The Scars Of A Swan

Chapter four

 The time after the accident was different, at least for the most part, Bella was center of attention, which I was used to. But for awhile people for the most part forgot about me, so they weren't whispering about me, they were too busy making sure Bella was okay.

During that period of time, I attempted to which draw myself from the table I found myself now always sitting at, but no matter if I tried to sit somewhere else, or if I insisted I could sit alone. Mike would never let me, he always found a way to get me to sit with them.

I'm sure anyone at that table, expect for Mike, could see how much I didn't want to be there. I knew some of them didn't want me there, but they never said anything in front of Bella, since they liked her.

“Hi.” I muttered sleepily as I caught sight of Mike out of the corner of my eye “Mondays suck” I complain, not only was it Monday, but it was the first Monday of the month. Which to me, was always the worst, at least during the school year.

Mike smiled, being his usual happy self, even on a Monday, in the rain, cold rain. He deserves a medal for that, I don't know many people who could do it “So, have you heard about the spring dance? Its in two weeks.” He asked, walking next to me.

I grimaced at the reminder “Yeah, I have. A lot of the girls in my classes talk about it.” I replied, most of it was them gushing about who they wanted to ask “So its kinda hard not to hear about the dance.”I added.

Out of the corner of my eye, I caught Mike look at me for a moment before looking back in front of him “Are you planning on going?” he questioned “Most of the school is going to go.” He added, trying to make it seem more exciting.

If making it seem exciting was even possible “No, I'm not planning on going.” I answered truthfully “Its not really my thing, plus I don't really see a point of going to a dance where you will make a fool of yourself in front of the entire school by dancing.” I explained.

A frown took over the smile that once was on Mike's face “But it will be your first dance since you've moved here, you really should come. It will be fun and you don't have to dance at all.” He tried.

I rolled my eyes at his attempts of making me go to the dance “Even if I wanted to go to the dance, its not like I would have anyone to go with, plus it would weird having to ask someone.” I said, shaking my head.

Why was Mike so insistent on me going? It was just a stupid dance after all, there will be plenty more I'm sure, its not like its homecoming or prom or anything, just a spring dance. Its not some highlight in a High School student’s life, making it much less a reason to go.

Mike was silent for a moment, either thinking of another way to convince me to go to the dance or finally gave into the fact that I don't want to go. I'm not betting on the latter “Well...” Mike began, sounding like he was smiling again “I could go with you.” He suggested.

I looked at him so quickly that it made my neck hurt “What?” I blurted out in surprise “Did you just say that you could go with me?”I repeated in confusion, perhaps I had heard him wrong, maybe he said something else...

A slightly embarrassed look crossed Mike's reddening face “I mean if only if you want me to.” explained Mike quickly “ I would like to go with you but, if you don't want to its fine” He said, trying to seem causal.

“I don't know, Mike...” I sighed, though I still wasn't too sure if I was either hearing him incorrectly, or if I was dreaming. There is no way this could be real, this was the first time anyone has even remotely to ask me to do something with them that was outside my family.