Glass Wall

Chapter 3

After school Bryelle drove me home. The first day was quite interesting. Met quite a few of people and made new friends. The only thing that's been bothering me since lunch... Was Harry.

He was intriguing, mysterious. When he turned around to look at me for the first time I felt my stomach drop. He was so gorgeous. I haven't even talked to the guy yet and I'm already drooling. His hair was pushed up removing the hair from his forehead. He had green eyes that looked hard and scary but nonetheless a color that is so captivating. I could stare at his eyes forever if they weren't so intimidating. In gym class I noticed how tall he was. When he walked or if he even moved the slightest bit his muscles would contract. He had some tattoos that were visible on his arm because of the shirt he was wearing. Everything about him screamed dangerous and untrustworthy.

When I got home I didn't have much to do. They didn't give homework and my parents weren't home. I walked into my room and sat down on my bed.

I'm tired from waking up so early this morning so I decide to lie down and close my eyes.

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*Buzz buzz* *Buzz buzz*

I sit up in bed and reach out my hand searching for my phone on the desk. I grab it and see Bryelle's name flashing on the screen.

"Hey." I answer with a tired voice.

"Hey did I wake you?" She asks.

"No... well ya but its okay."

"Oh sorry... well I wanted to tell you that soccer tryouts are tomorrow and you should really try out Jules."

Bryelle and I have been playing soccer together since we were four. So naturally she would ask me to join.

"Sure. What do I have to bring?" I ask.

"Just bring your regular soccer outfit and a water bottle. Just normal try outs." She says hopefully.

"Sure I'll do it." I answer.

I don't really want to join the team but I know Bryelle really wants me too.

We talked for a little longer but eventually hung up since she had to go for supper.

I go downstairs and make myself Kraft Dinner. While eating I watch tv. After supper I clean up the dishes and head back into my room. It's only 9:30pm but I decide I'm going to get my things ready for tomorrow.

I lay out a pair of light jeans and a cotton sweater on my bed. I guess I'm in the mood to be comfy at school tomorrow.

I settle down in bed a little scared, dreading the dreams that are sure to come.

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I wake up the next morning sweating in my sheets. The dreams are somehow worse than before.

I get ready quickly, do my normal routine in the morning and drive to school with Bryelle.

First period today I have Biology. Biology is really interesting to me so I'm excited for this class.

When I arrive I notice two seats available at the back of the class. I walk over and put my bags down and look up waiting for the class to begin. Right as the bell rings Harry walks into class. My heart plummets and then suddenly it's filled with butterflies. He scans the class for an empty seat and his eyes land on the one next to me. He saunters over and drops his things before lazily plopping down in the chair. It takes all my will power not to look over at him and stare.

The teacher takes attendance and starts talking about what we should expect this year.

"This year will be very hands on. I'm going to be doing a lot of labs in groups of two. You are not moving from the spots you are in today."

I'm not too sure how I feel about that.

"Normally I would allow you to pick your lab groups but since the microscopes and stations are newly installed in this class you will be doing them with the person beside you. I suggest with the remaining time of class you get to know your partner." And with that the teacher walks over to his desk and leaves us to discuss.

I glance out of the corner of my eye and see Harry turn towards me. I face him slower than needed.

Since he's going to be my partner all year, I should make an effort not to look scared otherwise he will take advantage of me.

Neither of us speak at first until I can't bear the silence any longer.

"So..." I trail off not knowing how to start. He's still staring at me so I shift uncomfortably under his gaze.

"You're new right?" He asks abruptly. He has a deep voice, husky but smooth.

"Um ya." I answer awkwardly.

"Ah I see. And you're the one who whipped the ball at Zayn yesterday." He states still eyeing me curiously.

At that response a smile spreads across my face. "Ya he turned away from me. It was an easy target."

"He's still fussing over it. He's mad that the new girl got him out."

I smile again this time feeling the heat creep on to my cheeks. Luckily I'm tanned enough so that there's a possibility he won't notice.

He cocks his head to the side. "You have a pretty smile." He states.

"Um uh thanks."

I inwardly face palm myself. Why do I have to be so awkward?

Instead of smiling he just continues staring. What is with him?

Before I can do anything more to embarrass myself the bell rings. Harry slides out of his seat and is out the door without another word.

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Soccer tryouts.

I get ready with Bryelle in the gym locker room and then head outside to warm up. We do our usual dynamic stretches before the practice begins.

The coach blows his whistle and starts off by introducing himself. He makes each of us say our names and tells us that each and everyone one of us is fighting against each other for a position on the team.

He starts off with a passing drill as a warm up. A lot of the girls can barely pass the ball...

Bryelle and I are doing one touch passes back and forth with ease. The coach walks in our direction and asks for our names.

The rest of the practice goes by quickly with numerous technical drills. At the end of the practice we were able to play an actual game. I scored 4 goals and Bryelle scored 2. I played striker up front and Bryelle played center midfield.

During the scrimmage game I noticed a group of guys watching our practice and snickering at some of the girls running. Whenever I would beat someone they would start screaming. I never got the chance to properly see who they were.

At the end of practice, the coach names the people he wants to see again and the others are cut. The girls all hurry off as well as Bryelle since she has to get to her house to babysit her brother.

I stay back taking my time to change out of my soccer gear. The group of guys watching us earlier are still there.

I pay no attention to them...maybe they won't see me.

But just my luck.. They do. They walk over laughing. There are at least seven of them. They look older than me and quite frankly they scare me.

I get up quickly and start walking in the other direction.

They continue following me laughing and cat calling me. I turn the corner of the school building towards the parking lot and collide with something really hard.

Not something... But someone.

"Ow oh my goodness sorry.." I ramble as I look up noticing who it is.

The person just gives me a hard stare with his emerald eyes.

Harry.