Seems Like Yesterday... (Keaton Stromberg) Book 2

Chapter Six- Secrets

Skyler's POV~

It's been a year since I've been at School isn't it? But somehow i haven't missed much. There was the long summer break and last winter the boiler broke so no school then. The school people who check the welfare of the kids and make sure, if they are ill for a long period of time, they have a legitimate reason for not being in school, always checked up on me. However they understood why and gave me that long time to recover. Also it was down to my therapist and the hospital that persuaded them. Being in school with people around me, is sort of comforting to me. I'm not alone here. Yes they do judge me, laugh at me, mock me and sometimes push me out their way. But, for some strange reason, i have missed it. The whole going to school is an every day act right? So, for me, it is the only piece of normality in my oh so hectic life.

"Skyler? Hey Skyler?!" Jake nudged my side, trying to get my attention. Snapping out of my daze, i look up to him. "You spaced out for a bit there." A small smirk was spread on his lips as he whispered to me. We were in Art, Mr Watson's class of course, and are supposed to be getting on with our final pieces in silence. Rarely does that happen. Many students around us were talking, so why not join them? "So Skyler, you really going to take me to this party?" Mr Watson shot us a warning look before getting back to marking some more work. This didn't stop Jake. "Ill be your date then?" He was cheeky.

"I have a boyfriend. So no. Not a date. Friends." Sighing i carry on sketching in my book. It couldn't hurt if he came as my date. Keaton is not around so why not? No. No Skyler. Loyalty. Jake nudged me in my ribs, winking at me. His dark hair flopped over his eye as he did. Hopefully Jake will come to the Skate park with me after school. As he is new to this area, i could also show him around a little. Save me having to go home earlier than need be.

A hand squeezed my thigh lightly. Looking down, i find it was Jake's. There was still a smirk on his face. "I dont see him here. Do you?" Rolling my eyes, i push his hand off my leg, getting back to my drawing. Our final piece criteria was 'Other Worlds'. Each pupil will interpret it differently. Me, i have chosen Lord of the Rings. Its not just going to be full on portraits, that's not what we are allowed to do. Mine is a huge jumble of things inspired by the films and books to representations of the places and people. In my head i know what I'm doing, its just i cant explain it to others very easily.

The lesson ended and everyone piled out in to the sun. I love the sun. Before i hated summer, or whenever the sun ever popped out from behind the clouds. What has changed is, i have no bruises, no cuts, nothing to be ashamed of. Yes i have a few scars from that night, but everyone has scars of some sort. People dont know about Warren and what he did. Its better that way. The school have organised an assembly about awareness on abuse. They wont mention me, its just, as i said, to raise the awareness of this horrible act. All the pupils who were in my classes were told i was in a terrible accident, that is all.

Throwing my board down, i hop on, skating slow enough to be beside Jake as he was walking. This is the first time I have been on my board in ages, so I'm a bit shaky. I have missed the skate park and riding my board. For a few minutes Jake and I spoke about bands and the upcoming party on Friday, again... At no time did he ask where we were heading. That was until we rounded the corner just ahead of the Skate park. Jake stopped in his tracks.

"Are we going to the park?" he asked, almost nervously. Giving him a quick smile, i nod and carry on. As we entered i could see his eyes darting around, hands rubbing together to stop the shaking, back hunched, jacket pulled close to body, the way i used to be at school. This was definitely a place he didn't want to be; i just don't know why, not yet anyway. Jumping off my board, i slide my bag on to the same bench i first spoke to Wesley, getting my headphones out from the bottom. Next thing i know, Jake is surrounded by the usual guys that are here; all pushing him about.

"What you doing here Jakey boy?" One remarks with a smirk. They knew him? I only question this because they don't go to mh school. "Never thought we would see you again after what you did?" What is happening? Striding over i shove my way through, standing in from of Jake.

"Leave him alone!" All the guys were taller than me and stared down at us, laughing. Confrontation isn't my thing at all, so i grabbed Jake's wrist and tugged him out with all our bags.

"Ooo Skyler you cheating on that beloved Keaton now? What. A. Whore." The main guys mocked, receiving laughs from everyone around him. Whore. That's a new one to be honest. Their laughs got quieter and quieter as we speed walked away. Where we were heading i do not know. But i seemed to be leading us to my old home. Not the place i want to be. Before we got there i stopped, turning Jake to look at me

."What was that about Jake?" i was angry. Maybe i shouldn't be, because i only basically met the guy. He shrugged my hand off his wrist whilst turning away from me. Crossing my arms, i stare at the side of his face, waiting for an answer.

"It was nothing." And with that he shuffled off down the street.

~Yaaay i finally updated. I have a really bad attention span so i end up writing one or two sentences a day and yeah... I get bored even though i have so many ideas.

But here it is.

I hope you all had a good Christmas and that your new year will be amazing!

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