Chapter 7
"Caught"
Manny Santos POV
Today I wake up late but no surprise there. Last night I didn't get that much sleep because there was too much on my mind and I didn't finish my algebra homework. Surprisingly I don't really care because it's just one assignment, one lousy assignment. It's no big deal.
"Mom are you going to take me to school? It's already getting pretty late. Mom can you hear me?" I ask.
"Your brother's up. He can take you." Mom replies. Oh no not my brother, not the one who completely ditched me for his girlfriend that he supposedly loves. Please not him.
"Fine." I mumble and slowly walk away.
"I love you, sweetie." Mom shouts.
"Ah hah." My brother's already in the car and the stereo is on a classic rock station and the car's vibrating because it's so loud. If I wasn't awake earlier I sure am now. I sit in the back and then Steven lowers the radio.
"So sis I'm sorry." I don't answer pretending that I don't hear him. "So it's going to be like that."
"Yeah I guess so."
"Wow she speaks. Amazing, just amazing." He shouts but in a kidding way but I don't find it funny just annoying.
"You can turn the radio up now since our little conversation is over." I shout making sure he heard me because I really don't feel like talking to a liar.
"Are you still mad?"
"What do you think? Of course I am genius."
"Well if it makes you feel any I had a lousy time. She took me a musical. I would've rather spent time with you at the movies. I'm very sorry. Do you forgive me?" I sigh. The car stops and we've arrived. Thank goodness to that. I get out of the car. My brother rolls down the window and I reply by rolling my eyes.
"Are we okay?" He asks.
"I got to go. Bye." He rolls the window back up looking confused and then drives away. I'm kind of surprised at my self too but so what? I'm upset.
"Cool car."
"Oh hey Sean."
"Hey so what's going on?"
"Not much."
"Interesting." He says and smiles.
"No not really. Do you consider yourself happy?" He looks at me kind of caught off guard. Yeah I guess it is a weird question.
"Sure. I mean I could be worse off. Why?"
"Because I'm not."
"Really? You seem like a very happy person. I mean you have lots of friends and a loving family. You seem like you have it all."
"I don't see any friends around besides you but what really isn't all that great is my family. They've been ignoring me lately. I swear they wouldn't notice if I disappeared from the face of the planet."
"Don't talk like that. It's bumming me out and kind of freaking me out. It really doesn't seem like you to be talking like that."
"Yeah I know but life right now isn't great."
"Why because Rachel is talking over your spotlight?"
"How did you know? I mean no that's not it at all."
"Ah hah whatever. Just don't let her get you down. She's so phony and you're real. I see that and so will others."
"Thanks." I smile but still am not all that sure about things.
Rachel Sanchez
Last night was a blast except for my brother being there but what can you do? My brother has always been there for me but too bad that isn't all the time. At other times he's just plain annoying. Oh yeah and he's so protective of me especially with boys. I swear if mom let him he would make all my boyfriends fill out a questionnaire before qualifying to go out with me. He would make it impossible for me to date but thank goodness my mom isn't that crazy.
"Boo!" Craig shouts.
"Hey it's just you."
"Hi Rachel so did you have fun last night?" He asks.
"Yep I sure did. We got to get together again another time. It was fun except for my brother being there."
"I didn't mind." Marco says coming up to us and smiling.
Spinner adds, "Man that is sick. I don't want to hear about your man crushes."
"Oh you're just jealous it wasn't you." Marco replies.
"You just have no taste. I'm hot." Spinner says flexing for everyone to see.
"No it's called conceited." And then we all laugh except for Spinner.
"Whatever." Spinner says. Oh no here comes my brother.
"Hey Sis, everyone! So Marco were you serious about me writing songs for the band?"
"Yeah. Why?"
"Because I wrote a few songs last night. Here they are," He says as he hands them to Marco "Just take a look over them and tell me what you think?"
"Sure. That's fine isn't it?" He says motioning towards Craig, Jimmy and Spinner and they nod saying yeah sure.
"Well I got to go." Josh says.
"Sorry about him barging in like that. I'll talk to him." I say.
"Don't apologize. He's your brother."
