Heart's obsession

Chapter 1 - Meeting

Elijah

Today is not my day, I thought as I walked down the school halls to my classroom, recalling how I had overslept and my mother called me useless and irresponsible for ruining my perfect attendance. I had a long night of studying because she would kill me if i failed my math test again but i guess this backfired i should have just failed It " Elijah you're late" my teachers voice pulled me out of my thoughts as i walked into the classroom. I  said a quick apology as i sat down in my seat next to jared you're stereotypical class clown who was put next to me for 'better behavior' "pretty boy finally late to school" I looked at him blankly because I have no interest in talking to him going to grab my books from my backpack and turning my attention to the teacher.

A few classes later and finally the bell rings for lunch I grab my things and head to the cafeteria I get my food and join my friends at our usual table "hey guys" I say picking up my sandwich "omg Eli did you hear about the party on friday" before he could finish I cut him off "i'm not going" I said around a bite of food "oh come on it'll be so fun" he said with a pout "aren't you too old to be pouting chris" I said to him smiling "aren't you too old to be afraid of a party" he smirked at me. The shock was evident on my face. " I am not scared of parties, '' I said glaring at him. "I can't tell," Freddy chimed in. I scoffed " you are the worst person to party with anyway don't think I forgot about last time" I argued "hey how was i supposed to know you werent gonna leave with anyone" he replied "matter of fact you both left me there and i had to call a taxi after borrowing cash from a random classmate" i frowned at that recalling the horrid night " why didn't you just call us or your mom" he asked " first of all i did call you, both of you actually and if i'm recalling correctly you didn't answer and calling my mom are you serious do you want me dead" i said looking at both of them with shock " ok how bout this you come and i'll make sure you get home even if both of us get laid" chris said "you want me to ride home with another stranger great" i said finishing my food "oh come on" chris pouted again "you know what i'll go but i'm driving myself there since you guys cant survive without me being there" i said getting up and throwing my trash away "that's my guy" they said patting my back and hair. Leaving the lunchroom and heading to math class I literally prayed for an amazing grade on this test.

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Making my way back to my car with a smile on my face as I look at my C- math test that I'm still proud of because at least I didn't fail this time. I quickly get inside it, turning it on and clicking on my car playlist. I wait for chris. "Ugh where is he?" I say under my breath, getting impatient. As if he heard me I see my passenger door open "hey pretty boy" he says with a smile "just get in i'm trying to beat my mom home" i say rolling my eyes "ok mr sassy pants" he says buckling up we ride to his house with the music blasting. " don't stay up too late tonight mr sassy pants" he says patting my hair smiling " get out of my car i am not sassy" i say as we both laugh. He gets out and I drive off heading home.

Pulling up to my house i see that i did not beat my mom home i sigh mumbling great. I grab my bag and get out of the car unlocking the door i give out a weak im home because in reality i don't think i wanted her to hear it but of course some how she managed to hear it " there you are my goodness do you listen to a single thing i say ever" i looked at her and sighed " i came home immediately after school just like you asked" i say looking exasperated "Elijah you get out of school at 3:10 why are you walking in my door at 3:30 when the school is 10 minutes away" she says glaring at me "you know i drop chris off everyday" "did i ask you that, no so next time when i say come home you better be home" she says getting angrier after each word "what is it that you need me for mother" i change the subject hoping to get the point of her needing me so urgently " i just wanted you home" she says going back to whatever is on her laptop i feel burning rage burn inside me taking a deep breath i decide to talk to her about the party on friday "hey mom there is this party on friday and i was wondering if i could go" she didnt even look up "i dont care elijah but i need you home on saturday we are having dinner with my boss" she replied "of course we are" i mumbled to myself "what was that" she looked at me with a displeased expression "nothing can i go for a walk" i said quickly changing the subject "i guess, you already didnt follow my instructions so i dont care but you might as well stay out for a while im going to have a friend over" she replied without thought " alright im taking my car then too" i said walking up to grab some things to make my long evening in the car more comfortable.