M is For (Pretty Little Liars)(Not Complete)

What?

I've been avoiding Lucas for a week now. I had such a good time with him on Saturday but when he pulled away so quickly from the kiss I just....I don't know.

I've been thinking about it none stop and I just can't seem to find a reason why he did what he did.

I'm lost in thought as I dig through my locker looking for my copy of To Kill A Mocking Bird. I was headed to my English class next and couldn't seem to find that damn book anywhere.

I was so focused on looking for my book that I didn't notice a tall figure standing close by me.

"Um...hey." I heard someone say. Lucas.

"Uh..hi.." I say avoiding eye contact, continuing looking through my locker.

"So.....how have you been?" He asked, nervously adjusting his book bag strap.

"Good." I say quickly, shutting my locker door. I gave up on finding my book. Oh well.

I started to walk away and Lucas  walked with me. Great.

"Look I wanted to talk about Saturday. I'm sorry that I well..." his voice trailed off.

"It's fine. I don't know what I was thinking." I say a little too harshly.

Lucas frowns as he stares at his shoes.

"I didn't mean it like that, I just thought you might like me too" I say instantly regretting it. I don't want to sound desperate.

"Too?" Lucas questions and stops walking.

The hallways were empty now and I was already late for class so I stopped too.

"I don't know, you seem like a nice guy and I think you're cute and funny but.."

"But what?" He cuts me off. "Are you too embarrassed to like me?" He asks, anger filling his voice.

What?

"What are you talking about Lucas? You're the one who pulled away from the kiss remember??" I say, getting angry as well.

"You said you like me 'but', why'd you say that? What's wrong with me??" He asks raising his voice.

"Nothings wrong with you! I don't now where the hell this is coming from but you need to back off. You have no reason to be mad at me!" I yell. 

"Well don't act like you're so much better than a loser like me!" He shouts.

That's bullshit and he knows it.

"Look I don't need this drama, I'm already late to class." I say pushing past him.

"Wait Melanie I!" He says but I don't look back.

***

The long school day ends and as I'm leaving my math class someone calls out to me.

"Hey new girl, you forgot your book." a tall boy with dark hair says handing me my text book.

"Um thanks" I say placing the book into my bag.

"I'm Noel. Noel Kahn." He says with a charming smile.

"Melanie" I say returning a small smile.

"So I'm throwing a small back to school get together this weekend. I've got a reputation around here for throwing...killer parties." He says smiling even wider "You should definitely come."

"Um I don't know...I don't really know anyone here." I say shifting my car keys around in my hand.

"Come on, it'll be fun!" He says.

Noel is pretty cute and a party does sound fun but I wouldn't know anyone. But making a friend or two could be nice.

"Uh...sure." I give in and we exchange numbers.

It won't hurt if I stop by and make a quick appearance, right?

After driving home I flop onto my bed letting out a long sigh. I end up dowsing off and wake up to my phone vibrating.

I had 2 missed calls and 6 text messages. Wow, I'm famous.

I sit up on my bed and unlock my phone.

One text is from Noel:
Hey new girl, it's Noel. I live at 4714 North Ridge Lane, party starts at 6 on Saturday. Hope to see you there :)

I quickly respond with a "Thanks :)" and read the next message which was from Lucas. Woah.

The next few were from him.

Hey I shouldn't have yelled at you today. I'm stupid, sorry.

Are you mad at me?

Look I feel like shit for being a jerk to you today. Can you please text me back?

Melanie I'm sorry, I really am.

Lucas was acting like a major asshole today but I'm glad he apologized.

The last message was from a blocked number. This is all it said:

Enjoy your stay at Rosewood. 

Okay that's just a little creepy?

I ignore the text and check my missed calls.

Ones from my grandpa, I had no idea he even knew how to use a phone.

And the other ones from...a blocked number. No way in hell I'm calling them back.

I shoot Lucas a quick text before getting up and changing into my pajamas: Apology Accepted (:

My phone almost goes off almost  immediately.

Thanks Melanie. I wanna make it up to you. We can grab dinner Saturday? Only if you want too.

I hesitate before responding. 

I actually got invited to a party that night, would you want to come with me?

I waited for a response but one never came.

I didn't want to really go to this party but I had a slight urge to make him jealous.

I fell asleep replaying the day I had and dreamed of my date with Lucas.