"Yeah I suppose. He's actually a pretty good writer. I've read like almost all his songs. You might wanna consider them." I was telling the truth my brother's songs are pretty good and pretty deep. There's one called Going Back to Being Family, which is about my mom and dad's divorce. Josh wouldn't dare showing it to my parents though. He keeps that kind of stuff to himself but sometimes I wish he would say what was on his mind. I was always the most hopeful one but not hopeful enough to save my mom and dad's marriage. That would've taken a miracle but isn't that what everyone wants and wishes for?
Manny Santos POV
Could school possibly go by any slower? I mean it's only second period so there's still a whole day of boredom to come but at least I don't have to go through it alone. My world right now is kind of screwed up because lots of things have gone horribly wrong. Every which way I run into trouble. At home and school and I miss my brother. Oh I know we live in the same house but it is not the same. He doesn't talk to me like he use to. Everything he says is sugar coated. It is because of his new girlfriend. She did this to him. What is happening? I want; I need things to go back to normal. Am I over exaggerating? Huh sadly I don't even know anymore . . .
"Manny Santos! Earth to Manny!" Mr. Armstrong shouts. I stop staring and snap back to reality. I'd rather daydream. I look up and sure enough there he is glaring at me.
"Oh what do you want?" I ask.
"I asked you to answer problem seven. Now is that too hard to handle?"
"Um kind of. I wasn't paying attention." Why do teachers embarrass their students like this? Put me on the spot why don't you?
"Then I suggest you stop daydreaming and pay more attention." Mr. Armstrong shouted some more. Whoa he sure can get mad.
"Sorry and I will do so." Now can you back away? You're getting kind of close.
"That's what I like to hear. Stay after class so we can talk." He says and turns around.
"Geez somebody's having a bad day!" I say and cover mouth immediately.
"Miss Manny Santos save it for the end of class. Now as I was saying blah, blah, blah . . ." He replies.
Oh this is just great. He wants to speak to me. That is never good. I mean why? I didn't do anything. Could that be the problem? Nah! By the way who pays attention in Algebra? Everyday I have to stop myself from falling asleep by answering questions but I haven't been doing that lately. I just haven't been. Couldn't teachers make school more exciting for us? Wait I think I even know that is impossible. After class I remained seated so we can talk. Right now I want to be some one else. Anybody. Well maybe not Liberty.
"Manny are you okay?" Mr. Armstrong asks.
"Yeah! I'm feeling good." Lie, Lie, Lie and you know it!
"Oh because lately you seem to be distracted in my class and it's not like you. You're one of my brightest students and I would hate to see you fail this course."
"Um well I'll try harder. I was kinda tired today but thanks for the complement." I say and smile, a small smile but a smile.
"Good. I'm sorry if I worried you earlier. I just want you to know you can always come to me; math related or just if something's troubling you." He says.
"Uh sure. Bye!" I reply and leave. I got to go to next hour. Hip, hip, hooray but at least I'm not in trouble. That's all I need.
Rachel Sanchez POV
Today is a beautiful day don't you think? The sun is shining but of course I can't see it because I'm stuck in these crowed hallways. But today is still great! I'm looking good. Craig is looking do basically everybody's good. My next class is Manny free so that is a relief. She has been out of it lately but I don't really care but it's just something I've noticed. Craig and me are just friends right now but it won't be too long until he's my guy. He should make the first move since he is the guy . . . right? I've only had one boyfriend and he asked me out. Those were some good times but that is in the past and this is now. Craig better hurry up though. I'm just kidding. Maybe he's the kind of guy who takes his time. I guess I can wait. I see Paige in the distance and she sees me right away and runs over to me. I've never see her run so fast before so she must be wearing her flats.
"Hey Rachel! What's going on?" Paige asks.
"Hi Paige and nothing much." I reply.
"Rachel so . . ."
"I think you forgot to finish your sentence. What is it Paige?" I guess I'll play along so let's see what is next.
"So what is going on with you and Craig? I heard that you spent yesterday with him and his band."
"Oh and who told you that?"
"Spinner of course! Who else? Look at you! You're glowing." She says. I guess I am smiling a lot but I can't help it. It's my curse, the can't help it smiling curse.
"I am? Oh it has just been a really good day."
"So hun did you see sparks? Come on and give me the details." Paige begs.
