Holding On

Chapter Two

          I looked over at Sam and said, "can you show me where the office is??" He nods in approval and locks his car. He starts striding towards the school as I follow him like a lost puppy. Sam was greeted by people here and there, he probably knew them from before I am assuming.

          We walked into the school and I was overwhelmed by other students. I tried to keep up with Sam, but it was useless, he was no where to be seen. I had a feeling he did this on purpose. He always had a high reputation but unlike him I liked to keep more to myself.

          I saw a sign that said the word, "office," printed on it with a little arrow pointing to the right. I decided to follow it. When I saw the door that said, "main office," I fist bumped the air in victory. Then quickly looking around hoping no one saw me, unfortunately there was a tall boy about 6 feet tall, with light brown hair and hazel eyes. He was staring at me intensively trying to figure something out, then his lips curl up into a nice welcoming smile.

          "Hey, my name is Jake. Would you like me to show you around??" He says as he starts walking towards me. I nodded my head, "yes please, I would like that. My brother kind of ditched me. I'm Rose by the way, it's very nice to meet you, Jake." I put my hand out and he shook it.

          We both walk in to the office together, picking up our schedules. Then we went to his locker, which reminded me I still needed a locker. There was a free locker beside his, and I looked up at him, " is it okay if I take this locker??" Pointing to the one beside his. He nodded, and I began putting the stuff I didn't need in it. Then I lock it.

          I observe my schedule as Jake observed his own. "Um...Jake??" He hummed in response, " can you show me the way to my classes??" He smiled and replied, " yes of course, here...give me your phone for a second." I hand him my phone without arguing.

          Jake was typing something into my phone, then he handed it to me. Jake smiled widely, " there, much better. Now if you need anything you can text me, got it??" I giggle and nod.

          We had about 15 minutes before classes started, Jake was showing me my classes, cafeteria, where the washrooms are, and so on. At the end, we had five minutes to spare. I know you're probably thinking what the fudge is Rose doing, trusting a stranger. Well, I trust him, so far Jake is the only friend I got.

          The bell rang, Jake and I went our separate ways. First I had math, and art, how wonderful. For both the classes I plopped in a seat in the back near the window. I zoned out both classes, catching some information about what we were doing but definitely not all.

          It was finally lunch time, and I literally ran out of my art class and to my locker to meet Jake. When I got there he wasn't there so I began putting my books in my locker and grabbing my lunch bag, when I saw his shadow from the corner of my eye, he was trying to scare me. Jake inched closer and closer. All of a sudden, I turned around and said, " BOO!" He let out a very high pitched scream, which made me laugh hysterically.

          He growled at me playfully making me laugh harder. I looked around, people were looking at us like what the heck just happened. Some guys snickered at Jake's scream which made him blush slightly, which in my perspective was fucking adorable.

          We walked to the cafeteria with people giving us weird looks. When we got there Jake told me to follow him, he walked over to a table where a guy was sitting. The boy looked a lot alike Jake but less muscular, and he had freckles on his cheeks. He looked about my age.

          Jake sat down in front of the boy, "hey Joey, I want you to meet my friend, Rose." I sat down beside Jake and smiled softly at the boy who Jake called Joey, then Jake spoke up again. "Rose this is my brother, Joey, he is also a freshman like you." "Hello, Joey!" I chirped a bit too loud. Joey giggled softly. It was the most cutest thing I have ever heard.

          "Hey," Joey said. We started to eat in silence, but after a while I felt a light tap on my shoulder, I looked up and my eyes met Sam's. I smiled, but my smile quickly faded when I saw his angered face. "Get up, I need to talk to you, Rose." Sam says, I look over at Jake and Joey. "I'll be right back." They nod understanding.

         Sam leads the way outside the cafeteria, I had a feeling he wasn't too happy. As soon as I made it out of the cafeteria I was slammed up against the wall by Sam. And to say I was scared, I was utterly shocked. What the hell has gotten into my brother?!