Alright Chapter 2. This is my second chapter in one day. Wow. I've got a lot to write about. I know the plot in my head and it's very interesting and I'm going to post a chapter of a different story and tell me if I should continue it or not. Thanks for whoever reads this…even if it's just me hehe. Ok on with the story.
P.S. during the fight scene, I was thinking of making ppl scream "jerry jerry" lol luv Jerry Springer.
Song in here is 'Runaway' by Love and Theft. I think it suited the situation.
~Kaitlyn =]
Chapter 2
"Girls like me?" I scoffed. This guy obviously knows nothing about me or my past. I used to be at the center of attention before my mom died and I went 'crazy'. No guys wanted me now.
"Yeah. What's so hard to believer about that?"
"The fact that it's impossible because you've only known me for exactly 15 minutes and that you have NO idea who I am. Or maybe you have, rumors spread fast around here."
"What rumors? And I could know you better if you let me."
"Alright since you have no idea about me, I'll tell you, cuz I promise that you'll find out later I promise. Oh and after this, you might not want me to walk you to class.'
I paused to see what he would say to this.
"Your reputation can't be that bad" Hphm. He seemed so sure… well I would prove him wrong.
"Well since we only have five minutes, I'll give you the cliff notes. My parents divorced when I was like nine, my real dad hates me, my mom's new husband is an ass, my mom died of breast cancer last year, my stepdad doesn't care if I'm alive or dead, and the entire school things I'm emo/suicidal. In fact, there are rumors that I cut myself and that I killed someone, too. Unfortunately, Zane, I've got to get to class and if you don't like me anymore, I totally understand becau…"
Zane covered my mouth. I almost bit his hand but it was just out of reach for my teeth. And the stupid bastard laughed. HE LAUGHED!
"This is what everyone is worked up over? Are you kidding me?" Then he started laughing even harder. I wanted to punch him.
"Just what the hell is so funny?" It was a wonder that smoke wasn't coming out of my ears; I was so freaking mad!
"You are. You really think that your 'drama' is such a big deal?"
"I personally don't care about my drama but everyone else thinks it's the biggest scandal to ever happen in life. It's so annoying."
"And why did you think I didn't like you anymore? What happened wasn't your fault; you just can't pick your family."
"And what the hell would you know about family? Do you even know what that is like? To go home to that? Of course you don't! You're just another stuck-up, snobby guy that thinks he can do whatever the fuck he wants because he has all the girls wrapped around his finger. Now that I think of it…you don't need to worry about hating me, because I hate you! Now leave me alone, ok? I pretty positive that you will do just fine without me in your life. Everyone else is."
And with that, I turned and stormed away, off to Honors Calculus 3, not even caring if Zane made it or not.
Right after the bell rang, enter stage right, Zane. He explained to the teacher his 'I'm new and I got lost' story and took the seat behind mine.
Zane tried to talk to me a couple of times, but I ignored him. He could suffer in silence for all I cared. The bell rang, saying I could leave this class and Zane, for my literature class.
The rest of my day passed in a blur. I didn't really pay attention to anyone/thing until I almost tripped over something. When I snapped out of my haze, I saw queen bitch and her loyal minion just standing there laughing at me. Jamie Strauss and Michelle Lanier.
When I concentrated, I heard what they were saying.
"…I know Michelle, it's so tragic. With her mom dying and her stepdad hating her, it's a wonder she hasn't killed herself yet. I mean she would be doing the world a favor. Plus she already killed someone." That was a total lie and she knew it.
She was smirking at the last part.
I wasn't in the mood to bitch-slap her, so I was planning to stalk off, all cool like, but then Michelle said something that set me off the edge.
"Well at least we know why her mom died. She got so sick of poor Alicia's 'I'm depressed and lonely' act that she finally just died."
I lunged for that bitch, slugging her in the face, and kicking her in the gut. When she was on the ground, I turned toward Jamie who just looked at me with those slutty, innocent eyes.
"You know, Alicia, you should control your anger. We wouldn't want you to be responsible for anyone else's death this year."
She was saying that I killed my mom and that I killed that one suicidal kid. Damn that bitch to hell, I thought.
I was about to jump that whore, when arms slid around my waist, restraining me.
Then I heard a voice whispering in my ear, "She isn't worth it. Just forget about it."
I heard the slight accent, and knew at once that it was Zane.
"What the fuck? Let me at that stupid little road whore. I'm going to end her. Who does she think she is? Talking trash about me, when I heard that she applied for a job as a prostitute in Vegas. Dancing poles and stuff sure sounds like her, though." I yelled, while trying to get out of Zane's hold.
"Do you honestly think that you could take me?" Jamie said, while using her annoying-as-hell innocent voice.
"Yeah. For starters, you're just a dumb blonde. Not even a real blonde, but just as stupid. Plus you're a whore. If it broke out into a fight, all I need if for one of these guys to flash his dick, and you'll go chasing it like a little puppy dog." I laughed and a couple of people snorted, trying not to laugh.
"As if I need any of that, though. I'm tougher, faster, and smarter than you. I would win, no contest." I was just bragging now.
By then, teachers had strolled into the hallway, not seeming to notice what was happening at first. Then they saw Michelle.
"What happened?' one asked. "Is she ok?"
People just kept asking questions. I couldn't hear them, as I had zoned out. I didn't feel like paying attention. I just removed Zane's arms from around my waist and sneaked off when no one was watching.
Well, almost no one.
"Wait!" A voice called. I didn't have to turn to know that it would be Zane.
"Alicia, stop. Slow down!"
