The Freak and The Angel

Chapter 18 : Punishment

We slept relatively well last night, after Eddie had me snort the Xanax. It was the first night all week that we were able to rest peacefully in eachothers arms.

We woke up together, stretching the sleep away. Eddie gave me a little morning kiss before he slipped off to get a quick shower and get ready for school.

As soon as I heard him get out of the shower, I slipped in to do the same, getting clean and brushing my teeth before running back to my room to get dressed.

I happily tugged on a pair of tight ripped black jeans now that the cast was gone. I pulled a black and white Lolita style shirt on and did my hair in two messy buns.

I thought about it for a moment but decided to do my usual dark, smokey makeup. I sat on the edge of my bed, pulling on my socks and black Converse sneakers. I tossed on my battle jacket and looked over at the cigar box Rick gave me.

I let out a sigh as I pulled out a bottle of pills, putting a few in a baggie, a bag of coke, and a bag of special k, not knowing what I would end up doing. I stuffed the baggies into the inside pocket of my jacket as I stood, heading out to the living room waiting for Eddie.

We grabbed our "lunch boxes" and went out to the van. He escorted me in and closed the door as usual before hopping in and pulling off to school.

"We have a Hellfire meeting after school. Do you want to come, or would you rather go home and then pick me up when it's done?" He asked as he drove. He's been a much more careful driver since the accident, and I appreciate his caution.

"I might join you guys, if that's okay. I might have some ideas for your next campaign, too, " I told him with a smile.

"Oh yeah?" He smirked at me. I'm not as big into D&D as Eddie, but I play with the group once in a while.

"Yup."

We pulled into our space and hopped out of the van. I was happy to feel the ground under both feet as we walked inside. We were right in time for the fist bell, so we went straight to first period and took our seats. Today's going to be better, I can just feel it.

"Angel Munson, please report to the office, Angel Munson, please report to the office." The voice said over the loud speaker, a bunch of "Ooooh's" echoing in the room. Eddie looked at me with knitted brows. I just shrugged and grabbed my stuff before going to the office.

"Alright, what are you trying to pin on me this time?" I questioned as I walked into the office. A boy I'd never seen before sitting in one of the waiting chairs.

"You're not in trouble, Miss Munson. We have a new student we'd like you to show around the school." Principal Higgins said with a smile. Ew, why is he smiling at me?

"This is Charlie Johnson. Charlie, this is Angel Munson. She'll be showing you around." Higgins handed the boy a map and his schedule before opening the door for us to leave.

"Hi, I'm Charlie." He stopped outside of the doors and put his hand out to me.

"Yeah, I got that already." I barely shook his hand, not really into this whole tour thing.

"I really like your look. Great style." He said as he looked me up and down, looking at the patches on my jacket.

"Thanks, I guess." I took his schedule from his hand and looked it over.

"Alright, so, your first class is down here." I said as I started leading him around. I could feel his eyes on me instead of paying attention. "Hey, eyes off the goods."

"Sorry, you're just so pretty." He shook his head and looked at his map, then the door.

"I'm taken." I flashed him my ring and continued walking. "This is your second class. You'll ll be in there with me and Eddie."