Angel in Los Angeles

chapter 18

The Monday after staying at Austyns I had to return to school. I felt pretty Confident. While I was in LA I had lost a little weight and became a little more muscular. I slipped on high waisted skinny jeans a black longsleeved tshirt and  a chunky gold necklace  I left my hair natural as well as my makeup. It was the last week before Thanksgiving break and I was determined to make a statement.

I walked into class proudly as I slid into my desk my Geometery teacher smiled "Glad to have you back, Melaine"

My peers whispered "Look whos back"

I ignored them as Austyn and I sat on the bleachers for lunch. I scrolled through all my tweets I had unfollowed most of the fanpages because of the rumors.

"Melaine!" 

I turned to see Trevor  making his way up the bleachers toward Austyn and I. Austyn squinted "Hey isnt that  they guy who was obsessed with you freshman year in Mr.swells class"  

I let out a breath of frustration "mhmm" I sighed

"Hey how was LA" He asked with a wide smile as he sat a little to close to me.

"Excellent!" I said awkwardly.

"I bet it was hot" He said 

I giggled at Austyn "You dont even , know man"

He laughed a little "Well I know its kind of far away but will you go to winter formal with me?"

I glanced at Austyn "Um-"

"Cant!" Austyn cut in "Shes my date!"

She nudged my shoulder "Yeah, yep all planned out matching dresses and everything"

He crunched his face up in confusion "Oh okay, well Im glad you had fun, Catch ya later"

After he left I relaxed "Thank you!!" 

Austyn beamed at her slick save.

About 10 guys asked Austyn and I to winter the whole day. I felt bad for rejectng one right after the other but I wasnt even up to going to a lame dance. And The fact that No one wouldve ever paid attention to me a month before all of sudden they are all up in my business like I was some sort of celebrity really angered me.

Despite being rejected Trevor continued to make small talk. He was like a stupid annoying bug you couldnt brush off. He walked me class to class telling me about his progression in basketball. I clenched my chemestry textbook and blanked out. Finally I escaped when we passed my room I slipped in with out saying goodbye and relaxed at my desk. Just as I let out a breath of relief another guy approached me. I glared as he asked me. I shook my head when he finished. 

"Come on baby?" He said taking my hand.

I cringed "Ew" I murmered as I turned to text book ripping my hand away. Just before he could make another move the bell rang. 

"saved by the bell" I murmered.

Cody hadnt texted me in ages, I began to wonder if he though about me. 

I laid in my bed writing a report when my phone went off. Excitedly I reached for it only to see austyns contact.

"Oh, its you" I mumbeled 

"Im great thanks for asking" she said sarcastically.

"Sorry I was expecting Cody"

"right" She sighed 

I didnt say anything as I typed the last sentence. "Whats up" I asked breaking the slence.

"Oh um, Just calling to see if you heard anything from Cody, but I guess not ."

I shook my head "no" was all I said 

"Okay well I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Byeeee" I said 

I laid in bed watching my phone sit on the night stand. I fought back the fatigue in hopes he would call,but he never did.  I slipped into a sleep for about an hour. I woke upto a loud buzz from my phone. The light burned my eyes "Hello" I struggled to say.

"Melaine?" Codys voice sounded just as tired

"Cody!" I sat up

"Melaine, Im so sorry for ignoring you." He apologized but the sincerity didnt hit his voice.

"Ig-ignore me? Oh i didnt notice" I said cooly pretending nothing was wrong even though I had felt neglected by him.

"Good news though!" He said 

"Yeah? what?"

"I have thanksgiving off!" he said 

"Youre flying up here" I demanded jokingly 

"Yes ma'am" He chuckled lightly.

I let out a sigh 

"I wish I could hold you" He murmered 

Butterflies hit my stomach " I miss you"

"miss you more, love" 

"I dont know about that simpson"

"mhmmm I think you have some sort of an idea"

" fine, I love you more x10000"

"I love you more x100001" He said sarcastically

"No" I growled playfully

"Yes, Im writing a song for you, but you cant hear it yet"

"Then why would you tell me? You know Im impatient"

"Patience is a virtue."

I laughed a little.

"Babe your tired, I hear it in your voice."

He was right. "Ill talk to you later. I love you"

"Good night, angel love you more''