Chapter 3: Devastated Emotions
Looking upwards, the expression Mrs. Cruze gave me was not something to smile about. More like it was trying to tell me to high tail it out of danger! And so that's exactly what I had done.
"Tania Ayame, come back here this instant!" She yelled at the top of her lungs.
I had no interest whatsoever to return to that woman! Uh uh, no way! i'll be fine by myself for the time being thank you. On the bright side, there was no way my teacher could get through all those students who had formed a circle around the scene. I figured they've finished their shower. I better hurry before i'm late for second hour. I'm gonna be honest, math is not my best subject, more like my worst. No matter how hard I study I never get a decent grade. Having a tutor or instructor would be nice.
Quickly, I taken my shower and clothed myself back in the fresh smelling clothes I had on before school started. The bell ringed and it was time for me to head out. I stuffed my swimwear in my bag and pushed it inside my tiny locker. Already, I was spent! That was pretty insane back in the pool area, and tomorrow I know i'll be getting a lecture from Mrs. Cruze for sure. Sighing, I grabbed my things for math and made my way into the hallway.
This is where my day really started. The same old routine.
"Oops!"
I felled on the hard floor already knowing that someone had tripped me on purpose. My books were scattered all over the place. The face I was forced to see everyday appeared right in front of my eyes. Dominique, the most popular girl in my school was the purpose of me falling. She's in the same grade as me and all the guys are head-over-heels for her.
"Oh i'm sorry, where is my manners? Did you enjoy the trip?" She asked. Immediately, everyone started laughing their heads off. I picked up my my books and stood my ground, looking dead in her seemingly perfect blue eyes.
"Hey Dominique, can you please not do this anymore? I know your miss perfect and all, but that certainly does not give you the right to treat me the way you have."
"You mean like this? Ryan?" She called over. A tall jock about 5'9 made his way through the crowd and pretended to bump into me forcing me once again to drop my books down on the floor. I was trying to pick them up again, but I was not quite as lucky. Dominique kicked my materials straight into the mens' bathroom. Disgust was written all over my face as I realized there was no way I was going in there.
"Hope you brought air freshener cause your going to need it!" She laughed sashaying out of the hall with everyone congratulating her.
Now since that situation ended, I rolled my eyes. It was time for a well thought strategy. I'll just do this the old fashioned way then, nose plugged. This shouldn't be all that hard!
Taking a deep breath, I held my hand tightly over my nose and entered the smelly bathroom searching for my things. Spotting it at the other end of the restroom, I hurried and picked them up. I was beginning to lose oxygen and if I stayed in there any longer i'll pass out. Holding my books against my chest I sprinted towards the door and safely made it out.
"Thank goodness, i'm still alive!" I gasp for clean air.
I sighed walking through the empty halls. I was late for class and my books really smelled. Ever since I was in fourth grade, I got picked on for being different than everyone else. I'm not exactly the type of person who anyone would want to talk to. By now, people would expect you to have your first kiss, but not me...
As much as I would want my first kiss, none of the guys would never want to socialize with someone as pathetic as me. They only pick on me, laugh at me! Ever since then I vowed never to fall in love with anyone. My heart is filled with anger and hurt, no one will never be able to heal the wounds that's been scarred. Especially not a guy!
Finally I reached my 2nd hour class and went inside the classroom.
"Tania, where have you been? Your late to my class! Do you have a pass?" Mrs. Sander asked me.
"No ma'am" I answer.
"Well I guess I have to give you a tardy. Take a seat!" She demanded. I nodded weakly and took a seat next to Lea. "Hi, Tania!." I glanced at her and responded with a sadden "Hi."
"What's wrong? You okay?" Lea wondered looking a bit worried.
"Ya i'm fine!" I say faking a smile.
Over the hour I had already forgotten about the incident in the hallway and instead thought about what was happening to me today. Why do I keep feeling strange? And that touch... Was it really just my imagination? I'm just being paranoid. Maybe I should forget about the whole thing.
"Tania? Tania!"
"Yes Mrs. Sander?
"See me after class okay?"
Oh great, I need to start paying attention now. I looked up the clock as it read 9:30.
"Only four minutes left." I inform Lea. She nodded and smiled slightly.
"Class, you do not have any homework this week so enjoy your weekend." The teacher hoped. The bell ringed once again. Time for third hour...
Grabbing my bag, it was time to leave class.
"Excuse me young lady, but I said I needed to have a talk with you after class!"
Stopping dead in my tracks I turned around to see Mrs. Sander giving me a look as she walked towards me. Please don't let me be in trouble again. That was the first time I daydreamed in her class.
"Tania are you okay? You seemed troubled today?" I was surprised at this, she never asked me that before.
"Ya, i'm okay. Thanks for asking, I appreciate it" I reply.
