Broken hope

Chapter- 6

I back my head away a bit feeling to close to him.

" hey Maria." He says.

" Uh... Hi Zane." I say a bit confused.

" You'er the only person here that i know, sorta. Well i only know your name. But i just wanted to get to know you. You seem cool and we are next door neighbors so yeah." he stumbles trying to figure out what to say. " And plus i have no idea what we'er doing in this class and.."

" it's ok. your lucky we actually are starting a new segment today... I think. " i tell him, not so sure because i dont pay attention much. Im always spacing off.

" Oh good. wont have to catch up then i guess. So you dont mind me sitting here then?" He asks.

" No not at all. It's just different im always alone back here." I say.

" Why are you..." He starts but is interrupted by the teacher coming in. We then start class.

Though out class i would notice Zane looking at me. And i didnt like it. It reminded me too much of the way Josh looked at me.

~ memory ~

" Why are you looking at me like that?" i said finally having the courage to ask. he looked confused for a second then smiled brightly.

" Sorry, you're just so pretty." He confessed. I looked at him in disbelieve. What? Why would he say that. I didnt say anything. I just got up picked up my things and left as the bell rang. Him saying that gave me butterfly feelings in my stomach and after Brenden i didnt trust them. Shuffling down the hall i hurried to my locker.

" Wait, Maria! I mean it your pretty and i really like you. i don mean to stare its just i cant take my eyes off you." Josh said coming up to me. he leans against the locker next to mine. I look him in the eyes.

" Really I mean it. i really really like you." he told me. I looked at him for a while. memories of Brenden flooding through me.

" Really?" I asked.

" Really really. I know what happened to you and Brenden. I'm not like that i dont cheat. Please Maria can I take you on a date?" Josh asked so kindly and the way he says it gives me this warm feeling. I smiled a bit and nod my head.

" Ok. One date and we'll see how that goes." I told him.

" Thank you so much you wont regret it! How about Friday night at 7?" He said excitedly.

" Perfect." I smiled and walked to my next class. Maybe he's the right one. He's so kind and sweet. This could work i just need to move on from Brenden and Zach. It's over. Think positively. i told myself.

And before i knew it Friday night was here. i was wearing a black simple dress that was tight at the top but fit loosely below the waste. My hair was in curls and i had light make-up on. It was about 6:50pm And I heard a knock on my door. I flew down the stairs to answer it and there stood Josh holding a lily and dressed in jeans and a button- up shirt. He looked cute.

He held out the lily to me and said,

" For you, beautiful"

I Smiled and took it from him. he was so sweet. I grabbed his extending hand and fallowed him to the car. he was such a gentlemen he opened and closed the door for me and everything. Just these small actions made me smile.

On the ride there the song, 'rockstar' by nickleback came on the radio. Josh turned it up and we both sang along to it. I smiled brightly while singing it was perfect. We laughed when it was over and just smiled. i was already having the best time of my life with him. This gave me confidence about love. He made me happy already. Things were going great. maybe this time i wont get hurt in the end.