Miranda's Life

My mistakes are hitting me like a ton of bricks. WHY DIDN'T I SEE THIS COMING!?

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Chapter 6

Talking and Slow Healing: Part one

'Where am I? It feels a little cold and soft surprisingly.' I feel a major pain in my head. I faintly hear voices all sounding concerned or was that just an illusion? I slowly begin to open my eyes and at first I thought my mom was there. 'Mommy is that you? No wait you're dead but who is this woman?' The woman sighs saying "My name is Mrs. Winters. I'm the school nurse/consoler. A student and teacher tell me you haven't been acting like your self Ms. Kilgalen."

I scoff and look away asking "Why would anyone care how I act? I'm just another face in school so why?"

Mrs. Winters sighs saying "I know the feeling even though you dare to be different and speak with a close friend you tend to lose. Your close friends are fading away and a father who is neglectful or pushes you too hard."

I look at her and she turns to me. She has mom's gentle gray eyes and small smile that soothes me. I ask "Will the pain ever stop? I feel all wrong and invisible ever since Courtney has somewhat left me on ice."

She smiles saying "That'll be up to you Miranda. Yes it's hard to share a close friend like Courtney but if you don't you'll lose her altogether. Maybe, if you look at your problem in another way instead of losing but just like challenging a tough team in a kickball game."

"That's a crazy way to look at something. Maybe I'll try it though nothing else has worked."

Mrs. Winters chuckles while asking, "Well let's see what you think you should do?"

I sigh while saying, "I hate to say it but maybe I should talk with Fautley. She is a part of Courtney's life now so maybe I should start there."

Mrs. Winters groans saying, "Miranda I hate to cut it short but you've got to get back to class. You've been out for three blocks and you have only one class to go. I told your band director that you should rest when school's out, and he agreed he wouldn't cut anything from your practice."

I nod and ask, "Can I talk to you again sometime Mrs. Winters?"

She smiles while saying "Of course I'll talk to you tomorrow."

I rarely ever give an actual smile but I smile at Mrs. Winters. She nods saying "Go on and I'll see you tomorrow and let's hope you don't get knocked out again Miranda."

I smile saying "Don't worry I think I'll be ok." I walk away feeling a little better with myself and my shoulders seem a little lighter. 'She's the only adult that really takes time to talk to me. I wonder though she is a lot like mom. Maybe I do need to look at things differently.' Chad finds his way beside me asking "Hey Miranda you feeling ok? I heard about what happened and gave the guy a wedgy that he won't soon forget."

I look at him curiously and ask "Why would you do that it was one of your friends? Besides how do you know what happened?"

Chad sighs saying "Lately he's been a major pain, and well that girl you don't like told me. It was Ginger I think and the blond girl with her looked so worried too."

'Courtney was worried but I thought she would be too busy to notice. EVEN GINGER SORT OF HELPING WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TOO!'

"Miranda…Hello Miranda?"

I don't answer him but suddenly I feel lips touch my cheek. I smack him asking, "WHAT IN GOD'S NAME WERE YOU DOING CHAD!?"

He chuckles saying, "Sorry I had to wake you up somehow."

I sigh and we walk into class together. Oddly enough the class was free and we could shoot or play soccer. Everyone is looking at me like I'm an alien but I still kick butt. When class is done, Chad pulls up in his car asking, "Want a ride home Miranda?"

I sigh and just nod while getting into his car. We don't say much and when he gets to my house he smiles saying "If you ever need a ride tell me." He winks and drives off and I walk in more confused. My father seems to be gone so I just lay down on the couch thinking about the crazy day I had.

What a day I meet a woman that is like my mom. Chad driving me home without bugging me or need a favor. Ginger actually wanting to help and Courtney still cares. I really need help to digest all of this.

I'm so sorry that I haven't updated for so long school has been keeping me busy and lack of inspiration. Do not fret I will not delete this story who knows maybe I'll make a sequel to this tail. Again I'd like to thank my reviewers.

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