"Your welcome, but if anything happens you can always tell me about it. Okay?" She asked grinning.
"Sure!" I agree returning a smile.
3rd and 4th hour came and went by rather quickly and now I was heading off to my 5th hour, social studies, one of my favorite classes of all time.
The teacher was awesome and most of my friends was in that class and the most amazing part was that lunch was in between the class time. I took my seat in the front and started to write the news down for today. About a century ago today, a girl who went by the name Eri, was reported missing. When she came back some time later, she had acquired some amazing abilities. When the police had question her about where she had been and how she learned to obtain the powers she had, all she can tell them was she was searching for someone. Who lived in another world? I was very confused when I read was just impossible. Having finish the news for today, I put my notebook in my folder that I had brought with me. I watched as Jessica and Lea came into the class and sat down right next to me.
"Hey you guys, what's up?" I greet them.
"Hi Tania." They say at the same time.
The bell ringed and the teacher closed the door and began class.
"Hi class, I am your substitute for the day,my name is Mr. Lance or you can call me Mr.L." He introduced himself in a tired voice.
Thirty minutes had past by and it was time for lunch yum! I got out of my seat and went downstairs. When i arrived, there was 3 lines which was the original menu, the cheeseburger and pizza line .I went over to the cheeseburger line cause I didn't like what they had on the lunch menu. I received my food and sat down with my friends Jessica, Lea, Teresa, Lacy and Danielle. Teresa, Lacy and Danielle were not in any of my classes, so i'm pretty sadden about that.
"So Tania? Do you want a boyfriend?" Lea asked grinning like an idiot. I glared at her with no response.
"Well, do you?" She asks again.
"I honestly don't know, maybe, but i've never fallen in love before." That answer made everyone spit their food out their mouth. Disgusting!
"What? You NEVER felled in love before?" Danielle questioned me shocked.
"No, I never did and I never will!" I announce proud.
Everyone's mouth dropped upon hearing the truth. I don't see what's the big commotion about. A lot of people never fallen in love before.
"Well if you were to be in love, what are the qualities you would look for in a guy? Teresa asked breaking the dead silence. I thought for a moment...
"Um, I would want a guy that's completely understanding and trustworthy. Someone that could make me laugh, a smart wonderful guy. I need him to be there for me during the happy and sad times. The trait I would want out of him the most is that he's honest and pure-hearted." I explained. My heart began to beat faster than normal when I spoke the truth.
"Awww! Tania that is so cute!" They all say as their eyes sparkled brightly.
My heart was still beating. Did I really just say that? After my heart calmed down a bit, I was going to throw my tray away. Dominique and her group of friends enclose around me just like they did earlier in the day.
"Where do you think you're going?" The spoiled ring leader asked.
"I'm going to throw my tray in the garbage! duh!" I reply annoyed by her presence. Pushing my way through Dominique and her friends, she twisted me around so that I was now facing her.
"Your not going anywhere, but to the bathroom!" She yells lifting my tray up to my face and smothering all the food down to my leg. I was horrified beyond belief as I looked down at myself. Everyone was laughing! Everyone! Even my best friends!
I ran out of the cafeteria and just like Dominique predicted, went into the restroom.
"Why does this always happen to me?" I ask myself wiping the stains off my white t-shirt. I slid down the bathroom stall, allowing my tears to consume my face. I brought my legs up to my chest wrapping my arms around them. That was the final straw, I didn't want to be here anymore! I wish to live in a world where I can be and stay happy. Maybe a world where i'm able to fall in love. The dimension I live in now is filled with anger, hate, and depression. I wish to be somewhere else! I thought bitterly to myself continuing to let myself cry in need of help.
A few minutes later, the bell ringed, telling everyone it was time to go back to their fifth hour class. I decided to change my clothes since it was filthy. Arriving in the locker room I yanked off my stained outfit and tossed it in the trash, there was no use in trying to wash them. Opening my gym locker, I changed into a oranged buttoned shirt with plaid colors on the sleeve and coaller, and slid into a pair of blue jeans.
"Time to go back..." I announce stretching my arms.
"Tania..." Someone whispered. I quickly looked behind me and saw a shadow run out of the locker room. I decided to follow it as it was leaving. There was no way that was my shadow! It was much bigger and had a different body shape. I ran all the way to the front of the school, lost of breath and tired.
"Wait! I have to get to class!"
"Hold on, first I need to see who this is and why they are following me around like a stalker. I guess I can skip class for a short time." I thought to myself as I walked towards the school's entry door. Slightly opening the door, everything had gone pitch black.
"WHAT'S GOING ON? WHY IS IT DARK ALL OF A SUDDEN?" When I thought everything gone bad it became worse as I watched white lights racing towards me. Tired from all that running, I couldn't escape to safety. I tried screaming, but to no avail.
As I regained consciousness I noticed I was laying on a bed...