The Gang // AU One Direction

Chapter 4

"Jenna is going to start driving you to and from school. I don't want you walking home. Not even with Niall." Liam told me as he drove me to school. I was watching as we passed by all the old abandoned houses from our part of town and into the wealthy part.

"Does that mean Niall is walking alone?" I asked. I didn't want anything bad to happen to him again.

"He's got Zayn." That made me feel better.

"Your friends aren't that bad you know. They seem okay." I told him. He looked at me and sighed.

"Not everyone is what they seem Calli. They are trustworthy but... they have problems. They're not perfect and they make mistakes just like everyone else. They get into trouble. So do I. I want to protect you from that. You deserve better." My brother is my only family. I trust him more than anyone. So when he says I can trust these people, I believe him.

"I don't think anyone could be a better brother than you. Thank you for never leaving me. And for all those times you took the hits for me. I love you." I smiled.

"I love you too." We were at the front of the school and I started to get out. "Oh and don't mind Jenna. She's a bitch to almost everyone when she doesn't know them. Just let her ease up to you and I'm sure you two will be friends."

"Okay. See you later." I said shutting the door and watching him drive off. Right I'm sure that's exactly why Jenna hates me. I've known Jenna since I was in Kindergarten and she stole my juice boxes everyday. It wasn't until Liam dated her three years ago that she actually started to really notice me. And she hated my guts. But her and Liam stopped dating after a year and she moved on to Harry afterwards. Liam doesn't really seem to be too phased by the idea of them being together. I guess that is a good thing. But he also said nothing is what it seems...

The thing I love about school, is that I get to leave the house. Even though I am not exactly in the same situation anymore, it is nice to get away. The thing I hate about school, is that although I try to put on a smile and be nice, nobody notices me. I am all alone.

I only have one thing in my locker. A picture of my family when I was about three. My dad had a genuine smile and held Liam on his lap who was about five at the time. Then next to them was my mom who looked beautiful as always. I wish I looked more like her. Liam says I do but I don't see it. She was holding on to me as I was sleeping. I think we were at my grandmother's house. She passed away when I was ten.

I quickly grabbed my books and headed to class. I sat in the back next to a girl who was just as quiet as I was. We talked occasionally when we had partner work to do. I guess I could call her a friend. My only friend. But then again I know nothing about her. The teacher, Mrs. Hamilton, walks in and everyone sits down.

"Happy St. Patricks Day everyone." She smiled. Oh wow I forgot about that. No wonder mostly everybody is wearing green in some way. I checked my outfit and of course I stand out being the one with not one green piece of clothing on there body.

When the bell rang I hurried out of the room and to my locker. Only one hour has gone by but I already want to leave. I wonder if Liam will pick me up if I call him. Probably not since he is at work. I wish I knew someone elses number but I didn't bother to ask.

"Hey Calli." I jumped and turned around to see Niall. I immediately noticed he had his hair flat over his forehead; no gel styling it up. It looked good that way.

"Uh... Hi. What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Unlike about half of my friends, I am not a drop out. Suprising isn't it?" He smirked.

"I know you aren't a drop out. I meant why are you at my locker?" I was trying not to be awkward in front of him.

"Just wanted to check up on you. See how you were doing." He stepped closer and I stepped back hitting my back against my locker. He leaned forward to look at the picture I had hung up.