The Sub

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Monday mornings are always drags, or used to be. Actually all mornings were a drag until this year. Today though is a drag. I didn't sleep well last night with my nightmares coming back. I quickly put those in the back of mind after showering and getting ready for school. I feel good after it so I decide to wear the new outfit my mom bought for me. I'm wary about wearing heels to school. I never have for just a normal day.

Alexa texted me this morning asking for a ride so I have to leave early. I feel overdressed when she climbs in the car in swear pants and a sweater. She doesn't seem to care this morning.

"Can we stop by Hardees? I want something to eat." She asks once I pull out of her driveway.

"Yeah we can." I answer. "How was your weekend?" I ask her. I practically ignored her since I was with Luke and didn't want to waste a minute with him. I feel bad because I can tell she's upset but just hiding it. I just can't risk anyone finding out. He's our permanent until Mr. Birch returns from his trip in three months. Originally he thought he wouldn't be coming back, but the School Board informed Luke last week he wasn't needed all year. Yes it puts my mind at rest a little knowing we won't have to be as sneaky in a few months, but this is still hard keeping it from Alexa.

"Well if you ever returned my calls you would know." She huffs. I laugh it off but I know she is mad; I cannot blame her though. I would be if she did the same as I. "Anyways, I went out with Derek."

"Who?"

"The boy from the party a few weeks back. Seriously are you feeling well? You've never been this distant from me before."

"I'm really sorry Alexa, I just have been... I..." I almost spill everything but catch myself. Why can't I just date someone my age? That would make everything so much easier on me and him. He wouldn't have to change for me and I could stop hiding things from her. Also when I am around him I wouldn't be worried about pissing him off to say the least.

"You've been what?" Her head whips over to face me.

Great she heard me.

"Just upset. I told you about my brother being at the party and being a total jerk. He probably isn't even in College anymore. Then there's my parents. I don't even know who they are anymore." I quickly come up with a diversion. "Are you going to the next party thing the company is throwing? I really don't want to be the only under forty attending."

"Yeah I am. My parents are the same way. Actually they got me a new car this weekend. They got rid of my perfectly fine Bug! That's why I called you. I was not driving that."

"This is frustrating. Maybe we can be like what's her name from Perks of Being a Wallflower and steal jeans even though our parents have money."

"No we can't get arrested!!" She practically yells.

"I'm joking Lex. Calm down," I laugh. We pull into the drive through and I order for us. We eat in the parking lot at the school before going to class. We go our separate ways. My mood brightens when I start down the hall to Chemistry, then I remember I should be mad. He didn't call me back last night like he said he would. Hell, he did not even text me back!

To my surprise he isn't in the room yet. I take my usual seat in the back and get out my notebook and pen. Students fill the room and then finally Luke... er... Mr. Hemmings comes in behind them shutting the door. He seems flustered but I don't watch him too long. I try not to so no one notices. Yes it's just me being paranoid but I have to be.

"I have some bad news guys." He announces to the class and his eyes fall to me when I look up. "Your teacher, he uh is back early. So today will be my last day. So maybe this is good news for some of you. Others maybe not." I know he's talking to me. I keep my face expressionless. I'm mad at him.

I am mad at him.

He turns to the board and starts to write down today's assignment, or so I thought.

"Today I am going to talk to these individuals. Meet me in the hallway in order please. One at a time. The rest of you do whatever you want to occupy yourself." He tells us.

I look and see I am first. Just fucking great.

"Jacey, please follow me." He tells me and walks out of the room. I get out of my seat and meet him in the hall.

"What?!" I snap. "You can't ignore me then act like everything is okay!" I burst out without even thinking. Someone could be watching. Damn, I could be ruining everything as we speak.

"Miss. Carter you need to change your attitude. You are not to speak to me that way or you will have detention."

Or worse. He mouths to me.

I roll my eyes. He knows good and well I just have to say 'no' and he can't touch me. "I'm sorry." I say through gritted teeth.

"Look, you're really smart. I suggest you join the Chem team again this year. You'd enjoy it. Practice starts Friday. You can still sign up." He tells me formally.

"That's to bad... I have plans. With Cameron, if you're asking him next he can't either. Just warning you." I can't help but smile when his face shifts and he clenches his jaw. He's mad at me for making plans. I know it. "Have a nice day!" I say sarcastically and then walk back into the room.

Cameron goes out next and then comes back in shortly. That was quick. Eventually class ends after he talks to everyone. As I'm walking to second period I get a text from Luke.

Meet me after school. I mean it Jacey. If you don't come to my house I will come to yours if your parents are home or not.

I laugh and turn my phone on silent. I'm going to meet him of course, but he will not be hateful with me.

Authors note: So sorry this is so over due an short. I have no excuse besides my laziness. I will update Sunday I promise and probably again this coming week. School is over and I can write a lot more! Comment what you think Luke wants after school!