I was having the best sleep ever when my alarm clock went off. I groaned and shut it off then turned to look around my room. Erica wasn't anywhere to be seen. I sighed and got up, the window was slightly opened and it was raining again today. Erica must have left sometime during the night to go back to her house. I was sad but so happy.

I knew I had to go to school today, so I went to the bathroom to shower. The shower helped calm my nerves and made me relax. I got out wrapped myself in a towel and walked to my room. The hall was freezing because my window was open, I walked in my room and headed over to my desk to put music on. As I did it felt like someone was watching me so I turned around.

"How long have you bed sitting there?" I said surprised.

"Since you walked over to the desk." she said with a smile.

"Where were you this morning?" I asked her.

"I went to my house, I had to change my clothes and check in." she said as she lifted her legs on my bed to cross them.

"Alright, is your dad home yet?" I asked her trying to find clothes to wear, so I could get out of this towel.

"No, he wont be home until later." she said playing with her hair.

"Would it be a good idea if I came over to your house after school is over?" I asked picking up a pair of pants.

"Yes, it should be alright, he's not going to attack you." she said with a laugh.

"That's a relief, not turn around so I can change." I said picking up a shirt out of my dresser.

"Alright." she said as she turned to face the wall.

"I hate having to go to school, knowing you aren't going to be there." I said as I quickly got dressed.

"Don't worry, you'll see me right after." she said facing the wall.

"I know, you can turn around now." I said just about to grab my shirt.

Erica turned around and sat straight up and was gone, I looked around and my door opened. April looked around my room with a confused look on her face and looked back at me still very confused.

"Who were you talking to?" she asked me.

"Can you stop coming in my room. I'm asking dad if I can get a lock on my door." I said turning around to change the song that was playing.

"Whatever." she said as she walked out closing my door.

I looked around the room waiting for Erica to come out when she finally did she was sitting near my window, looking at me, so I came over and sat down. I grabbed her hand and looked up at my alarm clock, I knew I had to leave for school but I didn't want to leave Erica. I guess she knew I was sad and hugged me, I was surprise but hugged her back.

"I don't want to go." I said to her.

"I don't want you to go either but, you have to." she said putting her head on my shoulder.

"Would you like me to drop you off at home?" I asked her.

"Sure, ill meet you down at the truck, make sure April isn't there." she said as she went out my window.

I watched and smiled, I got the rest of my things together and went downstairs. I said goodbye to my parents and left for my truck, I didn't see Erica anywhere so I unlocked my door and jumped inside, unlocking the other door. I saw movement and thought it was Erica, but it wasn't it was April. I rolled down my window to talk to her.

"I'm not driving you to school today." I said as she reached the window.

"Why not?" she asked.

"I'm not coming home after school. I said before rolling up my window.

April gave me a death glare and ran inside, I started my truck and waiting for Erica to pop up like she always does. I heard the door open and close, I looked over and saw Erica. I smiled and she smiled back, I pulled out of the drive way and drove down the street.

"You knew April was going to come outside, didn't you?" I asked her.

"Yes, I also know she is very mad at you." she said, shaking her head.

"What else is new." I said laughing.

"I'm going to miss you, when you're at school." she said putting her legs up on the seat.

"I'm going to miss you too." I said reaching for her hand.

We were just about at her house, I told her I would pull in the drive way and drop her off at the door. We got to her house and there was no car in the drive way so that meant her father wasn't home yet. I parked in front of the house and turned towards her and was greeted with her lips on mine, I was surprised but relaxed and kissed back. I could feel the butterflies in my stomach as I tangled my fingers in her beautiful red hair. We pulled back at the same time out of breath and smiled at each other.

"Today is going to be a long day." I said with a sigh.

"Just get here as fast as you can." she said.

"I will, ill see you right after school, I promise." I said.

"Alright, see you later." She said getting out my the truck.

"Bye Erica." I said smiling at her.

"Good-bye Elijah." she said.

I put the truck in drive and drove down her drive way. I headed to school, to see my other friends. I drove slowly because I still had a lot of time before school started. I didn't know how I was going to explain Erica and I dating to them, I just knew I had to. I was pretty much at school now I could see the parking lot and all the cars. I pulled in a saw a few of my friends just getting out of their cars and waving when they saw my truck.

"Hey guys." I yelled as I pulled into a spot.

"Dude, where were you yesterday?" Liam asked getting out of his car.

"I was with my girlfriend." I said just getting it out in the open.

"Girlfriend? Since when do you have a girlfriend?" Liam asked.

"Since a few days ago." I said as the guys stared at me.

"Who is she?" he asked me very curious.

"Erica Blake." I said as everyone's mouth dropped.

"What?" Liam said.

"I'm dating Erica Blake." I said again.

I left everyone standing there as the bell rung for class. I walked in a took my seat, I hardy listened to what the teacher said. Class ended and I heard the principal say that classes were going to be cut short because of some meeting the teachers have, I was happy. Id see Erica sooner than I thought. I went to my next class and actually listened to what the teacher was saying math was always difficult for me.

Just like the principal said, class ended early and was now lunch time. The whole lunch my friends asked me questions about Erica and me dating. I answered all of them as best I could people they still didn't believe me. The whole lunch went on like that, I eventually stopped answering them and finally the bell rung for our next classes. I've been so happy to go to class until now.

We were watching some weird movie so I put my head down and started daydreaming, I hoped Erica could stay the night again. I loved having her there next to me. I started thinking about what we would do after school. Probably finish that painting of my that she started but didn't finish. That made me smile, Liam tapped me on the shoulder and asked what's with the smile, I was about to answer when our teacher Mr. King yelled at Liam for talking. When class was over I sat up and stretched, it felt really nice. Liam, Kody and I walked to our next and last class.

My teacher, Miss. Whitney wasn't happy to see me because the last time I was here I walked out. I smiled slightly and took my seat. She said we would start from where we left off yesterday but, since I wasn't here I just sat there listening. I've never liked science class. I wished I never had to take it. Finally the last bell rung and I ran out of class ignoring my friends calling me.

I ran down the hall ways and out the doors to the parking lot. The guys were running out after me calling my name but, all I wanted to see was Erica. I got in my truck and sped off ignoring all the looks I got from people in the parking lot and drove to Erica's. luckily for me her house wasn't that far from the school so it didn't take long for me to get there.

I saw the black car in the drive way and knew Erica's father was back at home. I parked the truck and got out slowly closing my door. Pushed down the fear I felt and walked up to the house. I was walking up the rock steps, knowing Erica could hear me. I hesitated a little when I went to knock on the door. I took a deep breath and knocked three times. The door opened I thought Erica would have answered but there was a girl shorter than Erica with black hair. She smelt the hair and her eyes turned red and I stepped back. She smiled at that a devilish scary smile.

"finally. Food." she said and lunged at me.