CH. 2
AU again.
Haley walked into Mr. Boyarski's chem class. She was still thinking about what happened in English when she saw the desks in the room. Oh no.this just CAN'T be happening!, Haley thought groaning inwards. The only desk left in the room was next to the girl, who had stuck that sign on her back. Letting out a small almost inaudible groan, Haley walked over to the desk and plopped right down.
Without Gina there to help her out, Haley was feeling a bit intimidated, actually she was feeling downright scared. No, Haley wasn't a wuss, but getting into trouble with her fellow peers was not the way to start off a new year in a new school. No, she thought, I'm actually going to try new things and not get into trouble. Nope, no trouble at all. Finalizing her thoughts, she slammed her fist on her desk with a triumphant smile on her face.
Hearing giggling and feeling people stare, she turned to her side and noticed that people were staring right at her. Not again, she thought. Why are they ALWAYS staring? Feeling like a deer caught in headlights, Haley bent her head as far down as she could and turned tomato red. Hearing more giggles and laughs, Haley felt like bait. Like a worm being dangled before a school of hungry fish. Yep, she felt like that alright.
So blinking away the tears that were starting to form, Haley tuned them out. Why do people always try to pick on me? What's wrong with me? It's not like I did anything wrong, did I? Smiling ruefully, Haley's thoughts began to drift off to the past when she actually had friends. That had been awhile ago, before she began high school, during middle school.
FLASHBACK "Come on Hales. We're going to be late!" cried her best friend Karen Dopt. Putting her skirt on as fast as she could, Haley nearly tripped and fell. Laughing, Karen steadied her and finally Haley was done. "Aren't you excited? Jo Wret is going to be there and so are his friends. Oh I just can't wait! I hope he asks me to dance, then I'll shout 'yes!' and run into his arms. . Oh no, that's a little too desperate. Oh, but he's still going to be there.and in a suit." Sighed Karen looking all dreamy-eyed. Haley, laughing at her friend's wishfulness, said, "Just remember to invite me to your wedding." Giggling and making her wedding plans, Karen grabbed Haley's wrist and dragged them through the door of Haley's room. Haley was almost out the door when her mother's ever-so-calm voice stopped her. "Remember to be home at eleven and no later."
Nodding her head, Haley skipped out the door and into Karen's brother's car. Karen's brother, Brian, was the one who had gotten them invitations to Brian's girlfriend's party. Karen and Haley had squealed with delight and had thanked Brian ever so profusely, making sure to put away the invitations beforehand so Brian couldn't take it back. Brian had been grinning like a Cheshire cat and was grinning now, looking at his younger sister and her best friend, who happened to be his best friend's sister. Looking back on the road, Brian thought of his promise to Ben that Haley wouldn't be touched, manhandled, or drunk by the time she came back home, and he intended to keep that promise.
Glancing into the mirror, he saw the girls giggling like fools and smiled to himself. They're like little kids being excited over a party like this. No one better lay a hand on my sister or Haley, or they'll never see the light of day again. Smiling a little at the fact that he mentally threatened the people at the party, Brian parked his car in his girlfriend's driveway and got out of the car. By the time he had parked, the girls, especially Karen, had shoved the doors and raced out of the somewhat beat up Honda Civic. Shaking his head a little, Brian went inside. That's when the party began.
Haley was having so much fun, partying as hard as she could since this opportunity wouldn't come again. She thought the high school guys would have treated her like a little kid, but they were being very cozy and guys, of all lengths and sizes, would ask her to dance. Through the corner of her eye, she saw Karen looking doe-eyed at Jo, and Jo sneakily throwing glances her way. Turning her attention back to her dance partner, she danced and danced and danced. After about 20 dances, Haley was parched. She needed a drink so badly, but heeding her brother's warning about spiked punches, asked people around her if there was any water.
