Rachel got out of bed after her sleepless night. She did her morning routine of shower, hair, and getting dressed. She brushed her long purple locks and looked herself in the mirror. She was covered in scars and bruises all over her body. Rachel sighed and put on a red and black flannel. She decided not to wear a jacket so she could avoid getting in trouble for wearing a hood. Then she put on some skinny jeans and black flats and left the room.

Richard yawned in class and looked around, for Rachel. Rachel was in Richard's first period and he never noticed she was there till he remembered a purple haired girl sitting in the back of the class. Then the classrooms door opened and there she was.

"Mrs. Roth you're late." The English teacher said.

"I know sorry." Rachel said quietly. She looked for the seat in the back she had yesterday and it was taken. The only seat left open was of course next to Richard. So Rachel sat by him and did her work quietly.

"Hey." Richard said trying to start a conversation. Rachel looked at him and then looked back at her paper. "You look tired." Richard said.

"Didn't sleep much last night." Was all Rachel said. Richard noticed she was acting different. She definitely seemed tired, but it also seemed like she was in pain. Her eyes looked sad and helpless. Rachel then grabbed her torn backpack and looked threw it trying to find her history homework. She then put her head to the table and groaned. Richard laughed at how cute she was when looking so frustrated.

"Lose something?" He asked.

"I forgot to do my history homework, and knowing him, he will get all angry at me and then he will tell the principle and I have three..."

"Rachel, slow down. Here just copy mine." Richard cut her off.

"Really? Are you sure?" Richard laughed at the girl.

"Yes I am sure. Obviously you didn't get much done last night."

"You don't even know the half of it." Rachel said and the bell rang. She started to pack up her stuff and Richard stayed with her. "Are you waiting for me?" She asked confused.

"Yes I am." Richard replied simply. Once Rachel got everything in her bag she lifted it up over her shoulder and it ripped all the way. All her stuff came tumbling out of her bag. Rachel groaned in annoyance.

"You're having a bad day aren't you?" Richard stated.

"Unfortunately yes, and the day just started." Rachel said reaching for a paper. Her sleeve came up a little revealing some of her bruised arm.

"Whoa, gnarly bruise." Richard said. Rachel glared at him and took the papers Richard picked up from him and walked out of the class leaving a confused Richard behind.

"Everything was going fine, then I mentioned her bruise on her arm and she ran as fast as she could out of the class." Richard explained to Victor at lunch.

"You're just thinking about it too much. Just relax." Victor said. "If you're so intrigued go talk to her." Victor looked over towards her sitting by the window of the cafeteria reading. Richard smiled at Victor and walked over to Rachel. She looked so nice with the sun reflecting on her face from the window.

"What are you reading?" Richard asked and Rachel looked up at him with an annoyed face.

"Why won't you leave me alone?" Richard was taken back by the question.

"What?" Richard said. Rachel got up from the window ledge and began to walk pass him. "Rae wait."

"Don't you ever call me that. My name is Rachel. And I want you to leave me alone." Rachel spat and now the whole cafeteria was staring. Richard looked at her in shock and watched Rachel leave. Richard walked back over to Victor.

"Nice." Victor said trying to hold in his laugh.

"Shut up." Richard said to Victor.

After lunch was over, they all headed back to class.

"Rachel Roth! I do not tolerate sleeping in my class!" Mr. Mod yelled at Rachel, who picked her head off from the table. "Go to the principal's office now!" Rachel left the class and went to the principal's office with no arguing she was too tired for a fight.

Rachel sat slumped in a chair and rested her head on her hand. The principle finally came out of the room and Richard was with him. They both made eye contact.

"Rachel, what are you doing here?" Richard asked. Rachel looked at him and looked away still angry from their last encounter.

"It would be very polite of you to answer" The principle said.

"Getting in trouble the usual. Not all of us who go to the principals get awards." Rachel stated raising an eyebrow at the award that was in Richards hand.

"What did I ever do to you? All I have been is kind to you." Richard replied.

"Well I don't want your kindness." Rachel said, and now both teens were arguing in the office until the principle butted in.

"Please sit." Rachel listened and sat while Richard began to leave. "Please stay Richard." Richard sat knowing the principle had something planned. "Richard I think you can help Rachel. You see she is an A student academically, but an F student in conduct. I think you can help her change that. I am giving Rachel three chances at this school and if she loses those chances she is out. So no more being late, no more falling asleep in class, and not more talking back to teachers. Understand Rachel?" Rachel rolled her eyes and nodded. "Now I am changing your schedule Richard so you have the same free period together. I want you, Richard to make sure she has everything ready for school and has the right attitude. Also I am putting you in her same history class, since Rachel seems to have the most trouble in that class."

"I don't need his help." Rachel argued.

"I don't really care what you think anymore Miss Roth." The principle stated. "That is all." Both teens got up to leave and Richard held the door for Rachel. "Oh Rachel, and to show you I am not kidding, you have one strike against you. Do not blow the other two." Rachel nodded at left the office with Richard in tow.

"Hey, Rae, wait up. We should talk since I have to do this helping you out thing." Richard said.

Rachel turned "Don't call me Rae and I do not want your help."

"You may not want it but I can see you need it. I have only known you for two days and I can see there is something wrong. You have good grades its just the attitude. Why?" Richard was now staring deep into Rachel's eyes and she looked away before he could see the pain that was in them.

"I have to go." Rachel said walking away and Richard did not stop her.

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