The Journal

Chapter: 15- Gossip Spreads...

A/N:
Let me start out by saying, if you are still reading, thank you. You're the best, I know its been like forever since I last updated and I'm sorry, truly from the bottom of my soul.

Oddybody1221

Chapter: 15- Gossip Spreads Fast (Part 1)

Monday, December 15, 20**

I walked through the side doors of the school, early as ever. I had on my usual black hoodie, paired with black jeans and Chucks, but this time my outfit seemed to make me stand out even more, made me seem suspicious. When I set foot inside the halls, I immediately looked around, trying to see if Pierce was anywhere.

Though I made up my mind on not letting him rule my life with his "deal", I still was a little nervous about what was going to happen at school. Plus I was still not sure what he wanted us to be.

Was I just someone he wanted to play around with, or was he trying to make me his official girlfriend? Sighing I shook my head. I shouldn't be thinking about these things so early in the morning, I had somewhere to be.

Slowly I began walking down the hall, being cautious about walking past the office, sure Pierce would walk out the doors at any moment. As I passed the doors, making sure my feet made no sound on the tile floor, I let out a sigh of relief, sure I wouldn't bump into him now.

Continuing on, I turned around to make sure he didn't come out the office as I walked down the hall to Mr. Darvy's room. When I had made it halfway down the hall, I turned around, taking the dark hallway towards the room. As I was coming up to his door I was shocked to see a shadow leaning against the side of the room, the familiar and tall dark figure surprising me.

Pierce. Wait What was he doing here?! I mean, I know he was supposed to wait on me everyday when I had these meetings, but why was he here today of all days?! And just when I tried to be all sneaky and avoid him too. Huffing in annoyment, I crossed my arms, looking up at his cocky face.

As I looked up at him, he looked down at me, smirking as he ever so slowly copied my movements, crossing his arms as well. Although I knew he was probably just acting this way because he wanted to get a reaction from me, I still found I was getting riled up. Don't let him get to you, don't let him have this sort of power over you. You are stronger than that, remember? And way more mature...Yep I got this.

Breathing in slowly I looked at the way his lips slightly curved from smirking and found myself not really caring about my anger any longer. Was I ever going to feel those lips? They look so soft. Shaking my head, I tried to focus on the task at hand.

"Were you not expecting me to be here?" Startled I looked back up to his eyes, the amusement there clearly evident.

Sighing I uncrossed my arms, dropping them to my sides, where they played with the hem of my black hoodie. The unconscious movement made me seem way more nervous than I intended, and I found myself actually a little too conscious of him than I'd like. "No. I was not expecting you to be here." Looking him in the eyes as I decided to speak the truth, a look of surprise was shown through his eyes, before it was gone as quickly as I saw it.

It wasn't that I didn't want to not tell a lie, it was just that it wasn't worth it. After all, I did seem a little surprised when I saw him. And a plus being the brief look of surprise he gave me when I spoke to him truthfully. But then again I'm not sure if that was the right move to make because his smirk was slowly growing larger on his face as he stared down at me.

"Thats just what I was hoping for." Laughing his whole demeanor went from the dangerous and foreboding aura he usually wore, to a happy and playful in one minute, and I found myself staring in shock at him. It was a laugh completely different from his others, it was like he was laughing for real this time.

His head was slightly tilted back and I could clearly make out the lines of his laughter as his throat moved. His eyes were crinkled, showing his merriment, his glasses glaring from the little light the corridor provided, and his laughter, I slowly shivered. the sound was light, but deep and...safe, almost calm if it wasnt for the way it started, and stopped repeatedly. And it reminded me of a laugh I hadnt heard in forever, a laugh from a better place, a peaceful place. Dad....

But as quickly as the thoughts were in my head they escaped as he stopped. And I was quickly pulled back to reality. To where I was, to the dark hallway I was in.To the the person I was with, to what he had done to me, and to what I was supposed to be doing. I had no time for lollygagging and remembering the past. Not when most everyone in my future, wanted me to forget it. Pierce was back to normal, and this wasn't the time for this, this wasn't the time or place for me to be remembering. It wasn't the place for me to breakdown.

But even if I thought this, I could still feel my eyes getting misty and I knew it was time for me to escape. To get myself back under control. Turning around I put up my best act, harrumphing at his words, and reaching for the door. "Whatever." and just as I was getting ready to walk in the room I felt his hand on my arm, preventing me from going further.

"Hey." Turning me slowly around, he looked at my face in the dim light. Studying my expression, his of worry and comfort. The thought made me mentally laugh as to who the person was and I couldn't even began to think of why this was happening to me. "Whats wrong?"

Honestly, I didn't know what to say. And I guess that showed at the thing I did next. I choked. The sound was barely noticeable, almost non-existent, but I could tell Pierce heard it as his eyes crinkled a look of confusion appearing on his face. He immediately let go of my arm his hand instead opting to lift my chin, making my eyes fully visible to him now. "Whats wrong?" His voice was softer now, almost patient as he waited for me to speak, telling me to take my time.

But I wasnt ready, if anything I'd choose him reading my journal any day of the week, if it took him that so I wouldn't have to voice my feelings. It was easier that way, and a whole lot clearer. Suddenly as I was trying to slowly think my way out of this, the door behind us opened, Mr. Darvy standing there, a smile on his face.

"Sorry to interrupt kids, but it's time for Zoey here to come to her session." In shock I stood there still for a second, before I quickly drew myself away from his hands, walking into the room. Never had I before been so grateful to Mr. Darvy but it was short lived, as I saw Pierces disappearing face behind the closed door. He was staring intensely at me, and I could clearly understand the look he had on his face. It stood out quite easily, and it read "this isn't over."

Gulping as the door finally shut him out, I sat down in the chair in front of the desk, and tried to concentrate on what Mr. Darvy was going on and on about.

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Authors Note:

Sorry for the long wait also, long (very long, like all my drafts are 1000+ words) update. Would you be mad if I said, it was actually done, I just didn't feel like publishing the draft? Yeah? Oh then let's just forget about that. Anyhow hopefully I'll be able to update faster next time, sooo...

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Updated, September 24, 2015