I just sped up. I was almost to the parking lot, where my blessed care would be waiting for me. I would get in and just drive. I didn't know where I would go and didn't even consider how stupid it was. I just wanted to get out of here and never come back.
Suddenly, Zane was there, blocking my exit.
I tried to elbow my way around him. It was no use.
"Alicia, no. You're not leaving. I'm not letting you past me."
"Don't promise me anything, Zane. Then I'll feel all bed, knowing that you broke it. I'm leaving, one way or another."
"I'm not breaki…, you know what? I think your right. Let's go."
I looked at him, both incredulous and confused.
"WHAT?!" I nearly yelled.
"Let's go." He repeated, really slowly, like I was mental. "You said you were leaving. I'm going with you. I'm not going to let anything bad happened to you."
"I can take care of myself. I don't need your assistance. AND, you are NOT coming!"
"Yes I am."
"No"
"Yes"
"NO"
He sighed. "Look, Alicia, you probably have about five seconds before the teachers come looking for you. And if they find you right now, you'll most likely get suspended, maybe expelled. So, we can keep arguing, and wait for the teachers to show up, or you can leave now, with me. And I'm sorry for saying what I said this morning in homeroom. It was rude and shouldn't have been said."
I contemplated, for just a second, deciding. The sound of approaching voices made up my mind for me.
"Alright, let's go."
We hurried out the door and made a bolt for my car. As soon as I had the key in the ignition, I floored it.
I was almost to Atlanta, when Zane started laughing.
I gave him a sidelong glare.
"Just what the hell is so funny?" I demanded.
"Well, did you have any intentions of stopping before we made it out of the city?"
"Yes I did. We are going to one of my favorite places in this hellhole. So shut up and quit complaining. You're the one who wanted to come along with me anyways. Oh and I'm still mad about what you did earlier."
He was quiet for a minute, remembering when I bitched at him this morning.
"Sorry about that. I guess you're kinda sensitive, but I wasn't pretending to get it, not at all."
He looked at me with pleading eyes, begging my forgiveness.
"Fine.. I guess all is forgiven, for now."
We both settled into silence as I drove to my friend's bar. I decided to turn on the radio to my favorite station. And it was ironically playing 'Runaway". How funny….
It's been a long week, I've got a slow leak in my left front tire.
I'm sick of where I work. My boss is such a jerk, don't care if I get fired.
My backs about to break, no money in the bank, and she don't call me anymore.
I'm down to my last ring, it's time to sell my things,
And pack my bags, and never look back,
run a parallel line with the railroad tracks, and make my get away.
I put the pedal to the metal as the sun goes down.
Leave everybody sleepin in this sleepy town tonight,
and at the break of day, I'll be a runaway!
A hundred miles in, I got a stupid grin on my scruffy face.
With every cigarette, I'm burning my regrets.
Don't want to leave a trace.
And from the rear-view, I've got clear view, of who I used to be.
A little bit faster now, don't wanna turn around.
I'm gonna pack my bags, and never look back.
Run a parallel line with the railroad tracks, and make my get away.
I put the pedal to the metal as the sun goes down.
Leave everybody sleepin in this sleepy town tonight.
And at the break of day, I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway!
It's crazy, I know, to count on this road and give me what I need.
But with every state line, somehow I find, another part of me.
Yeah-e-yeah!
I'm gonna pack my bags, and never look back.
Run a parallel line with the railroad tracks, and make my get away.
I put the pedal to the metal as the sun goes down.
Leave everybody sleepin in this sleepy town tonight,
and at the break of day, I'll be a runaway!
I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway!
"Nice song choice, all things considered." Zane commented.
"Yeah I guess"
I was finally relaxed, knowing we were here. We both got out of the car, with me heading for the warehouse.
Zane looked uneasy.
"What's wrong?" I asked him.
"You go here?" He asked, pointing to the abandoned warehouse/ newly transformed nightclub/bar.
"Jenny's All Nighter? Yeah. I love this place. Jenny is my friend. One of the only ones I've got left."
"Have you gone here alone?"
I snorted. "And who would I go with? I don't exactly have a fan club."
"Do you know what happens here? Do you have any idea?"
"And you do? You just moved here."
"Yes, from Atlanta. I've been here before. This place is no good. Girls, particularly teenage girls, get beaten, raped, and drugged. All sorts of things happen here."
"Believe me, I know." I've been there. Those were my unspoken words. I knew all too well what happened if you were drunk and left the club alone, at night.
I shook off those thoughts. I didn't need them messing up my day.
"Come on Zane. Let's go. It's the middle of the day and only Jenny is in the club. I promise."
"Alright if you say so."
We walked to All Nighter. I retrieved the key from inside the loose brick, where Jenny always kept it, and opened the door.
"Jenny!" I called.
Silence.
"Jenny! Jenny, are you there. It's me, Alicia, with my friend. Hello?"
Silence again.
Something wasn't right. I just knew it.
I half ran to Jenny's hideout room in the back of the club. The door was shut. I could hear Zane coming up behind me, just as I reached for the doorknob.
I opened the door and said "Jenny!"
I looked in front of me and screamed.
"Oh my God, Oh my God!"
I was beginning to hyperventilate.
"Oh God, Jenny, no!!"
Laying there on the floor in a puddle of blood, was my friend Jenny.
Dead.
I lost my consciousness.
A/N:
This isn't really considered a cliff hanger, but it seemed like a good way to end the chapter. I promise to update soon. Maybe by Friday. Hopefully. Cross your fingers!
~ Kaitlyn =]