Between the Raindrops | ✓

Ch.2 | Fun Time at the Park

B E T W E E N

T H E

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*Ring ring ring*

The last bell for the day nearly gave me a heart attack, as I was half-asleep during Ms. Charlie's lecture.

"That's it for today class; please don't forget about tonight's homework!" She smiles as the class groans.

Homework? What homework?

I look around for someone to ask, but unfortunately, this is the one class where I don't really know anybody. I could have asked the teacher what the homework was, but then she would have known that I was not paying attention.

"Chapters 5 through 8 in the textbook. Read and write chapter summaries for each. At least three paragraphs each." A husky voice says behind me.

I instantly freeze, as it sounds familiar. I slowly turn around and come face to face with none other than, Shane Teller.

"Oh, um, thank you." I smile.

"I saw you earlier, ya know... half asleep and what not. Thought I'd help out a fellow classmate." He smirks.

My cheeks redden.

He watched me, as I was half-asleep? Dammit... I hope I didn't drool or show off my double chins.

"Oh I wasn't half asleep... I was merely in deep thought about the lecture Ms. Charlie was giving. She's such an inspiration!" I sheepishly smile while slinging my bag over my shoulder.

Shane chuckles which happens to be the best sound I've ever heard. "You're cute Add." He smirks again.

This boy does an awful lot of smirking. He needs to stop it.

"Add? Is that a math reference?" I laugh.

"Well, math class is where we first met." He winks and I could feel the redness on my cheeks growing by the second.

"Of course. Anyway, thanks for the help with the homework! I'll catch you later?" I ask, more like hope.

"Bright and early tomorrow morning, Add." He smiles.

"See ya." I try not to seem as though my heart is doing somersaults inside of my chest.

I unconsciously suck in my small gut, as I turn around and walk out of the now, empty classroom.

I made it a habit to suck in my gut wherever I walk. To me, it makes me feel just a little bit smaller.

I found Jax and Angie waiting for me at my locker.

"Hey guys, want to go with me to pick up Jacob from his school, and take him to the park for a bit?" I ask both of them.

"Sure, I haven't seen my little buddy in a while!" Angie smiles as she helps me take my books out of my locker.

"I wish I could, but my mom grounded me." Jax sighs.

"What did you do now?" Both Angie and I ask in unison.

"All I did was tell her that she shouldn't be the only one cooking dinner. I didn't think she would take it as an insult. She's so sensitive sometimes." Jax sighs.

Both Angie and I let out some giggles as Angie rolls her eyes.

"You are so terrible to your mother sometimes dude." I state while shutting my locker and locking it.