Chapter 7
Today I woke up a little bit earlier than usual because I knew that today was picture retake day. My mom called and left a message on the machine to remind me "remember to dress up honey, and I picked out and outfit for you. It's in my room sitting on the bed, remember to wear it or your not allowed to go to the premiere coming up. I love you honey, stay out of trouble!" (beep) Oh wow, she picked out an outfit for me, this should be interesting. I wet upstairs into her room. OMG it's pink. Yea I like pink but not that much pink. There was a pink ruffle skirt and a pink Cami paired with a short pink coat. There was noway I was going to wear that. So, I got out the sewing machine and went to work. It only took me fifteen minutes to turn this outfit into more of my style.
I walked down the hallways at school and everyones head turned. I knew I looked good, but not that good. "Hey Cat you look good." said Patrick as I made my way to my locker I got out my books and when I look up Patrick was right next to me. "What are you all dressed up for?" he asked. "Oh it's for picture retakes and thanks, you look great too." I answered. He would't stop staring at me, like he was in a trance. We stared into each others eyes for a while until the first bell rang. We went our separate ways till second period. We passed noted the whole time in chemistry. After third period I was called to the gym to get my picture taken. There happen to be a really long line and I was at the end. I decided to go to the restroom to fix myself up. When I went in no one was in there, I went into the stall to text Jamie and see what he was up to. It seems that I had two new text messages. The first one read 'hey went to c grandma b back l8r - Jamie.' OK that's good he told me where he was going but the second one read 'watch yourself today - Viki.' OMG I can't believe it, how did she get my number? I heard footsteps coming so I stood on top of the toilet. Then came in two girls, I recognized one of there voices it was Victoria "Yea my daddy said he was getting me a limo." she said to her friend. "What are you going to do about that Catherine girl?" Her friend asked. "I have plans for here today at lunch and after school, she won't be ruining my night to shine. Anyways she doesn't even know how to dress, did you see her outfit today? Disgusting." Veronica stated. After they left the restroom I came out of the stall almost in tears. I knew that something was going to happen at lunch so I can be prepared. I fixed myself up and went out of the bathroom. The line was shorter and my turn was soon. I took my picture and then heard laughs coming from the hallways. When I left the gym the lockers were covered with pictures of..of..me. They were from that night I pulled that scheme on the pier. They were pictures of me and Jamie. It read..."New girl is a slut". I fled down the halls everyone laughing and pointing. I was so humiliated but more important what would Patrick think. I went to his locker he looked disappointed. "I..It isn't what you think, I didn't go out with him, he's only a friend." I tried to say. "Yeah right Cat, just a friend! What were you doing down at the pier with him? You want to explain even more?" I knew I couldn't because of that letter I got. So I said this "I can't tell you-". "Oh really why is that? You know what I don't even care. Have fun at the premiere by yourself. Maybe your boyfriend would like to go with you." He screamed and stormed down the hallway. I couldn't handle this, I went to my locker got my stuff and left school grounds. I took my car and just drove anywhere. I had to get away. I told myself I'll go back at lunch and make up some kind of lie. I know this isn't like me, but whatever.
After an hour or so I drove back to school, told the office there was a family emergency. They gave me a late slip and told me head to lunch. I wasn't that hungry so I changed into the clothes I bought and went to the cafeteria. When I entered everyone stopped eating and stared. I just walked to and sat at an empty table in the back. When I sat down everyone went back to what they were doing. I couldn't help but look around the room for Patrick, when I didn't see him I knew something was up. I just wanted to disappear. I heard a voice behind me. "Hey are you Kay?" I turned around and it was Nick. "Uh, I saw you run out of school and well now your back." He said sitting down next to me. Why would he want to even talk to me? "I'm just fine, why would you care?" I said. Then he stared my in the eyes as if he wanted to know what was going on. I thought about telling him but, "I can't tell you here, meet me after school at the coffee shop off of fifth avenue. Kay?" I told him and started to get up. "Kay I'll be there around two thirty. Bye." I nodded and walked out of the cafeteria.
Next chapter you'll have the meeting and the rest of the week. REVIEW!!