I wouldn't have thought (BXB)

Chapter 2: singing & free rides

SO I'M THINKING OF DOING SHOUTOUTS AT THE END OF EVERY TWO CHAPTERS. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Chapter 2: Singing & Free Rides

-Arlo's POV-

I was in music now, the last class I had today. I was just ready to go home and jump in bed in between the warm covers. All snuggled up and cozy. "Arlo," my name was called and my head snapped up to the teacher. "It doesn't seem like you're paying attention." She said and evil look crossed her face. "Come up here and sing a line from a song and tell us why you decided to sing it." She said giving a sweet smile that I wanted to slap off her face.

I didn't have a bad voice but I wasn't the male Beyonce. "Back off motherfucker and let me dream about my bed." Is what I wanted to say. "Ok." I said instead and stood up. When we sang we did it as a group or as the whole class. I didn't want to sing by myself. Do you know who is in this class? JC! I don't want to embarrass myself in front of him. I cleared my throat awkwardly as the class watched me intently. "You may begin," Ms. Von Alec said. "I was going to." I muttered under my breath so she couldn't hear. I didn't do it low enough though if the class snickered. My cheeks flamed from embarrassment. 'Just shut up and sing!' I yelled at myself in my head. I cleared my throat yet again and began.

"So tell me how does it feel, how does it feel to be like you? I think your mouth should be quiet, 'cause it never tells the truth." I finished and shifted were I stood awkwardly. Everyone was just staring at me with this surprised expression-everyone but JC. Was I really THAT bad? Thanks Ms. Von Idiot for making me look like an idiot. I over used that word. "Thank you Arlo, you can sit now." She said, the expression still on her face. Everyone watched as I took my seat in the middle row. Everyone but JC, his fingers were more important than me. I glared at the back of his head. He showed no emotion at all. He wasn't a freaking robot.

Oh sweet baby Jesus-the Spanish name, not the man in the sky-I'm in love with a robot. "Arlo, see me after class." Ms. Von Idiot, I mean, Alec-said. I nodded and we continued with our lesson.

"You have a pretty good voice, and judging on everyone's expressions they thought so to." Everyone was out of the classroom and I stood by Ms. Von Alec by the door. "Yeah, everyone but JC." I muttered. "Eh, he's emotionless." She said offering a smile. Damn, I need to learn how to mutter. "Well thank you, but I must be going now." I told here "Wait, the reason why I called you here wasn't just to compliment you," Well gosh lady. "There is this College for people who want to be in the arts. Here," she handed me a pamphlet, "take it." I shrugged and nodded. "I gotta go now. Bye," I opened the door after giving her a short wave.

I was a senior in this dumb school, I couldn't wait for this year to be over and done with. Freedom is all I can understand right now. I walked to school today because my mom said I was lazy and I should "exercise". I had told her that the meaning to that word wasn't known to me and she said if I walked it would be. I haven't even got out of the school when a car rode up beside me. I'm going to get raped! I was about to look to see who it was then run, but I was fine when I saw his face. "Do you want a ride?" JC asked me. "Uhm," C'mon man, use your words. "Sure." I said and got into his truck.

I pulled on my seatbelt and he asked for the directions to my casa. I wasn't Hispanic, I was full on American. My mom was from here in Florida, and my dad was from Minnesota. "So, where'd you learn to sing like that?" JC was talking to me. We're going to get married. "No where...I just always could." I answered thinking about it. All I really did was start singing. JC snorted and I turned to look at him. "You don't believe me?" I snapped at him. "Ooh sassy," he smirked giving me a sideways glance. "It's just, I imagined you coming to the world screaming like how you sing." He paused for a second thinking about his sentence. "That didn't make much sense. You know what I meant though." I nodded knowing what he was trying to say. "Please don't try to imagine my mother giving birth to me ever again." I shuddered. "Sing something again." He told me and stopped at a red light. "Don't look at me." I tried to hide my blushing. He turned to look forward and the light switched to green. "Okay," I breathed out. "So friends, you left me hanging in a room with a noose and a chair. You told me to stay put and reminded me why I was there. Cold blooded and misguided,you thought this would be your best, then you try to hide it. A chance to move ahead. Today was the day you tried to shut me down. Today was the day you tried to shut me down." I paused to breathe. "Be honest did you ever mention my name?did you get sick if the shame? Did you lie on your back? Be honest, did you ever mention my name? Did you get sick of the shame? Did you lie on your back like a whore!" Instead of screaming the last part I just sang it. I looked at him to see what his reaction might be, again, nothing. Stupid idiot...the teacher said I wasn't bad. She probably lied. Oh the horror.

"What are you doing?" He gave me a sideways glance. I was being dramatic and I flung my hand to my heart and started shaking my head. I even pretended to be crying. "N-nothing." Shit, I should really start thinking. "What song was that?" He asked as he turned a corner. "If you think this song is about you, it probably is." I told him playing with the loose thread on the sleeve of my shirt. He made an agreeing sound, what was he agreeing to? "My house is the dark blue one on the right," I pointed to the two story box. Imagine living in a box, mama don't want that. He pulled up to the curb and I jumped out taking my bag with me. "Bye," I looked back and called. He gave a slight wave and left without a second glance.

I shut the door to my room and turned into a girl. Not literally. I started squealing and dancing and laughing. Maybe I did turn into a girl? I grabbed my phone and dialed Fernando's number. It rang three times before he picked up. "Guess what!" I yelled before he even got a chance to say hello. "Hello to you to Arlo. How am I doing? Oh I'm fine thanks for asking." He said. "Bitch shut up," I heard him chuckle. "JC gave a ride home!" I yelled into the phone once again. "It's bad enough having you tell in my ear when we're together Arlo." He sounded grumpy. "But that's cool I guess. I'm straight so I have no idea what to say."

"Squeal."

"What?"

"Squeal with me."

"No way-"

I cut him off by squealing and kicking my legs out while swinging my head side to side. Most girls do that...right? He hung up. What? I mumbled colorful words while tossing my phone onto the bed. It didn't matter right now, he couldn't bring my mood down. Why? Because I got a freaking ride from JC!

IT WAS SHORT, I KNOW! BUT SO FAR THIS BOOK HAS......ZERO READS!! So the whole shout out thing isn't happening until I get at least five reads. ANYWAY WHO'S YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER?