As I went to my locker. I checked what I had next period. Double PE with Mr Ellings I muttered. I wasn't in any mood to see Rhys. After I saw Miss Bitch hang off his arm. I grabbed my PE uniform and went to the gym, popping into the girls changing rooms to get changed. The bell had gone, just as I finished getting changed. Before I went out I quickly tied up my shoe laces and ran out.

'megan?'

'here sir.'

'Julia.'

'here.'

'Jaden?'

'here sir.'

'Corrine?'

'he-here sir.' I panted, running over.

'Corrine, late.' He marked.

'sir, I was only late by a minute.' I protested.

'not good enough Corrie-ne. With my classes, you come on time, or not at all.' He replied.

'I'll keep that in mind,' I muttered.

'right, talking back to the teacher. 10 laps around the gym.'

'what!' I replied.

'want to make it 20?'

'no sir.' As the lesson continued. I got in trouble with Mr Ellings too many times to keep count. I knew he was doing this on purpose. Kind of his way telling me that I shouldn't have pushed him with Brady today. Well he shouldn't have fucking pushed it with fucking Miss fuck head.

Well, what could I do? Nothing. Pretty much anything I said, he could punish me for it. I decided to play it low with him. ignore him during school, and in class.. making sure I didn't do anything wrong.

As the week progressed. What I had set out actually became easily. And the dance was drawing near.

I stood in the middle of my room staring at the mirror. I was dressed for the Halloween Dance. I just talked my ass out of grounding for not coming home last night. Pop was cool with it, but Nan wasn't, she went through the roof, talking about how there are principles and shit. Brady would be picking me up in about 15 minutes. I hate using him like this. I know i don't have feelings for him in that manner and therefore i hate the idea of him taking me to this dance under the impression that i like him.

I critiqued my look, hoping i looked okay. My hair was down in a loose mass of curls secured with a black alice band around my head. My outfit was a mid thigh length, blood red dress with a medieval style embroidered on it. It was held up by two thick black lace straps that dipped into a low cut bust line. The sleeves came down to my elbow, made of see-through black lace with torn effect strips dropping from the elbows. I had a pair of Gothic wings on my back along with a pair of black leather boots that stopped just below my knee. They had 4 inch heels with a one inch platform at the front of them.

I smiled at myself showing off two small fake fangs in my mouth. My make-up was done with heavy black eyes; eyeshadow, thick eyeliner and mascara. My lips were painted in a blood red colour to suit the outfit.

I decided that i looked okay and left my room to head downstairs

"Smurf, get you little ass upstairs and change now!" I heard Dan' booming voice behind me. I stood up straight and smirked, turning around with my hands on my hips. He was standing two steps up from me on the stairs and has his arms folded over his massive chest. His hair was hanging over his bright green eyes and I smiled innocently at him.

"Dan, this is my costume, there is nothing wrong with it..."

"Like hell there isn't. Move, upstairs and change now!" he snapped, his voice gathering more force behind it.

"No! Stop treating me like a child. There is nothing wrong with this" i drew my hand down my figure and looked at him.

"Only that you are just about to fall out it and you can see your bloody breakfast, lunch and dinner. Now don't make me ask again?" he shouted at me. I felt a flush creep up my cheeks at his words. I pressed my lips together and bowed my head slightly.

"What is going on out here?" Nan shouted, coming from the kitchen. She had an apron tied around her waist and a little flour on her face.

"Oh sweetie, you look really nice. Brady should be here soon right?" she asked. I looked between her and Dan, smiling at her before pointing my hand at Dan and raising an eyebrow as if to say 'See, i told you so'.

"Nan, you cannot seriously let her go out like that. It's inappropriate" he protested. I huffed and turned back to her.

"Well, Corrie, aren't you at least going to wear a jacket?"

"But Nan, I can't. Its the wings stopping me from but i promise Brady is driving me and he'll bring me home and...I'll take a jacket with me and take the wings off, if i get cold" i pleaded with her.

"Pop, are you going to let Corrie, leave the house like that?" Dan followed me in and asked our dad.

"Look, big brother, you are not winning this. So just chill-ax and let it go," i stood up and pressed my hands to his shoulders, looking up at him "Let it go" i encouraged with a small smirk. He shook his head at me, looking over me to see Pop. I turned around and looked at my Pop, pleading with my eyes.

"Poppy, don't listen to him. There is nothing wrong with my costume..."

"Are you going with a boy?" he cut me off. I bowed my head, worrying my lower lip.

