Hannah, being a little late, entered Mr Jefferson's classroom. Mr Jefferson looked at her, but didn't say anything about Hannah being late, only asked her to take a seat.
Despite Victoria calling Hannah to sit near, she sat at a place next to Maxine Caufield, or Max as the whole school called her. Hannah didn't want to deal with Victoria now, not at that weird time and day. Max quickly peeked, and turned away. Hannah waved, but Max didn't return the wave.
This Max girl was hella weird from Hannah's point of view. It looked like she was disconnected from reality with her ancient photography and geeky personality. Still, Hannah thought that Max was somewhat cool. There was… Something mysterious about that girl.
Now, Hannah also peeked and noticed that Max looked more worried than ever. It looked like Max was either high, or completely fallen into her artistic mind, and was detached from now reality. Hannah even begun to envy her a little.
The lesson was going to an end and Hannah was bored out of her mind. Also, she was worried about Nathan, as he hasn't replied to any of her new messages.
– Hello, miss Caufield, are you listening? – Mr Jefferson suddenly asked Max and she got her attention, like after she woke up.
Max looked confused, and Hannah saw Victoria and Taylor quietly laughing. Those two look like clowns, especially Taylor, who is only looks smart when Courtney enters the picture.
– Well Max, if you were keeping your attention away from the class, l think you already know that answer to my question, – Said mr Jefferson.
Hannah looked at Mr Jefferson. Mr Pedo, embarrassing his students in the class. He was always getting on Hannah's nerves, so it was no surprise that she wanted to kill him on the spot. Well, no surprise – usual stuff.
Suddenly, Max answered every single question perfectly. Everyone, including Hannah were pretty surprised, especially Victoria, who now was steaming.
– Ouch, that must be rough for Victoria, she clearly knows the answers, – Hannah thought and laughed a little.
– Wow, Max is on fire today! – Mr Jefferson said excitedly. He mostly was charming, but to Hannah he seemed pretty creepy.
– Liar, you yourself wanted to embarrass Max, and now you are here praising her, – Hannah thought. – Mr Pedo is soo aiming at the "cool teacher" vibe – ugh, l wish he was replaced by somebody else.
Suddenly, the bell rang. Mr Jefferson was talking about homework and the today's lesson.
Hannah quickly gathered her belongings and left, hoping to find Nathan or talk again with Chloe. On the exit, she saw Victoria, preparing to make her move on Mr Jefferson. Ew.
Hannah turned, and was almost knocked out by Max, who basically flew out of the classroom, didn't even saying sorry.
– Well, maybe she has some of her "photography stuff" to do. She is really artistic, much more passionate than me, – Hannah thought and continued to walk down the hallway.
While she was walking, she was greeted by multiple students who admired her. Hannah was returning the compliments with a pretty smile, while having a lot of her own stuff on the mind. Suddenly, she was stopped by Hayden Jones.
– Yo there Hannah, cool new style, – Hayden said and winked flirty. Hannah just rolled her eyes, 'cause everyone knew – Hayden flits with anything that moves.
– Hello Hayden.
– You saw that blue haired girl around? – Hayden asked. – She looks so cool, is she your friend?
Hannah laughed.
– That is Chloe, you remember Chloe Price?
– Ah! – Hayden said. – That expelled chick who you and Rachel hung out with? – Yeah, "Queen Crimsen" at her finest, always the first with the best quality friends, – Hayden sarcastically laughed.
– Hey Hayden, you know where Nathan is? – I sent him 8 messages on the Jefferson's lesson, and he didn't reply to any of them, – Hannah worryingly said, but Hayden only shook his head, like saying "no sorry".
– Well, thanks Hayden, – Said Hannah and waved goodbye.
Hayden also waved and left. Hannah opened her phone – nothing from Nathan or Chloe, but saw something from Taylor:
Hey Hannah, who you sat next to that weirdo and not us? We all know that Max Caufield is just a dumb geek weaboo.
Hannah only replied with:
'Kay. Sorry for ruining the gossip trio ;).