"Yeah I suppose I did. I mean it was fun and if I had the chance I'd do it again."
"Then what is talking you so long? Ask him out already."
"But isn't he supposed to ask me out? I don't want to be too forward. I thought that was how it worked."
"Yeah like years ago but the girl has the authority to ask the guy out. But if you're really that shy I'll see what I can do."
"You'll do that for me?"
"Yeah girl. I got connections with like everybody. I just love playing match maker."
"I see you've done this before so I guess I can trust you."
"Perfect! I'll see you at lunch." Paige says and I wave good-bye. Craig and me are going to be a couple hopefully but he has to say yes. I used to think it would be the end of the world when my family forced me to move to Canada and I don't fully forgive them but it's a new start. I'm not happy about leaving my friends and home behind but it could be worse. It's different here. Not better but different. Things will sort themselves out but it is up to me. I can make life difficult or easy because I'm in control.
Manny Santos POV
I decide to go to Computers early because I've got nothing else to do and nowhere else to go. You really can't do that much in five minutes anyways. Mr. Simpson isn't here today. I hope he is okay because I know he has cancer and I really hope he gets better. Anyways I'm not sitting next to that Rachel Sanchez or Emma. They both hate me and I really don't care for them either. They can't get me down but they sure do make me mad. Sean comes in and spots me. I wave to him and he sits next to me.
"Hey Sean. I'm glad I have somebody to sit next to."
"That's nice to hear." Sean says.
"Wow it you're actually here early. It's a record."
"Yeah I had nothing else to do."
"Huh I know what you mean." I say and them Emma walks in and sees us together and then walks over to take a seat behind us.
"What's up with her?" Sean asks.
"I think she has a problem with us being friends."
"Then she better get use to it because she doesn't control me. I can be friends with whoever I want." He says and looks back at Emma, who gets pretty mad. It feels good to know that someone's on my side. My screen blinks which means I have an email but from who? Emma! I debate whether to open it or not and decide to open it. What can it hurt?
2Hot4U=Manny and 100%Me=Emma
100%Me: Manny, what's up with you and Sean? I noticed you've been hanging out and I'm kind of shocked.
2Hot4U: We're friends. And why is that?
100%Me: I don't know because you're different.
2Hot4U: Oh that's what you think but we get along pretty well but I don't know why you care!
100%Me: I still have feeling for Sean. Believe it or not but don't tell Chris. I don't want to get back with him but I don't want to see you hurt him. Remember the whole stealing thing and other experience at the mall. He can be dangerous.
2Hot4u: You know what I can handle myself. I know something you don't know. Okay so back off and I wouldn't hurt him. I'm not like that.
100%Me: You could've fooled me.
2Hot4U: And what does that mean?
100%Me: I know about you and Craig and what you did. I can't believe you. That's even low for you and that's why I want you to stay away from Sean.
2Hot4U: You don't know exactly what happened so you have no idea what you're talking about and you're just jealous. Face it Emma you're jealous because you can't have Sean.
100%Me: No I'm not. I just don't want you to hurt him like I said.
2Hot4U: I won't.
100%Me: Ah ha sure Manny Santos. You get around so much that even Sean himself deserves better than you.
I sign off and feel so low. Is it true? What happened to me? Am I slut? I try to dry up my tears but I can't. It's too late. I have no control not even over my own life. How could I be so stupid to sleep with him? I've ruined everything I worked for because now everyone knows and they hate me. Sean says, "What's wrong?" "Um nothing. I got something in my eye. Mrs. Miller can I be excused please?" I say and my voice is kind of shaky but I don't care. "Yeah sure but just be back in five." And I get out of there and never want to look back.
Rachel Sanchez POV
Why was Manny crying? She just started to cry and left the room. Could it be something Sean said or maybe she feels sick? It couldn't be something I said because I haven't spoken to her all day not that I wanted too. Why do I even care? It's not my problem and it doesn't affect me. Wow look at the time! She's been gone for like 10 minutes. Maybe she ditched school but that's too risky. I'm going to go see what's wrong with Manny but just out of curiosity. I'm probably taking things out of proportion but there's nothing else to do right now. I walk up to Mrs. Miller who looks bored to and I don't even think she notices Manny is missing.
