The Orphan

Chapter Twelve.

Autumn-

I woke up in the morning with an aching head and complete memory of the night before, apart from getting back here, I don't remember how I got home or into bed, which concerned me.

I groaned and rolled over.

What's wrong with me!

"Autumn school!" Lex yelled from the hallway.

Urg! Mondays!

I want to curl up in a ball and die!

***

I managed to get myself to first period.

"Miss McKay, I do not encourage sleeping in my classroom!" the English teacher beamed at me.

Like I give a fuck, she was just a grumpy old hag anyway!

I pulled myself to the next period lesson which was unfortunately P.E in the gym.

I have never been less interested in P.E.

"Hey Autumn, how's the hangover?" Tori smirked at me.

I mocked her giggling laugh sarcastically, "Peachy." I then added sourly.

"Wow someone's not in the joking mood today."

What I love most about P.E is that it's one of my only classes with Tori in it, what I hate most... Its the only class I share with Ryder.

I looked at him out of the corner of my eye, just to notice he was staring back at me. I immediately looked in the opposite direction.

Why is he still staring!

I was ordered to three laps around the field for slacking off and I took them gratefully.

"Stop slacking off McKay, or I'll give you double!"

I turned to see Ryder with a whistle.

"What are you doing Ryder?" I spat, a whole lot less grateful now.

"Someone needs to make sure you don't slack off." he stated, "and... We need to talk about the party." he drifted off.

"What about the party?" I asked in annoyed confusion.

Of course I knew exactly what he was talking about, but I wanted to see what he'd do if I pretended I didn't.

"Of course you don't remember." he sighed sounding agitated.

This took me by surprise.

"What are you talking about Ryder?" I demanded.

"Nothing Autumn, it was nothing." He assured me annoyed and jogged away.

I know it was nothing, and he's saying its nothing, so why is it such a big deal!

I walked back to the gym, not in any hurry.

By the time I got back, class had dismissed. I was just happy to get out of there.

"You ok?" Tori asked.

"Yes, I'm bloody fantastic!" I hissed.

Tori gave me a look as to say 'excuse me'

I ignored her and kept walking.

"What's your problem, you've been everywhere lately."

"I'm just hanging out for good news!" I assured her harshly.

She nodded slowly a small smile turning into a toothy grin as the seconds ticked by.

"Yes Tori?" My eyebrows raised at her.