Yours Truly

Chapter Four- Right There

You should know i'm never gonna change
I'm always gonna stay when you call for me....I'm right there

I hate my life. Last night was probably one of the most akward nights i've ever had. And I didn't even get drunk so that I couldn't remember.

I was in the kitchen, looking for something to eat. Anything other than chinese. I could not do that anymore. We've literally had chinese every since we came to live here. It was ok at first but now...now I can't even stand the word.

Speaking of can't standing things, Hallie isn't talking to me after what I said. At least things are back to normal. No more pretending to like Justin because he's miserable.

I take out some waffles from the freezer and begin to open them. My dad comes from upstairs. I do my best to pretend he's not here but he insist on talking to me.

"Hey, get dressed. Today you start school." He says, pouring him a cup of coffee. "What? School. I don't think I'm ready for that, yet." He sets down his cup and gives me a firm look.

"It's been close to two weeks, now. I've given you a lot more freedom than you deserve...don't you think?" I fidget with my fingers. He was right. And I hated that. I let out an exaggerated sigh.

"Fine. I'll get ready. Give me ten." I take the waffles out of the toaster and shove one in my mouth before rushing upstairs to my room.

I didn't want to go to school. I didn't want to meet new people or anything. After that incident involving me at that party, I was afraid that someone would recognize me. I really hope no one would.

I throw on a pair of black skinny jeans and my knee-high converse. I actually stole them from Hallie. My feet were really small. But these shoes were really cute. I put on my leather jacket and a red beanie to hide my messy hair.

"Justin!" I heard my dad call. I grab my phone and slide and into my back pocket. I head downstairs and rush outside into the car.

Dad shortly followed behind and sat in the driver's seat. I didn't know what he was trying to accomplish by sending me off to school. If he was trying to make me like him by doing his job, I wasn't going to fall for it.

*****

Alec

I was leaving class for lunch. I am so ready for school to be over. I practically  hated everyone here except for my skateboard buddies..Speaking of which, were no where to be found.

I went through an exit that lead to an outside eating area towards the front of the school. It was reserved for seniors and I'm only a sophomore. But honestly I didn't care.

I sat down waiting for my friends to show up. I watched as card drove past the entrance to the school. A white Charger pulled up and a familiar boy stepped out.

He was in all black except for his red beanie covering most of his hair. I couldn't help but smile remembering how we met. But I quickly frowned remembering last night. I completely humiliated him.

"Justin! Hey!" I called out. He stopped and turned in my direction. He smiled and gave a shy wave. I got up and eyes towards him.

"You go to school here?" I ask. He nods looking back at an older man getting out of the car. "Justin. Who's this?" He ask giving me a skeptical look.

"Dad. This is Alec. He's a friend I met a few days ago." He looks back at me giving an innocent look. His light green eyes were captivating. I almost couldn't look away.

I blink a few times and turn to shake his dad's hand. "My name is Craig. I'm not formal or anything so you can just call me Craig." I nodded and shook his hand.

Justin was standing there looking completely lost. "I'll show you around if you need help." I offer. He smiles and nods. "This way." I say walking to open the door for them.

Justin

Oh God.  He goes to the same school as me. Great. I really just hope that no one notices me. I'm probably making this seem like it's more than it actually is. I usually do.

I stuff my hands into my front pocket and follow Alec as he gives me and my dad a tour of the school. I occasionally saw people looking and wondering who the hell I was.

I was trying to pay attention to what Alec was saying. Something about math halls? I don't know. He turns around and smiles at us.

"So yeah. That's it. If you ever need anything, I'm there for you." He winked at me and ran over to some of his friends that were calling him.

For some reason my heart was racing. I didn't know what was going on but I don't like it. Or, maybe I do.