You Belong With Me

Chapter 1

Jessica's POV

I was your typically nerdy high school student. Straight A's, was stuck in the library reading every single book that was placed in the large brown shelfs. I ate lunch alone, and arrived to school very early. I didn't have any friends, but I honestly didn't care. My black glasses were on my face. My hair wasn't to long, it barely touched a little beneath my shoulders. As I bit into my apple slices, I flipped to the next page of the book I was reading. The book, "To Kill A Mocking Bird", was assigned for the whole 4th period English senior class to read. Even though I've read it a multiple of 6 times, I read it again.

"Hey." A boy's voice says, as he sits down at the table I was at.

I look quickly up, and notice it's the cute senior Peter. Peter was very popular. Also known as Bruno. I did have a little crush on him, but got over it quickly sense nothing will ever happen. He lived right next door from me. The windows leading to our bedroom were right infront of each other's.

"Hi." I quietly respond.

"Why are you all alone?" He asked.

"I like it better this way." I answer.

"I like being alone sometimes too. But I noticed you are always alone." He points out.

"Well like I said. I like it better that way. Don't you have somewhere to be?" I say.

"Like where?" He asks.

"With your jock friends."

"Oh nah. I will hang out with you." Peter smiles.

The way his lips curl up perfectly drives me insane. He's brown eyes sparkle. His dimples are the biggest showcase.

"Like I said before Peter. I perfer being alone. I don't want to ruin your reputation by being seen with me." I close my book, and walk away.

As I walk away, the bell rings to go to 6th period. I go to my locker, and collect the books I need for chemistry. As I'm walking to class, the so call 'pretty' cheerleader Natalie, bumps into me. My glasses fall off my face, as I fall onto the ground. The hallways are crowed, and I'm on my knees touching the ground, looking for my glasses. Suddenly, I hear laughter. Then, I feel my glasses being placed into my hands. Once I put them on, I see Peter kneeling in front of me. A welcoming smile is on his face, I get my books from the ground, and walk to my next period. Peter is in my chemistry class, but sits in the middle of the class. I take my seat all the way in the back, trying to hide from everyone else.

"Alright class. Today we are gonna do a lab on chemical reactions. So everyone pair up, boy and girl partners please." Mr. Howard instructs.

Right away everyone pairs up with each other. Usually I'm always the last one to be picked. I honestly don't mind sense I like to work by myself on these types of things. As I was putting on my protecting goggles, from the corner of my eye, I see books being placed on the counter top of my station. I look and see Peter placing them there.

"Will you be my partner for today?" Peter asks.

My eyes go wide, and I nod my head. Out of all the other girls in the class he choose me. I start to place the chemicals into the tubes. I turn around for a quick second, and write down my observations on paper, when suddenly the harsh chemicals in the tube land on me.

"Jessica you need to wash those off immediately!" Mr. Howard grabs me, and pushes me into the showers.

The water pours on top of me. If was either be embarrassed by all the kids and shower of the hazards chemicals, or let it eat off my skin. All the kids started to laugh at me, as I was dripping wet.