I Blame You

7

After my little adventure in the bathroom stall I felt so disgusted with myself that I couldn't stand being at the school at all.

I quickly rushed to my locker ...stuffed some books into my bag for later and left.

SCHOOL BE DAMNED

I didn't even know where I was going until I reached a little pathway leading to the woods at the back of the school.
I started walking swiftly following the little road trying to put as much distance between myself and that godforsaken institution.
I was so getting double grounded for skipping school but that wasn't the most pressing thought nagging at my brain at the moment.

Luca was, and I hated that even for a second he managed to bother me even when he wasn't around. I was still walking when I realized the path I was taking  had led to a beautiful stream. Hidden away behind some trees it seemed so euphoric and pristine I was slightly scared to look away thinking it would dissappear.
Like the person I am around water, I started stripping and when I was now only in my boxers I ran into the lake and immersed myself in the water.
I don't know how long I lounged and floated in the lake but when it started getting dark I realized it was time to go home.
I knew I was gonna be in trouble but at least I had my bearings back in check.
I had finally come to terms with the happenings of the week and had surmised that I was to blame for everything as it was a moment of weakness on my part....I can't believe I even entertained the thought of being attracted to a guy, worse of the revolting piece of shit that was Lucas.

As I started my journey home I felt a wave of triump and strength with the thought that I was going to destroy Luca for all it was worth.

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When I got home I was slightly dreading what my mom was going to say but I felt a gush of relief when I realized she wasn't home yet.
Surprising, but her not being home yet could buy me some time......
I was greatful.
I quickly took a shower and after realizing I needed homework, I sneeked into mom's room and took my phone from the cabinet were I knew she always kept it in situations like these.
I started texting Sam who then began blowing up my phone on why I ditched school and so called abandoned her. I proceeded to apologize and lie claiming I wasn't feeling so well.
I hated lying to her but I didn't want to talk about a situation I had already deemed irrelevant.
She gave my the assigned homework for the day after giving me a piece of her mind of course and I told her I'd start working on it just to get her off my case. After I was done I turned off my phone and carefully placed it back just as how I had found it and strolled downstairs.

Since mom wasn't home yet, I decided to make dinner whilst attempting to plead my case in a more appealing way when the time was to arise.
Just when I was done cooking I heard the front door opening and I felt a chill running through me.

I was such a pussy.

Mom strolled in the kitchen and placed her bag on the counter whilst taking a seat at the kitchen island.
Here goes nothing I thought.

"Hey mom...."  I started but when I looked at her I saw a face that clearly said no bullshit and I shut my mouth.

"Fighting and now skipping school...." She started very calmly
"Is that how I raised you?......Tyson Ezekiah Woods.....tell me, am I doing something wrong or Lord help me you're not too old for me to beat you out"

The second I heard my second name entering the convo I realized it was best I kept quiet and that is how the one-sided conversation went for the best of two hours, with her starting to scream her lungs out and me staring at the ground frankly perturbed.
At the end of her lecture the verdict stated that I had to escort her at the hospital where she worked every weekend for community service and since she knew I hated her workplace with every fibre in me, she felt very pleased.

After we ate the supper I made with noone uttering a word I left the table, did the dishes,  went in my room and did my homework all with the thought of murder.
When I slept that night I slept a different man.

A goal driven one.

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The next day at school, out of my better judgment, I avoided Luca like the plague. In my mind I told myself it was so I would not get myself in another fight and face the wrath that was my mother but I could only lie to myself so much.

I didn't want to see his dumb face plastered with a smug looking grin walking around  with his shitty fan base.

When 5th period finally arrived I silently dragged myself and my books to the Chemistry lab. I knew avoiding Luca this time around wouldn't work since this was the only class we shared together I was hellbent in acting like he never existed.

Throughout the whole lesson I felt someone piercing daggers in my back and when I finally had the guts to turn around I was met with Lucas's glare.

What's got his panties in a twist I wondered but chose to ignore till the lesson was over.

As soon as the bell rang I bolted from my seat. I didn't know why and where I was rushing to but I knew I had to put as much distance as possible between  Luca and I.

When I thought I was getting my way after turning the corner from the Chemistry lab I cursed myself when I realized I had thought to soon.
I was rushing through the hallway when I felt a fierce grip on my bag and then at the same instance I was being dragged inside the janitors' closet with a strong palm covering my mouth.
I was filled with dread to the point were I didn't know what to do.
I subconsciously heard the door closing with the light switch being turned on and when I finally had the balls to open my eyes, I found myself staring in none other than Lucas Myers's blue eyes.

And just like that a feeling of deja vu flashed through my mind because Lucas's hand was back at my throat but the only different thing was that his eyes flashed with raw hate.

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