At First..

chapter 4: stress

After 5th period, it was finally time for lunch. I was just so happy to be getting a break from all the chaos of the first day.

I scanned the cafeteria looking for Amelia, she was quite popular so I usually ended up sitting next to a bunch of kids for lunch, not talking to anyone.

But, to my surprise for the first time she was sitting with a giant group of boys. All laughing and talking to her like they were her queen.

I sigh deeply not wanting to go sit there but not wanting to sit alone.

I debated for a few more seconds before finally heading over to her getting some glances my way.

Amelia was not loved by at lot of girls because of how much attention she got from boys, which makes sense but it never bothered me. Probably because I was never interested in any of them.

I finally make it to Amelia, tapping her shoulder. She turns around to meet eyes with me before giving me a soft smile, and making room for me to sit next to her.

This is why she was my best friend.

I take a seat, Amelia on my right and some random boy on my left. I don't say anything, letting her do all the talking for me while I sit and listen.

I didn't have a lunch with me I wasn't hungry, but then again since when am I ever hungry? I sit there listening while doodling on a piece of paper in front of me.

My attention gets pulled to a boy sitting across from me.

He's almost as quiet as me, he could definitely be in the same situation I am.

He had blond long hair (for a guy), and piercing blue eyes , he had a birthmark at the side of his face right next to his ear but it somehow gave him character.

He was wearing a dark grey T-shirt that was lose be also tight enough to see his muscular body, that was frankly quiet impressive. With a pair of jeans.

We exchange looks before he signals for me to get up and follow him. I look at Amelia but she doesn't seem to notice even while I'm leaving she was to carried away talking to a boy.

I follow him to the corner of the cafeteria out of view from a lot of people.

"Hey, I'm Calob. " he says leaning against the wall.

"I'm May. " I say looking up at him while he pulls out his vape.

"Well May, your really cute you know that? " he says casually like if it were obvious.

"Oh u-uhm thanks, I wasn't expecting that. Your not to bad yourself. " I say a bit shyly with a soft smile on my face. The blush slowly rising to my cheeks.

I didn't know why my cheeks were going red, but they were. A weird tingling feeling I never felt before also appearing in my stomach but not in a bad way.

He chuckles a bit before speaking, "there's a party happening at my house this weekend starting at 6 if your interested." he says confidently.

I giggle a little on how confident he is, and how he isn't afraid to be rejected. I've never really being invited to a party. I think for a second.

"I don't see why not, is Amelia invited? " I wouldn't want to go if she wasn't going.

"Yep, ofc she's invited." He pauses a moment before finishing, "Can't wait to see you there~." He says winking at me before we both go back to our seats.

This should interesting, I've never been to a high school party. Amelia went to them all the time but I never bothered to go with her invited or not I didn't care.

I sigh almost leaning my head against Amelia, I was tired ready to sleep. It was the first day back and to much had happened.

I wanted to sleep but the bell quickly turned my thoughts to my 6th period. Two more classes and then your done. I thought to myself to try and make myself feel better knowing damn well when I get home I would have to do more studying.

After 6th period I was exhausted, I wanted to go home so badly and sleep. I still had one more class. I turn, not looking where I'm going before trying to navigate to my class almost with my eyes closed.

Before something hit me hard almost like a brick wall, I tumble losing the little balance I had left dropping everything.

I hold my head from the pain a headache coming into mind. I look up to see what I bumped into my vision blurry for a second before coming into view was Noah...

I sigh too weak and tired to care much, no one seemed to notice. So I frantically pick up my books and papers in a hurry to not miss 7th period.

I felt like crying, the first day back at school was just to chaotic and stressful I wasn't even able to make it through the day.

I started to feel tears well up in my eyes while I barley got myself onto my feet.

I hadn't notice, but Noah was still standing there just watching me. Hovering over me as if deciding weather to help or not.

I quickly wiped away my tears and started to hurry away. The last person I want was for him to see my crying.

He didn't say anything at first, before chuckling a bit. Barley facing towards me.

"Crying? Just because you bumped into me? What a cry baby. " he laughed now turning to face me.

All the stress of the day had build up before that one thing finally broke me.

I sigh my voice shaky, not even wanting to explain my situation. Not like he would get it, or care.

Why would I need to explain my situation to him anyway? I didn't need an excuse. So instead of finding one I turn to go to my last class, "you have no idea.. " I say quietly under my voice. Before walking off.

He didn't seem pleased with my response, wanting more of a reaction from me. Which I probably would have given if it weren't for me being so tired.

Finally the bell rings and 7th period begins. I finally think I'll have some peace, before hearing a late knock at the door.

My gut turned only being able to imagine who the late kid could be..

My stomach sank when he walked in and I was correct. Making me want to sink in my chair and disappear.

Who stood in front of me was none other than Noah.

And his smirk only grew when he saw me in his class.

I had no peace and I already knew this year would awful..

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Don't worry once she has her strength she'll get back at him like a little war🤭

Hope you all like the story so far.