"Mrs. Miller can I go see if Manny's okay?" I ask sweetly.
"Who?" She says and pause, "Oh sure. Here's a pass." So lets see where can she be? I guess I'll look in the bathroom. I walk inside and hear some one crying. I think it's Manny but I don't know for sure.
So I shout, "Manny are you in here?" but nobody answers but why would she? She doesn't exactly like me. Then I hear something drop. She shouts, "Shoot!" Then I see a medicine bottle and before taking a close look I say, "Hey you dropped something." And then I stop. I can't believe this.
Manny Santos POV
Why won't she leave? I can't stay in this stall forever or can I? No that's insane but I wish I could disappear by snapping my fingers. I can't let her see me like this because I need to be strong in front of her but I can't stop crying. Get it together, Manny! Fine I'll go out there and pretend nothing's wrong so I get out of the bathroom stall and there is Rachel. Why is she so quiet?
"Hey Rach so I guess you found me huh?" I say.
"Yeah Mrs. Miller wanted me to check on you. Is everything okay?" She asks which sounds pretty sincere which is hard to believe.
"You shouldn't be so concerned. I'm fine but thanks I guess. I think we should just go to class."
"Yeah sure but first can I ask you something?"
"Uh sure!" I say getting nervous. Does she know too?
"What are you doing with this? Can you answer that Manny hah can you? I can't believe this!" She shouts.
"It's not mine. Somebody's trying to get me in trouble."
"Oh so now you think you've saved yourself but I don't believe you. Why would you bring ecstasy to school and during school hours?"
"You don't understand."
"Is life really that bad that you have to do drugs? How could you even think of doing something so stupid?" She shouts some more.
"Not that it is any of your business but yeah life isn't good right now for many reasons and one of those reasons is you. Are you happy now, Rach?" I shout and begin crying again and I don't make eye contact but I can feel her eyes on me. Then I left but can I run away forever?
So how was it? I thought it was pretty good and kind of intense. I don't usually write stuff like this but I'm proud of it. Please read and review. Be honest but if you don't like it tell me why at least!
"Caught"
Manny Santos POV
Today I wake up late but no surprise there. Last night I didn't get that much sleep because there was too much on my mind and I didn't finish my algebra homework. Surprisingly I don't really care because it's just one assignment, one lousy assignment. It's no big deal.
"Mom are you going to take me to school? It's already getting pretty late. Mom can you hear me?" I ask.
"Your brother's up. He can take you." Mom replies. Oh no not my brother, not the one who completely ditched me for his girlfriend that he supposedly loves. Please not him.
"Fine." I mumble and slowly walk away.
"I love you, sweetie." Mom shouts.
"Ah hah." My brother's already in the car and the stereo is on a classic rock station and the car's vibrating because it's so loud. If I wasn't awake earlier I sure am now. I sit in the back and then Steven lowers the radio.
"So sis I'm sorry." I don't answer pretending that I don't hear him. "So it's going to be like that."
"Yeah I guess so."
"Wow she speaks. Amazing, just amazing." He shouts but in a kidding way but I don't find it funny just annoying.
"You can turn the radio up now since our little conversation is over." I shout making sure he heard me because I really don't feel like talking to a liar.
"Are you still mad?"
"What do you think? Of course I am genius."
"Well if it makes you feel any I had a lousy time. She took me a musical. I would've rather spent time with you at the movies. I'm very sorry. Do you forgive me?" I sigh. The car stops and we've arrived. Thank goodness to that. I get out of the car. My brother rolls down the window and I reply by rolling my eyes.
"Are we okay?" He asks.
"I got to go. Bye." He rolls the window back up looking confused and then drives away. I'm kind of surprised at my self too but so what? I'm upset.
"Cool car."
"Oh hey Sean."
"Hey so what's going on?"
"Not much."
"Interesting." He says and smiles.
"No not really. Do you consider yourself happy?" He looks at me kind of caught off guard. Yeah I guess it is a weird question.
"Sure. I mean I could be worse off. Why?"
"Because I'm not."
"Really? You seem like a very happy person. I mean you have lots of friends and a loving family. You seem like you have it all."
