Bitter As Tequila

Scene 2

I grind my teeth in annoyance as I try to muster up the courage to go over to the cool clique while I try to stay calm and not rip that damn bastard apart at the same time. Who does he think he is?

If I wouldn't try to get into a good college I would just drop the project and get a bad grade rather than working together with him. Sadly I can't do that because I like to get a decent grade to get into a good college. I'm not a sports man like him and can trust that my talent will get me some scholarship.

I draw in another deep breath and I see Em's amused smile beside me as I try to get myself to walk over to Calum and arrange the details for our Sunday meeting.

"Okay Aly, just go over there. Ignore everyone and arrange a time for Sunday. The sooner you do this, the sooner it'll be over." I smile at her words of encouragement and nod. She's right, I'd rather get this over with or I'll have to do everything on my own which I clearly don't intend to do. We both get the grades so he has to work too.

I brush my brown locks back and clutch my books tighter in my hand as I walk over to the huge group hanging out by the lockers. Why do they always have to be together as a pack? It would be so much easier to just walk up to Calum but there are always those jocks and judgmental perfect Barbies around.

I can feel their gazes boring into me as I pass some of the cheerleader squad. I'm not as sporty nor as skinny as them and that's my failure. But I ignore their looks because damn I don't even want to be as skinny as them. I like to have an ass in my jeans instead of only bones sticking out with skin stretched over them.

A smile spreads on Calum's lips as he sees me approaching and I can't help but getting even angrier at him. That asshole wanted me to come to him. He wanted to see if I would dare to walk up to his clique.

I won't give him the satisfaction of showing how vulnerable and uncomfortable I feel so instead I walk with confident steps while a bittersweet smile's on my lips.

"Well hello Allison." He instantly goes into his flirty, yet cocky attitude. "Couldn't wait for Sunday?"

It takes all my willpower to keep my calm mask and not punch him in the nose right then and there. This wouldn't be a good idea because firstly it would probably break his nose as my brother has taught me how to defend myself properly and secondly it's highly likely that I would get expelled for doing this which wouldn't look good in my college applications.

"Definitely not, Hood. But you know people with a normal IQ agree on a certain time and place, when they arrange a meeting." I say with confidence in my voice. "Since you weren't able to do that..."

"Oww, Cal pal she totally figured you out!" Some jock next to Calum says and turns to me grinning. "I'll excuse for his little IQ, but you know I'm always ready to make up for him and meet you." He shoots me a wink and I try not to gag on his bold advances.

"Thank you, but I've already got one person with special needs I need to meet up. But if I ever do a research on the brain cell loss of jocks you'll be the first I'll ask." I tell him and see Calum's mouth curl up into an amused smile.

"Okay, before everything escalates. I'll meet you at nine in Cavanaugh Park." I'm content with that so I just nod and turn around, I don't wanna be around those kids any longer than necessary.

When I finally get home after a long day of school I want nothing else but to be in my room and bathe in self-pity. I don't wanna have to deal with Calum for the rest of the semester just because some dumb teacher put us into a group.

A minute after I had slammed my door shut and fell onto my mattress I can hear a knock on my door. I groan loudly. I can't deal with my mum right now and I definitely don't wanna tell her why I'm so pissed off.

"Can I come in?" I hear a deep voice as I don't react to the knock. I just let out a loud groan again but seconds later my door is already opened and my big brother is sticking his head in.

"Jackson!" I cheer as a smile crawls onto my features. Seeing my brother always lightens up my mood since he moved into the college dorms he isn't home as often as he used to and I really miss him. We always had a good sibling relationship.

He shoots me his typical grin and closes the door before he comes over to my bed. The mattress dips down beside me as his weight is put on it. "So how come you're so unhappy when you're big bro comes to visit you?"

I have to smile at his words before I let my head fall back into the cushions, burying my face in them as I think of the cause. "Calum fucking Hood."

"What did that douche do?" He instantly growls and I feel him tense up. Even though Jack isn't in school anymore he still knows about Calum Hood and his clique, everyone does.

"Arrrgh, I am doomed to do some damn project with him." I explain my voice muffled by the pillows. "As you can guess he isn't much of a help. I don't think he ever takes anything seriously. He's so difficult to work with."

A small laugh escapes Jack's mouth and he sighs loudly. "I already thought he had done something to you but I can imagine a project with him can be very difficult."

I nod into the soft cushion and mumble. "I hate Mrs. Spencer!"

That earns me yet another chuckle from my brother before he gets serious again. "You know if he won't cooperate I can motivate him a bit."

"Thanks, but it's okay. I know how to kick asses." I answer and we both laugh at my words. "I've had the best teacher."

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