Third Person POV:
Asa bolted through the front door in search of her sister. She panicked when she couldn't find her anywhere, assuming the worst has happened to her little sister. After a little running around, Asa found her. "Elina," she breathed, "What's wrong?"
Her sister was hunched over her breathing machine, wheezing heavily. "I think I broke it," she cried, "It isn't working." Asa ran over to Elina and looked at the machine. "It just needs more fluid. Sit down, I'll take care of it." Asa tells Elina, running a hair through her messy hair.
After putting the proper fluids in the breathing machine, it started working properly and Elina eventually stopped wheezing. "Thank you, Asa. I'm sorry I had to make you run from sch-"
"Don't be," Asa interrupted, a smile on her face. "I'm glad to see you." Elina smiled back at her sister and yawned. "Take a nap, little duck. You've earned it." Asa says, smoothing down her sister's hair. Elina obliged happily, curling up into a ball on the couch.
Asa sighed shakily and sat on the love seat. She would have a hell of a time trying to explain to the school why she bolted out of the door. She knew she would get punishment, but she hoped they would ease the blow since she was new. Sighing once more before standing, Asa made her way to the shower.
Asa scrubbed the dark makeup off of her face with makeup remover and slipped into some comfortable black leggings and a Green Day American Idiot tank top. After she felt clean and refreshed, she headed into the kitchen to cook dinner. "I need to remember to go to the market tomorrow," she mutters to herself, staring at the nearly bare contents of the pantry. Shrugging, she pulls a box of Mac and Cheese off of the counter and starts cooking it.
Asa woke up Elina for dinner and switched on the television. Asa switched it to cartoons and they watched them while eating dinner. "Finn is my favorite," Elina comments while watching Adventure Time. Asa smiles at her and winks. "Mine too, little duck."
Someone knocked on the door, causing Asa to almost drop her bowl. "Remember, Lina. Don't talk." Asa instructs. Elina nods quietly and makes a zip motion on her mouth. Asa tip toes to the door and swiftly cracking it. "Yes?" Asa said roughly as soon as she spotted a certain redheaded smirk. Castiel holds up Asa's notebook and waves it around.
"Forget something in my seat?" He teases. Asa's eyes widen before she slips out the door and closes it behind her. She swiftly snatches it out of his hands. "You didn't read what was in here, did you?" She demands, a cold shiver heading up her spine. Castiel raises an eyebrow before shaking his head. "I barely cared enough to bring it back, let alone read it." he retorts.
Asa huffs and crosses her arms. "Good," she mumbles. Castiel leans against the doorway, standing awfully close. "Can I come in?" He asks with a smirk. Asa puts her hand on the door handle quickly. "No," she replies coldly. Castiel raises his eyebrows at her before turning on his heel and walking away.
Asa fidgeted, shifting her weight from foot to foot. "Castiel!" she called after him. He turned his head and raised an eyebrow at her. "What?"
Asa smiled at him softly. "Thank you." He nodded once before going inside his apartment.
Feeling defeated, Asa walked back into her apartment. She closed the door behind it and slid down, sitting in front of it. She felt terrible for the way she had to treat others, but she knew better than to let others in. They would never understand their situation, and wouldn't try to. "Asa?" Elina questioned, still sitting at the table. "Can I talk now?"
Castiel's POV:
I shut the door behind me and slid into the floor. I don't know what that girl does to me, but it's getting on my damn nerves. I knew better than to get wrapped up completely in girls, because all relationships do is get in the way.
They get in the way of my music and my life.
I didn't know whether this girl made me want to scream into my pillow, or push her up against the wall and make out with her. Honestly, the thought of both of those scared the shit out of me and excited me at the same time. She seemed fucked up in the head somehow. She acted like she had a million secrets.
Did I want to try to dig them up? Hell yes I did.
Demon ran around the corner and slammed into me, knocking me over. That's enough thinking for today.
Third Person POV:
After Asa put Elina to bed, she crawled into her own bed with a sigh. She replayed today's events in her head. First off, she started at a new school with people she didn't know, or care to. Secondly, she will never live down bolting out of class on her first day. Lastly, she was heavily attracted to her asshole neighbor, who may not be as much of an ass that she thought. Asa groaned and buried her head under her pillow.
Her obnoxious alarm clock went off at 6 AM. Asa took her shoe and threw it at the alarm clock. She was a lot of things, but she was not a morning person. She rolled out of bed and laid in the floor for a few seconds before descending into the bathroom. Looking in her closet, Asa debated on what statement she would want to make today.
She knew that she would be in trouble with the principle, so maybe all black wasn't a good idea. If she didn't wear all black, she feared she would look approachable. She pulled out a Marilyn Manson shirt, gray high waisted shorts, and her black combat boots. She wore light eyeliner and some red lipgloss. She let her hair fall in waves down her back. A little gray surely makes her look less like a hooligan, right?