"Yes Pop, but he is only a friend. I promise, he is just taking me and bringing me home. He already has a girlfriend" i lied slightly. I looked up to meet his eyes.

"I don't see anything wrong with it as long as this boy keeps his hands to himself concerning you. Just be careful and take your cellphone" he warned like Mum did. I nodded and went over, kissing him on the cheek before hearing the doorbell ring

"Gotta' go. Bye!" I said grabbing my money and ticket and then heading to the door. I opened it and momentarily my breath was stolen from me. Brady was standing there in tight black slacks tucked into a pair of brown wide legged boots, a loose fitting white pirate shirt with flared cuffs on the arms and string ties at the collar. He had a red and gold belt around his waist and i could see a black and gold sword attached to it. He wore a long red coat over the top; admiral styled as it lay open. There were gold buttons and fastenings on the coat. His black hair was messed up and his green eyes shone brightly in the dark.

"Hey..." he murmured and looked me over "You look, wow".

I giggled and he reached for my hand "Thanks. You look...wow, too" i said taking his hand, shutting the door and then he lead me to the car. He really does look great. A sexy pirate. I thought he was going to go as Dracula or something like that. But he surprised me. At least I'll have one of the best looking dates there.

"There we go" he said helping me in the car and then getting in himself. I smiled at him and buckled up as he pulled the car away from the house. He drove us to the school, finding a space to park in amongst all the cars already there. I got out of the car, tucking my money into the bust of my dress and holding my ticket in the other hand. Brady took my hand and we walked towards the school. I handed in my ticket, along with Brady and we went into the hall.

I spotted Sasha and Tamara instantly. They came over and hugged both of us. Tamara was dressed in a seventies costume. She had a colourful mini dress on that just covered her butt along with white fishnet tights and white knee-high patent go-go boots. Her hair was straight with an alice band the same colours as her dress around it. Sasha was dressed in a black and purple strapless dress. The bottom was made from layers of black lace and only came down to her mid thighs. She had a big black feather in her hair and i realised she was meant to be a can-can dancer. She had 4 inch red patent high heels on as well. Wow, they really pulled out the slutty card on that one. I can't even say its cause their cheeleaders because then i would be contradicting myself. I just never expected them to be that bad. And at a school dance.

They spoke to us but my attention was drawn by the hall, which was dark and decorated in a purple, red and black theme. There were pumpkins, carved and lit around the room along with red fairy lights everywhere. Tables were covered with black tablecloths and there were banners and posters advertising the dance.

Brady told me he was going to speak to a few people and i nodded, standing there and looking around. God, this is amazing. I wonder if Rhys is here yet. I haven't spoken to him in a week. He keeps trying to talk to me but i always see him around school with Miss Hutchison. I bet she is his date tonight. Well two can play that game.

I took Brady's hand and he led me off to the dance floor where 'Right Round' by 'Flo Rida' was playing. I turned with my back to Brady and he wrapped his arms around my waist, pressing his lower body against me. I smiled and leaned my head back on his shoulder, grinding back against him. He sung the words softly into my ear as we danced, my hands pressed over his which rested on my stomach. I looked up, hearing a few cat calls and greetings and i saw the one thing i never wanted to see at all. Rebbecca Hutchison on the arm of one Rhys Ellings.

Oh god, he's here with her. And look at them, looking like the perfect couple in their matching costumes. God, she looks like she's begging for it. What a bitch! I hate her, she is officially my worst teacher. I always knew i didn't like her and now there's a reason not to. God, i really want to claw her eyes out and pull her hair from the roots.

I spun around in Brady's arms, pressing my front against him now, wrapping my arms around his neck. I pressed my head to the opposite side of his neck to that which Rhys was standing on. This way, i don't need to see him. Brady ground against me and pressed his hands to my lower back. I could see the image of them rolling by my eyes even as I danced. Dammit!

I turned around, pulling out of Brady's arms. He looked at me and pulled me close whispering

"What's the matter?"

"Nothing, i just can't...erm...am not feeling too well. A little dizzy and really warm. I'm gonna go for some fresh air." i walked swiftly out of the gym, not seeing the pair of burning brown eyes following me.

I headed out the gym, and walked down to the end of the corridor, opening the heavy steel doors and stepping out into the fresh air. I sat down on the wall outside and looked out onto the night.

I heard the door creek open a few moments later and i turned to tell Brady or Taylor to go back inside but i was faced with brown eyes.

I closed my mouth and sat back down on the wall from where i had stood up slightly.

"Why have you been avoiding me?"