All Mixed Up

Chapter 3

The rest of the weekend I had dance practice and kept my eye out for more post on Gossip Tracker.
I got out of my bed and walked into my bathroom and brushed my teeth, brushed my hair, and put my makeup on.
I decided today I was gonna go for a more casual look.
I put my white skinny jeans on then a loose sky blue t shirt.
I slipped on my necklace I wear practically everywhere, the one my dad gave me, and walked downstairs to grab my bag and slipped on my white converse.
I began walking to school when I noticed people already staring at me.
I crossed and arm and looked downward avoiding any eye contact while walking into our overcrowded high school.
I heard phones going off and people would look at me then start laughing and whisper "she so does" or "OMG that's so true" like some crazy Fangirl.
That only meant one thing... Gossip Drone
I looked at my phone and there it was a notification saying something about Kelsey round offing into school and then I read what it said about me
"And here we have Claire Tucker being the most insecure person here..."
I didn't finish reading it before looking around having my face redden up.
I brushed off the stupid post and walked to my locker.
"Why so insecure?" Jordan teased.
I glared at him.
"Woah sorry." He said putting his hands up
"Oh and by the way you and I are partners in science again right?"
I nodded.
"Ok cool." He said while walking off.
I pulled out my math journal and binder before walking to class.
When I walked In I made sure to put my head down again to avoid eye contact some more.
I sat in the second row, I normally sat in the middle but today I was sure to focus.
I noticed Clyde sitting just a row behind me.
Kelsey was towards the middle wearing jean capris and a white that fades into blue tank top with a jean jacket on top of that.
Let's just say only Kelsey can pull off that look.
I glanced behind me and noticed Rylan wearing black skinny jeans, and a jean jacket that was covering her shirt with her hood up.
I turned my full attention to the math teacher, Mr. Wemma, he was talking about an Algebra review when my phone went off.
I glanced at the notification when I realized it was Gossip Drone I unlocked my phone and there it read
"A nerd and popular. I so ship it, not he has no chance."
It was a picture of Clyde looking in my direction.
I glanced at Clyde who was trying to hide his face. I felt bad the only reason I didn't care was because "gossip drone" has posted worse about me before.
Wait if they got Clyde and I in the frame that means they are in this class right now and are sitting far away from us.
I glanced around slightly and noticed the only ones who could get that picture were the goths or outcasts...
I continued listening to the lesson when another notification went off, this time it was about Jordan getting yelled at.
In the picture was Jordan sitting with his feet up on the desk.
The picture was really clear and close which means whoever it was, was sitting close to Jordan.
I glanced again and still the only people who could've got that picture were the goths and outcasts.
I'm gonna get to the bottom of this I know it.
To absolutely no surprise people's phones started going off some more.
I glanced once more and noticed this time it was a picture of Kelsey gazing at Brody.
But it wasn't the picture I noticed it was the angle of the picture.
This time it was from the back corner I quickly glance behind me once more and saw Rylan quietly snickering to her phone.
It had to be her. It had too!
I just needed a way to know for sure...
The rest of the class honestly was a blur all I remember is soon or later the teacher noticed everyone looking at there phones and went on a rant telling everyone if he sees another phone he'll take it.
Then notes were starting to be passed and he started yelling all over again.
So basically we learned absolutely nothing.
When the bell rang the classroom cleared in less than a minute.
I ran after Rylan and stopped her before she ran to her next class.
"Rylan is it? Could I um borrow you're phone I have to call my mom." I asked while slipping my phone in my back pocket.
She looked at me confusedly "uh go ahead let me set it up."
It took her a moment to "set it up" then she handed me her phone.
I stepped away and pretended to talk for a moment (a trick I learned from Kelsey) then I quickly tapped her photo album and saw pictures of the exact pictures that were on gossip drones blog.
Coincidence I think not.
I handed her phone back while saying "Thanks Gossip Drone."
Woah did I actually just do that.
