Me and Peony were late to our breakfast, and receiving what was left, good thing we were in good with the staff," Haughts was it," Feria said looking up at me, the chief in our cafeteria, I will say-she knows all about the kitchen don't get that wrong, and she knew how to cook and she always spared me and my friends some of the best," what did she pull this time?"
I looked to Feria, she was a very pretty black woman, her lips weren't oversized at all, and her skin was caramel," My night terrors again, and Queen of all the Cunts and her entire army thought they were being smart."
"Give that bitch what she deserves," Feria said motioning to he apron, on it was a large juice spill along with gravy," she's feisty this morning, punch that bitch, you're strong enough, and hell of a lot taller too, " the other staff then giggled, they were all black woman, then knew Feria was right though.
"Thanks for saving us some," I said ignoring the truth, inspecting the tray, it had biscuits and gravy, pineapple juice and sausage on the side along with a bright red apple, I then felt myself fall forward, but Peony caught me as I went, pulling on my vest, I was very close to hitting the ground," Oops," was what I heard, as I turned my to who had tripped me," a little clumsy," it was Heather, and on the opposite side was Conner Deed, his scowling face staring at mine," tripped did we, maybe on some vines," Heather said more, and every girl around started to laugh and whisper what had happened this morning. Heather's smug smile became an evil grin, I couldn't handle it anymore.
I started to walk closer to her, my right fist popping as it flexed out and back into a ball the sound of leather tightening, her smile disappearing as fear started to cloud her eyes, I said nothing," Mila, Mila!" It was Peony, she ran over to me pulling me by my hand and snatching me out of my rage.
"Look, the lesbians are at it again," Heather spoke on," Heather, quit it, the joke is worn out," I was Conner then, his low rumbling voice came out, that was the first time I heard his voice.
"Alright," Heather said seductively and turning her eyes back to him, that's when the bell rang, Peony behind me pouted as her stomach growled, Heather stood up, and someone behind her pushed on the bitch then, and over came her tray, smearing over my blazer, and dripping down my skirt and onto the floor," Oops," was what sounded out of her mouth as she walked off, her posy trailing behind her, Conner was left.
He started to pick up what had fallen on the ground, and Peony was running over to me with napkins," Go," I said to her, she whined," go, I got this."
"But-"
"I said I got this. Go on Peony, you shouldn't be late because of me."
"But it wasn't you, it was-"
"Go, I'll help her," Conner said standing up over me, he was the only one taller than me. I nodded to Peony, her face dropped, all she wanted was to help people, and we pushed her away.
When she was out of earshot I turned to Conner," You should go too, Heather will pay me back if your not around her long enough."
"You think I give a shit about what she wants," he scoffed," I won't piss on her if she was on fire."
I snorted, he had some humor alright," Come on, lets find you some spare clothes," he said leading me away.
When I finally arrived to my first class with Conner, we had many classes to together, first, second, and fourth, and activities along with sixth and our seventh, and our ninth, we were so late we missed what the lesson was about, good thing I had the study hall next.
Mr. Grout, our history teacher, made a face when he saw us, and marked our names off on his list," Late and tardy, a first from you Miss Wright, but not unexpected from Mr. Deed."
At our names the class turned and stared blankly," Class, eyes on the board," Mr. Grout said clapping his hands, he had his own signature and it was clapping, he meant business when he clapped, everyone knew that. Students started to whisper then, and every whisper contained my name.
I sat down in one of the empty seats in the back, instead of setting next to Heather and wrapping his arm around her, Conner sat next to me and propped his feet up, opening a notebook and placing it on my face, I felt eyes burning a hole in me, I turned and looked back and saw Heather giving me a death glare, then she mouthed,' later,' and I heard my name.
" Miss Wright!" Mr. Grout clapped his hands," since you want to disrupt my class you can do tomorrow's assignment as well, I expect both todays and tomorrows on time." he said clapping his hands and mentioning my tardiness, making a buzz fill the classroom, before turning back to the board, felt another pair of eyes on me.
I turned and saw Conner staring at me," Mr. Deed, Miss Wright is a very beautiful girl," the classroom erupted in laughter, Mr. Grout waited for it to die down before speaking again," but this is my time and my classroom you will watch me, and you will also join Miss Wright in the extra assignment, same rules-on time."
I looked to Conner, who had sighed, and I mouthed,' sorry,' I snapped my head at my name," Miss Wright!" I heard more clapping along with many whispers, I'm sorry Conner, handsome Conner Deed, I dragged you down in this.
