I made it home in one piece, Jenna had been distracted by Jackson charging up to the car and blaming us for detention;

Jenna just laughed in his face "Bull shit, if you'd kept your mouth shut you wouldn't be in this situation. Take responsibility for yourself!"

Jackson just stormed off. Smartest thing I've ever seen him do.

I invited Jenna in; I knew dad would have already left for work. She politely declined something about painting her nails. I knew she was upset about Jackson; she's had a massive crush on him since 7th grade.

Dad left a note on the kitchen table; He explained he would be working late to keep up with stock; he had frozen containers of spaghetti sauce. Being the night shift supervisor meant he had to work a month of nights then switch the next month to mornings. It was difficult to chat when your father started at midday and finished at midnight, one of us way always sleeping.

I heated up some spaghetti; it wasn't long before it got dark I rinsed my dishes and added them to the pile. After a refreshing shower I was hit by a wave of tiredness. Sigh.

I pulled out my long black slacks and my red work polo, Hopefully Harrison wouldn't be relentless and give me another detention or I would be late for work. I packed the uniform in my school bag as if the thing wasn't bloody heavy enough.

I put on some comfy pajamas; I lay down on the bed I was fighting my eyes to keep them open; as they drifted shut; I replayed the day's events. Falling onto Isaac's chest, Feeling his warm hands touching my body, lifting me off him, I shivered. I touched my hand and brushed it against my face; his hands are beautiful and soft. As I fell asleep he was there waiting in my dreams.

As I woke disappointment washed over me, I would be catching the bus again. I yawned and stretched my arms, I stilled suddenly as I remembered my dream of the honey haired boy with deep blue eyes. Gee I'm even dreaming about the poor kid now.

It was another chilly morning my breath fogged in the air as I sighed. I wondered if Isaac would be on the bus, would he mind if I sat next to him?

The bus ride was uneventful. I looked for Isaac but he wasn't anywhere to be seen. I put my earphones in to drown out the idiots whispering and pointing at me. What was I a bloody circus?

I arrived safely at school with no slip trips or falls, maybe it was just magnetic attraction. Heh

Jenna rushed up to me

"Have you heard?" she grabbed my shoulders and gripped me tightly. I shook my head

"Lydia's missing in the woods; she made a run for it from the hospital. Best bit she's NAKED"

Jenna hunched over gripping her stomach and laughed. I just looked at her, doesn't anyone have any compassion anymore. Movement to my right distracted me; I looked over to see Isaac sitting on his bike staring straight at me. I just stared back; I didn't want to look anywhere else. I smiled he was so handsome, in return I got a half smile just as quick as it appeared he looked down.

Jenna was shaking me "Mi…. Mi…..MIA" I turned back to face Jen.

'Oh sorry, that's horrible do they know why?" Not that I cared about Lydia she was an upright precious bitch, doesn't mean anyone deserves to be lost running around the woods naked.

'Mental break down who knows? Come on let's get to class' Jenna shrugged and headed to class. I looked back over to Isaac but he was gone. I hurried to catch up

I found Isaac by his locker collecting books. I took a deep breath and ventured fourth maybe it was my dream that had given me confidence but I wanted to clear the air about yesterday.

'Hey Isaac' Isaac looked up then back to his locker he shifted uncomfortably turning away slightly as to shield himself

"Hey Mia"

Surprised I continued anyway

"About yesterday, I'm really sorry if I caused any problems" Isaac lifted his eye towards my face but stopped before making eye contact.

He shut his locker, turned his head away from me and looked down the hall, then back to hit feet.

"It… it's ok, I have to go…., speak to a teacher" he flicked his eyes up quickly half shrugged and turned around and walked away.

'Bye' I said weakly to his back, my stomach dropped he couldn't even look me in the eyes Tears started welling, all my confidence vanished. Was he that repulsed?

I tried hard to concentrate on study, pretend I wasn't upset by Isaac's reaction, and I even started planning a visit to the nurse to get out chemistry. No I wouldn't let him ruin my whole day. I was going to be strong screw him. I would just ignore him. It was easier to be angry then sad and pathetic.