Intruder

A week passed by. My car was now back and there was no more nonsense from Micheal, though he still tried to ask me out nearly every day. To my relief most of the people were too concerned about the 'Party of The Year' that Micheal was throwing for his birthday and no one seemed to care about the 'new girl' anymore.

I didn't like parties. I didn't want to go to this one either, especially as it was Micheal who was doing it. Hopefully he'll forget about me and won't even invite me to come. It wouldn't be polite to say no. Especially that he seemed more and more into me and I didn't want to hurt his feelings.

Me and Tia were walking down the hallway to the cafeteria and she was talking about the party. 'So, did Micheal ask you to come yet?' She asked curiously. 'No. I don't really want to go. I don't like parties. I just hope he doesn't ask me to come with him.' I replied honestly. Tia knew that Micheal had fallen for me and that I didn't like him at all, but she didn't say nothing to Micheal.

I was pretty good friends with her by now, she was always happy to see me. She was usually the person who cheered me up, and helped me every time I needed it. I haven't really talked to my parents since last week and started skipping meals so I didn't have to eat with them. I avoided them as much as I could and I didn't like it. Every time I would think of something else to do like homework or cleaning my room just to keep me busy so I wouldn't have to talk to them. My mom was really worried and didn't like that either but my dad was as stubborn as ever. It was hard to even think about them so instead I focused on what was going on in the cafeteria.

A big group of people gathered around the table we usually sat at. I heard someone saying 'here she comes' and the whole crowd turned to look at me and Tia. 'whats going on?' I whispered to Tia 'I have no idea' She answered. Suddenly the crowd parted in the middle and someone walked towards us.

It was Micheal, and he was carrying a huge bouquet of red roses. 'Oh no! Oh hell no! Help!' I whispered to Tia and she walked forward. I felt uneasy and I wanted to be sick. 'Oh of course I'll go to the party with you! Should I wear a red dress to match these roses?' My mouth fell open as I watched Tia do the masquerade in front of Micheal. She was the best friend ever! Micheal wouldn't reject her in front of this crowd!

She tried to take the roses off him but he wouldn't let go. 'Actually I was thinking of taking Lilly to the party.' Tia's mouth fell open as he said the words and looked at me with the 'I tried' expression. Something popped into my head and I decided to go along with it although it was totally stupid.

'What?' I shouted across the whole of the cafeteria so that everyone could hear. Even the Royals were looking my way. And Daniel was too. 'I... I said I want to take you to the party.' He said in a quiet voice.

'You have just rejected and humiliated my best friend in front of all these people and now you expect me to go to the party with you?' I was shouting to the top of my lungs with a hint of hysteria in my voice. This was going to work as long as I could pull it off. Tia winked at me and I carried on 'How could you be so cruel to such innocent creature she is? I would have never expected you to behave this way Micheal Grant! Who do you think you are to insult my friend this way?'

He tried to say something but I cut him off. ' Who do you think SHE is to be treated in this way?' I looked at Tia and she tried to look devastated though I could see she was fighting herself not to laugh. 'Do you even realise how she might feel right now? You... you jerk!!' People watched with their mouths wide open as I grabbed Tia by her hand and walked off to the ladies toilets.

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The rest of the day was blur. I felt guilty about Micheal. I didn't want to hurt his feelings but I didn't know what else to do. I just hoped he wasn't suicidal. After that show in the cafeteria he looked terrified of me and wouldn't speak to anyone. He didn't look my or Tia's way. He avoided us in the corridors as much as he could. He seemed crushed. Poor thing.

I walked across the parking lot after saying bye to Tia. It was a chilly day and I shivered even though I had a coat on. I thought about Micheal once again. He didn't deserve to be treated that way. It was a very stupid thing to do. I didn't look where I was going and tripped over something. I probably would've hit my head pretty hard if someone hadn't caught me. I looked up to see who it was.

It was Daniel, he was smiling at me with one of those heartbreaking smiles. 'Careful. I don't want you to end up in the emergency room' he joked. 'Thanks.' I mumbled. I stood up and looked him curiously. 'Nice show today, in the cafeteria.' He said a little amused. It wasn't nice at all I thought to myself. It was cruel. 'So, your not going to the party?' I shook my head "I don't like parties.' I answered quietly.

'Really? I don't either.' He smiled at me as raised an eyebrow at him. 'So, you're not going either?' I asked 'No. You didn't expect me to be invited after that incident last week did you?' he asked still smiling. So he didn't even get invited. Lucky him! 'Well i better go home, I gotta talk to my parents about something.' he carried on not smiling anymore. 'Bye then clumsy!' He teased with a grin back on his face. 'Bye' I replied climbing into my car.

I was upset about what I've done to Micheal. Nothing could cheer me up. Not even Tia.

As I walked into the house mom stood in my way. 'We need to talk honey. Just you and I. And I don't want dad to know about this.' I looked at her in shock. She always obeyed dad! We sat in her office. Dad was still at work. She turned to me smiling.

'Honey I really don't want to lose you and I fell like I am. I haven't seen you in ages. You always avoid us, never even say a word when we're around. I know dad has been harsh on you, but you have to understand that we're worried about you and we just don't want you to get hurt.' She hugged me closely 'Now promise me you will not be angry with me.' I felt totally devastated now.

'I promise. Just please don't try to manipulate me anymore. I need a little privacy.' I said calmly ' I understand honey and I will give you as much freedom as you want but if you ever need help I'm always there for you. Now go to your room before dad gets back.' She hugged me closely one more time and I went back to my room.

I needed to cool off a little after today so I decided to go to the woods again and try to find the place I been to last week. I could faintly remember the way. I walked out into our backyard and then into the woods. I knew my mom wouldn't be reading my mind now. She understood me perfectly.

It took me quite a while to get to the river and everything was as beautiful as it was last week. I sat on the same rock as I did then a listened carefully to the rustle of the grass. I sat there motionless for ages. It was already dark.

After a long time I felt quite uncomfortable, as if someone was watching me. I heard something behind me and looked that way instantly but I couldn't make anything out in the dark. Someone else was there. And it was getting closer. I stood up to look around me but I couldn't see anything.

Suddenly something dark whooshed behind the trees so fast I couldn't make out what it was. It wasn't human, it was too fast and it most definitely wasn't any of the animals. I ran back home shouting in my head so that my parents would hear me.

Something was running right behind me. I could feel its cold breath on the back of my neck. It was following me. I started leaping through the bushes. Everything was s blur. I realised I was using my powers, I wouldn't be able to run this fast in real life. But still this thing was faster than me! I tripped over a bush and fell down. This was It! It was going to get me now.