A killer smile - Alex Hayes

Chapter 8

Its around 10:45 now, 45 minutes through second period. Im still stuck in the bathroom. I don't want to move, nor do I want anyone to see me like this.

Im supposed to be in math, but I'm stuck in here crying my eyes out. I don't want to hurt them, if they know what my dad did to mum and I, they'll look at me differently.

Only if mum and I got away earlier, none of this would have happened. No hitting, no kidnapping and no hurting innocent people. I guess no one knows the real story except mum, the police and I.

Because of dad, I've moved to several different cities. I do miss living in Melbourne. It was colder there, my family is there and my life was pretty much perfect. Well, before dad started hitting mum and I. I really want to tell someone about it, but mum and the police say if i tell anyone they can get hurt. Also, how do you just casually tell someone "Hey, Ive moved to 4 different cities to escape my domestic father who also kidnapped me, killed three people to get to me and hurt all my past friends. Also I've had past identities and names to hide who i am. The police are working on my case but thats all who knows about it, apart from my mum, dad and I. So if you get too close to me you're going to get hurt, or even killed. Good vibes only though #yoloswag"

Soon enough, one of my friends are going to find out. One search of 'April Johnson' and nothing will come up. Im getting too close. I either need to distance myself or move. I don't want to move again. Im sick of me stuffing up then making my poor mum leave everything behind and relocate.

I've been in this fucking stench of a bathroom for a fucking minute. My ass is numb, it's 11:10 for heavens sake. I stand up and tidy myself up. My mascara is pouring down my face. Luckily enough i carry makeup wipes and a spare mascara in my bag. Wiping off my makeup and re-applying my mascara, I walk out of the bathroom and head towards the office.

"Hello!" The nice office lady says.

"Hello. Uh i've been in the bathroom throwing up for the past... um since the start of second period unable to move. Am i able to get a late slip to class? I can't miss out on any more of my lesson." I ask the lady. Her fingers type something into the computer. There's what, 5 minutes left of class? Talk about fashionably late.
"Whats your name sweetie?"

"Uhh April Johnson." A few moments later, she hands me a slip with my name on it, the reason i'm late and what class I need to attend. There is no photo of me on there, Im not allowed to have my photo taken.
I return to my class and knock on the door. The teacher waves me over and I hand him my late slip. He signals me to sit down. I take a seat next to alex and copy his notes.

"Im free Monday and Thursday after school to tutor you. You've missed a lot this lesson."

Well shit.

"Thanks for being a good friend." I tell him. His cheesy grin fades into just a slight smile, but i brush it off and continue copying his notes.

The bell dismisses us and we make our way towards the lunch table. When we get to the table, the girls still aren't there. Bayley and nick are next to each other on one side, alex and I take a seat on the other side next to each other.

I grab out my teriyaki chicken and avocado sushi and take a couple bites before alex realises what i'm eating.

"Teriyaki chicken and avocado sushi?! Thats my favourite food!" He snatched one of my hand rolls and scoffed it down his throat faster than I can blink.

That was all the food I had, although I don't eat much, so I'm not hungry anyways. Alex offers me some of his food which is nice, but I'm really not hungry enough to eat.

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I start to make my way towards my next class, as I like to be on time and it's on the other end of the school. I say goodbye to the boys and head off to HPE. As I'm making my way there, I see caitlin, olivia and alley in the library. I take a detour and head inside to see where they've been all day.

"Hey girls." They shut their computer as soon as they saw me. It looked quite sus but, they were probably looking at pictures of shirtless guys. Who can blame them.

"He-Hey!" Caitlin sounds like she's been caught off guard, which she has. It is kinda embarrsing when people find out you were looking at shirtless guys.

The other two just smile, looking guilty. Ok but shirtless guys aren't that bad? yeesh, shy much?

"Will you guys be in HPE?" Id rather not be alone in class as its only my first week and I don't really know anyone.

"Uhhh, yeah? I mean, yeah defiantly." Olivia seems to be asking caitlin if they're going to be attending. I mean, guys are hot but it dissent give you an excuse to skip class.

"Okay, cool. Im heading over now, wanna join?" The girls pack up their things and grab their bags.

We head over to HPE, a long quiet walk. I wish I could get closer to these girls, they seem so lovely and have the same interests as me.

I didn't choose HPE as a subject but i'm glad it is one of mine, as I can get closer to the girls.

We take out seats at a 4 seater table. I sit next to caitlin on one side and olivia and alley sit next to each other on the other side.

Our teacher walks in and puts the date on the board and the heading "Sexual Feelings." Well, this is going to be a term full of excitement. I guess its a good thing the boys weren't in my HPE class.