She was handed a bottle of water, and through her desperation, didn't notice that the seal had been broken. Haley took a long sip of water then headed towards Karen. She was feeling a bit light-headed, but decided that it was due to her slightly swollen feet. She had been stupid and worn heals that were five inches high. Shaking her head at her thoughtlessness, she waved at Karen and sat down on the armrest beside Karen. Haley noticed Jo looking at her and smiled. She shouldn't have done that.
Jo had started looking at Haley through new eyes because of that radiant smile that had lit up her whole face. Karen, feeling a bit out of the picture, said she would get something to drink and stood up. Jo didn't even look at her walk away but paid attention solely to Haley. Haley didn't mind a bit, actually she didn't feel anything at all. Not noticing anything really, not even Jo's stare, she just started talking to him about everything.
Then everything had gone downhill from there, at least in Haley's thoughts now. If only she had started to look for Karen and had walked away, then nothing would have happened. But instead she had stayed and Jo, minute by minute, was looking cuter and cuter. Of course Jo KNEW she was drugged and understood why she swayed a little when she tried to stand up. And Jo KNEW that he was going to get laid that night. O yea, and by Miss Haley James herself.
By the time Karen had come back with a drink, Haley and Jo were in a lip- lock. Karen, furious, threw her drink and ran out of the room. By the time Karen came back with her brother, Haley and Jo had found a room in the house and proceeded to get it on. Karen, furious and a bit lost, hoped she could find her friend to take her home. THEN, Karen would yell at her, not in front of all these highschoolers.
But Karen never made it in time to save Haley from giving up her virginity to Jo, unwillingly. And Karen would believe anything Haley had to say, ever again. That was all because of a long sip of her spiked drink and Karen walking in on Haley and Jo. Karen had screamed and yelled and cried, but Haley felt nothing, nothing at all but sleep. Brian had heard the noise and walked into a sight he thought and wished that he would never have to see. Before Jo could get up to "explain" his side of the story, Brian's fist was in his mouth.
Brian gruffly picked up Jo's clothes and kicked Jo out of the room. "Put Haley's clothes on her as best as you can. Talk to her later." Brian said as he walked out of the room, still shocked and a bit mad. Karen still angry shook Haley and proceeded to clothe her.not because she was going to forgive her, but the chance that Haley's mom might tell Karen's mom where she was tonight was something she didn't want happening.
The following morning Haley had woken up feeling very groggy. She walked to Karen's house but found out Karen had left already with Brian. Confused, Haley walked to school alone where she walked into the biggest surprise of her life. There were signs everywhere with "Haley's a slut" and "Want to score? Call Haley" all over the place in the halls. People were laughing at her and her friends, well now they weren't her friends, looked at her with scorn.
That had been the beginning of the worst two years of her life, since everyone in her 8th grade class went to the same high school as Ben, Brian, and Jo did. Haley had suffered depression and had been so close to doing drugs had it not been for Ben who had walked in on her lighting up a joint. Karen had never made up with Haley, but had proceeded to go on spreading rumors about Haley and turning the whole school against her, except Ben and Brian.
END FLASHBACK
Yep, she thought remorsefully, life had been hell. But I'm still sorry. I wish Karen would've just listened to me or at least John, her other best friend, but they hadn't. They had just turned their backs on me and had ignored me like I was a stranger. But it's over now. I'm going to start making friends and hope for the best. There's no other way but up from here. Feeling moisture build up behind her eyes, Haley started blinking and hoped she wouldn't start crying now. Here before everyone, but luck was against her and two little streams of water fell from her eyes and droplets fell unto her paper.
Curious glances were thrown her way, and when Haley looked around, there was only one pair of eyes on her. The eyes, a color she couldn't put a name to, belonged to the boy/man she had encountered yesterday. But today, instead of looking haughtily at her, his eyes were filled with concern. Then just as quickly as it came, it disappeared and was replaced with apathy. Haley, feeling a bit shaken with such a rapid change in him, shifted in her seat and looked away. When she looked to her left again, he didn't care to acknowledge her, and downright rudely ignored her. Oh well, it's not like he cared, thought Haley as she turned back to her work and wiped her now dry eyes.
