Chapter 7: Back to school
I woke up before my alarm went off. About 10 minutes before actually, I think it was the sound of my brother taking a shower in the bathroom by my room. James school has a late start on Wednesdays, the whole school voted on it a couple years ago. I won’t be going to the same high school as my brother did. He’s in a performing arts high school that specializes in stuff like that. And Ava with be graduating this year, so I still won’t be in school with her.
As soon as my James got out of the shower, I jumped in. Washed my hair, wash my body, shaved my legs, all the basics. Jumped out to grab a towel, but this time I didn’t trip. Looks like someone put the mat back on the floor. I brushed my teeth while I was still in the bathroom.
Okay what should I wear today? Let’s wear these black jeans, my gray flower sleeve hoodie, and my black striped converse. I want a hoodie that can hide my face from everyone. I brushed hair and put it up in a pony tail, like always.
I ran upstairs to grab my backpack. I put my binder back in. Crap I forgot my book. I run back down stairs. At this point I was out of breath. Seems like I have to work out more. Anyways I reach for my book that was on my dresser. I looked up into the mirror.
I sighed. I need to stop feeling like this, I told myself, today you are going to walk into the school like nothing happened. If anybody asked, just say “if you stop about it, I’ll do it to you to.”
I ran back upstairs with my book, and a better attitude. I put my grey backpack and walk to school. It’s just a 5 min walk so not that far. The whole time I was the schools group chat to see if any word got out or gossip. Nothing so far, that’s good. I went onto Instagram to see what’s been happening.
By the time I put my phone in my pocket, I was at the school. I took a deep breath and went into the school.
Fortunately, someone was holding the door.
“thank you.” I said right before he nodded at me.
I walked to my locker, which is by my English class. I had to go get my books that I had left. I rushed through the crowds of people in the halls. Looking around constantly to see if anyone was looking at me. While I was glancing around, I spot Isabella and her friends talking at her locker, which was right across the hall from my locker. I saw her friend whispering into the girl next to her and point the same direction of me. I turned around to see if they were pointing at me, they were pointing at me.
Right as she puts her finger down, I could see Isabella turning her head around. I was immediately drawn to the dark red-looking mark on her face. At first, I was thinking to myself ouch, and then I realized that I did that. I looked at her and I waved and smiled. Not in the friendly way. Or in I’m better then you smile. I did it in the “I’m sorry” way.
And then she looked at me in the disappointed angry way then turned away rolling her eyes. That that moment I wasn’t sure if I should feel sorry or feel good for what I did. I walked over to my locker looking down at my feet when I was stopped by someone in the way. As soon as I bumped into them, I fell down right on the floor! When I looked up to see who was in my way, I saw Riley reaching out his hand to help me up.
“Sorry-” We said at the same time and then giving a little chuckle at the end.
“Actually, I was looking for you in the first place.” he said pointing at me with smile, “I wanted to ask you why you weren’t there at practice yesterday.”
This can’t be happening, Riley FREAKING Peek wanted to talk to ME!
“Oh, um, I didn’t feel very good.” I said clearing my throat to try to make him believe me.
“Well, do you feel better?”
“Yeah, I totally do! Sorry I bumped into you.”
“More like me bumping into you, but thanks for falling so I could pick you up.” he responded.
I laughed.
RING! RING! RING! Great! The freaking bells!
“Oh um… see you later.” I told him. I lost track of time. Also, what just happened? Did he not just say the cutest thing ever! I hurry and open my locker to get my books shut my door and run upstairs with a huge smile on my face. As soon as I get onto the classroom the late bell rings.
“Okay, class let’s turn to chapter 4 in are chapter books, read to chapter 5 please. After we will be taking notes and discussing the book.”
I look around to look for Zofia, just in case she was wondering why I was gone. I spotted her in her regular spot and wave at her to get her attention. She looked over and waved back and gave me a “your here” smile. I opened up my book and started reading my book. The day has started in such a good way already!
Realistic Fiction