The Breakthrough (HIATUS)

Ch 9

   The next day, I woke up, took a quick 10 minute shower, and got ready; all under about 30 minutes. I was wearing a lime green and black stiped undershirt with a blood on the dancefloor tshirt over it, black ripped skinny jeans, and toms. My makeup was pretty extravagent, if you ask me. I had blinding lime green eyeliner on with white eye shadow on my tearducts. I also had black eyeliner under the bottom. I ran down the hall and into the kitchen where everyone was getting ready to go, except Ari.

"Guys! Is Ari done yet!?" I say quickly.

"No...its only 6:30...you know how she is...I thought you guys didn't have to leave until 7?" Robby asks, confused.

"NO time to explain! We need to get to school NOW!" I say, grabbing Robby's shirt.

"Watch it! I'm not lookin' snazzy for nothin', girl. Better check yo self before you wreck yo self." He snaps, brushing himself off.

   I give him a playful glare and laugh. He just sticks his tongue out at me and grabs his bags.

"Whats with the bags?" I ask.

"Going to San Francisco for a week...Gonna record with some friends since they need another guitar player as fill in for their new album." He explains.

"Coolio! Weird...Ari and I met a couple from that area and theyre a upcoming acoustic band..." I say, trailing off.

"Blake and Cassadee? If so, thats who I'm going to be with for the next week!" He says.

"OMG! They're starting an album already? Thats so cool! We just met them last night and they were selling ep's and stuff! Good for them!" I exclaim.

"Haha! Yeah, I couldn't be anymore proud. They sure know how to sell. Haha! I'll tell them you both say hello!" Robby says.

   Just then, Ari comes down the hall. Robby hugs us both goodbye and heads out.

"Can you believe he's gonna be in San Fran all week helping those people record!?" Ari exclaims. "I Though they looked familiar!"

"I know! It's great to see them going somewhere! In the meantime, WE need to get the hell to school! I NEED to know what happened to Ash!" I say tugging at Ari's arm.

"Ok ok! I'll skip breakfast!" She says sarcastically.

   15 minutes later, we get to school. It was exactly 7:10. Class started in 20 minutes! I needed to talk to Ashley! I dart down the hallway, ignoring all the weird and confused looks I was getting. Then I bump into someone, not knowing it was Lulu.

"OH! I'm so-...Oh, its just you." I say in a cold tone.

"You just HAD to keep taking Ash for yourself didn't you?" Lulu snaps.

"What the fuck are you talking about?" I say annoyed.

"You know what I'm talking about, you tramp! I hope you're happy!" She says, glaring at me.

"Haha. Whatever cunt-bag." I say before walking off.

   I could feel her eyes glaring at me still as I headed out of sight towards my locker. I was greeted by Ryan and Marty, who tackle hugged me.

"OW!" I yell.

"Sorry! But are you ok!? I'm sorry about your parents dude. Like shit, Ari told me what went down!" Ryan says, worried.

"It's fine, Ryan. I moved out, now I'm 10x happier than I'll ever be." I simply say.

"Good! We don't wanna see you hurt. EVER!" Marty says, kissing my forehead.

"Thanks you guys! I love you." I say, giving them a warm smile and quick hugs.

   Marty's eyes lit up and Ryan just pushed him in the back of the head. I laugh and tell them I need to go. I run straight to the auditorium for guitar class. I saw Ashley sitting with his head in his hands. I quietly walk over and sit down. He looks up and gives me a weak smile.