Don't wanna be torn

Chapter 24

      "GOOD AFTERNOON STUDENTS! I JUST HAVE A QUICK ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR YOU GUYS! DON'T FORGET OUR FIRST FORMAL DANCE IS COMING UP THIS FRIDAY! MAKE SURE YOU FIND A DATE OR EITHER A FRIEND TO GO WITH! HURRY UP AND BUY THOSE TICKETS! I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!"
The principle says over the intercom.

I can hear people begin to whisper about going and who they are taking and what to wear. Unlike me I have nothing yet. At least I know who I will most likely be going with. If Lucas even wants to go.

   I know Hillary would want to go. Daniel probably already asked her. Maybe Lucas is going to ask me tonight on our "first date".

The bell rings and everyone rushes to the door at one including me because I do not want to miss my bus again.

  As I'm walking down the hall in a rush I feel Rebeca bump my shoulder on purpose and laugh as she continues to walk past me.

Gosh she is annoying. Every time I'm minding my business or even just having a good day for once, Rebeca is always around to ruin it.

I reach my locker and grab my bag and notebooks before closing it.

I turn around to walk to the side exit door when I am stopped my Hillary.

   "You going to the formal dance?" Hillary asks.

"Yeah, maybe. Let's walk and talk because I don't want to be late." I respond.

"Cool. So what are u doing tonight? Wanna hang out? You know rent a movie order pizza, the usual." She asks.

    "Sorry to blow you off but I have a date with Lucas again, tonight." I say sincerely.

"No..uhh..it's fine." She says a little disappointed.

      "I have to go. I'll talk to you later." I say before walking off leaving her standing by herself.

I feel kind of bad for canceling out on Hillary. This isn't my first time leaving her to be with Lucas. I'm sure she would understand though.

   I would be fine if she did the same to be with Daniel. I mean, I hope she doesn't feel bad. She knows I have deep feelings for him.

        ***

When I arrive home I see my mom sitting on the couch going through some of her papers for work I assume. She finally got off work early for once.

"Why are you in a hurry?" My mom says causing me to stop and turn to her direction.

      "Uhm...I have to get ready for something.."

"Something like?...."

    "A date." I say.

My mom looks up at me and takes her glasses off holding them with the tips of her fingers. She sits up before finally speaking.

"You really want to try dating again,NaSia?" She asks.

     "Yes..he is really nice and sweet. This isn't my first time going on a date with him. Well the first time it didn't go exactly how we planned but still.." I ramble before being cut off.

"Enough.. I don't mind letting you date again I just..I just want you to be careful. I don't want anything like what happen in Florida to come back here."

     "It won't." I say back and mean it. I wouldn't let my past repeat itself ever. I'm in a new place, new people, fresh start and nothing can get in the way of that.

"And to make sure it won't happen. I want to meet this person. I want to get to know him good and clear."

    "No problem, I'll jus.."