"Elena, this is your third detention this year. " Mrs. Walters began in her thick Bulgarian accent. I opened my mouth to speak "Wait!" She snapped. Making me slouch down in my seat again." You purposely, threw your lunch on Amber, and Angelica -" my rage immediately cut in. "In my defense Mrs. Walters ; She tripped me on purpose, unaware of the fact my tray could possibly land on her face. You can even ask Jenna. She was there. " She looked at me then back down at her paper. "Interesting..." then she motioned for someone. "Send them in" I glanced over only to see Amber and- Ethan. I mentally rolled my eyes. Its bad enough I had to run into him at lunch today! Now I have to talk to him?! Could this day get any worse. "Elena!" She snapped. "Hm yeah?" I said rather quickly. Amber and Ethan exchanged glances and snickered. I rolled my eyes. "Mr. Maxwell" She began" did Elena actually' trip'?" He smiled" I'm not sure Mrs. Walters. Honestly, all I remember is her running into me. I'm guessing she did trip. " I scoffed. Guessing? Guessing?! You could tell by the embarrassment on my face that I tripped! Who would want to land face to crotch with the schools most popular guy in front of everyone?! Not me, that's who. And his comment. Ten times worse.
"Woah!" He chuckled. "Atleast buy me dinner first"
Atleast buy me dinner first
Typical Ethan Maxwell. His usual arrogant or smartass comments. I have to admit, it was pretty good sarcasm. (When your not the one he's talking to) .
"You Can leave Elena. Your off the hook. This Time. Next time it's a week in detention. Amber, 3 days in detention. Starting next Monday." She said ripping out the slips and handing her to Queen Bitchface . She smiled and turned to me. "And Elena
I just want to let you know I'm sorry. It wasent right for me to do, and I want to remain freinds." I wanted to laugh. So hard. Wow, she's so low. She smirked and walked away. What a bitch. I groaned picking my backpack up and walking to the busses.
As I reached the bus, I sat with my friend Nina. She was a redhead who had the brains. And the cute thick rimmed glasses. Even she had a boyfriend. "Hey El. " she said sweetly. I zoned out after that.
Flashback
"Elena! Elena! Wait! " he shouted. Trying to get me to Stop running. "I'm sorry!" He yelled. He finally caught up.
He grabbed my hands in hopes I would listen to anything he had to say. "What Ethan?!" I sobbed. "I'm sorry; about what i said back there-" I tried to turn around but he continued "we are best friends, we always have been and we always will be. " he paused. "Right...." silence took over and he asked again. Still unsure. This time his voice slightly cracking, "El?" I shook my head. "You said it yourself. Who wants to be friends with a freak like me? " his expression changed this time. He looked taken aback by my comment. His comment. He understood everything now. This is how it was supposed to be. People like me...aren't fit to socialize with People like him.
Those were the last words I spoke to Ethan Maxwell.
End of Flashback
The bus came to screeching hault, and my body threw forward slightly. I sat for a second as the doors opened. I picked up my bag and slung it around my shoulder and carefully walked off the bus.
I thought back to freshman year. When...all of that happened. And a ping in my heart triggered all the nerves in my body. My eyes began to sting and I realized that The truth is I dident hate him. I never hated him. I missed him. And I just wanted him to miss me too.
