A/N: Helloo campers :D.. or shippers rather? xD
Firsty of all, Happy Valentines Day! (L) Even though it ended 45 mintues ago for me but hey :D
Not a lot to say, back to Dawn's POV
Happy reading :D
"Gary you're doing it wrong gimme the work sheet!"
Oh great. It was a practical experiment with my favorite lab partners.
"What the hell are you digging on the sports pitch for? We're meant to work along the building over here!"
I didn't get it, why did we have to learn about growing vegetables? In autumn for god's sake, plus I doubt anyone in the class is an aspiring farmer.
"Oh my- Just gimme the shovel I'll do it myself!"
I looked on at Misty continuing to yell instructions at a useless Gary, who knew it was best to stay silent.
"Why do we get stuck with Mrs. D.I.Y." He sulked as he parked himself next to me on the edge of the sports pitch.
"Well put it this way we're doing better than the rest of them" I laughed, nodding my head towards the other groups.
The blow of a whistle from Coach Dyke brought our attention to his gym class further up the field.
"Hey, didn't Ash take gym?" Gary pondered, scanning the soccer match that was going on.
My stomach sank and felt like it weighed a tone just as he said that, I hadn't spoken to Ash today, or seen him much for that matter.
"Yeah I'm sure he did.." I answered with hope.
It'd be cool seeing Ash play soccer; he talked about being in the team in his old school and really had a passion for it. Who am I kidding? I just wanna see him in the kit the team wore, I'm sure he's a guy who.. works out?
Gary stood up to take a closer look at the match. "There he is, with the ball now"
"Huh?!" I shot up from my spot next to Gary following his direction, he was right.
For a minute I felt as if I was in Pride & Prejudice, I was waiting for a classical music background with petals floating around and everything in slow motion. But as it's the real world, actually I heard Coach Dyke screaming at the players, sweat floating around from their faces and every move was in a quick step. Even with all this, I stared motionless at Ash and blocked out any other surroundings.
He walked around the field away from the ball, then stopped as the match ended to try catch a breath with his hands on his knees. As he did so, he caught sight of me and Gary watching him and waved. At least, Gary was watching.. I was simply drooling.
He looked.. "So hot..."
"What?" I heard in the background and came back to my senses.
Did I say that out loud?
"N-nothing Gary" I breathed.
With that I was back in my fantasy world, gazing at the gorgeous creature before me. I mean I knew he was handsome, but not; 'Oh my god I want to rip off your clothes and do things to you that are beyond description' handsome. I hated this feeling. It was nice but so hard to resist, it was unfair to be exact. What made it worse was catching a glimpse under his shirt when he aimed a header. That almost floored me!
"Thanks for the help guys" A voice sarcastically established beside me, I came back to the real world.
"But Misty you said "I'll do it myself!" Gary argued in Misty's voice. "So we left you to it."
"SO!? We're meant to be a grou- Hey is that..? ASH, OVER HERE!"
Oh god no.
He spotted us and started jogging over. I held my breath to stay composed and told myself to not make eye contact. How could I after the erotic thoughts I just cooked up!?
Thankfully he was stopped in his tracks half way here by Coach Dyke, who he needed a word with.
Class was almost over. Mr. Hanson called us back inside the classroom to write what we did today. Stare at Ash the entire lesson like a creepy old man? That was tempting to write, but I'm sure Principal Oak would have a thing or two to say about it.
Recess ran smoothly. No drama.. For once. The guys stayed in their own little circle, ranting on about gamer points on their 360's, which made a change from talking about some kid who always yells 'You stole my kill!" on COD.. Yeah, I don't know why I pay attention to the guy's conversations either.
Myself and the other girls relaxed under a tree, making plans for my birthday next week.
"Are you sure the beach is a good idea?"
I smiled sideways agreeing with her.
Misty defended the plan and huffed. "Candice, don't be a killjoy! Dawn, don't worry about it you're gonna love it."
"But you guys it's freezing! I mean, were talking arctic numbers here." I complained.
May stepped in to back up the plan. "But Dawn, the weather is great at the moment, so what if it's a little chilly? We'll just wrap up" She smiled.
I sighed and shrugged, there was no point in disagreeing with them I always ended up being the pushover and lose.
"Common Dawn no need to worry right?" Candice winked, stealing my line. "We got you awesome presents to make up with."
"I should hope so!" I joked with a pout.
After break I walked to Math with May and Ash. May glanced at the notice board along the corridor as we passed; she stopped as something caught her eye.
"You guys look!" She gasped.
I struggled through the crowd as I tried to make my way back to her.
"I don't think we can, there's a lot of eager people tryna get to class!"
Suddenly I felt a strong grip against my hand, dragging me closer to where May was stood. Somehow I knew who it was, without even looking at the person; it was an instinct in the depth of my stomach to know.
"Thanks.. Ash" I blushed when he reunited me with May.
I was sorry to let go of his warm, soft hand. He flashed a small smile back at me, that smile I loved the most. The one that could melt snow.
May had to break the tiny delicate moment. "Look the junior Winter Prom next month!"
My eyes light up as I read the poster and screeched.
"OH MY GOD!" We began jumping up and down and sticking out like a sore thumb as more students passed us, all thinking the same thing I'm guessing; 'Weirdoes'. Ash looked on and sweat dropped as we encouraged him to join in.
"This is awesome I can't wait!" May shrieked.
"Enough with the screaming and get to class!" Our very large Math teacher, Miss. Mayes was standing at the end of the corridor next to the class.
We said nothing and hung our heads as we strolled on to class. It was silent when we walked in as we were a little late; we waited for Miss. Mayes to leave for a brief moment before continuing our excitement for the Prom we just found out about. I turned around to lean over May's desk behind me as the teacher left.
