Shedding Tears [COMPLETED] #Wattys2016

Chapter 2

Guys this is what i have in mind. The picture above is Stacey Conroy! Isn't she gorgeous?

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I slam my locker shut after pulling out my Economics books. I casually make my way to the classroom with a smile. Economics is one of my favourites. And the fact that Jane and I share this subject, its just a bonus.

I make my way to the busy corridoor with girls gossiping about a new rumour that Miss Sparkle just got married. Its her third marriage so thats whats causing the rumours to flood in the entire hallway. On my right a couple is endlessly making out, the boy's hands are slowly traveling up his partners waist and the girl's tongue is battling for dominance in the guys mouth. Sick.

I finally enter the classroom and sit in the middle beside Jane. Our teacher, Ms. Starbright starts her lecture as somebody knocks on the door. I lift my head up to acknowledge who the person is and i am absolutely stunned to see Harry Cooper standing on the door with a naughty smirk. He's literally the hottest football player of our school, a popular kid with almost all the school girls drooling over him like crazy. I try not to seem awkward as i continue with my work.

'Come in, Harry.' The teacher says with a smile. Harry sits at the back with his jocks,Justin and Kyle. I literally can't stop daydreaming about him when reality slaps me on the face.

Number one, he'll never ever notice a simple looking not-so-popular girl like me. And number two, his super gorgeous bitch girlfriend will never let him notice any other girl besides her beautiful body. So, i should stop.

'Hey. What page are we on?' A voice shakes me out my fantasy. I turn around to see a pair of beautiful blue eyes glistening in the daylight. It's Harry. Yes, Harry Cooper. 'Uh, i-its pa-age 17.' I stutter, as he nods and turns away. Omg he's just too gorgeous for my hormones.

And this way the first day of school comes to an end. It wasn't so bad, because I finally got to meet Jane and Anna after SO long and Harry actually talked to me. With a smile i enter my house.

I help myself to a glass of cold water and a sandwich. Its like 3 and I'm home alone. Too bad for a highschool student, no? Mom's at work. She's the choir teacher at the local church and also works part time at a petrol station. As a single parent, she earns enough to meet our ends. My education, her health crises, day to day running expenses of the house, personal expenses etc. To support her, i work at a grocery store, just a 10 minute walk from the house, so that i can help mum a little.

My dad died two years back of a heart attack. His death was devastating. My mother and i were in a state of depression for over six months until we both fully admitted the loss and stayed strong for each other. My dad was the best. Such a loving supportive man i swear. And he was no longer with us. A tear streams down my cheek as i think of him.

I start on my homework until it's 5 in the evening meaning the start of my duty at the grocery store. I quickly change in my uniform and make my way to work.

The heat of the day had gradually dissipated. I love Madam Gus. She is so caring and was just like a mother to me. Considering i was her favourite employee, well yeah. 'Hello Stacey. How are you?' She greets me as i reply to her question.
'You know we have a new employee whose just gonna join today. He seems to be a hard boy but I'm sure you'll be able to handle him, yeah?'
I somehow have this uncomfortable feeling in my gut about this 'hard boy' that madam Gus just mentioned, but i force a smile anyway. 'Whats his nam-' I am cut off by a large figure towering over me. I stand still.
'Oh here he is. Hello Harry. This is Stacey your supervisor for the month. After you're done greeting her i'd like you to meet your colleagues Damian and Betty.'

And there he was. Harry Cooper standing beautiful as ever infront of me. Wait, what? He's the new employee? I can feel the thick air and the tension and my sweaty hands and the clock ticking my life out and th-
'Hi Stacey. Thanks for telling me the page number in class today. I didn't get a chance to say thank you.' He says as he winks at me. I mentally faint.

'You there?' He asks, waving his hand infront of me.
'Um y-yeah, no p-problem' I force a causal smile.

Work is over and I've got so much to tell Jane and Anna.

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So new chapter! I'd love the support guys. And on a lighter note, suggestions, critics are welcomed. Have a great dayyy!

-Jamilaa.