Did I actually just say that?!
I quickly walked off and walked to the only place I could think of... The library.
I walked in and took a moment to wrap my head on what just happened.
Great now she's gonna come after me.
I walked to the back of the library and sighed.
"Something wrong?" I heard a familiar voice ask.
I turned around to see Clyde.
"No nothing's wrong." I lied
"Come on somethings definitely on your mind."
"It's nothing really just that blog that keeps on embarrassing basically everyone."
"Oh yeah that blog." He said getting red.
"What you reading?" I said trying to change the subject.
"Oh this" he said lifting the book "it's just a music history book."
"Cool do you play anything?" I asked
"The guitar and occasionally I'll sing in the shower" he joked
I laughed a little when my phone went off again...
Post #17
She needs to step off. All she will do is break his heart!-
I felt my eyes water. I looked at Clyde who was reading his phone as well.
I ran out of the library and straight into the bathrooms.
Why is she doing this?! Oh because someone finally found out about her secret identity for her stupid blog.
I looked in the mirror and my eyes were red if you looked at me you could've known I was on verge of crying.
I heard the same ringtone I've been hearing all day.
I swear if it's another stupid post-
I didn't even have to read the caption to know what was happening Jordan was beating up Clyde.
I left for two minutes then this happens!
I ran out of the bathroom and straight up to Jordan.
"Stop why are you doing this!"
"Why do you care? Is that blog true do you two opposites actually have a thing going on!?" He questioned.
"No of course not! It's just that n-no one deserves to be picked on." I said.
Wow I did not just say that that was cheesy like 10/10.
"Pshh whatever." He said letting go of Clyde's T-shirt and walking off.
I gave him a look signaling him to follow me. I walked into the art room (the closest place to us that had a sink) and told him to sit while I grabbed a wash cloth and soaked it in water and placed it on the cut on his forehead.
"You don't need to help me."
"No it's fine I'm used to doing this."
"What breaking up Jordan's fights?" He asked
"Yeah and help whoever the victim was." He laughed "that's why your so good at this."
I laughed "I guess"
I walked to the teachers desk and grabbed some ice out of her mini fridge that was hiding under her desk.
"Don't ask how I know that's there."
He laughed a little before removing his glasses while I placed the ice on his eye which was swelling.
"Why did you run off in the library today?" He asked
"Because honestly I'm tired of brushing everything off acting like I'm okay 100% of the time."
He nodded "it's okay if you don't want to talk to me anymore."
"What? what do you mean?" I asked
"Well your super popular and I'm I guess a nerd? Because apparently anyone who wears glasses is a nerd." He shrugged.
"I think it's better if we don't talk much so that people don't think we are actually a thing and it'll save you from all the drama." He said while placing a hand on my shoulder.
I looked down and sighed.
"Thanks again for helping me." He said getting up.
"Wait." He turned around and I grabbed a pen that was on the teachers desk and quickly wrote my number on his hand.
"If we can't talk we'll text." I said noticing a smile grow on his face. He nodded as I exited.
The rest of the day was a mess I got laughed at by the gamers and every time I walked past a "goth" they teased "there's a fight down the hall go break it up!"
Honestly the best part of my day was when my mom picked me up.
"Have you been crying?" She asked.
"No." I lied
When I got home I immediately ran upstairs and skipped dinner.
I shut my phone down and worked on my math homework and by the time I finished the mail had came and I practically ran downstairs to check to see if what I was waiting for had came.
When I saw it I practically screamed.
To Claire
From Dad
Just wanted to check in with you guys everything's going smoothly. I can't wait to see you at your Holiday Dance Production.
Love Dad
I immediately ran upstairs and began writing him back.
I told him about the good things and completely blocked out all bad ones.
I grabbed a stamp that I have been saving for this moment and ran back downstairs and placed my letter in the mailbox.
I went back upstairs and turned my phone on.
1 text message: new number
Hey this is Clyde :)
And too think that this was a bad day...