But, as soon as Hannah hid her phone, a fire alarm went off and everyone quickly left their classrooms to go the school yard.
Hannah clung to the wall, and suddenly, saw Chloe running away. She tried to call for her, but Chloe looked panicked and didn't notice her. When finally, she went away, Hannah was suddenly knocked out by someone.
– What the fu- Hannah?! – Hannah heard Nathan's voice.
– Nate! – Hannah excitedly said and Nathan helped her get up. – I was worried, is everything alright?
Nathan was shaking from stress and pain, and suddenly, Hannah noticed his gun in the pocket.
– Nate…Why is your gun at the pocket? – She was confused, and scared a bit. Nathan ashamedly tried to hid the gun further.
Suddenly, Hannah felt someone behind her and turned. She saw David Madsen - the chief of security.
– Hey Vortex Brats, when it's ordered to leave the school, it is also concerning you, . Keep your loser asses moving. – David rudely said.
– How dare yo-, – Nathan got angry and prepared to complain, but Hannah immediately cut Nathan off and obstructed him, in hope that David wouldn't notice Nathan's gun. Hannah quickly replied:
– Wow, rude much, – Hannah said. – Don't worry, our "loser asses" are moving now. – Bye.
David huffed.
– You kids nowadays have too much freedom, a belt as hell wouldn't hurt.
Hannah was holding Nathan's hand tightly, hoping to leave fast without Nathan snapping, but suddenly, he let go and turned to David.
– Well, at least we know now who you were in High School – a sore loser, that's why you hate popular kids so much, – Nathan said sarcastically.
– Also, we are adults now – Hannah added, and turned away.
Nathan laughed a little, grabbed Hannah's hand and they both got away, with Hannah being relieved.
David looked at their direction with suspicions look.
– One day, I close that Vortex shit down, they are all dangerous and suspicious… Especially the Prescott brat.
Hannah and Nathan exited the school building, and Nathan started laughing even more.
– You owned him, Han! – Nathan said. – He is an angry boomer, he deserved that… – Ouch, that shit hurts!
Hannah looked at him with a concerning look:
– Nathan… What happened while you were gone? – Said Hannah. – Have you gotten in a fight with somebody? – Why have you brought your gun there?
Nathan looked away.
– It was nothing, for you to worry about, Han - l just tripped and now my leg hurts like shit, – Said Nathan and tried to fake a smile, which made Hannah even more suspicious.
– Nate… – Hannah put her hand on Nathan's shoulder. – If something happened, you can tell. – You gonna trust me, right?
Nathan took a couple of deep breaths, and even prepared to say something, but suddenly, an announcement from the principal sounded:
– Would Nathan Prescott please come to the front office. Thank you.
Nathan looked confused and quite angry. At that minute, everyone who was at the front yard, looked at Nathan, including Hannah.
– Nate?
Nathan clearly was uncomfortable with that level of attention, and shortly after, he ran off without any words. It was clear, that he wanted to scream at everyone, but luckily, he managed to hold himself.
Hannah was taken aback, but decided not to run after him, and give him some space.
Hannah stood still for a couple of seconds, and now tried to know what is happening now.
– Shit… Firstly that weird-ass beginning, a fire alarm, an accident with Nathan that clearly involved other person and a gun, and now a call to the principal's office? – This day is getting crazier and crazier, – Hannah was thinking, while walking down the stairs.
– Hannah! Hannah Crimsen! – Hannah suddenly stopped on a female voice that was calling her. She turned, and saw Emily Montgomery, the biggest eco-crazy girl Hannah ever saw in her life. Emily was sitting at a desk, with some papers on.
– "Save the Sea Creatures" – Emily grabbed a petition list and showed it to Hannah. – The sea and its population is in dander – there are cases of whales dying, and l'm afraid that it will continue... – So Hannah, can you sign the petition?
Hannah peeked on the list, and noticed that there are only 25 signs. Emily looked miserable. Hannah suddenly noticed a lot of flyers on the desk, and had an idea.
