You Make Me Want to be Myself

part 1

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(and yeah, the title is a work in progress) 

My life was finally falling into place.  I had the most perfect girlfriend, the best friends, and not to mention a killer social status at Blanet Private High School. I was at the top, I ruled the school; and my girlfriend of about a year, Annabelle, was my queen. Our friends were second in command, and they got all the perks we did; the insane amounts of flattery, the constant offers of assistance and the occasional love note. We were the elite group, everyone wanted to be a part of us. Knowing that, I walk down the hallway, with my head held high and my arm draped around Annabelle, radiating confidence. 

 I turn my head and look down at my girl, feeling my gaze, she looks up at me. I smile warmly and whisper, “I love you.” She reaches up on her toes and brushes her lips against mine, “Love you too baby.”  I give her a small squeeze. 

She really was the epitome of perfect. Annabelle was beautiful, smart, and athletic. All the guys always complimented me for hooking in such a great catch. But I didn’t think of her like that, she was an amazing girl, and I was lucky enough to have her.   

I met Annabelle last summer at a local bookstore that I had a part time job working at. She came in just about every day, browsing through the store’s limited book supply, but never actually buying anything. I remember always stealing glances at her at every opportunity from my spot behind the counter. Her toned, sun-kissed legs were always clad in shorts or a small skirt. A simple T-shirt or tank top covered her flat torso and gifted chest. Her hair was either piled messily on top of her head or spread over her shoulders in chestnut waves. She was beautiful no matter what she wore. 

Gradually we became good friends. There never seemed to be a dull moment between us, we always had something to laugh and joke about. Soon enough the two of us went on a couple dates and officially became boyfriend-girlfriend. I couldn’t tell you how many hours Annabelle and I spent lounging in one of our houses or reading at the bookstore. We told each other everything and anything, there were no secrets between us. We were, no doubt, the perfect couple. 

This past September, upon arriving at school for the first time since we started dating, we immediately became the school’s “It” couple. Annabelle and her group of friends were already popular, as were my friends and I. But as both groups were joined by Annabelle and I, we all soon became the ultimate students at Blanet High. 

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Annabelle and I reached our lockers. In the beginning of the year I requested a locker near my girlfriend. The principal loved me, so he had no problem providing me with that much. I dialed in my combination and swung open my locker, Just before I was about to pull out the books I needed for my next class, my phone vibrated. I pulled it out of the pocket of my jeans and read the text I had just received, “meet me in the basement in 10 minutes <3” 

I smiled as I read it and looked up at Annabelle as I finished. She wasn’t anywhere to be found; actually, the whole hallway was almost empty. If I didn’t get to class now, I would be late and Mrs. Royder would have my ass! I shuffled through to my open locker, grabbed the books I needed, and continued to Math.  

I took my seat in the back of the class, surrounded by my friends. Despite the fact I was a couple minutes late, I managed to slip in unnoticed. I nodded to my friends and looked to the front of the class. Our teacher, Mrs. Royder, was an enthusiastic teacher. She was petite, but don’t let her size fool you. She had more energy on a Monday morning than I had on a Friday night. It was pretty amazing. I supposed she could be attractive…if you were into that that student/teacher thing….