"I don't see any friends around besides you but what really isn't all that great is my family. They've been ignoring me lately. I swear they wouldn't notice if I disappeared from the face of the planet."
"Don't talk like that. It's bumming me out and kind of freaking me out. It really doesn't seem like you to be talking like that."
"Yeah I know but life right now isn't great."
"Why because Rachel is talking over your spotlight?"
"How did you know? I mean no that's not it at all."
"Ah hah whatever. Just don't let her get you down. She's so phony and you're real. I see that and so will others."
"Thanks." I smile but still am not all that sure about things.
Rachel Sanchez
Last night was a blast except for my brother being there but what can you do? My brother has always been there for me but too bad that isn't all the time. At other times he's just plain annoying. Oh yeah and he's so protective of me especially with boys. I swear if mom let him he would make all my boyfriends fill out a questionnaire before qualifying to go out with me. He would make it impossible for me to date but thank goodness my mom isn't that crazy.
"Boo!" Craig shouts.
"Hey it's just you."
"Hi Rachel so did you have fun last night?" He asks.
"Yep I sure did. We got to get together again another time. It was fun except for my brother being there."
"I didn't mind." Marco says coming up to us and smiling.
Spinner adds, "Man that is sick. I don't want to hear about your man crushes."
"Oh you're just jealous it wasn't you." Marco replies.
"You just have no taste. I'm hot." Spinner says flexing for everyone to see.
"No it's called conceited." And then we all laugh except for Spinner.
"Whatever." Spinner says. Oh no here comes my brother.
"Hey Sis, everyone! So Marco were you serious about me writing songs for the band?"
"Yeah. Why?"
"Because I wrote a few songs last night. Here they are," He says as he hands them to Marco "Just take a look over them and tell me what you think?"
"Sure. That's fine isn't it?" He says motioning towards Craig, Jimmy and Spinner and they nod saying yeah sure.
"Well I got to go." Josh says.
"Sorry about him barging in like that. I'll talk to him." I say.
"Don't apologize. He's your brother."
"Yeah I suppose. He's actually a pretty good writer. I've read like almost all his songs. You might wanna consider them." I was telling the truth my brother's songs are pretty good and pretty deep. There's one called Going Back to Being Family, which is about my mom and dad's divorce. Josh wouldn't dare showing it to my parents though. He keeps that kind of stuff to himself but sometimes I wish he would say what was on his mind. I was always the most hopeful one but not hopeful enough to save my mom and dad's marriage. That would've taken a miracle but isn't that what everyone wants and wishes for?
Manny Santos POV
Could school possibly go by any slower? I mean it's only second period so there's still a whole day of boredom to come but at least I don't have to go through it alone. My world right now is kind of screwed up because lots of things have gone horribly wrong. Every which way I run into trouble. At home and school and I miss my brother. Oh I know we live in the same house but it is not the same. He doesn't talk to me like he use to. Everything he says is sugar coated. It is because of his new girlfriend. She did this to him. What is happening? I want; I need things to go back to normal. Am I over exaggerating? Huh sadly I don't even know anymore . . .
"Manny Santos! Earth to Manny!" Mr. Armstrong shouts. I stop staring and snap back to reality. I'd rather daydream. I look up and sure enough there he is glaring at me.
"Oh what do you want?" I ask.
"I asked you to answer problem seven. Now is that too hard to handle?"
"Um kind of. I wasn't paying attention." Why do teachers embarrass their students like this? Put me on the spot why don't you?
"Then I suggest you stop daydreaming and pay more attention." Mr. Armstrong shouted some more. Whoa he sure can get mad.
"Sorry and I will do so." Now can you back away? You're getting kind of close.
"That's what I like to hear. Stay after class so we can talk." He says and turns around.
"Geez somebody's having a bad day!" I say and cover mouth immediately.
"Miss Manny Santos save it for the end of class. Now as I was saying blah, blah, blah . . ." He replies.
Oh this is just great. He wants to speak to me. That is never good. I mean why? I didn't do anything. Could that be the problem? Nah! By the way who pays attention in Algebra? Everyday I have to stop myself from falling asleep by answering questions but I haven't been doing that lately. I just haven't been. Couldn't teachers make school more exciting for us? Wait I think I even know that is impossible. After class I remained seated so we can talk. Right now I want to be some one else. Anybody. Well maybe not Liberty.
