EXTRAORDINARY WAY
CHAPTER 17
The next morning was different. I woke up late because I wasn't able too get to much sleep last night. I rushed to the shower and got ready. As expected, Mom was already gone to work so I didn't need to explain why I'm late today. Our housekeeper, Janine, took notice of my appearance and help me with my tie and vest. As I did my hair she told me how my mother approved of Summer sleeping over tonight.
"Really?" I asked with a pop tart on my mouth.
"Really." She laughed. "She was happy you were inviting a friend over. But it was unlucky she had a business meeting tonight, so she won't be able to dine with you and your friend." She announce regrettably.
"Hmm. That's to be expected." I muttered to myself.
"I'm sure your mother is trying her best." Janine said, worry clear on her face. I caught my solemn expression on the mirror, i shook it off.
"Anyway, thanks. I'm off." I wore my coat and took my backpack then headed out. I knew deep inside that mom would make an excuse, just like how she does on every other occasion in my life. I sighed then decided to forget about it, I have a more crucial problem at the moment. It's almost eight, and I'm still four blocks away from school. I took a quick look at the red Honda, parked in the driveway. Few second later I was arguing with myself to resist the urge to use it.
I sighed and started walking.
I was eighteen minutes late for Algebra and I got a pretty embarrassing lecture from Ms. Andrews. When she sent me to my seat I just did what I usually do in class. Listen and do what the teacher asks you to do. The rest of the morning period was the same, we had a pop quiz which I answered carefully. I'd didn't really matter because my thoughts were preoccupied with other stuff, a certain feeling rising through me, just then the bell rung.
i walked in the corridor, to my locker, who I found out had a very amused Zack Mooneyham leaning on it, again. I walked slowly towards him, he moved so that I could open my locker.
"I thought you're avoiding me." He started. I gave him a confused look as I closed my locker.
"And why is that?" I asked.
"Because I waited here this morning and you didn't come." He said, eyes glinting which made me smile.
"Well, I was late this morning." I told him. He flinched at the thought of me being late.
"Why is that?" He returned my question from earlier.
"Because I couldn't sleep last night." I answered as the two of us walked towards the cafeteria. Students walking passed us, girls gushing at the sight of Zack talking to me.
"And why is that?" He repeated, only this time it was meant to make my pulse quicken. His arm brushing against mine, making the whole thinking process difficult.
"Because a certain guitarist kept me up all night." I told him straight in the face. I saw his surprise of how bluntly I said that.
"Really?" I heard him asked looking anywhere but me. Obviously enjoying this.
"Oh yeah." I smirked. "Steve Morse is one amazing guitarist" I added. His snapped his head to me and I smiled brightly. "Come on Zack, Don't tell me you don't appreciate Deep purple's music? I mean, I spent all night listening to them and may I just say: WOW." He shook his head with a smile.
"So Steve Morse's the reason why your late?" He demanded, i kept my cool.
"Yeah." I tried to say with a straight face but i ended up laughing.
"Okay then." He said, knowingly. "Do you wanna sit with us today?" he asked, still amused.
"Can't. Summer is going to have a fit if I don't help her with the fliers for the V-tro show." He nodded. "But you can sit with us." I told him with a pleased look.
He smiled brightly at that. But he didn't get a chance to answer when strong arms suddenly encage us both from behind.
"Well well well. What do we have here?" A very cheerful Freddy asked with his hands griping our shoulders and smiling between me and Zack. Zack just shook his head at his friend and kept walking.
"A girl and a boy?" I told him
"Cute." He mockingly said. "But really, you should just become public already if you two are gonna flirt in the corridors anyway." He teased.
"I don't appreciates it when you say things like that Freddy." Zack warned with a slight smile.
"And why not? She obviously likes it." I glared at him. The blonde enjoyed it though, finally finding a way to irk me. People were definitely staring now. I can see what they're thinking. I sighed and removed his arms from my shoulder. Leaving him leaning on Zack.
"I don't appreciate you saying things like that either." I mentioned. The blonde chuckled.
"Come on, I've seen the way you look at Zack." He said with his eyebrow raised. "You stare at him like, all the time. It's irritating." He teased and i felt my cheeks heating up.
"I'll pray to that any day." Zack commented with a smile and I hit my head with my palm. The two boys laughed, at the sight of me getting nervous.
"You two are very unbalanced." That was all I could think off, and yes it was lame. Freddy doubled his laughter at my words. I opened the door to the cafeteria and people within 3 mile radius turned and look. "No wonder you are friends." I muttered with a sigh of defeat.
"You'll learn Keyboards." Freddy said while patting my head with a satisfied smile on his face, having no trouble at all because of his height.
"Please, please learn my name." I told him aggressively. Seeing my reaction Freddy grabbed a strand and pulled it up.
"Shall I take him out of your hair?" Zack asked, literally.
"Yes, please." I concluded with a smile. Zack dragged Freddy to the counter, and gave me a quick smile. Freddy once again placed his arms over Zack's shoulder and started ruffling Zack's hair. Once he was free from the blonde boy, Zack smacked him on the shoulder and after that the two resumed talking.
I sighed and made my way to Summer's table. i noticed how people were staring at me and would look away when i stare at them. I did a double check on my clothes if i wore anything weird. Nothing out of the ordinary, i guess it was because of those two. I kept walking until Ella suddenly pulled me towards the corner. I got a hint on what her question would be. She turned towards me with a guarded look on her face.
"Alright spill." Her famous words. Ah... sweet joy. I rolled my eyes. "Which of the two are you going out with?" She asked.
"What?" I reacted, laughing. "Where did you get that?"
"It's the word around school this morning." She said. "Zack Mooneyham waiting on your locker all morning til' first period?" She asked.
"And so? Does that have to mean anything?" I said defensively.
"And entering the cafeteria with Freddy Jones playing with your hair?" She challenged, putting her arms across her chest.
"He does that with every one." I explained. "And that is not an act of sweetness, he did that to annoy me." I pointed out, she's still not backing down though.
"C'mon!Somebody's going out with someone and i wanna know who it is." She exclaimed. Ella is not a gossip mongrel, i think it's because it's about me. She might just wanna know the truth. I owe her that.
"Okay. I'll tell you everything, but later after class?" I pleaded. People were still staring and i can feel them burning a whole on my back. Ella noticed too.
"Okay, that's good enough for me." Ella nodded. "Seriously, what do these people want?" She said as she saw how people were acting. Throwing an arm around her shoulder like how Freddy did, i gave her an answer.
"Something to talk about." I said and we chuckled.
I'll post the next chapter soon. Hint: About the sleep over. =) will you review?
Kate =]
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