How To Save a Life (ImmortalHD fanfic)

Chapter 2: Jasmine's Bully.

JASMINE POV

Why was Aleks being nice to me? Maybe he wants to be my friend… I continued thinking back to 3rd period as I sketched in my notebook. I had already finished my civics worksheet, and was now waiting to go to 5th period.

“Hey Jasmine,” I heard a whisper from behind me. I ignored it. I knew it was Natalie, I was brand new here and already had my very own bully.

You deserve it Jasmine.

The little voice in my head chimed in.

I felt a piece of paper hit my head, and stay there. I felt around in my hair until I found a taped piece of folded paper. I pulled it out, bringing along some hairs.

I took the tape off, unfolded the note, and read it.

I saw you talking to Aleks, don’t get any ideas. He will never like you. You’re too hideous, and fat to be his type.

I should be used to this stuff by now. But no, the words written still hurt. I itched at my wrist. I need to get home.

Before I could do anything, the bell rang. I shoved the paper into my bag, and jogged to 5th period.  I had reading. Something I liked, and was good at.

The only thing you’ll ever be decent at Jasmine.

Shut up.

HEY LOOK A TIMELAPSE WHAT A SURPRISE

At last, I made it to lunch. I walked through the double doors, scanning the area.

I looked at the menu for lunch up at the front. Pizza…

You remember what Natalie wrote. TOO FAT.

I shook my head. I spotted Aleks, sitting with his friends and eating pizza. Maybe I could sit by him? Jasmine shut up. You’re obviously not welcome over there.

I turned my gaze towards the ground, and walked over to the doors leading outside into the courtyard. I decided to sit under a big oak to shield myself from the late summer sun.

I stretched my legs outwards, and took out my novel. The Fault in Our Stars.

I read peacefully, until I felt another body sit next to me. I looked up from my book.

Aleks? He actually decided to sit by me…

“Hiya,” He greeted.

“H-Hi.” Dammit Jasmine stop stuttering!

“So, about the project,” He doesn’t care about you. He just wants a good grade.

“Any idea for a song we can do with guitar, and piano?” I thought for a second.

“Well, I’m not sure…”

“Hm, what’s your favorite song?”

That’s an easy question. “How To Save a Life by The Fray.”

“Man, I can’t remember how that goes…” Aleks said, furrowing his eyebrows in thought.

“Here,” I said, taking out my phone and ear buds. I plugged in the wire, as Aleks put in the bud. I selected the song and let it play.

“Oh yeah, that one. Sounds good to me.” Aleks said, smiling. I smiled a little as well.

I took the moment to study his features a bit. Wavy chocolate brown hair, and brown eyes to match. He had the most beautiful pale skin…

RIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGG

I shook the thoughts out of my head. I stood up quickly and gathered my things. I have to go before Natalie walks out here…

”Could I get your number, so we can talk about the song after school?” Aleks said, before I could run off.

“I-I don’t know I really have to go.”

“What class do you have next?”  I took out my schedule.

“Spanish.”

“So do I! C’mon, we can walk together.” 

Hey, maybe if I walk with Aleks Natalie will stay away…

"So, why did you run off so quickly after 3rd period?”

“Oh um, I-I was afraid I was going to be late.” I lied. I didn’t want Aleks to know.

Not like he'd care anyway.

“That’s a lie.”

My eyes widened. No one usually questions me mostly because they could care less.

“H-How could you tell?”

“Guess you’re not a good liar.”

Guess I had no choice but to tell the truth...

“Well, the truth is, I-I was, I, um, was kind of running from Natalie, you know the one with the red hair?"

“Natalie? Why?”

I was greatful that we got to class at that time. I hated answering questions.

I talked to the teacher, and she had me sit in front of Aleks. Thank goodness.

I took my seat and continued reading. I zoned out for a while until the teacher spoke up.

“Jasmine?”

“W-What?” I heard giggles. I looked to my right. Oh great. Natalie.

“Answer the question.”

I looked to the board.

How do you say What’s Up in spanish?

“Que tal?”

“Very good Jasmine!”

I sighed in relief.

“Now everyone find a partner and I want you to do page 24 in your workbooks.”

I felt a tap on my shoulder. “Wanna partner?” It was Aleks.

I nodded and he pushed his desk up to mine. We worked in silence next to each other. We both preferred working alone.

“So, when do you wanna work on the song?” He asked, setting his pencil down.

“Uhm, after school sometime, today?"

“Yeah, sounds good, we'll go to my place." He said smiling sweetly, I smiled back.

I heard someone clearing their throat, quite loudly.

I looked over to Natalie. She was glaring at me.

The bell rang and I quickly put my stuff into my bag and stood up.

“Aleks collect the papers please.”

“Jasmine, I’ll meet you out by the front okay?”

I nodded and walked out the door. As soon as I exited the room, someone grabbed my arm, and I was dragged into a vacant classroom.

“What did I tell you about being around Aleks, you slut.”

Dammit.

“So I’m the slut, and you’re the one in a tight shirt and short shorts…”

I felt a hard slap on my cheek. I flew my hands up, cupping my cheek and bending over.

“I didn’t say you could speak. Now,  watch what you do with Aleks. Or we’ll have another little meeting like this. And if you say a word about this to anyone, you will get this ten times worse.”

And with that, she flipped her hair and walked out of the room. I didn’t notice I was crying, but my eyes and my cheek was stinging.

Might as well get used to this Jasmine, you know you’ll never escape it