"Manny are you okay?" Mr. Armstrong asks.
"Yeah! I'm feeling good." Lie, Lie, Lie and you know it!
"Oh because lately you seem to be distracted in my class and it's not like you. You're one of my brightest students and I would hate to see you fail this course."
"Um well I'll try harder. I was kinda tired today but thanks for the complement." I say and smile, a small smile but a smile.
"Good. I'm sorry if I worried you earlier. I just want you to know you can always come to me; math related or just if something's troubling you." He says.
"Uh sure. Bye!" I reply and leave. I got to go to next hour. Hip, hip, hooray but at least I'm not in trouble. That's all I need.
Rachel Sanchez POV
Today is a beautiful day don't you think? The sun is shining but of course I can't see it because I'm stuck in these crowed hallways. But today is still great! I'm looking good. Craig is looking do basically everybody's good. My next class is Manny free so that is a relief. She has been out of it lately but I don't really care but it's just something I've noticed. Craig and me are just friends right now but it won't be too long until he's my guy. He should make the first move since he is the guy . . . right? I've only had one boyfriend and he asked me out. Those were some good times but that is in the past and this is now. Craig better hurry up though. I'm just kidding. Maybe he's the kind of guy who takes his time. I guess I can wait. I see Paige in the distance and she sees me right away and runs over to me. I've never see her run so fast before so she must be wearing her flats.
"Hey Rachel! What's going on?" Paige asks.
"Hi Paige and nothing much." I reply.
"Rachel so . . ."
"I think you forgot to finish your sentence. What is it Paige?" I guess I'll play along so let's see what is next.
"So what is going on with you and Craig? I heard that you spent yesterday with him and his band."
"Oh and who told you that?"
"Spinner of course! Who else? Look at you! You're glowing." She says. I guess I am smiling a lot but I can't help it. It's my curse, the can't help it smiling curse.
"I am? Oh it has just been a really good day."
"So hun did you see sparks? Come on and give me the details." Paige begs.
"Yeah I suppose I did. I mean it was fun and if I had the chance I'd do it again."
"Then what is talking you so long? Ask him out already."
"But isn't he supposed to ask me out? I don't want to be too forward. I thought that was how it worked."
"Yeah like years ago but the girl has the authority to ask the guy out. But if you're really that shy I'll see what I can do."
"You'll do that for me?"
"Yeah girl. I got connections with like everybody. I just love playing match maker."
"I see you've done this before so I guess I can trust you."
"Perfect! I'll see you at lunch." Paige says and I wave good-bye. Craig and me are going to be a couple hopefully but he has to say yes. I used to think it would be the end of the world when my family forced me to move to Canada and I don't fully forgive them but it's a new start. I'm not happy about leaving my friends and home behind but it could be worse. It's different here. Not better but different. Things will sort themselves out but it is up to me. I can make life difficult or easy because I'm in control.
Manny Santos POV
I decide to go to Computers early because I've got nothing else to do and nowhere else to go. You really can't do that much in five minutes anyways. Mr. Simpson isn't here today. I hope he is okay because I know he has cancer and I really hope he gets better. Anyways I'm not sitting next to that Rachel Sanchez or Emma. They both hate me and I really don't care for them either. They can't get me down but they sure do make me mad. Sean comes in and spots me. I wave to him and he sits next to me.
"Hey Sean. I'm glad I have somebody to sit next to."
"That's nice to hear." Sean says.
"Wow it you're actually here early. It's a record."
"Yeah I had nothing else to do."
"Huh I know what you mean." I say and them Emma walks in and sees us together and then walks over to take a seat behind us.
"What's up with her?" Sean asks.
"I think she has a problem with us being friends."
"Then she better get use to it because she doesn't control me. I can be friends with whoever I want." He says and looks back at Emma, who gets pretty mad. It feels good to know that someone's on my side. My screen blinks which means I have an email but from who? Emma! I debate whether to open it or not and decide to open it. What can it hurt?
2Hot4U=Manny and 100%Me=Emma
100%Me: Manny, what's up with you and Sean? I noticed you've been hanging out and I'm kind of shocked.
