Fun Times at Marion High

Chapter Seven

"Natty, wake up! We have school," I heard a high pitched voice scream. I sat up fast, my heart beating. I clutched my chest and snapped my head to my left, where Natalia was standing. I glared at her and stood up, deciding to get ready.

Natalia was staying with me for a week because her parents were in Columbia to visit some family and they didn't want her to stay at home alone or miss school.

I stretched a little and headed towards the bathroom. I locked the door and turned the shower on, stripping off my bed clothes and jumping in. I wash my body quickly and get out. I dried off and put on my underclothes then headed back to my bedroom to look for an outfit. I searched my drawers and raided my closet until I finally found something to wear. I dressed myself and put on some makeup then brushed my wild red hair and straightened it.

I grabbed my book bag, keys and phone and headed downstairs. Natalia was in the kitchen eating cold left over pizza from last night and I scrunched my nose.

"How can you eat that cold?"

She shrugged, "I just do."

I nodded and grabbed a poptart, eating it rather quickly and drank water behind it. We decided to go to school so we walked out the door, locking up the house and got in my car.

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We finally arrived at school and I parked in my usual parking spot. I got out with Natalia and we walked towards the front door. I saw Lacey, Carson and Neil not far away and ran over to them.

"Nate! Natalia!" Lacey squeaked, hugging us.

"Hey Lace," I said.

"Neil," I screamed and jumped on his back. He stumbled a bit but caught himself.

"Nathaniel," Neil sang, spinning around.

"I'm gonna throw up," I groaned and he stopped.

"Ew no! Not on me," he screeched, causing me to laugh. I jumped down and we all went to our respective class.

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Where's Jeremy? He's usually here early-

My thoughts were broken when Mrs. Turner asked me a question. I gave her the answer and continued to wonder...

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It was time for lunch and no sign of Jeremy anywhere. Neil didn't even know where he was. I walked down the hallway with Josh and Neil, entering the cafeteria and getting our food. I sat down next to Austin and we chatted a bit. Lacey and Josh were flirting again, but I mean they're dating now so I guess it's less gross.

"Hey Nate isn't today your 2 month anniversary?" Neil asked. I nodded.

"That must be why Jeremy's behind you," he said nonchalantly.

I raise my eyebrow and turn around....and there was Jeremy. He was holding flowers and a small black box. I stood up and walked towards him.

"Jeremy, what are you doing?" I asked.

"Happy two month anniversary babe," he said, handing me the flowers and opening the black box, revealing a ring.

"This isn't an engagement ring but a promise ring. I promise you nothing will come between us and I promise when we become big, me and you will get married. I love you," he said.

Tears were blurring my vision but I smashed my lips on Jeremy's, earning whistles and cheers. I pulled away and Jeremy slid the ring on my finger. I smiled and placed a small kiss on his lips.

"I love you too."