Something Great

Chapter 8

A school shooting drill will take place in this chapter so if you're sensitive to that topic be mindful when reading. It doesn't go into any details but just be cautious. Thanks❤️

Clay's pov;

I was in science class when we got the announcement.

"Okay everyone take cover under the tables" our teacher announced to us. I quickly dove under the table. I scrambled to get my phone out of my pocket.

Me: Are you guys okay??
Alex: Me and Jess are in the schools basement. We blocked off the entrance and we're hiding. What about you?
Me: I'm in science class under a table as we speak
Jess: You're not alone right?
Me: No the whole class is here.
Alex: Good. Where's Winston?
Me: I don't know. He hasn't responded
Jess: I'm really worried
Alex: I'll text around and ask if anyone's seen him
Me: Good idea.

Winston's pov;

I had my headphones on and I was listening to some music while developing photos in the dark room. It was nice to have some relaxing time at school for once.

I checked the time and noticed my free period was nearly over. I cleaned up, packed up my stuff and took my headphones off.

I stopped in my tracks inside the dark room when I heard shuffling and moving coming from outside. Who was in the yearbook room?

Maybe someone from yearbook had a free period too.

I opened the door to see Monty pushing tables up against the door.

"What...what are you doing?" I asked confused. He jumped a little, shocked to hear my voice. He turned around to look at me.

"Uh...didn't you hear the announcement?" He asked. I shook my head. "No I had my headphones on and I was in the dark room...what announcement?" I questioned confused.

"Code red. Active shooter" he told me. Shit.

He turned back around and finished blocking off the door. I sat down at a table and took my phone out.

I had dozens of missed calls from Alex, Clay, Jessica, Zach and Justin.

Me: Hey guys. I'm okay
Jess: Winston! We were so worried. Where are you?
Me: I'm in the yearbook room
Clay: Are you alone?
Me: Not exactly...
Alex: Meaning what?
Me: Monty's with me
Jess: What?! Winston you need to get out of there
Clay: Jess it's a school shooter drill, he can't leave.
Alex: Guys what if it's not a drill
Me: It has to be a drill. There's no way this shit is real
Jess: I hope you're right
Clay: I love you guys. We're gonna see each other out the other end of this, okay?
Me: Yeah we will. I love you guys too
Alex: Me three
Jess: Me four :)

I grabbed my beats headphones and put them back on. I scrolled through my music playlist when I felt someone shake my shoulder.

I looked up and seen Monty standing over me.

"You can't listen to music when there's an active shooter. You have to be able to hear shit" Monty explained to me.

"It's just a drill" I shrugged. "You really wanna take that risk?" He asked.

"Well forgive me if I don't feel like being trapped in an awkward silence room with someone who beat me to shit" I rolled my eyes.

He sighed. "Look...I'm really sorry about that. I was really drunk...and really fucked up" he apologized.