Two Moons

Chapter Twenty Nine

May

Coming into the school was weird today. People would whisper and stay low, the mood was different. Even the teachers. Students seemed as if they knew something, but not enough to share to anyone who didn't know. Jared and Alex stayed right outside of Lena and I, almost as if they were protecting me. Lena purposely fell behind, trying to protect me in case someone tried anything from behind. Josh and Chloe stayed in front of me.

Of course, I was okay, no one talked to me. The teachers said that they were happy I was back and didn't have to do any homework, just to talk to them if I had any questions. I did have questions. I have so many I feel like my head will explode if I don't ask.

Why are people acting so different today?

Who else has died because of Derek?

Who else will die because of Derek?

Is Derek going to kill someone I love?

When is Derek going to try anything again?

Who is going to die?

Am I going to die?

When am I going to die?

During School (before)

"Alright, everyone, go to lunch. Out, out!" Mr. McConnell ushered us out of the room. I quickly grabbed my things and walked up to him.

"What is the makeup homework I need?"

"Oh. May, I am so happy you can join us again. You don't have any," he told me.

"Excuse me? I missed over two months of school," I countered.

"We understand what happened, May. But as a group of teachers we have decided it would be unfair for you to have two months of homework. Just ask questions if you need help," he said.

"No offense, Mr. McConnell, but how will I pass four AP senior classes as a junior if I don't have any of the notes or the homework?" I asked.

"May, you are smart enough to pass all four classes and be in college by now. If you really need the help, we have all made notes for you to keep," he replied, seeming uninterested.

"I'll take those, please." He nods, and grabs them off his desk. My eyes widen at the amount.

"You thought I would be fine without these notes? I think you overestimate my knowledge," I told him. He hesitates to answer, and glances at my left hand for...a ring?

"Miss. Laurent, you I think you underestimate your knowledge. You could have been a sophomore in college by now. If you excuse me, I'm going to eat lunch. Your friends have been listening to our conversation," he opens the door and there stands Chloe and Josh, along with Lena, Alex and Jared.

"Hey. Just, uh, checking out the door while waiting for you. It's casual," Lena shrugged, playing it off cool. I chuckled, and started out the door. Lena and Josh walked in front of me, just as I was almost out of the door. I curiously followed them, with Jared and Chloe at my heels, and Alex joined my side.

"You guys are acting really weird," I said. Alex scoffed waving it off.

"Nuh uh, you're the one that's weird. Duh," Alex had always sucked at lying. I stopped in my tracks.

"It's not like you think I'm going to get hurt, right?" I asked. They all stay silent, and I shake my head. "Derek would be stupid to come and try something at school."

"Just in case," Lena added. Jared nodded his head in agreement and pulled me into his side. Jared pulled me into the normally noisy lunchroom, but whispers has filled the room. I turned to look at Alex, who seemed to think this was the norm. I eyed them curiously and grabbed a tray, filling it with chicken, an apple, a cookie and juice. Of course, normally I would cheer for chicken, but it was too quiet. And to mention that fact all eyes were on me.

Present

"You coming, May?" Lena calls out to me. I look up at her, and nod, walking over to her car. I run into someone, and mumble a sorry. The girl brushes herself off, and looks into my eyes. Maya Walters. Maya scurries off, not looking back. Maybe tomorrow will be better.

Unknown POV

Hands clutched at my wheel, I took a right turn. I knew that knowing the truth could cost me my life, so why not tell May before I get killed? The truth was hard, but I want to say sorry to May. So here goes.

I can't stay awake to write more :(

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