Guilt, Regret, and Trust

Chapter 5

Bailey's POV

I leaned and looked at the clock. I sign and get out of Andrew's bed. I look over at Andrew who had fallen asleep spread out against the carpet.

As I pass the chair Alex grunts in his sleep, startling me. I turn around and look at him and Cassie. What was that? I shake my head and head to the shower. I took my time and when I got out I heard movement on the outside of the door.

I quickly grab a towel and dry myself off. I reached over to grab my clothes when I realize I had left them outside of the bathroom and inside Andrew's room. I remember setting them on the table before Andrew started the movie. Oh great!!!! Just my luck.

I crack the door open and peek out. Cassie must have gotten up to take a shower of her own. Andrew is still asleep and so is Alex. Thank god!!! I slowly crept out with the towel around me, just in case. The door made a low noise as I pushed it open. Alex was still snoring away and Andrew's head popped up. Am I ever going to get a break? As Andrew stares at me I pretend not to noice. I self consciously pull the towel tighter against my body. Maybe if he doesn't mention it I will be ok. I take a deep breath as I grab my clothes. And quickly walk back into the bathroom. 

As I pulled my shirt over my head I realized with a jolt that we have school today.  I ran out of the bathroom, this time fully dressed.

"Get up! Now hurry, we are going to be late for school." I yell at the top of my lungs as I bolt out the door and go grab my bag.

----------------- At SCHOOL-----------------

Bailey's POV

I can't believe they talked me into this. Wait, I'm the one that did.  Thanks Bailey. Great, now I'm thinking to myself. Does that even make sense? Ahh!

We stood at the front of the Wagner high school. All the "normal" high schoolers walk past us, clustered in groups talking about everyone else and bluh, bluh. I'm not in the best mood. I'm shaking all over. I'm really nervous, I can barley breathe. I don't want to run into the cops or the Black-tooth's gang for that matter. Not because I'm surrounded by  a bunch of high schoolers.

There are 17 of us beside each other ready to flee at the slightest sound. We feel like outsiders here. Yes we are called the Outsiders but that doesn't mean we like being different from everyone else. Different can be a good thing too, though.

I finally got the courage to speak up. "Ok guys, remember the plan." My voice sounded strange to myself. "We are here to educate ourselves and not to stick out from everyone.  Sit at the back of the classrooms and stick with each other. Also socialize with other people, but not often." I added quickly. I ran over those words in my head as we walked  towards the office. Me in the front, Andrew and Kyle flanking me, while everyone else spread out behind us. Our formation may seem strange towards anyone who had no clue about us. Basically everyone here, or so I hope. I look around, feeling slightly insane.

I pulled open the office door. And quickly remembered I was supposed to knock. I gulp nervously as I led my people towards the front desk lady that was staring unpleasantly at us. I knew from the start ever since I rested my eyes on her that we wouldn't get along.

"Names" the woman demanded in a squeaky voice that hurt my ears. I felt everyone around me tense, besides her. She had no idea who she was messing with. My nervousness was gone and all I wanted was to put her in her place. I  relax  instantly when I feel Kyle's  hand on my shoulder. I smile at him greatfully before replying. I figured if she was going to treat me like crap I was going to do the same.

"Bailey" I say with no emotion escaping my lips. She meets my gaze and we both don't look away.
She then shifts and moves on to the people behind me. I walk over to a chair and sit down. "This is going great." I mumble to myself not intending a certain person like Andrew to hear me.

"It's not so bad, yeah it's right now is pretty crappy, but this is exciting!" He said enthusiastically. I now remember that this is his first day of school.

I just roll my eyes and nod. He'll never let me hear the end of it if I disagree with him.

In this moment, I'm not Bailey the bada** 23 year old.  I'm Bailey the sweet and innocent, unless you mess with me.

The girl from before came up to me with a sheet of paper, I took it without looking at her.

I look at it, this might be useful,  it has my classes on it.

I quickly scanned my page trying to memorize my classes. I was comparing my classes with Mia, Kyle, Andrew, Cassie, and Alex.

I had my first two classes with Kyle, Andrew and Cassie.

As the warning bell rang, we ran to our locker numbers. Slinging our bags off our back and getting to class with our supplies.

Seven of us stood in front of the class and introduced ourselves to the students as well as the teacher. I learned that his name was Mr. Blake. He told us to call him Mr. B.

I sat at the back in between Andrew and Cassie. Kyle beside Andrew and the three other members of the Outsiders sat in front of me,Ethan, Katlynn and Carlie.

"This will be where you are sitting for the rest of the year" Mr. B told us. He looks my age, maybe a year or so older. As if sensing my gaze, he looked me directly in the eyes.

"Uh... Bailey, open your book to page 12 and read the first two paragraphs than choose someone else." He paused than added "please."

With everyone's eyes on me, I began to read. My words came out surprisingly smoothly and before I knew it, it was over. After all these years, I remember how to read. Yay.

I was about to pick on Andrew when I realized he couldn't read. So I called out instead,

"Cassie." History was going smoothly.

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Andrew POV

I've asked Bailey to teach me how to read and she surprisingly agreed.

"-as the rocket takes off into-" She continued to read to me. I thought this was all pretty childish but I just enjoy spending time together with her.

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This is just a filler. Yayyyy they finally went to school. I have lots of plans for the next chapters. Remember to COMMENT, VOTE, AND ENJOY.

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