Secrets

Chapter 1

I'm Allison, I'm 17 and I'm a senior in high school. My best friend is Niall. Him and I are usually around each other. It's a rare thing when we're not hanging out together. Him and I were pretty much around each other all summer. We're probably some of the laziest people since we didn't do much. It's better than getting drunk everyday or doing drugs.

I woke up to someone knocking on my bedroom door. I groaned and yelled "What?''

I heard my door open and my mom mumbled, "It's time to get up. It's your first day back to school."

I grabbed my pillow and put it over my head. I really don't want to get up. I felt my mom grab it from me, "Get up. You don't want to be late."

I groaned, "Fine."

She walked out of my room, closing the door behind her. I sighed, laying there for minute. I know I should be happy this is my last first day of high school. I honestly just want to stay in bed. I'm just happy I get to hang out with my best friend today. I mean we pretty much saw each other everyday of summer anyway. I got out of bed before walking over to my closet. I grabbed some shorts with lace trim at the bottom and a cute v-neck shirt. I changed into that and put on some sandals. I walked into my bathroom, curling my hair a bit before putting some make up. I mean I should look decent for at least one day of school. I know after this I'll go back to wearing lazy clothes again. I don't really have anyone to impress so I don't care how I look. When I was done I walked back into my room and grabbed my phone. I noticed a text from Niall, "I'm here."

I grabbed my backpack before walking downstairs. I didn't see either of my parents so I walked outside. They probably already left for work. They work all the time. Usually it's just me and Niall here. Sometimes other people come over but usually they don't since they're usually here for my parents. I saw Niall's car in my driveway already. I'm happy he can drive me to school since I don't have a car yet. I just haven't had a reason to get one yet. I have my license I just don't want to do all the driving. I got in his car mumbling, "Good morning."

He smiled, "Good morning." as he backed out of my driveway.

He started driving towards our school when he asked, "How do you feel about today being our last first day of high school?"

"I don't really feel anything. I honestly just want to sleep."

He laughed, "That makes two of us but you sleep more than I do."

I smiled, "I know."

I looked out the window and saw that he was already pulling into the school parking lot. I'm not really sure how I feel now. I know today will go by fast except we're not going to be doing much. I know I have some classes with Niall though. I'm glad I do. I have a lot of other friends but they're not my best friend like he is. We got out of his car and we started walking towards the building. When we got closer I noticed Zayn and Alyssa standing outside waiting for us. They've been together for awhile. They're cute together though. Alyssa smiled when she saw us, "Aren't you excited? It's our last first day here!"

I smiled a little bit, "I guess I am."

"I can't believe it. We're seniors."

"I know."

Alyssa is my other best friend but not like Niall. I pretty much tell them both everything. I just tell Niall more since Alyssa is usually with Zayn. We walked inside and started walking towards our classes. They were mostly boring like I thought they would be. I mean it's the first day, we're not going to be doing anyway. All they're doing is going over rules which are basically the same ones we have every year. I walked into my 7th hour class which was science. I noticed Niall sitting in there already. Thank god! I already have a couple classes with him but I'm happy I have this class with him too. There's hardly anyone I know in here. I heard that there's a new teacher teaching this class. I've heard girls say some things about him all day like him being hot. I guess I'll just have to see. I usually don't think what every other girl in this school thinks. They think anyone new is attractive. I walked over, sitting next to Niall. He smiled, "Well at least we have another class together."

I smiled, "I know. Have you heard anything about our new teacher?"

He chuckled, "All I've heard about is girls thinking he's attractive."

I shook my head, laughing, "That's all I've heard."

The bell rang and I saw a guy walk into the class, closing the door behind him. He looks really young. Probably around our age. He doesn't look old enough to be a teacher. He's defiantly one of the youngest teachers here. His brown hair is perfectly quiffed. He's dressed nice and has beautiful blue eyes. He smiled, "I'm Mr. Tomlinson and I'm going to be your science teacher for this school year."

He continued to talk but I quit paying attention. I mean I understand what the other girls were saying now. He is attractive. I know none of us will ever have a chance with him. I mean we're in high school and he's our teacher. But I do think he is attractive. I can tell this class will be very distracting this year. I hope it doesn't affect too much of anything. I doubt that it will. I don't want to be like the rest of the girls in here. Well I know I won't be like them. I know they'll try and be with him even though I'm sure he won't be with any student. He probably has a girlfriend. All attractive guys usually do.

When class was over Niall sighed, "Thank god."

I laughed as I got up. Niall and I walked out of class when he asked, "Can I hang out at your house this afternoon? I really don't want to go home."

"Yeah but you know you don't even have to ask anymore. You've been around for years and you're there pretty much there everyday anyway."

He smiled, "I know. I just feel like I should ask."

We quickly walked out to his car. We were joking around like we usually do. I noticed a few people looking at us. I don't really care. I mean I know most people are used to how we are but some aren't. He started driving towards my house when I reached over and turned on the radio. I looked over as Niall started singing to the song that came on. I can't help but start laughing. He looked over at me smiling, "What?"

I shook my head, "I didn't think you knew this song."

He chuckled, "I know more songs than you think."

He pulled in my driveway and I noticed that my parents weren't home yet. I guessed they wouldn't be. They usually work late or they're out of town for work. It's nothing really new. We walked inside and he went straight into the living room. I heard him turn on the tv. I walked into the kitchen and noticed a note on the counter. I walked over and picked it up. I started reading it and noticed that it was in my mom's handwriting.

"I hope you had a great day at school. I'll be home a little late tonight. Love, Mom."

I put the note back down. At least she left a note this time. She usually doesn't. I grabbed a soda from the fridge,  grabbing another for Niall before walking back into the living room. He was already sitting there with his feet up on the ottoman. I'm not surprised. This is basically his second home. I sat down on the couch next to him and handed him a soda. He smiled, "Thank you."

"No problem."

I looked at the TV and saw that he was watching our favorite show friends. I knew he started to like the show after I made him watch it when he came over one day. It's pretty much what I watched all summer so he had to watch it too. For some reason I started thinking about Mr. Tomlinson instead of watching it. I mean he is attractive. I understand why girls like him. I still know none of us have a chance but that doesn't stop me from thinking about him. My thoughts about him were quickly interrupted by Niall, "What do you think about the new science teacher?"

I looked at him confused, "What do you mean?"

"I mean do you not like him or are you thinking what every other girl is thinking about him?"

 I shrugged, "I mean I think he's attractive."

He started laughing. I quickly looked down. I know my face is red. I can't believe I said that. He is my best friend and he would have found out anyway. I mean at least I didn't lie to him about it but it's kind of embarrassing. I know he's not going to judge me for thinking that. He's our teacher I shouldn't think that. Niall mumbled, "I figured you would be thinking that since every other girl has thought that about him."

I looked back at the TV. I know Niall is going to mess with me about this now. He messes with me every time he finds something like that out. I'm used to it by now. Hopefully he doesn't mess with me about it in front of other people. I don't want anyone else knowing.