the penthouse

chapter 2

Rebecca's pov:

After getting dressed, I put on some natural makeup, and through my hair into a sloppy and cute bun. I rushed downstairs in time to grab a bagel from the fridge and run out of the door to see chase's red Toyota starting up. I jogged over and slipped into the backseat.

"Took ya long enough." Ryan muttered.

I rolled my eyes and put on my seatbelt. Chase turned in his seat and gave me a once over, which made me blush considering what happened this morning. "I liked the outfit without the leggings." He said with a wink. I blushed harder, my cheeks turned crimson, which only made him smile more. Ryan reached over and grabbed his chin, turning his face to the road, none too gently. Chase chuckled and began the drive to school.

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Twenty minutes later, the Toyota pulled into the school parking lot, music blaring. Once chase found a spot, we stepped out and went our separate ways.
Navigating my way through the front doors and down a few hallways, I stopped at my locker. I pulled out my AP world history book and made my way to my class. Sitting down I watched the last few students trickle in before the bell rang. Per usual Mr's Gertrude began her lesson, not even waiting for the everyone to be seated. She scribbled a few facts on the board for today's lesson, then began her lecture.

The rest of the day went almost roboticly.
The only time I really liked at school was fourth period. Being a junior I had a free period, and mine happens to be right before lunch, giving me two hours for me to enjoy. When the bell rang at the end of the third period, I dropped off my books at my locker and made my way to the back of the school.

Walking out of the back entrance, I strolled over to a circle of benches, that always remained unused, except by me. I sat down in the middle one and pulled out a novel, and a brown paper bag with some snacks. I made myself comfortable, opened my book, and let myself get lost in the pages, so when the bell rang for the fifth period, I jumped. Crap I was,
How in the actual hell had I not heard the lunch or the five minute bell?

I shoved the book and the paper bag into my bag, and ran for the class changing my pace to a speed walk as I went through the front doors. By the time I reached my anatomy class I was out of breath and six minutes late.

I went for sutblety as I gently opened the door and stepped in, Ms.Barbara's back was towards my direction, so with some stares and comical smiles from the class I tiptoed over to my desk and sat down. Letting out a breath of relief as I sank my back into my chair.

"Miss Thorne, would you like lunch detention or after-school detention?" Ms.Barbara's cool voice rang across the classroom, her cold gaze turned to me, waiting for my response. I weighed my options, if I had after school detention, then I'd go to the ISS room, and if I had lunch detention, then I'd be in here...alone...with her. "After school" I sighed. I'd rather be with the tweakers and 'rebels' than in here with Ms.Barbara for almost an hour longer than usual. She nodded her head, and actually looked like she was enjoying this... teachers now days.

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