Death Wish

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

I went to a school in a larger town from where I live. The high school, had about 1000 kids in it. Around 250 per grade. School wasn't easy without Taylor. During class I could never focus. My mind would always be on the day she was killed. It was mid-November, but with my thoughts never being focused, it always felt like the first day of school.

Today seemed different though. Maybe because something was different. There was a new kid. His name was Jason Adoe . He was in half my classes. Something about him though was special. He seemed very sweet. He almost took my mind off Taylor.... Almost. He looked as though he didn't belong in school. I mean he looked about 21. I guess I can't judge him though. He had dark brown hair, and super dark brown eyes. Kind of like the kind you find in immortal vampires, but alive looking.

“Hey.” I heard Jason talking to someone. Seconds later though I realized he was speaking to me.

I whirled around, “Are you talking to me?” Wow, could I have said anything dumber.

He laughed, “Yeah.” Just then I saw something.

I lowered my voice, “You're a vampire?!”

“Yeah, and so are you.” He replied. Okay, if he saw my fangs, then everyone else may have too.

“How did you know?” I asked.

“I can spot vampires from a mile away!” I almost fainted... this guy's sweet, and talented...

I didn't know what to say, so I just looked at the clock, and said, “I'm going to be late to class.”

“Oh, where are you going?” He asked.

“Life science, with Mr. Taten.”

“Hey! I'm going there too!" He said, "Wanna walk together?” Oh my gosh, I love this guy!

I smiled, “Sure.”

Walking with that guy was amazing. He told me a story about when he had to save a friend of his. At first it reminded me of Taylor, but for some reason after a little while any sadness I had over her disappeared. It was no wonder why I thought Jason was amazing. Then a really annoying, nerdy human named Ned Fitzels came up to me.

“He...Hey M...Morgan.” He said with adoration all over his voice.

“Go away Ned!” I exclaimed.

“I would never leave you M...Morg...Morgan.” He stammered. He stammers all the time, and I can't stand it.

Jason then zoomed over, “She said BACK OFF KID! So you better do so, before I do something!” Ned started freaking out. I'm sure if Jason was allowed to, he would of punched Ned... to think of it, I would too.

Then a teacher walked over, “What happened?!” She screamed.

“I don't know, we were just talking to him, and he started freaking out!” Jason lied.

“Oh, I'll go take him to the nurse.” Then she left with Ned.

“Wow, thanks,” I looked at him and smiled, “You really are a bad boy aren't you?”

He chuckled, “Well, I wouldn't say that... Yeah, you can say that.” I started laughing. Then I realized we were in class. Jason walked coolly to an open seat next to Dylan Hoskey. Dylan had brown hair, and brown eyes, and always wore this ridiculous red baseball cap to the side. He was a complete jerk,and didn't understand what it was like to lose a best friend. In fact, he didn't even know how to have a best friend.

Eyes stared at me. I rushed to my seat. How embarrassing... Especially in front of Jason.

Class was torture. All we talked about was how the digestive system works, and I think that stuff is disgusting. That wasn't the only thing that made it bad. After I got in my seat, everyone kept staring at me. I mean it's not like I'm the only who gets 5 seconds late from class having a laugh attack with a really sweet guy... or am I? I guess I can't say. Ever since school started, my mind's been a blur thinking about nothing except Taylor.

This is what I think- whenever I'm finally in a good mood, everybody ruins it... Except Jason's different though. He doesn't do that. He made me feel alive. I guess not everyone is out to get me... I ruined it though because towards the end of class Mr. Taten called on me. Of course knowing me I was unfocused, and completely buzzed out.

“I'm sorry Taylor! Please forgive me! I know I should of saved you! I was distracted for selfish reasons! I wish I was never invited to that party! I should have listened to you!”

“Whoa, Morgan, Morgan! Are you okay? It's me! Listen we all know you miss Taylor, but you should know it wasn't your fault,” It was too. “Why don't you grab your stuff and wait in the hall. We'll talk after class.” Mr. Taten tried to calm me down, but he just wasted his energy.

On my way out, I heard Dylan Hoskey ask Jason “You were hanging out with her? I don't think you should man, she's totally lost it!” Do any of these dummies know what it's like to lose a friend? I glanced back to see.... Jason laughing... at me?!

When class ended I waited for Mr. Taten to come out. But before him just had to be Jason.

I eavesdropped on his conversation with Dylan. “-hard to be a girl like her.” Jason finished.

“Yeah totally man. I mean it must really corrupt your mind when you lose a friend. Like it turns you into a major psycho!” Then... Jason laughed.... Again! I don't understand this guy. First he's the nicest guy ever, then... Bam! He's as nasty as Dylan. Even though I didn't know him that much, I felt like Jason had just slapped me in the face. Then Jason saw me.

Once Dylan walked away he shouted, “Morgan, hey! Over here! Morgan...” He must of realized it's a bad time. He walked up to me with a dark look on his face, “Get up!” He commanded. I looked at him as if he were the 'freak'. He grabbed my by the shoulders and yanked me up.

“Get your hands off me, Jason!” I screamed. He released me, and I ran my vampire speed- bad of me- to the front of the school and out the door... I just cut school-also bad of me. I just had a feeling Jason was following me. I knew it. So I ran as far from the school as I could. Something was wrong with Jason. Why was he all mean then? He was so sweet earlier. Maybe it's because he wants friends...