Chapter 7 of choices. Sorry for the absolute cheesiness of the last line in chapter six.
I slammed my locker door closed, my mind still flooded with kind memories of last night. Who said Greasers were trash? Oh, right the socs do. I started the walk to the 2nd floor, biology with Amanda, Chelsea and Edward. I steeled myself for the next 80 minutes with his presence. Maybe if I didn't give him a reaction, he'll leave me alone. We all know how well that method works! As I walked to class I had two things on my mind. Lunch with Alonzo and Anna, and Johnny. I felt emotional closer to him, have a stronger need to protect him after hearing that wretched story. The Cullens are cruel heartless monsters, The whole rotten lot of them is despicable, and I only knew the kids! What about the parents? I entered the classroom and took my usual seat in the front near the window. Edward's not here.
As the last of the stragglers entered the room after receiving several warnings and threats of detention, Cullen still hadn't entered. It was a strange relief. I hated him, but after a while his annoyance seems to grow on you. The class went by pretty quickly, and a bit too soon the bell rang interrupting Mr. Snyder's lecture on the reproduction system of otters. Everyone was really eager to leave.
"Miss Williams, can I see you for a minute?" Mr. Snyder asked, his head was bent over some papers from today's assignment.
"Yes Sir?" I said, standing in front of his desk.
"I've noticed you aren't fond of the young man who sits next to you." He says.
"No sir, Edward and I don't get along."
"Really?" He's one of the kindest boys I've ever met." Then his face took on a concerned look. "He isn't..." He trailed off, this wasn't the talk to have with a student, or a conversation between a female and her teacher that's meant for her and her parents.
"No Sir, He's not."
" I was just wondering, We have the big midterm experiment coming up, and I was wondering if you would like a new lab partner. Because I have noticed how uncomfortable you are with him." he fidgeted and folded the pop quiz in front of him in half. I saw the top of the paper, knowing whose it was and what grade they got. Chelsea Carruso, B+. Way to go..
"Really, you can do that? Thank you so much Mr. Snyder!" I ran out of the class happily. Ready to face the day with one less extreme burden.
I made it to History in the nick of time I took my seat in front of Ponyboy and Johnny, a girl named Tamara West who usually sat next to me waved. I looked down at the doodle I had started in Biology and added bat wings to the partially shaded in heart, It was a work of art really, one of my better doodles.
"Have you seen Alonzo today?" Tamara asked
"Nope sorry." I responded. I think she had a thing for him. I felt someone tap me on the shoulder and I jumped.
"Why so jumpy Gina?" Ponyboy asked.
"It's not Edward is it?" Johnny asked.
"Nah, he's not even here." I said. "I just know that he'll be in my face the minute I turn around."
"That's creeper probably would." Johnny growled. We al looked at him. Tamara smiled a bit.
"What?" Johnny asked
"Nothing," I said "I just didn't know I meant that much to you."
"You don't it's just..."He trailed off. I turned around just as the teacher came into the room.
"Looks like you blew it." Ponyboy whispered.
"Aw, man she'll never talk to me now." Johnny muttered. Not important my ankle. I couldn't stay mad for long but I think I'll let him sweat for a bit...