Today is my first day without Miles in the house. I take out the PlayStation and set up the living room the way things used to be before Tanya took over. I take out a nectarine from the fridge and crash on the couch. I have a really bad headache, but I know that I still have to go to school regardless. I read a book and draw some, and everything seems a lot more peaceful. I actually feel sort of free for once. And this was also the first time I actually ate a real breakfast in a really long time.

I meet up with Adam, and I try to keep it natural. He seems to be perfectly fine, so we talk like nothing happened. "Um, Audrey," he started, "Drew's kind of being touchy about you finding out that I'm a-" but I cut him off right then and there. "Adam, I don't give a shit what Drew thinks. It's not that I have a persecution complex against him, it's just that Drew needs to stay out of your business and let you live!" "Audrey! It's not like that! It's just, when Owen found out about my actual gender, him and this other guy really hurt me, so Drew tried stepping in, and things didn't end well. And to be honest, Drew doesn't really trust you." "Exactly my point," I murmured. But I don't stay mad at Adam for long. We just continue talking about other things, and things loosen up a little between us. I guess it must be really hard on Adam, being transgender. He can't be one hundred percent normal like most kids. But it's kind of like whenever I'm around him, I get this fluttery feeling inside, like I want to kiss him or make out with him or whatever. What Eli told me the other day about me liking Adam made me feel a lot better, but what about Bianca? If she ever finds out that I have a love interest in Adam, I'll never hear the end of it. But honestly, I can't really care what Bianca thinks. She is the school's biggest bitch after all.

All the classes go by in one huge blur, except for English with Eli and Clare. I sit next to Eli and Clare is one seat in front of us. I'm actually having lots of fun in that class with Eli and Clare. And now because if this class, my writing has been getting a bit better now. It's a great class, and since Adam and I need some space for now, it works out. Eli talks to a lot to me, and we're still getting along. We're pretty close by now.

Science class goes by slowly, and it's the worst class of the day. Luckily, it's the last class, so it's not that bad. But the worst thing is that it's a tenth and eleventh grade class, so of course I have KC there. I hate him with a burning passion, because get this; He got his girlfriend Jenna pregnant, and then he just abandoned her like no big deal. I found out from Zane and Drew. KC sits next to me just to get me pissed off, but I say nothing. "Hey," he whispers to me, "Emo boy got you down again?" I try ignoring him as best I can since he was referring to Eli, and those two don't get along either. "What a d**k." I think to myself. Eli is a great guy, having his own style and not being afraid to speak his mind and all. Him and Clare make a great couple. Of course, KC tries again and again to piss me off until I break with a, "Dammit KC! You actually told your girlfriend to get an abortion! How immature can you get?" "And where did you hear that crap?" He hissed. I rolled my eyes. "Listen KC, everyone already knows that Jenna's pregnant. You honestly think that I wouldn't know?" "Well, you are a new kid…" he admits, and I smirk. "KC, I'm really not that dumb. And if you think I am, then you're just making up for your stupidity. Sorry. And yes, I do know what it's like to live in a group home, so do the world a favor and just don't judge me like that".

That shut him up.

I meet up with Eli again today, and I tell him all about my little argument with KC. Eli finds this hilarious. Come to think of it, KC's comebacks were so pathetic that they were funny. But what wasn't funny was that KC actually wanted Jenna to get an abortion. How twisted is that? I try getting my mind off of the topic by playing some Final Fantasy with Eli. He said he wasn't in the mood for Resident Evil, and to be honest, I wasn't either. I don't know why, but I think it's because I played it so many times. Final Fantasy is the best time killer ever though.

Eli leaves eventually, and I'm pretty happy with my progress in Final Fantasy. After all these years I'm finally getting the hang of that game.

My phone rings, and I check who it is. When I see it's Adam, I am instantly in the best mood. I immediately press the "Talk" button.

Me: Adam?

Adam: Hey Audrey!

Me: Um, hi Adam. So…you're just calling out of the blue? (I was kind of hoping he was, because that would have just made my life six thousand times more amazing)

Adam: Not really. I wanted to tell you that you should come to school early tomorrow. Drew has football practice, and I have to come. I would like someone to keep me company, so…

Me: Yeah I see where this is going. What time?

Adam: I think it starts at 7:00 am

Me: Wow. Okay, I'll try to be there!

Adam: Thanks Audrey! You're the best

I sort of get this happy feeling in my stomach at the sound of this.

Me: No problem. See you then!

*hangs up*

Even though watching a football practice isn't exactly the most exciting thing in the world, I get to be with Adam. If it was anyone else besides him, I would reject. I know I'm probably sounding boy obsessed, but this is actually the first time I've ever felt this close to someone. It's not like I've never had a boyfriend before, because I have, but it's not the same as this.

I throw myself onto my bed and listen to some music to ease my mind and all these weird daydreams of love related things flood my mind. "Oh great," I think to myself, "I really am boy obsessed".