2Hot4U: We're friends. And why is that?
100%Me: I don't know because you're different.
2Hot4U: Oh that's what you think but we get along pretty well but I don't know why you care!
100%Me: I still have feeling for Sean. Believe it or not but don't tell Chris. I don't want to get back with him but I don't want to see you hurt him. Remember the whole stealing thing and other experience at the mall. He can be dangerous.
2Hot4u: You know what I can handle myself. I know something you don't know. Okay so back off and I wouldn't hurt him. I'm not like that.
100%Me: You could've fooled me.
2Hot4U: And what does that mean?
100%Me: I know about you and Craig and what you did. I can't believe you. That's even low for you and that's why I want you to stay away from Sean.
2Hot4U: You don't know exactly what happened so you have no idea what you're talking about and you're just jealous. Face it Emma you're jealous because you can't have Sean.
100%Me: No I'm not. I just don't want you to hurt him like I said.
2Hot4U: I won't.
100%Me: Ah ha sure Manny Santos. You get around so much that even Sean himself deserves better than you.
I sign off and feel so low. Is it true? What happened to me? Am I slut? I try to dry up my tears but I can't. It's too late. I have no control not even over my own life. How could I be so stupid to sleep with him? I've ruined everything I worked for because now everyone knows and they hate me. Sean says, "What's wrong?" "Um nothing. I got something in my eye. Mrs. Miller can I be excused please?" I say and my voice is kind of shaky but I don't care. "Yeah sure but just be back in five." And I get out of there and never want to look back.
Rachel Sanchez POV
Why was Manny crying? She just started to cry and left the room. Could it be something Sean said or maybe she feels sick? It couldn't be something I said because I haven't spoken to her all day not that I wanted too. Why do I even care? It's not my problem and it doesn't affect me. Wow look at the time! She's been gone for like 10 minutes. Maybe she ditched school but that's too risky. I'm going to go see what's wrong with Manny but just out of curiosity. I'm probably taking things out of proportion but there's nothing else to do right now. I walk up to Mrs. Miller who looks bored to and I don't even think she notices Manny is missing.
"Mrs. Miller can I go see if Manny's okay?" I ask sweetly.
"Who?" She says and pause, "Oh sure. Here's a pass." So lets see where can she be? I guess I'll look in the bathroom. I walk inside and hear some one crying. I think it's Manny but I don't know for sure.
So I shout, "Manny are you in here?" but nobody answers but why would she? She doesn't exactly like me. Then I hear something drop. She shouts, "Shoot!" Then I see a medicine bottle and before taking a close look I say, "Hey you dropped something." And then I stop. I can't believe this.
Manny Santos POV
Why won't she leave? I can't stay in this stall forever or can I? No that's insane but I wish I could disappear by snapping my fingers. I can't let her see me like this because I need to be strong in front of her but I can't stop crying. Get it together, Manny! Fine I'll go out there and pretend nothing's wrong so I get out of the bathroom stall and there is Rachel. Why is she so quiet?
"Hey Rach so I guess you found me huh?" I say.
"Yeah Mrs. Miller wanted me to check on you. Is everything okay?" She asks which sounds pretty sincere which is hard to believe.
"You shouldn't be so concerned. I'm fine but thanks I guess. I think we should just go to class."
"Yeah sure but first can I ask you something?"
"Uh sure!" I say getting nervous. Does she know too?
"What are you doing with this? Can you answer that Manny hah can you? I can't believe this!" She shouts.
"It's not mine. Somebody's trying to get me in trouble."
"Oh so now you think you've saved yourself but I don't believe you. Why would you bring ecstasy to school and during school hours?"
"You don't understand."
"Is life really that bad that you have to do drugs? How could you even think of doing something so stupid?" She shouts some more.
"Not that it is any of your business but yeah life isn't good right now for many reasons and one of those reasons is you. Are you happy now, Rach?" I shout and begin crying again and I don't make eye contact but I can feel her eyes on me. Then I left but can I run away forever?
So how was it? I thought it was pretty good and kind of intense. I don't usually write stuff like this but I'm proud of it. Please read and review. Be honest but if you don't like it tell me why at least!