Love & Desire

Chapter 2

Clare's P.O.V.

Clare had been going to Angel Wood Academy for two weeks now, and for her, the two weeks went by rather quickly. She already had a friend, as well as a bully, who often followed her around. Shari is her name. Shari is a stuck up red head, who thinks she's better than everyone else. Her eye color is hazel, though she wears red eye contacts, equivalent to the color of her hair. She was definitely taller than most girls, standing at 6'2, and was on the schools volleyball team. But lucky for Clare, she had Kathrine, and when Kathrine was around, Shari didn't seem to bother her. Clare was really only worried about Shari during her passing periods from 1st to 2nd period, and on days when Kathrine wasn't at the academy. Today, was one of those days.

Clare stood against the wall, avoiding eye contact with Shari, holding on to her books tightly, like her life depended on it. Shari threw insults at Clare, calling her an ugly slut, or a whore. Though Clare seemed to be unbothered by these words, on the inside it really hurt. Though she knew better to show weakness to Shari. That's what she wanted, and Clare wasn't about to give Shari what she wanted. "Why so quiet huh? Got nothing to say you little bitch?" Shari asked with a sneer. Clare didn't reply, keeping her eyes on the floor and letting her hair hide her gaze. She prayed the day to be over, but alas, she had two more periods to do before the day would be over. At some point, Shari must have gotten annoyed with Clare's silence, because Shari had raised her hand, about to his Clare when the bell saved her. Hurriedly, Clare moved around Shari and went to her 5th period.

Caleb's P.O.V.

Caleb saw Clare and Shari go their spate ways, but nothing else. Though he always got a bad vibe from Shari. He kept his hands in his pockets. Each day Caleb would keep and eye on Clare, though he never approached her to talk, keeping his distance. Some days he even followed her home, like a shadow. Jake and Ethen always teased Caleb for it, once going so far as to calling Caleb a Stalker. Caleb did not tolerate that. Caleb walked into this 5th period classroom that he shared with Jake. He sat in the back row where Jake normally sat. Jake looked up at Caleb. "Hey Caleb." He greeted. Caleb simply sat down beside him and gave him a slight nod in reply. "So did you do you Homework?" Jake then asked. Caleb shook his head. "Since when do I ever do the Homework?" Caleb retorted coldly. Jake shrugged, getting out his Homework that was only partially done. "You gonna stalk the new girl again?" Caleb shot Jake a glare, and earned an eye roll from Jake. "I know you like her Caleb. So why don't you confront her?" Jake suddenly asked. Caleb frowned and looked away.

Clare's P.O.V.

Clare let out a sigh of relief when the final bell of the day rang. Clare put her earbuds in after saying goodbye to her Biology teacher, Mrs. Gates. She used the class room's back door to exit the building. She didn't have bus or car transportation, so she walked from home and school each and every day. Though it wasn't the smartest idea. She didn't live in was would be called 'a good neighborhood.' But so far, she's had no problem with stalkers or hobos. No one followed her, at least, not to her knowledge. "Thank god it's Friday.." Clare mumbled to herself as she put on her playlist and focused on the road ahead of her. She didn't live far from the school. 10-15 minuet walk tops. Soon enough, the paved road turned to gravel. As her house came to view, Clare let out a quiet breath, glad to be home. She went to the gate, unlocking, entering, and relocking the gate before heading inside. She nodded briefly to her mother who was baking before heading straight to her room to do her homework. When she was done she decided to draw on her Wacom art tablet. Clare plugged in her phone and turned on the ringer first. She rarely left her room once she got home. Clare was always found drawing on the computer and listening to music. Sometimes playing games and watching Markiplier. She had a decent sized bed on the far wall, where her old drawings and sketches were all laid out on the bed from the night before, and her brown and black tabby cat, Tigerstar, sat on the pillow of the bed, purring softly. After about an hour she got a call. It was Kathrine.

"Hello?" Clare said, picking up the phone. "Hey, Clare!" Kathrine's voice rang out. "Kathrine, where were you today?" Clare asked. "Sorry, Sorry, I had to watch after my younger sister. she got the flu." Clare sighed. "Of course. So what do you want Kathrine?" "I called to ask if you wanted to go see a movie tomorrow with me. Just the two of us, how about it?" Clare thought about it for a moment. Neither of her parents would be home tomorrow. She nodded. "Sure. What time should I be there?" "10 sharp. I'll text you my address." Kathrine responded. Clare nodded. "Okay. see you then." Clare replied before hanging up.