Asa decided against taking her bike today, and decided to take the heel-toe express. She figured it would be best not to draw attention to herself today. Throwing her bag over one shoulder, she kissed Elina's forehead and walked out the door.
She didn't live too far from the school. The chilled air kissed Asa's cheeks as she walked in the brisk fall air. Her peace and quiet was quickly interrupted when she heard a roar of a bike. She internally rolled her eyes and kept walking. Slightly speeding up her pace, she hoped he would just keep going. Her hopes were quickly drained when he stopped right next to her.
"Need a ride?" Castiel asked her. She could feel the smirk on his face without even turning around.
"No thanks," Asa replied cooly. "Like I would be caught dead on a LiveWire Harley anyway." She said with a smirk. Castiel couldn't help but smirk right back at her before patting the back of his bike. "Hop on, little girl."
Asa's POV:
Okay, I know I didn't need to draw attention to myself, but I couldn't say no. I couldn't say no to that knowing smirk. One ride to school couldn't hurt, right? It's not like I'm signing a marriage proposal. "You can hold on to me if you want," Castiel said with a smirk while handing me the helmet. I rolled my eyes and slipped the helmet on my head. "I'll just hold on to the handles. Thank you for the gesture."
We arrived at the school and I handed his helmet before walking away quickly. "Thanks for the ride, Castiel." I yell over my shoulder as I'm quickly walking away. The last thing I need is rumors about me when I'm still trying to get over yesterday.
As I'm about to walk into the building, I'm stopped by a barbie doll and her companions. I raise my eyebrow at her before trying to walk around her. Her goons block my way and the leader sneers at me. "May I ask what you were doing with my boyfriend?" The leader asks me. I can't help the giggle that slips through my lips. "Your boyfriend, yes? I get the feeling that's untrue."
The blonde's face turned beat red. "Amber's just in a complicated relationship right now, and she doesn't need sluts like you getting in the way of her and Castiel," one of her goons commented. Play it cool, Asa. They want a reaction from you, I thought to myself. I put on my best smirk before leaning close to Amber. "Even if I did want your boytoy, I could take him. You are nothing, bitch. You never will be anything but the dirt under my boots." I pushed past the shocked trio and headed to my first class.
Ding-dong. "Asa, report to the principle's office at once," The intercom rang. I sigh before stuffing my English stuff back in my backpack and standing up. Ooo's and Ahh's came from some people in the class. Wow, we're back in middle school.
"Detention?" I squeak. The principle nods before offering me a dry smile. "It's unacceptable to leave campus in the middle of class. We could have given you a ticket for truancy. Since you didn't want to confess on where you went, detention is my only option. Meet in Ms. Harper's room right after school. You can leave after an hour.
I leave the principle's office almost in tears. If I don't get home in time, who's going to check on Lina? No one, that's who. It was my responsibility, and I messed up. Yes, it was to help Lina, but I could've been more discreet.
When the bell rang for lunch, I dashed to the library. The library was the perfect place for introverts to go to escape everyone and everything. As soon as the door closed behind me, I felt safe. I looked over the rows and rows of books. I could really put a dent in this, I thought to myself.
Third Person POV:
Asa looked row after row, looking for a book to catch her eye. Her eyes landed on Nathaniel, who was watching her like a hawk. "Can I help you?" She asked, obviously irritated. Nathaniel coughed awkwardly before a small blush dusted his cheeks. "I just didn't expect you to read is all," he admitted. Asa narrowed her eyes on the boy before looking down. "That's why you don't judge a book by its cover," she mumbled.
Nathaniel softened his features and looked at Asa. "Is there anything I can help you find?" He asked her. She looked up at him, surprised at the change of tone. "Hemingway, please." She requested.
After school, Asa headed to the room she was assigned to for detention. She was there 5 minutes early to keep from getting in any more trouble. The teacher looked at her unimpressed and unamused before returning to her novel.
Surprise, Castiel also had detention today; as usual.
Asa squirmed in her seat before looking out the window, hoping to avoid eye contact with the red head.
"I'm going to grab some papers to grade. Work on your assignments and cut the chatter." The teacher instructed before shutting the door behind her. Castiel rolled his eyes at her. "She isn't coming back until the end," he commented while looking over at Asa. Asa continured to look out the window and was caught up in thought. "Asa, can I ask you a question?" Castiel asked, tearing a piece of paper in little pieces. "Why did you leave class so quick yesterday?"
Asa heard enough. She shoved her earbuds in and blasted Suicide Silence. She didn't want to look at him, because she'd confide in him.
She wanted to talk to him. She wanted to learn about him and to be learned about. She wanted to make friends and enemies. She wanted to live; to live like a regular teenager.
She knew she could not, and she could not let anyone know her past.
After detention, Asa bolted out of the door before Castiel could offer her a ride home.