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I spend the rest of the class looking straight at the school board, but I didn't hear a word Miss. Brown said, and I wasn't paying any attention to the stuff that was written on the board.
I had only allowed myself to look away once to glance at Shane who was situated to rows in front of me to the left. He had been looking down at a paper in front of him, not paying attention to Miss. Brown either. He had the same expression of anger that he had when he had noticed me in the beginning of class.
Why did he have to be late? This was just typical; I really have no luck at all. Why did it have to be him, Caitlyn would have done it with pleasure, and I probably would have enjoyed that.
Miss. Brown had decided that Shane and I would get next period off so that he could show me around. I would have loved a free period had it been with anybody else but Shane.
This was just stupid. She was using me as a punishment for him; well they had chosen the right one. But his punishment would be my punishment too.
In the background I heard the bell ring, but I wasn't really thinking about the significance of it, I just kept sitting there looking at the board.
Then suddenly someone put there hand in front of my eyes, and I snapped out of my daze and looked up to find Shane looking at me with a bored look instead of the angry look he had worn minutes ago. I quickly hid my puzzled look and matched his bored look.
''Are you ready or what?'' he asked, he didn't sound mad he just sounded indifferent. But I knew this situation was bothering just as much as it was me.
''No. But I don't have a choice now do I'' I hissed at him, instantly regretting my remark. I should be as calm and collected as he seemed to be. He just rolled his eyes at me and turned around.
I stood up slowly before following him. He stood outside beside the door looking away from me. This would be a long period.
I made my way over beside him, but didn't say anything ether. I decided to be as civil as possible just for this period and then I could go back to ignoring him.
We made our way towards the office, people around us kept sneaking glances at us, some even shouted out Shane's name or said hallo to him as they passed us. Shane just smiled and acknowledged them, but as soon as they had passed his expression of boredom was back. As we made our way towards the office door I spotted Caitlyn in the distance talking with Nate, she was looking at me with a concerned look, and I couldn't help but smile at her, to try and ease her concern. This wasn't her problem, and I didn't want to create a conflict, between her and her boyfriend's brother.
Shane took a hold of the door and went inside, I was about to follow him when he held out a hand for me to stop.
'' Just stay out here. I just need a list of the books you need, so that we can get them at the school library.'' He said matter of factly not leaving much space for argument. I was just about to argue anyway when I remembered my choice to be civil and decided against it. So I just nodded and he went inside.
I didn't have to stand there by my self for long though, because he came back out quickly holding a piece of paper in his hand.
''We just have to stop by my locker and then we can go get your books.'' He stated and started walking down a hallway. I quickly followed making sure to stay a step behind as to avoid arguments. He looked over his shoulder making sure I had followed but before we got eye contact he whipped his head forward looking away from me once again.
He stopped as he reached his destination, unlocking his locker throwing a glance at me making sure I didn't see his combination. Before throwing in his back and locking it again. He then started walking again.
'' We are going to the library now? '' I asked in a low voice for some reason scared that he would suddenly lose his cool and snap at me. He didn't even look at me as he mumbled a ''yes'' and picked up his pace the slightest bit, making me fall behind. I just sighed and kept following, staying a little farther away from him.
Suddenly a red headed girl appeared and took a hold on Shane placing a quick but firm kiss on his lips. Shane looked a little shock as she pulled back but as soon as re recognized her he just smirked.
''Want to skip next period?'' the girl asked raising her eyebrows and smiling, obviously trying to flirt.
''Can't. I'm on new girl duty.'' He answered throwing his head a little to the side giving the girl a hint as to who he was talking about. The red head turned her head looking at me. She narrowed her eyes glaring at me. I was thrown by her hostility but quickly covered it up as I saw Shane smirk at my malaise.
She quickly looked back at Shane giving him the sweetest smile she seemed to be able to muster.
'' Another time then. See ya.'' She said kissing him on cheek before strutting away, as the bell rang signaling next period to start.
''Who was that?'' I couldn't help but ask. Shane just looked at me as if he had forgotten I was there all along. He smiled but it didn't reach his eyes.
'' The last girl I showed around.'' He stated before starting to walk once again.
''You often get to do this?'' I asked astonished, I thought it was a onetime thing for him.
