Fate

Zac (earlier that day)

" Zac You need to get up now or you will be late!" I hear my mum calling through my bedroom door.

"I'm up already" which was technically true I just hadn't brought myself to get out of bed yet. I suppose I should other wise Amber would be round and then she would be pushing to join me in bed which wasn't a bad thing just not up for it this morning.

I get up and walk towards the bathroom. I stop at the mirror and realise the happy fake all smiles face was getting ready to be put on for my last school year. Well it will be worth it in the end I thought as I went in and got ready.

Once I was washed and dressed I headed downstairs. My mum was pouring herself a coffee and I couldn't see my Dad, I guessed he must of already headed to work.

"So I'm guessing Amber is making her own way to school today seeings as your car is still in for repair?" My mum asked over the top of her coffee cup.

"She is coming here and we are getting the bus together" I replied as grabbing some cereal out of the cupboard.

"Why on earth is she coming here when she is closer to the school?" I could see mum getting frustrated which seems to happen a lot when the topic is on Amber.

"Why don't you like Amber mum? It's not like she is a bad person in fact I'm sure if you asked around there isn't anyone that would say a bad word against her"

"Zac it isn't I don't like her" followed by a sigh "it's just well we have met a lot of your girlfriends in the past" before I could say anything my Mums hands go straight up in defence "i know that your relationships have never ended badly they have just always seemed to have reached a mutual parting well according to you anyway. It's just well, don't you want more for yourself?"

"Are you saying Amber isn't good enough for me? As if you are mum I'll be honest I'm surprised I didn't think you were the kind of person to think like that" which was true my mum is one of the kind of people that gets on with everyone (blames her job for that) and would never say a bad word against anyone unless she was given good reason too.

" Zac I have nothing against Amber. In fact she is a really nice girl. What concerns me is though is why are you two dating? And before you tell me you have feelings for her let me point out you have only been together for 3 months and 1 of those she was away with her family. The thing is Zac I sometimes worry it's all for show and for popularity. You are going to be leaving school at the end of this year and then you will be in the real world. Won't be a case of who is most liked in a class room any more." She paused "I don't mean to sound horrible, it's just I want the best for you and let's just say I actually thought you would be dating......" a loud knock at the door stopped my mum mid flow.

I jumped up and headed for the door knowing it would be Amber leaving my mum just staring looking sad into her coffee. What was her problem today. Ok yeah I have had a few girlfriends, and looking back yeah I suppose some were for show. I had always from a very young age wanted to be liked and to be like one of these kids you saw on TV that had loads of friends and people were always happy to see. So I put on my over the top friendly smile and made sure this happened. Then as I got older I realised having a popular girl attached to you completed the picture, and come on who would complain they have all been attractive girls. Most guys would kill to be in my shoes just for that. Looking back I don't think I have loved any of them, but I'm just a young guy and to me love is when you are ready to settle down which is definitely not on my to do list anytime soon. Before I got to the door and put on my happy face I remembered the end of my Mums little rant. Who did she think I would be dating?

"Morning sexy how are you today?" Amber beamed up at me as she wrapped herself round me and gave me a quick kiss on the lips.

"Doing better now your here. You ready to go do the school bus experiance" I smiled down to her. I don't know why everyone looks down on it I mean I had only been driving for a year and before that I always got the bus and had some fun memories on it. Any way we linked arms and headed towards to bus stop.

As the bus approached I was preparing myself for the comments we would get. Not that they would be bad but I always liked to have a come back for everything. That was the me they all knew witty and quick. When the bus stopped Amber led the way on. As soon as we were on I heard Jake (a good mate) call out something about mixing with Mortals but before I could reply Amber had beat me too it so I spotted Jake and just shrugged smiled and quickly shook my head. When I looked at the rest of the bus smiling and saying hi to people as we made our way down I realised there was no double seats free. Amber was not going to stand for that I just wonder what poor soul she was going to ask to move. Luckily she had obviously made up her mind as we came to a stop. The thing was I didn't know the person she was talking too and I thought I kept pretty up to date with everyone. The first thing I noticed was how pale he was, which as he had black hair and dark eyes made it stand out even more. Then he replied to Amber, definitely not from around here...would say British but not to sure as he seemed to be stuttering and stammering a fair bit. Ouch, did he really just head butt the chair in front. I heard Amber giggle and make a comment. The poor guy, couldn't she see he was panicking and just trying to let us take his seat. It was then I noticed the strap of his bag, if he moved to quick...I shot out my arm and caught him just as he began to fall.

"You ok?" I ask and am kind of worried this poor guy looks like he is going to die from embarrassment. Then when he replies and is even more stuttery it just gets people giggling and even Amber is looking at him wrongly and makes a bit of me feel angry towards her. The new guy then quickly spins round and sits on the space behind him and looks at the floor shaking his head. Amber quickly sits down. Now I could either sit down and just forget what had happened or I could try and make this guy feel a bit more welcome.

"First day?" I went for the making feeling welcome. He just looked up and nodded. His pale cheeks were now a very dark red. I'll be honest he looked like a lost puppy.
"It's a good school and trust me just make sure you speak and your accent will help you along" I smiled at him then felt Ambers hand reach to my wrist. As she was starting to be pull me down I threw a wink at the new lad...... a wink what was that about? Obviously over thinking the making feel welcome tactic.

When we arrived at school we all got off the bus and me and Amber headed towards the bench area we all tended to hang out at. As we were nearing them I noticed Princiable Dean hovering about. He turned and looked in our direction and began to make his way towards us.

"Amber could I have a word please" he said just before he reached us. Amber turned and looked at me shrugging her shoulders

"Of course. Is everything alright?" She replied obviously as confused as I was. We were not the kind of people the Princiable would come and speak to directly but of course it was because we weren't what you call overly academic but we kept our grades at a good enough level to be left a lone. I decided to slow down so I could try and hear what he was going to say

"Not sure if you are aware but we have a Transfer student this year from the UK. He is coming to my office for a guided tour of the school but I have some thing I need to see to straight away. You seem the best person to do this as well to be honest you seem to get on with everyone and I know you have done this for new students before." As he asked this I knew he was talking about the lad on the bus.

"Yeah of course I don't mind. Will someone let my first lesson know in case I'm a bit late?". She casually asked. Bet it's killing her to do this she wasn't overly impressed by the lad on the bus.

"Of course I've already mentioned it for both of you so don't worry about being late. Right he will be in my office by now I should think and I need to go so please try and make him feel welcomed this must be pretty awkward for him. Oh and his name is Tom, thank you for doing this for me" He said as turning away and walking quite quickly towards the canteen area.

"Great now I'm going to have to go and show that guy around that nearly knocked himself out on the bus." She sighed saying this which kind of annoyed me. I mean the poor guy has just moved here and knows no one I can only imagine how awkward that must be

"Don't worry babe I'm sure you can keep him safe." I said wrapping myself around her giving her a cuddle. This seemed to work

"Right well I'll catch you at lunch and wish me luck." She leaned up and gave me a quick kiss on the lips and then turned and headed back the way we had come. So that new lad was called Tom. Hope the British are prepared for Amber I smiled to myself and began to head towards some people that were waving. I'll have to get the run down from Amber later and hear how she may actually have met someone she doesn't get on with.

How wrong was I.