A Dark Desire

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~flashback~

"So, are you planning on going to homecoming?"  Ava asked as she scrolled through her phone. I looked over at her and shrugged. I actually never thought about it, I did go to school dances in middle school but i haven't been to an actual dance in high school, which are way different.

"Well, you should open up more so guys will like you." she glanced over at me. "That's what i did and now every boy is crazy for me." she bit her lip and giggled.

"right..." i chewed on the inside of my cheek, I tend to do that a lot when i'm nervous. Or when I'm being awkward. Like always. I glanced at Ava to see her smiling down at her phone, chewing her gum with her mouth open. That has always bothered me, she looks like a fucking cow chewing like that.

"Well, i'm gonna go." I pointed behind me and turned around. I didn't really like being in awkward positions like that, plus i doubt she was even listening to me. I walked up the stairs to my english class, one of my least favorite classes. Not because of the class, english is actually not that bad. But the teacher, Mr. Smith.

I walked into class, looking up I see familiar faces. They all look miserable, meanwhile Smith is reading.

I walk into the class and around his desk to get to mine. We started reading Shakespeare last week, I hate it. His writing is so confusing to understand and the stupid CD Smith plays makes it so hard to stay awake.

Smith looks up at me and smiles, showing his gross, yellow teeth.

"Miss Lopez, looks like you've had a rough day." His head fell back as he laughed, his horrid laugh. It wasn't a normal one, it was more like
"HE HE *small pause* HE HE"

It was very disturbing.

"Thanks?" I looked down at the book in front of me and avoided faces because I know people are staring. Which is why I hate Smith, he always embarrasses me.

"Okay students, remember no cell phones, If i even see a peek of one; It will go on my desk. The second time I see it, It will go to the principals office. Understood?"

Some nodded their heads, others just shared smiles with their friends. There were some quiet laughs too. What are the odds that his wife is also hated in this school.

"Before I hand out this test, remember, keep your eyes on your own test! don't even look at your neighbor, or look up. Your eyes will be glued onto your test. If I see you look away from that paper. I will give you an automatic zero."

I grabbed a pen from my bag and waited until Mr. Smith stopped talking about his stupid cheating policy. I brought my fist up and rested the side of my head on it. My eyes fell directly to the floor as I thought about him.

Jace, it feels like a dream honestly; that an amazing guy like him would notice me. Yeah there's times where I overthink shit again and think he's playing me or was dared to hang out with me.

But again, he doesn't seem like he's trying to do that. He looks genuine and kind. I don't see him doing that. Besides his reputation is amazing, I have not heard one bad thing about him in this whole school.

But then again, why me?

The test landed on my desk, Mr. Smith gave me a small grin before walking away. Gross.

I wrote my name and read the first question. Hopefully I pass this.

***

The bell rang, everyone grabbed their things and walked out of class. I hella failed this test, I actually had confidence and felt great about my answers.