''I'm often late.'' He said without looking at me, making it seem like it was obviously the reason and that he would never voluntarily show anybody around school, like he had better things to do with his time.
I just shook my head throwing him a dirty look now that he couldn't see my face.
We finally reached our destination, the library. As we came inside Shane quickly located the librarian.
He was an older man sitting at a desk. He was busy writing something down, and didn't see until Shane yelled out his name.
''Alan.'' As the man looked up at Shane he continued. '' We need some books. Mitchie here…'' He said gesturing to me without actually looking at me. ''is new. I have a list of everything she needs from Gloria.''
I didn't quite understand why Shane seemed to be on first name basis with so much of the staff but I didn't question it, I just focused my attention on Alan, who was now standing up looking at me with a smile.
''Well of course, why don't you come with me dear, and we'll find it.'' He gestured for me to follow him, and as he passed Shane he snatched the list from his hands. I followed, casting a look back at Shane and seeing him taking a seat at one of the tables taking out his phone.
Alan showed me into a small room with shelves filled with books.
''Let's see.'' He looked over the list and started taking down books, and giving them to me. I quickly had a big stack of books, and I could feel me arms shaking the slightest bit. As Alan found the last one, he laid it on top of the others and took a light hold on my arm making me follow him out.
''I just need to register those and then they're yours.'' He said and let me towards the desk he had been situated at earlier. He gestured for me to lay down the books and I did so with a heavy sigh, relieved to have them out of my hands.
Alan sat down and started to register the books in my name. I silently made my way over to some of the shelves containing books. I looked around seeing if there was anything interesting. I liked to read when I could find a good book. Reading, writing, seeing TV and especially listening to music was my favorite things to do. All things that took me away from reality and into another universe. I read everything from fantasy to horror but there wasn't anything here that caught my eye.
''Anything more you would like.'' Alan said from behind me making me jump a little before I turned around to look at him. He laughed a little at my shocked state and I couldn't help but laugh too.
''No I'm good Alan. Thank you.'' I smiled brightly making my way over to his desk picking up the books. They really where heavy.
''Your welcome.'' Alan said smiling at me too, before turning to look at Shane who was deeply involved in his phone, smiling brightly at it. '' Don't you want to help the young lady with her books Shane?'' Alan asked sternly, Shane looked up at Alan startled before looking past him at me.
''Nah. I know her, she would refuse my help. She likes to do things on her own. In fact, she would probably be offended if I asked'' He smiled fakely at me and I felt like punching him in the face. I cleansed my teeth, mustering a small smile at Alan nodding before strutting outside.
As the door slammed shoot behind me, I slowed down and took in a big breath of ear before I heard the door open again. I refused to turn around to look at him and just stood there. He slowly made his way towards me, coming to a stop beside me.
''We better get on with the tour.'' He said looking at me with a straight face; I just looked back at him with indifference. I didn't care I just wanted this to be over. As it became clear that I wasn't going to answer, Shane just started walking.
The next 30 minutes went on without me saying a word. Shane wasn't very talkative either. He pointed out the different rooms and after me passing him my schedule he showed me where all my classes where going to be. We didn't small talk; we didn't even look at each other. My arms where beginning to feel numb from caring my books and the only thing I could concentrate on were the weight of them. As we came into the cafeteria, Shane stopped and suddenly looked at me.
'' Well this is kind of the last thing I have to show you. So I guess that's it.'' He said seeming to be waiting for something as he looked at me with a questioningly expression. I just shrugged and nodded at him, before turning around. I wanted to get to my locker so that I could get rid of the books before I would drop them, which could happen any minute by now.
''What no thank you Shane, it was very sweet of you to use your time on me?'' He spat at me suddenly sounding angry. I was caught off guard; he had been sure to lock down his feelings for the whole tour.
So when I turned around and looked at him I must have looked shocked which he for some reason found funny for he suddenly started laughing. It was false and over the top, and for some reason it made me angry.
'' I know you didn't wanted to do this Shane, so why should I thank you. It was a punishment not a reward or a choice for that matter. And the same goes for me. '' I hissed at him taking a step towards him. He stopped laughing immediately, and glared at me. I wasn't looking or feeling happy either so it didn't bother me.