She took a pen from Emily and signed the petition up. Suddenly, she grabbed the flyers and began walking around the yard.
– Will you save the sea creatures? – She was saying, holding the flyers and offering it to students.
A lot of students were still refusing, but most of them were inspired by Hannah's kindness, or simply interested in what she was supporting. They began to approach Hannah, and she was giving them the flyers, and shoving them on Emily's desk.
– For all questions, approach our Ecology Club's leader – Emily Montgomery, – Hannah was saying, and some students were agreeing, and beginning to walk towards Emily. Hannah looked at this as a win situation.
There were at least 20 students, that were sighting the petition. Hannah moved closer, and noticed that Emily's face was now glowing of happiness. She noticed Hannah, and called for her.
– Wow Hannah… – Just wow, – Said shocked Emily.
– Enjoy your signatures, – Hannah winked.
– The rumors were true, – Emily looked at her. – You are truly a kind hearted person, even being in the Vortex Club.
Hannah waved and walked away smiling. She found a nice quiet bench and decided to just chill, far, far away from everyone. She took a paper book and began reading it. Maybe she can even try to sleep a little?
But sadly, not even after 20 minutes, Hannah heard something. She raised her head, and saw Dana running towards her.
– Hannah! – Help! – Dana was saying loudly. – Hannah, Nathan is fighting with someone on a parking lot!
– Are you kidding me, day?! – Was the only thing Hannah was thinking while she was running to the parking lot.
When she reached it, she saw an extremely disturbing picture: some guy was laying on the ground, and beaten up. Nothing serious, as he was preparing to get up and run out of there.
Near him, was Nathan standing in front of some car… Wait, that's Chloe's car!
Nathan began to scream to them, and Chloe took off, but Nathan began to run after them, not stopping screaming.
Without thinking, Hannah rushed to Nathan, and grabbed him by the hand, stopping him and knocking him down. Hannah took a brief look at the car, and saw Max Caufield looking at her with interest and shock.
She was in this position only for a couple of seconds and looked at the spot where the beaten up guy was. but he left. Nathan got up and began spitting insults, while doing a laughable attempt to calm himself down.
After some time, they were awkwardly staring at each other. Finally, Nathan decided to break the silence and spoke.
– Thanks for… Stopping me Hannah. – Nathan said, seeming guilty. Hannah only nodded, and without any words, took him by the hand. They both looked at the road Max and Chloe just escaped.
Hannah, despite wanting to be calm, was pretty scared inside. Did Nathan really done all this? No, there has to be a good reason... Right? Or his horrible rage again?
Hannah and Nathan spent another hour in Nathan's dorm room just chilling and playing games on Nathan's PlayStation. The hour ended on sweet note and Hannah left Nathan's dorm, holding a smile, but her head was spinning.
– Jesus… – Hannah thought, while going towards her own dorm. – That day will never end, right? – More and more surprises every minute…
When Hannah was already at her room, suddenly, her phone beeped. The message was from Nathan:
"Thanks so much for chilling with me, Han! You are the best ;)"
Hannah smiled and sent a love emoji with a cinnamon roll emoji attached.
She felt so bad, she felt like she was lying to Nathan, because now, she was scared for that guy Nathan had beaten up and a little of Nathan himself. His rage was too out of control.
Suddenly, she saw Chloe as her contact next to Nathan. She looked – the last message for Chloe she sent was 6 month ago… Yeah, the magic of time.
Hannah, not expecting anything, made another attempt to message Chloe, and at least talk about that… Situation with Nathan's horrible temper:
"Talk?" – Hannah wrote.
Suddenly, she saw Chloe typing out the answer. Oh God, she was actually replying!
"Sry, not now. I can only do the evening".
Hannah wrote:
"'Kay, the evening of 10pm will do".
"Cool. Our special place?"
Hannah freaked out a little, but still replied:
"Will do. So, our special place at 10 pm".
"Bye, Dyed Hair :| ".
