Truth be told

Chapter 1

I walked into school and went straight to my locker. My friends Caitlin and Sarah stood waiting for me.
"Hey guys." I said, pushing a strand of my long auburn hair away from my face. I also had blue eyes and a curvy figure.
I went into my locker and got my books that I would need for Maths and History.
"I think Jake is going to ask you out, Liz." Sarah said as we walked to Maths. "Oh yea, we have a sub English teacher as well. Mrs Lewis left to have her baby."
We all wondered what they would be like as we walked into Maths. That's what every teenager wants, first period on a Monday, am I right? 🙄
I should probably introduce myself whilst Miss Dawson teaches us about something maths related.
Ok, so my name is Elizabeth Dixon. I am a senior in high school. I turn 18 in 3 weeks. I am an only child. I live in Las Vegas with my mother, Carolyn.
My favourite colour is purple and my favourite music is pop punk. I love Paramore the most, though.
As well as Caitlin and Sarah, there is also Kai and Kaylin in our friendship group. We have been friends since junior high. I also have a part-time job at a record store. I work 3 afternoons a week and Saturday morning, too.
The bell for the end of the period goes off, and we leave the classroom. I go to history. Sarah and Caitlin go off towards phys Ed.
I met up with Kai. We are both in this class. We take our seats and get our books out.

At lunchtime, we all meet up in the cafeteria. When I have my food, I find an empty table and sit down. The other guys join me, and we eat and chat.
"Liz, I think Jake will ask you out." Kaylin said. "He really likes you." I looked over my shoulder to see Jake staring over in our direction. He is cute, with his jet-black hair and ice blue eyes. He is captain of the football team, too.

Finally, it was last period of the day, English. I walked into the classroom and sat next to Sarah. I was too busy sorting my things out in my bag to look up. The second bell rang, and a smooth voice spoke up.
"Ok, class, I am Mr Urie. I will be your English teacher until you graduate. As most of you know, Mrs Lewis is on maternity leave. Can you all open your copy of Macbeth up, please?"
Mr Urie was gorgeous. He had dark brown hair. It was styled in a quiff. He had chocolate brown eyes. His lips, ohh, his lips. They were plump and very kissable.
As I sat there looking at him, I felt a dig in my side.
"Liz!" Sarah said.
"Huh?" It was the end of school. We all filed out and I went to my car. I got in to drive to work. It wasn't much but my car was mine. I worked and saved to buy her. She's a pink fiat 500. I named her Franny. I pulled out of the school parking lot and headed towards the strip.
Rays Records was an institution around here. There weren't many record shops around now. A lot of people stream music these days. I do myself, but there's something to be said about that crackle when you put the needle on the record. Don't you agree?
I got out of the car and headed into the store. I waved to Ray and stowed my purse away. Sometimes, I would get my homework done, depending on tasks and how busy it was.
Blondie was playing through the store speakers. I started putting returns and new stock out. I sang along to the music.
An hour into my shift, and I was doing my English homework when the door to the store swung open. I looked up but couldn't see who it was. I carried on with Macbeth. I felt someone looking at me. I looked up again, and there were those beautiful chocolate brown eyes.
"Hi." Mr Urie said in that velvet smooth voice of his.
"Hi, what can I help you with?" I smiled.
"Do you have any Frank Sinatra?" He asked.
"We certainly do." I came from around the counter and guided Mr Urie to where we kept Frank Sinatra vinyls. "Here you go, sir."
"You are in my English class, aren't you?" He asked me.
"I am Mr Urie. " I nodded.
"Brendon."
"Huh?" I looked at him confused.
"My name is Brendon. We aren't at school now. You can call me Brendon", he smiled. His smile was dazzling, and if I didn't keep hold of the stand, I would have fainted. Ok, that may be a little over the top.
"Elizabeth." I held my hand out.
"I know who you are." Mr. Ur- I mean Brendon said and kissed my hand.
I smiled at Brendon.
"Do you need anything else?"
"Erm, I don't think so." Brendon scratched the back of his head.
"Ok. If you do, I will be at the counter doing the homework you set." I laughed and walked away.
Brendon browsed the selection we carried and came back up to the counter to pay.
We completed the transaction, and I expected him to walk away. But Brendon just stood there. He looked at me and then down at my homework.
"Are you OK with this? Do you need help?" He asked.
"Well, I am a little unsure about this part." I said and pointed it out.
"Ohhh, well here." He took my pencil from me and underlined a couple of things. "Is that better?"
I grinned.
"Yes, thank you, Mr. I mean Brendon."
"You are welcome. What time do you finish work?" Brendon asked.
I looked at the clock. I have half an hour of my shift left.
"In half an hour." I replied.
"Would you like to get some food? I am hungry and I would love some company."
"Sure." I said.
"Great, I will be back in half an hour." And Brendon left the shop.
I managed to finish my English homework and tidied the store. By the time I had finished doing that, Brendon came back through the door.
"You ready?" He asked. I nodded and picked my bag up and put it on my shoulder.
"Where are we going?" You asked him.
"Well, i walked here from home, so not too far out."
"We can take my car, and I would be happy to drop you home afterwards. "
"Ok," Brendon smiled. I opened Frannys central locking and got in. "Wow, this cars super small and pink." Brendon laughed. He managed to get himself in, though. I started the engine, and Paramore blasted out.
"Ohh, good choice." He said. " I love Paramore. Also, Fall Out Boy, MCR, lots of other bands, too."
I nodded and sang along.
"WOAH, I NEVER MEANT TO BRAG...." Brendon joined in.
We went to Taco Bell. I love their quesidillas. I found Brendon to be a very funny person. I loved his sense of humour. We talked and talked, and then I noticed the time.
"Shoot, I need to get going. Come on, I will drop you home." We got up from our table and headed towards Franny.
I dropped Brendon at home.
"Liz, can I have your number?" He asked.
"Ok." I didn't see the harm in him having it. He gave me his phone, and I put my number in and vice versa. We said our goodbyes, and I drove home.
I arrived home to an empty house. My mother was at work. She is an ER nurse, so she works long hours. I put my things in my room and went to the kitchen to get a drink. My phone buzzed. I got it out of my back pocket. I had a text from Brendon.
'Thank you for dinner. I had a really good time. We should do it again sometime.'
I smiled and messaged him back. He must have been waiting for my reply because he immediately started texting back.
'I hope that we can be friends. I know we are teacher and student, but we seem to get on so well.' He put.
'I would like that. For a teacher you are really cool.'
'Thanks, lol, I think.'
I laughed and decided to watch some Netflix, scroll tiktok, and message our group chat. I told them about Brendon.
'Dude, be careful. He's a teacher.' Kai said.
'He's hot.' Kaylin had a major crush.
'Kai, I know, dude. Friends is what it will be. I am not interested in him like that, anyway.' Yea, right, who was I kidding? If he wanted to kiss me, I would let him. Wait shit, no, I wouldn't.
Sarah read the messages, and she privately messaged me.
'Are you crazy? He's a teacher! He's our teacher!'
'Lol, chill Sar. Totally friends. I was thinking of giving Jake a chance.'
'Omg, really?!'
'Yea.' I wasn't, but I didn't want Sarah to get the wrong idea about me and Brendon.
When it got to 10pm, I went to bed. I didn't even hear my mom come in from work.