaking Benjamin's song, I Will Not Bow, right by my head at that very moment.
"ARGHHH! School…dang it.." I groaned and sat up on the edge of the bed. Time for another week to start of getting up at 7:30 in the morning… I fell back against the cool sheets one last time before getting started with my day.
I pulled on my usual attire of dark colors, grabbed my black leather Armani jacket from the doorknob, and went downstairs to breakfast. Uncle Zach had some eggs, grits, and bacon waiting at the table for me when I arrived. The aroma filled the room. "Yummm. Bacon!" I said gobbling it up.
I went to the bathroom quickly and brushed my teeth, combed my hair, into its always attractive way, and ran out to my car. I turned up the radio to a blaring volume as Nirvana came on the station. I
took off from the curb like a racecar driver and pulled up the school in just a few minutes. I walked into
chemistry as the late bell rang.
"Take a seat Mr. Salvatore." said Mr. Saltzman looking up from the lesson he was studying over.
I walked to my seat and daydreamed through the lesson. Then daydreamed through English Comp 2, and then daydreamed through Government. Finally it was my favorite subject. Lunch! I searched for Elena through the crowded hallways and found her by her locker with Caroline and Bonnie. They were her cheerleading sidekicks, and they went everywhere together.
"Hey, babe." I said giving her a quick kiss. "Hey, I'm famished lets go get something to eat. I barely had any breakfast this morning because Aunt Jenna was in such a hurry." she said grabbing her stomach as a low growl rumbled in her tummy. We all walked off to the lunch room to buy the chicken snack pack and we all munched on chicken while sharing the fries. Nobody messed with our table; we had a specific table and everyone knew to stay clear. Sheldon walked around the lunch room trying to find a place to sit but every single person shunned him.
Elena saw this happen and ushered him over to our table. She has such a kind heart. Murmurs erupted through the lunch room as he sat down at our table.
What is she thinking?
Why is she letting that loser sit with them?
She must have lost her ever-loving mind!
I felt everyone's eyes on the back of my head and I felt a blush come to my cheeks. This was so embarrassing why did my sweet Elena have to be so caring?
I got up as soon as the bell rang and walked to music class alone. Elena, Bonnie, and Caroline had class in the opposite direction. People were watching me the rest of the day as I walked through the hallways and I could hear their comments about me.
The head football player lowering his standards to sit with the guy at the bottom of the social chain!
I bowed my head and tried to force the bad thoughts of Sheldon from my mind. Finally the bell rang to announce the end of school. I literally jumped out of my seat as fast as I could, gathered up my homework, got my gym bag and ran to the locker room.
The boys were all waiting in the locker room when I arrived ready to ambush me. "Salvatore, what is the deal? Why were you sitting with the nerdy kid at lunch?" asked Tyler. "It was all Elena's doing but honestly he is a good kid." I said defending my girlfriend. "I don't believe it. He shouldn't have even made it on the team but he has inside connections apparently." said Tyler. The door opened to the locker room and Sheldon walked in. He saw us staring as he entered and he put his head down and walked into his usual spot. Everyone went to whispering while getting changed out for practice. I rolled my eyes. Gosh some people are so immature! I thought grabbing up the bag of footballs before heading out on the field.
Coach Turner was already out there talking to one of the football players; James was his name. He was actually quite a talented singer and we always asked him to sing his impressive high notes before practice. It got us ready to play football.
Once every one of the players was out on the field we began practice. We each got into our positions and waited for the whistle. I ran outside of the pocket away from JJ and passed the football to the only open person, Sheldon. He ran a few steps and got tackled into the dirt.
"Don't mess with us, pipsqueak." said Tyler pushing Sheldon back down as he got off of him.
The cheerleaders were out on the other end of the field practicing the new cheers Caroline was teaching them. I could see Elena concentrating on every motion to get it perfect as she could. I hoped there wouldn't be a full out brawl out on the field.
Sheldon picked himself off the ground and brushed himself off. Practice lasted for what felt like hours; the heat was overpowering and I was glad when coach called practice early. We were all dragging ourselves to the locker room in search of water. I was drenched in sweat and couldn't wait to get out of the uniforms and into regular clothes.
I walked in the room to see Tyler up in Sheldon's face. "Don't fight in here boys." I said.
"Don't tell me what to do Salvatore, this boys being a punk!" Tyler said pushing Sheldon on the ground. Uh oh. This cannot end good..
Sheldon got off the floor and charged Tyler. He was actually fairing pretty well under the circumstances. But Tyler was stronger and punched Sheldon in the face.
Blood spurted from Sheldon's nose but he kept fighting. He managed to get Tyler on the floor and they were wrestling on the floor. Coach came running in at that moment with the cheerleaders behind him. They were peering around trying to see what was going on.
I could see Elena's expression and it was furious. She was seething mad; if smoke could billow out of her nose and ears it would be right now. I knew I was in very BIG trouble with her.
Coach Turner broke up the fight and I could see that Tyler had just as much injury as Sheldon. I walked over to the door so that I could explain what happened to Elena.
We walked together out to the side of the building. Elena was so beautiful when she was angry..
"WHY DIDN'T YOU BREAK UP THE FIGHT?" she yelled. "I told them not too fight. It's not like it's my fault, Elena." I said. "Doesn't matter! You should have stopped it. Sheldon is a person just like the rest of us. Tyler had NO reason to beat him up!" Elena said, "And I blame you too because you didn't break it up. I'm walking home.. see you tomorrow."
I watched her walk away until she got half way across the field. Then I ran after her. I couldn't have her mad at me all afternoon. I grabbed her arm and turned her around.
"Elena you cannot be mad at me. I'm sorry okay? I know I should have broken up the fight but they needed to get it out of their system!" I said pleading with my eyes.
"Just give me time please. I am just kind of irritated at you. I will see you tomorrow morning." she said looking up at me.
I gave her a quick hug and I watched her walk away before running back to the locker room to get my clothes.
