Off Limits (Niall Fanfic)

Chapter 2.

As I approached the school gates I felt a small tug on my arm. I ignore it, like, it's probably just someone pushing past, nothing new. I felt another tug but again, I dismissed it.

"Emie?" A shy voice whispered. I haven't heard it in ages but I recgonised the softness at once. At least I hope it's who I think it is.

"Beth" I turned around and tried to seem happy yet quiet- polar opposites, yes but I know she's not one for loudness, it's cute really.

She smiled and embraced me into a gentle hug which I appreciated seeing as she doesn't show emotion a lot, and hardly does public affection. I'm not sure why she's so withdrawn to everyone but she's lovely and it's part of who she is, her random acts of kindness always catch me off-guard and I never quite know what to say.

"Hey, I've missed you B" 

"I-I missed you too. You look really nice today." Her voice is so quiet I could barely make out what she said.

I smiled, not showing my teeth. "Thankyou, you do as well." At least I hope she said I looked nice otherwise I've just made myself look like an idiot. For the 3rd time today.

"Thanks..shall we go on in, we're not going to make it to class otherwise." I nod and we walk on in. She'd absoulutly hate to be late, everyone would stare, and that'd be so intimidating to her, I guess she's got anxiety or she's very self-aware. I've tried to help her with it before but nothing I said helped, it's sad really.

Whilst we walked past the crowds of people I saw Steph waiting. Her and B are completely different. Steph's loud, out-going and more of a party animal whereas Beth prefers to stay in and read a book or bake a cake. Hopefully it'll be okay, I don't want either of them thinking I would rather be with just one.

"Emilie!" As soon as Steph saw me she pushed through everyone and landed in my arms squealing. 

"Helloooo! Gosh I haven't seen you in ages!" I pull out of the hug and stand there smiling. She's wearing more makeup than usual, but it's not over-the-top and it suits her well. I also noticed the shiny stud on her nose, it's so pretty. I envy it I guess because it makes her look more like a 'Tumblr girl' which is something I'd love to look like.

"I know! Oh my God it feels like forever! We seriously need to have a big catch up! Maybe even a party, that'd be great!" She spoke so fast I could hardly keep up but either way, she's excited and smiling from ear-to-ear. Not literally of course..

 ...

"Miss Davies, would you like to explain why you have fallen asleep during class?" 

I jumped, not knowing what the hell was going on. What did Mrs Skipp say? I heard my name and 'during class'. Ah! She wants know what we learnt!

"Wuthering Heights isn't a love story like Romeo And Juliet but more like a story of revenge!" I quickly say before the class laugh. Oh.. Maybe I was asked something very different, woops.

"So you're telling me because Wuthering Heights isn't a love story it gives you a perfect excuse to fall asleep during my lesson?" Shittt. 

"No, not at all Miss, sorry." I didn't even realize I fell asleep, and this is bad, very bad considering it's Mrs Skipp and the first day of school. Not a good combination. Oh well, what's done is done I guess..

"As you know from previous years of my teaching, you shall recieve half an hour after school hours to make up the lost time. Is that clear?"

 "Yes Miss."

"If you don't attend today, you will get an hour the following day. So you'll be doing yourself a favour if you turn up today."

She needs to shut up man, I already know all this for fricks sake.

"Of course, I'll come today." I don't even  know why I'm sounding so posh, oh well.

She nods and turns her attention back to the class whilst I doodle the cover of my book, loosing focus yet again.