cigarettes- steve harrington

chapter 6.

Gemma's point of view:

Robin is the same age as me, a couple of months older if it really counts.
Her and Steve have worked at the same place for over four months now,
I didn't even know he had a job.

Nancy never mentioned it.

" It was nice to meet you Gemma, maybe i'll see you around school?" She climbs out of the car.

" Yeah, for sure" I say.

" See ya later dingus".

" Bye" Steve waves while she walks away.

See the annoying thing is, she's kind of great.
He has every reason to be in to her.
So, yeah.

Turning out of Dutton Street, Steve glances at me.

" You two would actually probably get along really well".

" Yeah, she's nice" My eyes out the window.

The bell must've just rung, students fill up the front gate.
Slowly, we turn into the car park, and it feels like all eyes are on us.
But i'm sure it's just paranoia.

Steve sends me a confused look, pulling into an empty park.

" Is everyone looking at us?" I ask.

He swallows loudly, clearing his throat.

" I'm not sure".

Opening my door and stepping out, feeling multiple stares.

" I'm gonna go" Ducking down to meet his eyes.

" I can drop you home?".

I shake my head, shutting the car door.

" See you later".

Turning away before he can say anything, walking past the football boys.
They're laughing and yelling something, but I can't make it out.

Something Seconds?

" I didn't pick you to be a sloppy seconds kind of girl Wheeler" Tyler Maxford blocks my way.

I shove past him, dropping my head.
Sloppy seconds?

" Hey, if I get with your sister, does that mean you'll get with me?" Austin Stevens stops me.

Oh fuck.
Lifting my head, I look around for Nancy's car.
She's going to blow her shit.

Who told people?
Who even knew?

" Gemma?" Mac taps my shoulder.

" Mac. Have you heard what's going on?".

" Yeah, it's uh, Zoe told people about you and Steve.
Why didn't you tell me?" He furrows his brows.

My heart drops to the pit of my stomach,
instantly feeling nauseous.

" Is it true? Was he sneaking into your roo-"

"- Mac, I gotta go" I cut him off, now walking fast towards the car park.

Running my eyes over every person, every gossiping group and each car.
Finally finding Nancy, she's walking over to her car.
Mike already waiting.