Behind the Voice (a zayn malik fanfic)

chapter 2

Jade's POV

"So don't you bring me dowwwnn todaayyy."

I sang the last few lyrics of the song. The song I sang was called Beautiful by Christina Aguilera. Personally, I love this song. It really relates to me a lot.

I listened to the recording one more time before clicking "upload." This was the third song I've uploaded to YouTube so far. I put my guitar away and just stared at the ceiling for a few seconds. I was thinking about what my life would be like if I wasn't such a nerd. Would I have ever sang in public if people thought of me differently..like a good different. I quickly shook the thoughts out of my head, got up from my seat, and took out my blue and purple striped pajamas and a white tee.

"Good night mom!" I yelled from the top of the stairs.

"Good night, honey!"

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I walked into the doors of my school, trying to avoid eye contact with anyone. Just as the bell rang, I rushed to first period. I was the first person in class, as usual, and took a seat in my original spot in the front. I unpacked my backpack and put my books on my desk as other people started to come in. When I saw Zayn come in, my heart beat quickened and I looked down immediately. Okay, so maybe I do have a teensy crush on him. But I guess it's not that important 'cause it's not like he'll ever like me back.

"Loser!" I heard some guy whisper. I just rolled my eyes and ignored that comment.

"Hello class!" Mr. Peter announced.

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I made my way to the cafeteria to eat my lunch. I sat at my regular table, right next to the garbage can. Sadly, Julia was still sick and didn't come to school today either so I was all alone. I wiped the grease and leftover crumbs off the table with a napkin. Don't they clean the tables before lunch?!

I took out my journal and started writing about my day so far. I write in it everyday.

"Are you writing in a diary?!" I heard Jessica, the most popular girl in school, laugh with her friends.

"No." I said quietly while quickly putting my journal away. I was about to get up and walk away.

"Aww, is someone scared?" Jessica spoke in an innocent tone, but she was no where near innocent.

"No." I repeated through gritted teeth. I turned my back to her and started to walk away.

"Then why are you walking away. I'm not going to hurt you." She said with an evil smirk.

I turned back around. "I-I have to leave." I stuttered, praying to god that she doesn't do anything.

"No you don't." She said. I just stood there and nodded.

"Y-yes I d-do."

"Not before I do this!" And right before I knew it, she threw a cup of soda all over my face. I just stood there in shock, processing what exactly happened to me. I heard gasps from a few people which eventually turned into laughter. I could feel the ice cold drink trickling down my shirt and neck. Jessica walked away laughing so hard with her high heels clicking on the waxed floor. Well, now it was a sticky floor because of what she did to me.

I could feel the tears about to spill, but I tried to stop them. Taking my backpack and books, I ran as fast as I could to the bathroom. I looked at myself in the mirror. I was a total mess. My hair was all sticky and my sweater vest was stained.

I washed my face with loads of water and soap, but couldn't do anything with my hair until I got home. Before I could do anything else, the tears started to spill. I just stood there in front of the mirror, sobbing. How could someone be so mean? Why would they want to make someone else feel so miserable?

I hate Jessica. She's a total witch. She can go to hell for all I care. Wait, sorry that was really mean. I'm just too nice of a person to say that about someone else. I know I should stand up for myself, but I don't have the guts to do that.

I wiped my tears with the ends of my sleeves and quickly combed my hair as good as I could, with my fingers. My hair was so sticky, it was impossible to make it look any better.

I slowly peeked outside of the bathroom to see if there was anyone there. There wasn't many people, thank god. I walked out of the bathroom holding my books in my hands and looking at the floor as I didn't want to make eye contact with anyone who came by.

I realized that the bathroom I went to, was on the opposite side of where the school's front door is. Crap. I just wanted to go home and sing for a little bit. Singing calms me down.

I was walked quickly, anxious to get out of that door. Suddenly, I bumped into someone and my books fell to the ground.

"Sorry." I mumbled.

"No I'm sorry." The male voice said. The voice sounded quite familiar, but I couldn't figure out who it was.

The second I looked up at this boy, my eyes went wide and my heart skipped a beat.

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Heey! Sorry for the shortish chapter :/ I was kinda in a rush. Sooo who do you think Jade bumped intooo???? It's pretty obvious I guess, but whatever haha. Hope u enjoyed this chapter! Special thanks to @emmagoesrawr_ for my first vote and comment!!

-Myrah :)