Running from the Sunrise ||#Wattys2017

Chapter Five

Alec and I had AP Calculus together after lunch. So we always walked together and anytime we had partner work we chose to work with each other. As we walked to class, it felt different, like something had changed but I don't know what. Alec leaned over and whispered to me "Are you okay? You know you can tell me the truth, right?" I grabbed his wrist and pulled him aside... "I know that, and if I had anything to say I would tell you alright." I replied trying to avoid looking into his eyes, because I knew he could see through my defenses. And that he would be able to tell that I had been drinking all throughout the day. I looked up into his face, avoiding his eyes, and as if he could read my mind he asked " Have you been drinking?" Trying to avoid his question I walked away, trying to avoid him in general. I know he was just trying to help, but I just needed some time alone for a few minutes. I walked into the bathroom hoping to be alone but Brittany was standing at the sinks. At least it was just her and none of her minions were with her. "Ughh you..." I muttered under my breath hoping it was just loud enough for her to hear. As I walked further into the bathroom she glanced up and glared at me. "You know I used to think we could be friends and all, and then you became an orphan and have all these mental problems." Brittany said. Causing me to lose it "Whatever I wouldn't have wanted to be friends with you then and I definately don't want to be friends now, especially since you started those rumors about me." I snapped hoping to get her attention, it worked because she stormed out of the bathroom and yelled back "I don't see why Alec would like a girl like you, it's clear you don't feel the same way he does."  She slammed the door behind her, and left me wondering about what she said about Alec. Could what she said be true? I think she was just messing with my head.

I remained in the bathroom for half of forth period before deciding to face Alec again and the wrath of my math teacher. Once I arrived to the classroom I knocked on the door with a false note in my hand ready to hand it to the teacher. I walked through the doors and my teacher said, "Nice of you to join us Ms. Keeley." Which caused Alec to look up quickly. I sat in the empty seat next to him, he was already staring at me with his bright blue eyes, perfect jawline, and jet black hair. Probably expecting an explanation as to why I am getting to class so late. "Why did you run away from me like that?" He asked curiously. I simply said " I didn't feel like talking about my problems with you. I just wish you wouldn't ask me about my problems like that especially around so many people."

"Ms. Keeley, Mr. Flecher would you like to share what you were so deeply talking about and why it was more important than this lesson?" The teacher said calling us out in front of everyone. Which would probably only lead to more rumors being spread about me and now they would drag Alec into all of my problems.

I had hoped to avoid my friends getting dragged into my problems at least we could escape and enjoy ourselves this weekend. The bell went off snapping me out of my reverie and signaling that it was time to go home. I walked home so my friends would probably just end up walking with me so I didn't have to walk alone. But just to be sure I had to ask Alec what he was going to do. "Alec are you walking home with Olive, Rebecca and I?" "No I have foot ball practice today I will sneak over there later. Please keep your window unlocked." He said casually winking at me. And pulling me in for a goodbye hug. "I'll see you later" he whispered to me. I just gave him a polite smile as an answer.

I pulled out my phone and added Olive and Rebecca to a group chat.
Meet me at the front of the school...  I sent so we could walk back to my house from there. I thought of where I lived now as a house, because nowhere could ever be a home from me not since they died.
My phone instantly went off.
Becca: Already there girl.....
Olive: Omw girls
Me: Just got out of class and said goodbye to Alec.
Becca: Awwwww you guys are so goals...
Me: Whatever there is nothing between us and will probably never be.
Olive: Whatever you say Sky it doesn't mean we believe you.