There's Always Hope

Chapter 6

*A few weeks later*

'What's the answer? I know this one' that's all I thought about. My last question and I cant even remember the answer! I circled C. because I was half sure that was the right answer. The bell rang right when I circled the answer. Exams are finally over! I basically ran down the stairs to the lunch room. There was already a huge line and I didn't want to wait. I walked to the front of the line and found one of my friends, Sheridan, I gave her my money and had her buy my lunch. When she finally got to the table, we have sat at since day one of high school, I felt so relieved. I dug right into my meatball sub. Sheridan kept asking me questions about our exam but I wasn't listening my mind was somewhere else. Those text messages from Niall. I wanted to text him just to see if he wanted to hang out, but its only been a few weeks. I still had feelings for Zack even though.. I don't even think I remember why I'm mad at him, I lied to myself. I ran my hand over the scar, I cant believe it left a scar! There was a tapping on my shoulder, I thought it was Sheridan, but it wasn't. I turned to meet eyes with Zack's big brown ones, they basically stuck out of his head! He asked me if he could sit by me, I turned to look at Sheridan who was sitting there with wide eyes. "Yes," why did I say that? I had to slide down the bench of the seat so he could sit.

I turned to go dump my tray and saw about fifty people starring at me. I just looked down at my tray, but of course I bumped into someone and we both fell. It was my science partner, Luke., thank god! He just brushed himself off and helped me up, like a good person. Now why don't I think he's attractive again? He's nice, funny, and a total bad boy. I wasn't ready for a relationship. I walked back to my seat, grabbed my backpack, and said goodbye to Sheridan.

While wondering up the stairs to my next class Luke came to talk to me.

"Hey Sam, what are you doing this weekend?"

"Nothing," I was looking at my shoes. "Why?"

"Would you like to go see a movie or something with me?" he said with a half smile.

"I don't want to see a movie." I saw his face drop, I felt horrible but he didn't let me finish. "Lets go bowling!"

His face lit up like a Christmas tree. He said he'd pick me up tomorrow night at 6 O'clock sharp. I was actually excited. I hadn't been on a date with someone other than Zack for two years. I finished walking down the hall with a big smile on my face, I knew I looked like a dork but I mean who wouldn't want the bad boy to ask you out?

I finally got to my locker. I turned toward my door to check my make up and fix my hair, and then I grabbed my books and left. Heading down the hall again toward my Pre - Calculus class. I really didn't want to have to go to school anymore, I mean it was almost summer couldn't I just skip the rest of the year? I didn't like going to school where I did, I wanted to be in college where I could get as far away from here.  I got a great scholarship to a great college, I was going no matter what! I got a scholarship to The University of Cincinnati, home of the Bearcats! It was nearly six states to the north. If I didn't tell you I live in Florida! The sunshine state.

The bell rang so I hurried to Pre - Calc. I walked in and there were cup cakes, I was excited. I walked over to some of my classmates and asked them  what was going Hey said the teacher was throwing a party for all of the graduating seniors. For the next period I snacked down on cupcakes just wanting tomorrow night to come. I loved bowling and I get to do it with a very cute guy, hey I'm all for it. The bell finally rang.

I went to my next two classes and grabbed my keys to leave. I ran down the back stairway almost knocking down some kids but I was ready to get out of this hell hole. While walking out the door my phone rang the caller ID said Niall Horan. Some girl looking over my shoulder started screaming and basically fangirling. I had no idea why, but I answered the phone anyways.

"Hey! I just got out of school is there something important?"

"Yeah, would you like to go out and do something tonight? Just us."

I was thinking, well who else would come? "Sure, what's your plan?" Why was I agreeing to go out with a total stranger? He was cute, and seemed nice.

"I thought we could go see a movie or we could even just get one from somewhere.. I'm not from here so you'd have to show me around."

I wonder where he's from? He has an accent that isn't from anywhere I've been, but it was cute. "A movie sounds good. I don't know what's in the theaters but there's a movie on DVD I'd love to get!"

"What movie? I'm into all movie genres ."

"It's actually 'Cabin in the Woods' it's a scary movie. If you don't want to watch it its fine. Can I ask you a question?"

"The movie sounds good! Scary movies are my favorite. What's the question?"

"How do I know you if you're not from around here? I mean your accent isn't anything I've heard anywhere in the US."

"You really don't know do you?" He took I a really deep breath. "If I tell you I don't want you to overreact, okay?"

I was to my car and I don't like talking on the phone while driving. I turned on my engine and kept my door open. "Okay."

"You know the band One Direction? I'm the Irish/blonde one of the group." I heard him giggle a small, cute little giggle. It almost made me want to laugh too.

My eyes got so big I thought they'd fall out of my head. That explains why that girl freaked out when Niall's name came up on my phone. I took in a deep breath to collect myself and kept talking. "I've heard of One Direction some girls freak out about you guys everyday. It's really cool that I get to go on a date with the one all of the girl fawn over." I could basically see him smile over the phone but he kept up with the conversation.

"What time do you want me to pick you up? Oh and do you have a certain time you need to be home?" He giggled like it was a joke but it was Friday.

"Pick me up around 6:30, but right now I have to get home and I don't talk on the phone while driving so I'll text you my address and head home!"

When I was out of the school parking lot I started speeding, but I caught myself. I just wanted to get home and start getting ready, he's super cute.

~~~~A/N~~~~~~

Hey! I had them talking a lot it helps I think. Anyways I hate high school if you wanted to know. I'm a freshman and junk. It is my second day and I hate it, there's already drama. If I stick to my senior friends I think I'll be fine.. anyway tell me how your first day went in the comments!!

                                                                   ~KarlyXx