'' Your right it was a punishment for me. But for you it was most definitely a reward. Ask any girl here.'' He stated and all of sudden looked smug and self satisfied. I rolled my eyes at him, grossed out by this side of him.
'' That must be a joke; this could never be anything else but a punishment. And cruel one in fact'' I answered feeling my face boiling, I was about to leave when my hands suddenly gave away from the weight of the books and the books fell out of my hands. All the books now laid spread across the floor. I threw a dirty look at Shane as he let out a laugh, before bending down to pick them up. I scrambled them together, and had just got them all in to a pile, when I heard Shane approach me.
'' I knew you wouldn't ask for my help, you haven't changed much.'' He whispered mostly to himself, and I felt myself snap. I just looked up at him with hatred in my eyes, and saw him take a step back as he meet my eyes.
'' You don't know anything about me Shane Grey, so don't you think you know whether or not I have changed. I'm nowhere near the girl you once knew.'' I said it slowly but clearly making sure he understood, before looking away from him.
'' Oh I do know you Mitchie, you forget you where my best friend once. But you're right you're nowhere near the girl I knew and I'm nowhere near the boy you knew. Thank god for that.'' I replied bitterly stepping forward to pull me up, but I put out my hand making him stop.
''Just stay away from me.'' I declared clearly looking straight at him. He looked at me for second analyzing me, before glaring at me once again.
''No problem.'' And then he left me there on the floor, and I felt nothing.
The rest of the day was quiet uneventful. I only had one more class with Caitlyn, and two with Nate were I avoided them as much as possible. It wasn't fair to put them in the middle of everything, and as it was right now I needed to get the whole ordeal out of my head before I could safely talk to them without sounding bitter and angry when it came to Shane. I didn't see Shane for the rest of the day, and I spend my breaks outside school with my iPod. I had decided I would try to be more social tomorrow.
When I came home no one was there so I went into my room and started on the homework that I had been assigned during the day. I didn't leave my room until my mom called me down for dinner, and dinner passed in silence. My mom tried to get me to talk about my first day at school, but beside telling her that it went fine and that the kids where nice I said nothing. After dinner I went into my room again, feeling exhausted and fell asleep early.
It seemed like the whole day had passed by in a daze for me and before I knew it my alarm went on and it was time for a whole new day.
I choose a plain outfit, a pair of light blue jeans; a black long-sleeved t-shirt and my favorite pair of dark blue all stars. I would have put my hair into a ponytail but decided against it, seeing as it would just attract more attention to my face. After covering my bruises with makeup I went downstairs to get some breakfast. My mom had made French toast for me and my dad. I ate quickly not wanting to miss my bus, and ran to the bus stop.
As we got onto school grounds, I made sure to get out as the last person just as yesterday. But as stepped outside I forgot to look to the left and someone knocked into me. The person grabbed a hold on my arm studying herself. I looked up and saw a girl looking at me. I muttered a quick apology before twisting out of her grab and moving on.
''Wait up.'' The girl shouted from behind me, I didn't want to be rude so I stopped turned around and smiled at her.
''Hey, I'm Anna. You're Mitchie right?'' she said extending her hand. I took it and looked her over trying to figure out if I knew her. She had naturally blond hair that stopped at her shoulders with side bangs and a mixture of green and grey eyes. She slightly taller than me even thought she too was wearing flat shoes. Her body type was quiet normal; she wasn't thin but neither thick. Just normal.
''I'm sorry, do I know you?'' I was quiet sure I hadn't seen her before.
''No I'm sorry this must seem weird. We have homeroom together. I wanted to introduce myself yesterday but I didn't really get a chance. Shane and I don't really get along much, so I didn't want to talk to you when he was around. That would just have made a bad impression.'' She said honestly smiling apologetically at me. I couldn't help but grin, well it was good to know that at least one more person felt the same way as me.
''No problem it's nice to meet you. Any particular reason you wanted to introduce yourself.'' I asked and started walking towards the school, she felt in with me easily not missing a beat.
'' People here tend to stick with who they know. I thought I would be friendly and help you out a little. I would have sat with you at lunch but I couldn't find you.'' She seemed very honest, but it just seemed to good to be true. People just didn't act like that. Maybe she just needed friends too.
'' I ate outside. But you do have a point; I haven't really been talking to many people. But they sure do like to stare. '' She laughed at my statement and then looked me over. I felt slightly self conscience, but as she smiled brightly at me, it went away.
'' Well you're a babe who can blame them.'' She stated plainly, and I could feel my cheeks getting hot as I mumbled a thank you. She found me blushing endearing and told me so, which only made me blush harder.
'' How about we get to homeroom.'' Anna asked me, I just nodded and Anne started asking random questions on our way there. How old was I? 16. Did I have any animals? No. Did I have a boyfriend? No; and I couldn't help but blush again as she smirked at my answer. What was my favorite color? Purple. And as we made our way inside the bell went off, and I thought she would stop with the questions but she didn't.
''Do you have any siblings?'' I was making my way down into the back but suddenly stopped as I heard her question. I gulped and whispered ''No'' before taking a seat feeling tears press in my eyes. She sat down beside me and was just about to ask a new question when my phone suddenly went off. I quickly took it out and was about to turn it off, when my mom's picture appeared and I took the call without thinking.
''What's wrong?'' We hadn't really talked for two days know so naturally I was afraid something terrible had happened. Had he gone too far?
''You forgot your lunch, I'm parked outside I have it with me.'' My mom answered cheerfully not registering my concerned. I felt myself relax, but as the calm replaced the hysteria. Shane entered with Miss. Brown behind him, and I felt my anger flare again, and remembered that I was mad at my mother.
''I'm in class mom.'' I answered sternly and I noticed Anna looking at me concerned I smiled at her trying to ease the tension.
''Then I'll come in.'' She said and I could hear the car door slamming in the background.
''NO'' I shouted and Miss. Brown looked at me amused but as she noticed the phone she stepped forward.
''We don't use phones in class Mitchie.'' She reached out her hand signaling for my phone. I hung up on my mom and handed it over.
''I have to go for a minute Miss. Brown. My mom is outside.'' I stud up and made my way towards the door.
''Mitchie you can't just ….'' I didn't hear Miss. Browns complains I was already outside the classroom quickly making my way to the parking lot. I was afraid my mom would have gone inside looking for me. That way it would take ages to find her without my phone. I broke into a run, and as I made it outside and saw her standing by the car I let out a sigh of relief, before halting down to a walk. I made my way over to her, sensing her unease even thought she was trying not to show it. She was smiling at me, but it wasn't at natural smile.
''Hallo Honey.'' She went in for a hug but dodged her and stepped away from her. She looked hurt but it didn't touch me.
''I don't have the time. Do you have my lunch?'' I crossed my arm in front of my chest as she went into the car and pulled out a small back and handing it over to me.
I said a small thank you before turning around to leave.
'' Don't be angry with me Mitch.'' She whispered hurtfully. I slowly stepped around and almost felt like crying when I saw her face. The facade was gone, she wasn't smiling. Her eyes where blank and a tear was running down her cheek, her arm hung loosely down her side. She looked defeated and broken. I hadn't seen like that for a long time.
More than anything I wanted to run to her. I wanted to hug her and tell her that I wasn't mad, that everything was alright. But it would be a lie, and it would destroy me more than the true, because I knew I would try to believe it if the words left my mouth. So I just sucked back my tears and looked at her expressionlessly.
''But I am mom. You have to understand that.'' She took a step forward and took my hands into hers looking at me pleadingly. And I couldn't get myself to step away.
''Why?'' She wasn't asking why she had to understand, she already did or why I was mad because she knew that to. She was asking why I couldn't understand her reason for acting like she did.
She let one of my hands go and lightly stroked my cheek. I leaned into the touch.
''Why are we here?'' I whispered. I had to know, I didn't understand. She suddenly let go of me and stepped back. Now it was my time to feel rejected and hurt. She just looked at me without answering, and then she looked down ashamed, and I got angry once more. She couldn't tell me, dad wouldn't allow it.
'' Mom I demand an answer. Why are we here? We have been here for three days now and I still don't know why the hell we moved here. I don't get it.'' I yelled at her.
''He has forgiven me'' that was all she said to me, and then she turned away from me and walked back to the car.
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