AU again.
Haley walked into Mr. Boyarski's chem class. She was still thinking about what happened in English when she saw the desks in the room. Oh no.this just CAN'T be happening!, Haley thought groaning inwards. The only desk left in the room was next to the girl, who had stuck that sign on her back. Letting out a small almost inaudible groan, Haley walked over to the desk and plopped right down.
Without Gina there to help her out, Haley was feeling a bit intimidated, actually she was feeling downright scared. No, Haley wasn't a wuss, but getting into trouble with her fellow peers was not the way to start off a new year in a new school. No, she thought, I'm actually going to try new things and not get into trouble. Nope, no trouble at all. Finalizing her thoughts, she slammed her fist on her desk with a triumphant smile on her face.
Hearing giggling and feeling people stare, she turned to her side and noticed that people were staring right at her. Not again, she thought. Why are they ALWAYS staring? Feeling like a deer caught in headlights, Haley bent her head as far down as she could and turned tomato red. Hearing more giggles and laughs, Haley felt like bait. Like a worm being dangled before a school of hungry fish. Yep, she felt like that alright.
So blinking away the tears that were starting to form, Haley tuned them out. Why do people always try to pick on me? What's wrong with me? It's not like I did anything wrong, did I? Smiling ruefully, Haley's thoughts began to drift off to the past when she actually had friends. That had been awhile ago, before she began high school, during middle school.
FLASHBACK "Come on Hales. We're going to be late!" cried her best friend Karen Dopt. Putting her skirt on as fast as she could, Haley nearly tripped and fell. Laughing, Karen steadied her and finally Haley was done. "Aren't you excited? Jo Wret is going to be there and so are his friends. Oh I just can't wait! I hope he asks me to dance, then I'll shout 'yes!' and run into his arms. . Oh no, that's a little too desperate. Oh, but he's still going to be there.and in a suit." Sighed Karen looking all dreamy-eyed. Haley, laughing at her friend's wishfulness, said, "Just remember to invite me to your wedding." Giggling and making her wedding plans, Karen grabbed Haley's wrist and dragged them through the door of Haley's room. Haley was almost out the door when her mother's ever-so-calm voice stopped her. "Remember to be home at eleven and no later."
Nodding her head, Haley skipped out the door and into Karen's brother's car. Karen's brother, Brian, was the one who had gotten them invitations to Brian's girlfriend's party. Karen and Haley had squealed with delight and had thanked Brian ever so profusely, making sure to put away the invitations beforehand so Brian couldn't take it back. Brian had been grinning like a Cheshire cat and was grinning now, looking at his younger sister and her best friend, who happened to be his best friend's sister. Looking back on the road, Brian thought of his promise to Ben that Haley wouldn't be touched, manhandled, or drunk by the time she came back home, and he intended to keep that promise.
Glancing into the mirror, he saw the girls giggling like fools and smiled to himself. They're like little kids being excited over a party like this. No one better lay a hand on my sister or Haley, or they'll never see the light of day again. Smiling a little at the fact that he mentally threatened the people at the party, Brian parked his car in his girlfriend's driveway and got out of the car. By the time he had parked, the girls, especially Karen, had shoved the doors and raced out of the somewhat beat up Honda Civic. Shaking his head a little, Brian went inside. That's when the party began.
Haley was having so much fun, partying as hard as she could since this opportunity wouldn't come again. She thought the high school guys would have treated her like a little kid, but they were being very cozy and guys, of all lengths and sizes, would ask her to dance. Through the corner of her eye, she saw Karen looking doe-eyed at Jo, and Jo sneakily throwing glances her way. Turning her attention back to her dance partner, she danced and danced and danced. After about 20 dances, Haley was parched. She needed a drink so badly, but heeding her brother's warning about spiked punches, asked people around her if there was any water.