"I already have the perfect idea for a dress" I whispered.
"Oooh spill?"
"It's gonna be just below my knees; blue, a little darker than my hair I'm thinking. Or is that too much? I mean because there's not a lot of colors that really go with my hair but-"
I was cut off by an insulted voice behind May in the next row. "Umm, you better not DD."
"And why not Jessie?" May said without looking behind.
"Because I've already got my dress, it's specially made by a top designer to fit my needs" She smirked. "And it's almost exactly what you just said, so if you turn up wearing the same as me, I'll tear it off you." She threatened, with a livid expression.
"Woo!" A random guy yelled from the back.
"Besides" Jessie carried on. "It's a romance themed Prom, so you're not getting in without a date. And let's face it, who'd wanna go with a scrawny little flea bag like you."
That one the whole class heard, if this goes by what happened last week, it's Jessie that's gonna get her comeuppance again. I didn't wanna let anyone step in for me anymore; I wanted to take this one by myself.
"So this designer" I began. "Is it a brothel manager or skank scout? I think either one would be awesome to fit you're 'body requirements'"
Giggles circled the room as Jessie's jaw flung wide open, but I wasn't finished yet.
"I mean you'd need their kind of experience, what with you having the body of a washed up whore."
"You do NOT just say that DD" She forced through her teeth.
"Oh, I'm sorry you can fix that can't you? Although you might need some wire wool to fix the problem between your legs." I smiled.
May gave me an applause and turned to point at Jessie. "Owned!"
"You cheeky little-!" Jessie stood up and screamed, but got cut off by Miss. Mayes as she walked back into the room.
"JESSIE, SEE ME AFTER CLASS!"
"But it was-!" She argued.
"Hush! The rest of you keep working!"
She glared at me as she sat back down. I'd never felt so satisfied in my life, as I turned back around I caught sight of Ash giving me a discreet thumbs up. I carried on working with the biggest grin on my face; it felt great, standing up for myself for once.
At lunch May couldn't help herself but tell the rest of the group about Math. After a while rumors started to fly around the school about things that aren't even going to happen, like starting a full blown fight between me and Jessie or the school taking sides and fighting to the death. It was crazy, and kinda pathetic. I hated this kind of attention.
"You guys Dawn was awesome! Jessie was totally speechless."
"May I don't wanna hear about it anymore, I've had enough of people asking me about fighting. I mean where did all this come from?" I sighed.
"Where did all this confidence come from!?" Kenny gleamed. "It's fair to say that I've known you the longest and you've never opened up like this before."
"Yeah well…" I trailed off and looked at Ash, the one who was controlling my emotions. He seemed really sad, his food untouched and swaying a bottle of water back and forth along the table. Was he disappointed in me?
"Well I think it's great it's about time you started speaking up for yourself" Misty encouraged.
I shrugged sheepishly at the closest friends around me; I was so sick of this, I decided to change the subject quickly.
"So are you guys exited about the Winter Prom next month?"
Candice leaped from her bench spilling Tracey's soda.
"Hey watch it!" he scowled.
"OH MY GOD YES! I spent all math lesson doing sketches of dresses, I can't wait!"
"What is the big deal anyway" Gary whined. "Not like it's our real Prom."
"Ahhh but it's a romance Prom, I thought that was your specialty Mr. Lover, Lover" Misty winked as laughs circled the table.
"Okay how about you come with me?" He wiggled his eyebrows back at her.
"AS IF!"
"Ohhh no because Misty has her eyes on a special someone else" May cut in.
She nudged her head towards Ash. He was still so quiet; he wasn't interested in our discussion. Just had his headphones in looking out the window, I was really concerned. My stomach dropped and shivers fell down my back as Misty blushed and said nothing. We all knew she wanted to go with him; I couldn't bare to go and see them as a 'date'.
Misty glared at her. "So what's Drew up to these days?"
"WHAT THE HELL MISTY SHHH!"
"Are you talking about that green hair dude who lurks around like a predator?" Kenny enquired.
May sighed and decided it was time to confess to the guys.
"Yeah.. And he's NOT!" She defended. "I think he's different.."
"Basically he's a freak?" Gary innocently asked.
"SHUT UP YOU DON'T KNOW HIM!" And with that she stormed out the cafeteria.
"Great you guys, nice going!" I sighed as I left to chase after her. "May wait up!"
The first place I thought of was the bathroom, obvious choice. I saw her sobbing in one of the cubicles as I walked in.
"Aww May common don't listen to them" I reassured her, rubbing her shoulders.
She fought and sniveled to get her words out.
"See... Th-this is why, I nev-never wanted to tell them. I kn-knew they'd be like this."
"Who cares what they think? You've loved him for like.. EVER! Don't let the idiots put you down" I smiled.
She blew her nose out and nodded at me.
"Thanks Dawn" She smiled.
"Hey I know just how feel, I mean can you imagine what they'd say if they found out that I li-"
Uh Oh, too far Dawn. Stop, right now.
May's smiled changed to a serious expression; I'd gone and dug myself a hole. I felt the blood rushing to my head. How was I going to get out of this?
"What do you mean? Oh my god you like someone!?"
Her mood certainly picked up.
"Umm.. I…"
Crap. Just say something, say anything!
"Well?" She demanded.
A/N: Urgh. I think this is my shortest chapter yet :/ But I had to rush it D:
Because I'm going away tomorrow to Brecon Beacons for an adventure activities trip ^_^ (Google it, lovely place :D)
So I won't be updating for a week D: IMA DIE! X_X
I love how I've left you all with a cliffy to suffer bwuahaha ;D
See you all again next week, and as ever, thanks for the support! :D (Does a little dance) XD