Ruach

Ruach Ch.13

English was pleasant.

If you mean pleasant as everybody was starring at you even the teacher. But besides that, it was ok. The class didn’t seem like it was going to be that hard. Most of it was going to be studying different famous works, like Romeo and Juliet, and maybe some poetry. The teacher, besides his odd starring, seemed fairly nice and looked like he would be fun.

And before I new it the class was over and it was time for second block math. Jacob was packed up and heading towards the door while I was slowly packing up trying to be the last out of the class.

“Um…you’re Tara right?” a quiet and uncertain voice said. I looked up and was meet with a pair of bright hazel eyes framed by black squared glasses.

“Uh, yea that’s me.” I said back equally as quiet. I don’t know where my usually somewhat bravado went today but it was long gone.

“Hi, my names Ashley Kroon. I’m in the drama club and well….it’s really small, but I was wondering if maybe you would like to join. You know and meet some new people?” I blinked at her for a second trying to process what she’d said. I’d never been into drama much but it seemed like fun. But then again I was on house arrest so I don’t think George would allow it.

“Oh…um I don’t know. I’m not much of an actor and I’m kind of in trouble at home.”

“It’s ok I don’t act either I just work on props, costumes, makeup, and lighting. It’s a lot of fun.” She said seeming to gain some courage.

“Sounds cool! I’ll think about it and let you know.” I said zipping up my bag and standing up.

“Awesome, what class do you have next?” She asked.

“Math, you?”

“Same want me to show you the way?” She asked with a raised eyebrow.

“Sure” We headed towards the door while we talked more about drama. I hardly noticed all four of the guys waiting for me until I bumped into Lucus.

“Oh hey.” I said, noticing Ashley shrinking slightly when he cast her a quick glance before focusing back on me.

“So how was your first class?” Logan asked looking over Lucus’s shoulder at me.

“It was ok.” I blushed slightly when I remembered the stares and why I had them. I peaked up at Lucus and it was like he somehow new what I was thinking about because he smirked. I really wanted to whack him upside the head but since he was taller than me I didn’t think it would work out to well.

“Awesome what do you have next?” Logan asked.

“Math and Ashley’s gonna show me the way so shoo all of you go!” I said waving my hands at them. Logan, Jace and Jacob raised their eyebrows but walked away. Lucus however just stood there and stared at me.

“You can go now.” I said giving him my best get lost face.

But apparently getting lost was not on the Lucus list of things to do today. No, instead he grabbed my bag with one arm and slung the other around my waist bringing me right up next to him. He turned to Ashley and said.

“Lead the way.” Ashley stood there open mouthed for a second before stuttering an ok.

And that’s pretty much how the rest of my day went. Me, Ashley and Jacob had all the same classes. But after every class Lucus would be there to take my bag and sling an arm around me. I got pretty used to the stares and glares and the mummers that never died down but seemed to only increase as the day progressed.