Difficult Souls

Nightmares and reality

I woke up drenched in sweat . I was panting hard and wasn't able to control my breathing .I had a glass of water and calmed myself down . I once again dreamed of him .  It was not common but I dont know what triggered my dreams , all those memories , his sparkling eyes all came rushing to me .
I never wanted to face that fate again .
I shuddered and regained my posture and went to get ready for school .
I jumped into my jeans and a black tshirt and went outside to my car .
Yes , I did have a car but Ryan did not let me use it that often .
Today I was free from Ryan and could take pleasures in driving .

I reached school and parked my car and went inside . I grabbed my things from my locker and headed towards literature , the only class I like .

When I entered the classroom I could feel all eyes on me . Then came in Ryan and sat next to me .
"You did not let me pick you up today princess ." ,He said
"Yeah I wanted to be alone ", I replied
"Wanna talk about it ?"
"Nah , its fine , I'm fine "

Till then I noticed Mrs. Wilkins our teacher had come in the class .
We took out our books and started falling into the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Isn't it ironic that they call it a love story . I mean yeah it is one of the most admired works and is written beautifully but wanting a love like Romeo and Juliet is completely absurd . I mean why would someone want to love someone when at the end you know you are not gonna survive it .
I believe that you shouldn't be too much dependent on someone that when they are not there you break into pieces.

During lunch I ordered my usual a macaroni peppermint pizza and coke and went on about to sit on my table . I could sense something was off beat when all my friends came and sat around me but I could not see Ryan . Ashley , a blond and another one of my friends came upto me and hugged me abd said ,"Sorry Zoey, we couldn't stop Ryan ."
At the mention of Ryan and trouble my pizza was left unattended and I picked up my bag and rushed to the principal's office . When I got there Ryan was sitting on the chair and looked upto me . I gave him a glare saying what did you do now .
He just shrugged . He just freakin shrugged .
Mr. Martins cleared his throat to get our attention and said , " Miss Sanchez , I see now that you are hear Mr. McAllden will probably explain himself as to why he beat up Mr. Monroe. James Monroe , a classmate of mine and one of the players on the football team . "Mr. McAllden , care to explain yourself?"
"Mr. Martins , James was saying inappropriate stuff about Zoey and I couldn't stand it . You know Zoey is my best friend and I know boys like to brag but talking about how Zoey would be good in bed was certainly out of limits for him."
"Well Miss Sanchez do you want to say something ?", the principal said sensing my fidgeting .
"Yes sir, I want to report James as he has been making sneaky comments in and out of class and sir you and I both know that my father won't appreciate any false rumors and bad reputation for his daughter. Sir, I would also like to add that Ryan here was just doing what a friend would do and I suggest that you dont suspend him but give him a detention ."
"Well Mr. McAllden , looks like you are safe for now and Miss Sanchez don't worry we will look into the matter of what to do to James . Now you both may leave , and Mr. McAllden you might wanna get that shown to a doctor." He said while pointing towards a large purple bruise on Ryan's cheek .
I pulled him to my car and drove him to the hospital and started lecturing him . "Ryan , you know you don't have to do this for me I'm a big girl and I can handle stuff like this .
You dont need to get into fights like a knight in shining armor for me . "
Ryan interjected, " Zoey , how can you say that . You know damn well that if anyone talks shit about you I will personally make sure they rot in hell . And that goddamn bastard was talking way out of his leauge I had to put him into place he knew he was testing me and he pushed just the right buttons . I had to make sure he could feel the pain atleast for a week ."
"Ok , Mr . Iamsuchagoodperson lets get to the hospital now shall we ?"
The bruises were not major but Ryan had a cut on his arm and a swollen cheek but he will survive . The nurses were eyeing him like he was a peice of meat thrown to the pack of wolves.

I laced my hand through his I dont even know why I did that but I did . The doctor came and checked Ryan and told him to take some rest .

We went back home and Ryan called for a sleepover .
It was kinda our thing , that if a person wanted a sleepover he had to do it in the medivial style . Ryan said ," My dear lady , I would request your acquaintance for a sleepover tonight at your house if you will ."
I said , "Kind sir , I would be more than delighted to have you over ."
We went inside my house laughing and watched movies till we fell asleep .