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Starring Piper: Charmed Fan 101 told me to tell you that he is sooo jealous that you got your driver's license. I have no idea when I became a messenger but anyways.... ::shrugs::

Chapter 14-Tears of Piper

The ride to school was the only good thing I had going for me that day or maybe I should say that whole school year so far. Maybe I should blame myself for why I never had friends back then. Maybe it was my fault or maybe not. I tried, I really did but no one liked me. Not until he came along.

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I got out Leo's car smiling and waved as he drove away. I was feeling so great. We had just had the best conversation about everything. He told me about his collection of baseball cards. I didn't know too much about baseball but those cards seemed really old. I kind of wondered why he didn't have any of the recent baseball players but I didn't tell him that. Then we started talking about the city and everything great and terrible about it. As I looked down at my watch I realized I had missed homeroom and it was already first period. I took off towards the side building entrance by the Gym and English hall. I ran to the office but started walking once I came to the door so i could catch my breath.

"Excuse me. I need a tardy slip."

The lady behind the counter looked up then looked down removing a pink and yellow slip.

"Sign your name, time, and why you were late."

I filled out the form and just put overslept as the excuse.

"Okay. Thanks."

I started walking when the lady stopped me.

"Piper Halliwell. Is that you?"

"Um, yes ma'am"

"Well, I'll be. Of all the people I never expected you to be the one late for class."

"Yes, well. I kinda overslept and I had to run to school."

"Oh, well. I see. Well good luck with your speech today."

My mind went blank on the subject and obviously my face must have shown that.

"Your speech for class treasurer. It's today before lunch."

Oh My God. What am I going to do?

I didn't even finish writing my speech. In fact, I left it in my notebook at home.

"Oh, well. Yes I am. I think."

I bolted out and towards my class. As I walked towards my class I saw Prue running out of her class. Her face looked like she was on the verge of tears as she ran into the girls' bathroom. I walked past her first period class and saw Andy talking to some girl. I didn't really think of anything until they started laughing.

Weird. I hope Prue is okay

I walked into class while nobody even bothered to notice me or my presence. I even had to clear my throat for Mr. English to notice me.

"Yes?"

"Um, I'm late." I handed him my tardy slip as he took it as he looked back down at his work.

"Okay, take a seat."

I walked to the back of class and took a seat in the corner.

"Well, well. Miss Perfect Piper late for school."

I rolled my eyes and looked away. That was Christy Marshall. The one person I couldn't stand more than anyone. She was on the cheerleading team, class president. She was like a mini Prue except with a snobbish streak going now that I couldn't stand.

"Don't you roll your eyes at me you little nerd."

"Whatever."

"Did you say something? From what i know you have no right to speak unless I tell you something. The only reason I don't beat you up is because you aren't even worth the fight. I could drop you like that." She snapped her fingers to emphasize the last part.

I turned my head. I couldn't stand it look at her. The teacher left the room a few minutes later and Christy stood up and pointed to me. I noticed this out of the corner of my eye.

"Look everyone. Piper's gonna cry. Oh crybaby, crybaby."

Everyone started in on the chant and I sunk down in my seat and laid my head on the wall and silently let them continue to taunt me as the tears spilled down my face and onto my hand. I heard the bell ring a few minutes later and thanked god but as I was walking out someone stood there foot out into the aisle and I tripped as my books flew across the room and I landed face first on the cold, hard, tiled floor.

Everyone laughed as I quickly gathered my books back into my arms and ran out the classroom as fast as I could. Tears were now pouring down my face and I ran into the next class as I sat down and let the tears and sobs come on heavy and I didn't care that whoever was coming into the class saw me.

"Excuse me. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, yeah." I didn't even bother to look up. I dried my face with my shirt as everyone started piling into the class but I kept my head down, looking at the graffiti covered desk that I was sitting at.

I didn't really pay attention to the class. All I could hear in my head was the taunting and I kept asking myself why, why didn't I stand up to them? Why didn't I say anything to defend myself. I thought of different scenarios in my head and played them over and over wishing I could turn the clock back 20 minutes. Wishing I had all the time in the world.

I got through my other classes fine until 4th period came and they called my name along with several others to report to the auditorium. I got up, taking my books with me, and nervously walked out the class. As I got there they assigned us seats on the stage and I watched as everyone started filing into the cafeteria. I saw Prue sitting with someone I didn't recognize.

Seems like Prue made another new friend while I can't even make one.

"Okay, our second candidate for class treasurer for the 11th grade, Piper Halliwell.

I heard two people in the crowd clap but everyone else stayed quiet so the other claps echoed throughout the auditorium.

I looked at the large crowd and start.

"Um...Hello. My name is.. My name is..."

My mind blanked and panic took over my whole body. My stomach twitched so much it almost hurt and I looked towards Prue who was gesturing for me to go on. I shook my head as she nodded and took off through the side of the stage and out the exit out into the yard. I ran out the gate. I ran and ran until I was home. I ran up the stairs. I ran into my room and silently shut the down as the tears once again started pouring down my face but this time my whole body was shaking and my body made the door move and squeak a little. I felt it move and the knob hit my head as I clutched it and jumped out the way to see Grams standing there with a confused expression spread across her tired face that was usually happy and perked up.

"Piper. What..what are you doing home? You're supposed to be at school."

"Sorry Grams. I'll leave if you want."

"No, Piper. Are you okay though? Do you want to talk?"

"No, Grams I'm fine. I'm just crying for no reason."

"Piper, please tell me. What's wrong?"

"Nothing just leave me alone. You don't care."

"Piper, of course I care. Why would you say that?"

"Because no one cares. Why should anyone start now? I hate this family. I hate this whole world. I wish everyone would just leave me the hell alone."

I ran out my room, down the stairs, and out the front door as I heard Grams trying to run after me. I ran and ran until I heard someone honk behind me and almost jumped out of my skin.

"Piper, is that you?"

I didn't bother to turn around. I just slowed down into a walking pace.

"Piper?"

I looked to the side and saw Leo.

"What?"

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." My voice was cold at this point.

"Are you sure? Do you want a ride?"

"No, I'm fine I said. Now please can't everyone just leave me alone?"

I could hear his car come to a stop and running after me. He grabbed me by the arm gently and that made me stop. He didn't grab it to where it hurt. He didn't jerk me or make me fall. I don't know what it was but I stopped.

"Come on, Piper. You can tell me?"

"I just met you. How can I be sure you just like all the rest?"

"Like all the rest? Who are all the rest?"

"Just. Everyone. You all act like y'all care but you don't. You wouldn't give a damn if I went and jumped off the school and killed myself. You probably wouldn't even notice I was gone."

I started crying again and Leo wrapped his arm around me and I let him. I didn't care anymore. I didn't care that I had just met him. I just didn't care. I felt like I knew him. I felt this instant trust and familiarity when I was around him. Now I felt it more than ever.

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Would you care? Would you care about one small thing if your life was hell like mine was? Would you?

TBC.. I hope you liked it. I was doing this in a rush sorta. So please review.