The Story Of Us

Chapter 18

Emilia's POV
The bell rang before we finished our popcorn.

"Aw. I was enjoying eating that."

"I'll buy a bag tomorrow."

We packed everything up. I closed the popcorn bag and put in my backpack.

"I'll see you later!"

"Bye! Nice work today!"

"Thanks! I'm glad, you like it!"

I took it easy in gym. I didn't jump around. I was right on what we were playing. We went over badminton rules then got into our teams. I got stuck with girls who just sit around and talk.

Where's Ruby and Dev when I need them?

They were more worried about their nails getting ruined. I was stuck doing everything. We ended up losing for the day.

Today was going well too.

I run fast most of the time.

My side is just holding me back.

I should say something.

I don't want to piss them off.

Everyone likes me so far that I know.

Gotta brush it off.

Day's almost done.

Two more periods left.

Thank god lunch is next. I can work on stuff.

I wonder how Devy's doing.

I went to lunch and got online to get food. The lunch aids were happy to see me.

"You look good!"

I smiled.

"Thank you! I've been having some rough days though. I'll be okay soon. Just gotta take it day by day."

I picked out what I wanted then waited to get to the front of the line. I swiped my ID to pay for my lunch.

"Thank you!"

"Have a good day."

"You too."

I walked over to my regular table and sat down. I started eating and working on some homework. I texted Devin and he didn't answer. He sent me his schedule so I went on my phone and started going through it.

Oh no.

I forgot.

He's in Biology.

I feel bad now.

He's probably upset he can't answer me.

I hope he's not mad.

I finished my homework and focused on eating.

I wish, at least one person would sit with me.

I wish Ruby had lunch now.

I know...I should be making friends.

I'm just scared to get hurt.

I've known Ruby for years so, I know I can trust her.

A girl walked over to my table and sat down across from me.

"Hi!"

She pulled her hood over her face.

"I'm Emilia. What's your name?"

Picked her head up. She looked pissed. I gulped.

"I-I'm sorry for bothering you. I-I'll leave you alone."

"GOOD! I HATE YOU ANYWAY!"

She stood up and grabbed her things. She stormed away.

I just wanted to have a friend.

If she hates me...

Why was she over here?

I'm gonna stay away from her.

Another girl ran up to my table.

"I-I am so sorry about my sister."

"Sh-she's your sister?"

"S-she's trying to make friends and it's clearly not going well."

"I understand the trying to make friends. I'm working on it too."

"Today's supposed to be a good day for you."

"Oh don't worry. Worse has happened to me."

I put on a fake smile.

"I'm fine. My day isn't ruined. A small thing like that, isn't enough to ruin something for me."