She was handed a bottle of water, and through her desperation, didn't notice that the seal had been broken. Haley took a long sip of water then headed towards Karen. She was feeling a bit light-headed, but decided that it was due to her slightly swollen feet. She had been stupid and worn heals that were five inches high. Shaking her head at her thoughtlessness, she waved at Karen and sat down on the armrest beside Karen. Haley noticed Jo looking at her and smiled. She shouldn't have done that.
Jo had started looking at Haley through new eyes because of that radiant smile that had lit up her whole face. Karen, feeling a bit out of the picture, said she would get something to drink and stood up. Jo didn't even look at her walk away but paid attention solely to Haley. Haley didn't mind a bit, actually she didn't feel anything at all. Not noticing anything really, not even Jo's stare, she just started talking to him about everything.
Then everything had gone downhill from there, at least in Haley's thoughts now. If only she had started to look for Karen and had walked away, then nothing would have happened. But instead she had stayed and Jo, minute by minute, was looking cuter and cuter. Of course Jo KNEW she was drugged and understood why she swayed a little when she tried to stand up. And Jo KNEW that he was going to get laid that night. O yea, and by Miss Haley James herself.
By the time Karen had come back with a drink, Haley and Jo were in a lip- lock. Karen, furious, threw her drink and ran out of the room. By the time Karen came back with her brother, Haley and Jo had found a room in the house and proceeded to get it on. Karen, furious and a bit lost, hoped she could find her friend to take her home. THEN, Karen would yell at her, not in front of all these highschoolers.
But Karen never made it in time to save Haley from giving up her virginity to Jo, unwillingly. And Karen would believe anything Haley had to say, ever again. That was all because of a long sip of her spiked drink and Karen walking in on Haley and Jo. Karen had screamed and yelled and cried, but Haley felt nothing, nothing at all but sleep. Brian had heard the noise and walked into a sight he thought and wished that he would never have to see. Before Jo could get up to "explain" his side of the story, Brian's fist was in his mouth.
Brian gruffly picked up Jo's clothes and kicked Jo out of the room. "Put Haley's clothes on her as best as you can. Talk to her later." Brian said as he walked out of the room, still shocked and a bit mad. Karen still angry shook Haley and proceeded to clothe her.not because she was going to forgive her, but the chance that Haley's mom might tell Karen's mom where she was tonight was something she didn't want happening.
The following morning Haley had woken up feeling very groggy. She walked to Karen's house but found out Karen had left already with Brian. Confused, Haley walked to school alone where she walked into the biggest surprise of her life. There were signs everywhere with "Haley's a slut" and "Want to score? Call Haley" all over the place in the halls. People were laughing at her and her friends, well now they weren't her friends, looked at her with scorn.
That had been the beginning of the worst two years of her life, since everyone in her 8th grade class went to the same high school as Ben, Brian, and Jo did. Haley had suffered depression and had been so close to doing drugs had it not been for Ben who had walked in on her lighting up a joint. Karen had never made up with Haley, but had proceeded to go on spreading rumors about Haley and turning the whole school against her, except Ben and Brian.
END FLASHBACK
Yep, she thought remorsefully, life had been hell. But I'm still sorry. I wish Karen would've just listened to me or at least John, her other best friend, but they hadn't. They had just turned their backs on me and had ignored me like I was a stranger. But it's over now. I'm going to start making friends and hope for the best. There's no other way but up from here. Feeling moisture build up behind her eyes, Haley started blinking and hoped she wouldn't start crying now. Here before everyone, but luck was against her and two little streams of water fell from her eyes and droplets fell unto her paper.
Curious glances were thrown her way, and when Haley looked around, there was only one pair of eyes on her. The eyes, a color she couldn't put a name to, belonged to the boy/man she had encountered yesterday. But today, instead of looking haughtily at her, his eyes were filled with concern. Then just as quickly as it came, it disappeared and was replaced with apathy. Haley, feeling a bit shaken with such a rapid change in him, shifted in her seat and looked away. When she looked to her left again, he didn't care to acknowledge her, and downright rudely ignored her. Oh well, it's not like he cared, thought Haley as she turned back to her work and wiped her now dry eyes.