Chapter 10: School

The dingy school was brighter now with busses and cars pulling into it. I have to admit it was still pretty creepy. Derek's car pulled into the back parking lot with the rest of the students.

We got out of the car and all the people me said hello and they are all so happy that I am back. None of these people were familiar.

Autumn ran up to the school before us. Derek gave me a quick kiss on the cheek when no one was looking and walked me into the school. The school was designed in the 70s and you could tell. He brought me into the main office and told the lady my situation. She wrote me a note explaining my memory loss for my teachers and then she printed out my schedule and a map of the school. The schedule said"

First Period: Art Mrs. Carnagie

Second Period: Algebra 2 Mrs. Curtiss

Third Period: Biology Mrs. Motyka

Fourth Period: English 2 Mrs. Ingram

Lunch

Fifth Period: Gym Mrs. Wataha

Sixth Period: US History Mr. Hapes

Seventh Period: Cooking Mrs. Hyziak

Eighth Period: German 2 Frau Newcomer

Derek told me he had Algebra with me. He explained that he was a junior and I was a sophomore. He also explained that I am good at math so I moved up a level. I smiled like an idiot the whole time. Then he brought me to my locker. It was the last of the very tall very skinny lockers. It looked like I got one of the bad ones.

The bell rang while I was getting my books but Derek stayed with me. When I was done, he walked me to my Art class which was right across the hall. While I was walking in he said, "Text me if you have any questions about where to go or who to see. Remember I love you." Then he looked around to make sure no one was looking. Finally he gave me a quick kiss goodbye. I slowly limped into the classroom. All the kids were talking and laughing around me. I walked up to the teacher and gave her my note. She pointed out my seat and told me what we do in the class.

A girl with brown hair yelled, "Maya! You're back! Are you okay? I missed you!" She told me her name was Arielle after I told her that I lost my memory. She told me we were good friends and that I sleep over her house most Fridays. She told me who we hung out with. Their names were Celeste and Emilee. I was sort of nervous but I still talked to her. She was really nice. I watched the clock out of the corner of my eye, waiting to see Derek again in Algebra class.

Finally the bell rang. I walked up the crowded stairs to my next class. I looked like a lost tourist with my map in my hands. I walked up to the teacher and she said and did the same thing as my last teacher.

"Maya!" I looked over my shoulder at the amazing guy who called my name. Derek smiled at me and motioned toward the empty seat next to him. I smiled back and sat down next to him, blushing the whole time. "We can pass notes if you want. This class is really boring and easy."

"I would love to but I have no idea what is going on in this class. I'm really sorry," I responded, trying to smile. His hair fell in his eyes so I could tell he was upset so I added, "We can hang out later though." I smiled and winked. Yes, I actually winked.

He smiled back and said, "I like that better." Then we got back to working on the board work.

After about ten minutes of class and exchanging flirty glances, he passed me a note. It said:

Maya,

I have a surprise for you when you get home ;) 3

Derek 3