Not One In Eight

3. David

"That is David".

So that is David. I mean he looks all strong and confident but when he walks he does so slowly, his eyes down, shy. You could see it but you could just tell it. It is the air to him and I knew he was quiet no, not shy, quiet and thoughtful.

"His name is David Caine. Trust me, he is worth less of your time than Emmett over there." She said pointing to the hulking, hot beast making on the beauty over at their table.

I was honestly curios when she said that so I asked, "Why?"

"David doesn't talk to anyone, not even teachers or his family. He just sits at their table reading or drawing." Hannah answered and sneered at them.

"So are they all related or what?"

"Okay so Finnen, David and Reose are related, Finnen and David are twins. Also Fayette and Danielle are sisters, twins. But Reose and Danielle are closer and Finnen and Fayette are closer."

"Who is Reose?"

"Another Blake, she is the youngest. She is a freshman. Sam and Vanessa are Juniors. Finnen, Fayette, Danielle, and David are sophomores like us."

"He's in our grade?'

"Yeah, you've had every class with him and you sit right in front of him in math. How can you not notice him I mean he freaks me out by just standing in the same room."

"Okay."

"So Emma-"

"It's Emmalie."

"Okay Emmalie, so what are your eight sisters like. I mean I've only met seven but what about the eighth. What's she like?"

"I hate to break it to you but that's me. I'm just not tan or blonde."

"You just don't look anything like them. Not just your non-tanness and non-blondness. You just need something though maybe with a wig and spray on tan."

The bell rang and I walked to my next class, literature. I was really looking forward to this class. I have always enjoyed it. I just hope I have a good teacher, if I do then maybe I might like it a bit here. Not too much that I wouldn't be able to leave but maybe it would be bearable.

Anyway I am just hoping that we will study something challenging. Like the hidden, internal meanings of some of the most well known books. I mean wow, the deep complexity of how all Shakespeare's books describe his history and inner truths. Wow, I sound like such a geek. Oh well, at least I'm myself.

Walking in the room I saw only one available seat. The seat was in the back of the room, in the corner away from the windows. It was not damaged, that's not why I stopped. It was the three people around me, namely the boy next to me. His name is David.

I go and take the seat next to him. I decide to just sit there and think. I mean just until the teacher comes in, he or she. I'm sure though. I mean it's Doctor Bell so the Doctor part kind of makes it hard to know.

Suddenly the bell rang and in walked the teacher. Trust me, HE was definitely not what I expected. He was kind of nerdy nut a cute nerdy and young. He had curly blonde hair, stunning green eyes and had a tan. Only the tan looked good on him, natural. He had a My Chemical Romance shirt and red tight pants. He also had those chic nerd glasses and they just made him look comfortable.

"Hello class, I am Az Bell. I know you are probably like, 'what kind of name is that'? Well to answer your question my real name is Ezra but I like Az more. So please call me Az,"

After all, I'm only a year older than you."

A year older, yeah he's young but what's he doing teaching. As good as he is, at least he's not stuffy. He's really fun and smart. I have him for the next few days. I know it's lunch now but I can't wait -I think as I walk into someone.

"Sorry !" I exclaimed as I bumped into him. But as I got up I could see him already walking away. I was so angry, who does he think he is. Walking away without so much as a nod.

"Hello. We just bumped into each other. The polite thing to do is if you're not going to say sort at least nod a sorry. Acknowledge the presence of the person you have just bumped into. I can understand if you don't want to talk to me but at least be a little courteous." I said when he stopped. David does a little nod and continued to walk. I actually got him to do something.

Wow, this a pretty good day so far. I just can't wait until literature. I hope we begin writing our essays on the cruelty of slave labor today. But first I have to make it through lunch.

I sit with Jody now but I still have to deal with my fan club. They always come up asking to sit with me. I feel bad but I say no, warding them off saying we are talking about "girl stuff". That all ways works. Today, though, is the exception.

In the Lunchroom

"Hay ladies." Michael Ryan says sliding in next to me. He had almost scared me but somehow, I'd known he'd been coming. I had just discreetly been watching David and his family. But I had to stop.

I knew that I had to scare him away quick or he might take permanent residence there. I really hoped he is alone but he was not alone, no, Jake and Aaron trailed quickly behind.

"Guys you might want to leave, we're talking about "girl stuff" I said but that didn't work.

"Look, we would like to understand you better so we will bear through your "girl talks"." Aaron said and I decided he may be sweet but not my type.

"That's really sweet but we'd feel very uncomfortable with you boys here." Jody said and I decided I loved this girl even more. Sweet but devious, got to love her.

"We really would like to join you two, I think that we should sit together tomorrow," Michael said and before I could turn him down he kissed me on the cheek and walked away saying "All right, it's a date."

Suddenly there was a commotion and I look back at David's table and he is gone. I guess one of his brothers pushed him to the edge. Oh well, the day really can't get any worse.

The day getting worse

As I walked into Literature there was something different, I don't know, there was something was off. I decided to just watch and wait.

I sat down and began to sketch. I just start and I get so lost in it that I didn't notice class starting. I just sketched and sketched until Az called the class to order.

"Alright, everyone. The principal has arrived to give you some news." Az sounded excited.

"All right, I have some very exciting news, blah, blah, blah" the principal started but I drowned him out.

Suddenly I noticed something. There was a note on my desk.