deep in denial

Chapter 3

I huffed as I made my way through the halls, carrying my book bag along. I wasn't really in the best of moods today.

 I brooded past the bodies of students. I guess you can say it wasn't a great day yesterday for me. 

Or today too, if I was being honest. 

"Excuse me." I whispered to a group of people who were blocking my way. They looked back at me like I had grown three heads. I glared back. What is wrong with these people?

They made way and I continued walking. This school sucks. Maybe don't block the hallway and no one would tell you anything. Seriously they act like they own this school or something it is so annoying. I seriously cannot wait for graduation so I can pack my things and go. I sighed. 

I'm doing this for my parents. I'm doing this for my parents. I'm doing this for my-- someone cleared their throat, interrupting my mantra. 

"--Oh its you. Hey, Luna," I really couldn't hear that well so I don't know if someone was talking to me, this hallway was noisy and plus I was zoned out from the beginning. I look up to see who was speaking to me. But nobody was there. Strange, I could've sworn I heard someone talking to me?

"I'm over here." 

"Holy crap, don't do that!" I gasped out. Max was laughing, amused that he had startled me. He was on the right of me. He's so quiet, I didn't even hear him, let alone see him. 

"So, where you heading to?" he put his hands in his pockets and walked with me. Uh this is weird. Why was he talking to me?

"Uh.." I looked around and saw Heffley with his friends. He was talking to a guy when he saw me. He smirked and starting saying something to his blonde friend. I looked at him as they both laughed. Where they making fun of me? Did he tell him? Oh my gosh. 

"Excuse me, I need to do something. I'll see you around." I didn't wait for him to say anything as I   furiously walked towards this nincompoop. 

"Heffley I need to talk to you." I didn't ask, I stated. 

"Why? Couldn't get enough of me yesterday at your house--" 

"Stop! Do not say another word. We need to talk. Now." I crossed my arms. He laughed at me as he told his friends he'll see them later. They looked at me with a smile as they walked away. He slung his backpack over his shoulder and looked at me. "So talk, bossy," he said as he began to walk away. I rolled my eyes as I tried catching up with him. There was less people in the hallway as everyone was scrambling to get to class. It was much quieter so I had to make this quietly and quickly. I didn't want to late again and I didn't want people overhearing this conversation. 

"What happened yesterday could not be spoken to anyone. I want to forget it, so please do not say anything. I hope I can count on your discretion. And I hope you haven't mentioned it to any of your friends either." I said while blushing at the memory. Gosh it was so embarrassing! 

He snorted and looked around. He gave me a careless look and shrugged. "Relax, I didn't tell anybody that I saw you naked--" he spoke loudly so other students could hear. I clamped his mouth shut with the palm of my hand. I scanned to see if there were any left over students still in the hallway. Luckily there was not, just the two of us. 

Well ok, let me clarify some things. Rodrick Heffley did not see me naked! Not fully, anyways. I'll explain later. 

"Will you shut up! I'm so serious if anyone finds out then you could start looking for a different partner for the project and I'll make sure to tell Mr. Greanch that you did absolutely nothing for the project and I'll even tell him how I know how you "pass"  his tests in class. I know you could care less now but remember, that English class is the last credit you need to have in order to graduate. If you even fail one semester, you're done for." I shrugged and looked him right in the eyes.