The Skater Girl

Chapter 12

POV Jo

I woke up knowing exactly what today would bring. Long drawn out stares, tired sighs, and awkward silences. Well regarding Daxton that is. I knew everyone was still sort of lost on the situation. But honestly - it was already so irritating i figured why not put a stop to it now. The past IS the past right. I have no anger towards Daxton... Well. Maybe a little but still!

Trotting down the stairs, i tripped over my untied shoe laces and slammed onto the hardwood floor. Ouch. I looked around for a moment hoping no one but me saw my true graceful ways but to my dismay - there sat Hunter ... on my couch... Sipping on - WHAT THE FUCK MY LAST CAPRI SUN.

"HEY ASS. THATS MY CAPRI SUN" i looked at him flatly - waiting for anything. Instead- he sat smugly sipping it until the sound of nothing filled the air.

"Good morning to you Jolie. Wow that was quite the entrance you had." He looked like he was trying to stop from smiling and so i just kept quiet.

I tried walking forgetting about my shoe laces and if i had not humiliated myself enough - i tripped over my self again. Only this time - i landed over hunters lap. Bent over like an idiot. Hunter froze for a moment, my weight registering his normal position.

"oh hone- OH. am i interrupting som- something. Dear my. GOSH wow you kids are into some weird stuff now a days." my mother stated.

I pushed myself off of him my face equally as red " NOTHING WAS HAPPENING."

Hunter kept quiet until decidingly clearing his throat and saying - " we should get going."

My mom yelled " drive safetly sweet hearts. and I hope you don't bend like that in the front seat honey - when i was your age - my second boyfriend Pete was into that and let me tell you - "

"MOM EW STOP RIGHT NOW."

I grabbed Hunters hand and ran out the door pulling him along. I realized i held his hand and let it go. His face was unreadable but i suspect he was in the " did that just happen" mind set.

This time - when we arrived at school the whole gang was there. I let my eyes glaze over the seen in front of me. My eyes first met with Daxton. He was there leaning against the wall in all casualty. His arms were crossed and I couldn't help but notice how the muscles of his arms flexed underneath his navy blue shirt, or how his eyes were - well.... I'm getting carried away. Next to him was Lindsay, today in a short plaid skirt and a button up top with the first 4 unbuttoned displaying her stupid fun bags no one would be able to miss in the first place. Lindsay and claire were mid debate/argument.

"So tell us again Linds. Why are you dressed like a reform student gone wild." Claire had a completely straight face. And Lindsay sighed. " Its for bible club later on. Obviously. You clearly failed to look at my jesus  necklace. Claire groaned and stated, "you are kidding me right... nothing about you is holy."

There argument continued and became more distinguished as Hunter and I pushed forward. Jeff with two hands in his pocket cooly strode closer to us. With a side smirk he half yelled, "Look at this. It's my princess and my huntypoo." Daxton looked up at us now along with the two bickering girls.

Jeff put his hand around the small of my back and walked with me to the group. Once arriving and being in close distance with everyone, I returned the action amd snaked my arms around jeff. I never noticed before but his body was strangely lean. Nice even. I looked up at jeff and noticed the look of smuggness acrossed his face. I just laughed. In general, if I was comftorable around a person I wouldn't mind contact. And this was like that - completely comftorable.

Daxton looked at us with un readable eyes. His jaw clenched and ticked ever so slightly. Deciding enough was enough. He grunted and stalked away. I wonder what is up his ass aside the fact that we are back in eachothers pictures again.

Jeff let go and was now distracted by a hacky sack brought along by Hank and things flowed smoothly from then on. The bell was going to ring so I made my way through the halls. The bell rang and I knew id be late, so I figured i would skip out. Maybe walk around the campus. Explore a bit.

My feet followed the tiles. Making meaningless lefts and rights. Half the day was gone and spent like this, I even missed math class and thank goodness I did. I don't think it would be enjoyable to spend class avoiding eye contact with a guy who always manages to catch mine.

Down the hall I heard a nasally voice followed by three other people. It belonged to none other than lindsay. " And so if you have had sex before no biggie, ask for forgiveness and poof, you are a virgin allllll over again." I rolled my eyes, really.... deciding against a run in I kept my head down and walked fastly. I didn't realize it but I was in a dead end hall. I walked with my head down and could hear her foots steps getting louder

Suddenly befofe I could comprehend what was happening, I felt a pair of strong arms pull me into a small closet I didn't know exsisted, I went to yell rape or something but the two hands were over my mouth in a second. I looked up to meet the eyes of my captor slash savior from running into the mess that is Lindsay and my heart grew heavy.

There infront of me was Daxton. His blue eyes pleading with me to not make a sound. I guess he didnt want a run in with the ice queen either. He lightly pulled his hands off of my face and decided it was okay to back off though given the space of the closet, was not too far.

The janitor door was closed and we were surrounded by articles of cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and... was that a stache of weed?! I don't even want to know... I looked down before feeling a pair of soft hands on my face again, lightly tilting my chin up.

"Sorry jo..." Daxton said lightly. Sorry for what. For cheating on me forever ago. For treating me like a stranger. For pulling me into a stupid closet. For toying with my emotions... ALL OF THE ABOVE?

I decided on straightening out my shirt and saying. "Oh." Smooth jo , honestly. Go me.

He opened his mouth as if to say something. But closed it fast again. Then he spoke " no... I mean it. I'm sorry for everything. Seeing you was a shock.. you look great." He offered a small smile.

Defeatedly I sighed. " thanks. I always look good." I rolled my eyes but smiled slightly and he laughed. I remember his laugh. How contagious it was. Damn. He makes me so mad.

When it came to him, I always felt a rollercoaster of emotions. Happy, sad, angry, lustful, I dont even know. I was going to talk but Daxton cut me off, " I know we didn't get off to the right start. And I know I fucked up big time. But can we just restart." He looked at me with pleading eyes.

Truthfully I said, " yeah, you fucked up big time by cheating on me, but I got over it. I moved on. We are both different people now. I forgive you but you better believe I won't forget. You have to earn back my faith and trust in you." With that I stepped out and didn't look back, I bumped into the janitor and felt inclined to say, " your sea of green is too out in the open." The janitors eyes bugged open and he ran.

I laughed and walked towards lunch thinking that finally, maybe things wouldn't be so difficult after all. I could live this life, maybe become friends with Daxton, have everyone live in harmony. Now to clear things up with the other losers.

Quick note - there may be many spelling errors. Its because I'm writing the story now, then editing later. Have a nice one.