I Pledge My Love (Revising)

Difficulties

"Up and at 'em crew!" Zoe yelled from the door. "Get your lazy butts out of bed! "

"No! What time is it?" I heard Chad moan from the next bunk.

"Come on man, it's only four. " Lukkas sat at the table playing cards with Gib.

I rolled out of bed. I didn't really want to, but I figured It was better than being yelled at.

"Look who finally got up." Lukkas said rolling his eyes.

"Look who finally learned how to make proper insults! Not you!" I murmered throwing my pillow at him. He karate-chopped it out of the air with a " hi-ya'.

I ducked into one of our bathrooms and pulled on the gray shorts and orange tee. Looking in the mirror I noticed it had a large gray 'E' on it.

I brushed my teeth and quickly ran a brush through my hair. I

I walked back out to find Lukkas and Chad on the floor, rolling around almost as much as Holly's eyes were.

"What are you doing?" I asked exasperated .

"C-Chad though he w-was a better w-wrestler." Holly shrugged.

"Looks like he is." I smirked as Lukkas glared at me, standing up. Chad laughed, doing the same and brushing himself off.

Sky appeared behind me. I guess she went to the bathroom and I didnt notice.

"Morning Rain." Sky muttered.

"Sleep well?" I asked politely .

"Nope." she responded sitting at the table.

"Alright everyone, we are going to get a morning workout in!" Zoe announced.

Everyone groaned.

"No groaning! It'll be fun." she said, ushering everyone out.

We filed out, feet padding on the metal floor towards the Training Room. We passed a few people on the way before stopping at the weight room.

"Alright! I want to see everyone working!"

We all scattered to find the easiest equipment. I got stuck with a press-thingy. I sighed and layed down on the bench. I gripped the handle and pushed with all my might. I smiled as it started lifting a few inches.

Lukkas suddenly stuck his face directly into my sight, sticking out his tongue and crossing his eyes. My arms collapsed as I laughed.

"What?" he asked sincerely as I continued laughing. "Did I distract you? "

Just like that my laughter cut off like a plug had been pulled. Chad and Holly looked up to see what was wrong.

"Rain? Everything okay?" Lukkas asked, concerned above me.

" Yeah. " I lied. "I'm good."

I wasn't good at all. Hudson used to say that. Hudson, the guy who was heartbroken
he couldn't be with me. Hudson, the guy who snuck out for me. Hudson, the guy who broke the law everyday for me. Hudson, the guy who wasn't like Lukkas.

"Are you sure Rain?" Lukkas pulled me into a sitting position.

" I'm fine. Just... you shocked me a little. " Lukkas furrowed his brow but didn't say anything. We pretended like nothing happened the rest of the free period.
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"I told you, you can figure it out." Zoe said with a laugh.

"Three.. Two... One... push!" Sky shouted as we all struggled .

We were outside in a circle. Our backs were together and our elbows interlocked. Sitting on the ground we were supposed to be standing up as a group. Instead, we were flopping around on the ground like dead fish.