Invisible Amelia

Chapter 2

Still in the classroom alone and clueless as to what to do I peak at Noah over my shoulder and catch his eye. Panicked I quickly avert my eyes. "What are you looking at." He asked but didn't really ask. It was more of a don't look at me I guess.

My cheeks burned red from embarrassment. "S-s-sorry." I mumbled and coward in dread of my own feelings.

"This is ridiculous yah know, I get three days of detention all because some punk ass bitch started a fight and what's he get? Nothin!" He speaks no no one in particular. "And I'm guessing your here to make sure you get good grades? Teachers pet huh?" This question was directed at me and I...couldn't speak. Yup I just couldn't.

Noah sighs and silence lays over us. "You new Here? I don't think I know you?" Well that's wonderful... it's not like I've been in your classes since elementary school or anything.

I hear a his chair scrap against the floor as he gets up and to my terrified eyes I turn to see him walking towards me.i gulp and freeze in a complete panic. He stops and stands next to me. Jesus Christ Jason born! I thought he was large before but now seeing him tower over me I can't determine if I'm terrified or if this is my stupid girl feelings.

"What's that?" He asked reaching down to me. Oh god! My drawing, no no no! I stupidly-very very stupidly and for absolutely no reason chucking the sketch book onto the floor and quickly placed my arm on the table and pretended like it was never there...smooth.

"Uhhh...nothing." I nod to myself as if I'm not a complete moron.

He raised his eyebrows and smiles. "Really?" He pauses "Well ok then." He sat down on the desk next to me. "So why are you friends with Pelow?" He asked. To be honest I didn't really hear what he said because I was too stunned that we were still speaking and I was passed out from being so darn anxious.

I look around as if someone else where here to answer for me. Noah gestures for me to speak. "Uh um well...he's a uh nice teacher." That's it that's all I could muster up.

Noah nods and looks out the window. "To some people..." he mutters. "You smart?" I shrug. "You draw?" He asked and pointed to the sketch book still laying on the ground. Quicker than I could think he bent down around the desk and grabbed it.

"No!" I squeak and he freezes. The book was closed but his thumb held a placement of the drawing I was working on...of him. "No no I don't." I rushed out. It was like he could smell my fear because he got a twinkle in his eye and he cocked a very devilish smirk.

"What this then?" He asked and flipped  the book open. His eyebrows furrowed and then he smiled. "This is me?" I dropped my face into my hands ready to cry out of embarrassment. "This is..." Here it comes, creepy, weird, deranged! " really good." Wait what? I peaked up at him. He looked closer and seemed really impressed. "What did you say your name is?" His attention now focused on me.

I tucked my dark brown hair around my ear and smiled a little.  Feeling oddly a little  confident I spoke "Amelia...Amelia bay. And we've actually we have been in the same class since...well elementary school." I told him

He chuckled. "No way? Huh guess I didn't recognize you." He ran his hand through his messy black hair and smiled wide making my heart skip a beat. " what classes do we have together?" He asked.

I swallowed and turned myself more towards him. " English, gym, and study hall. Actually you live in the neighborhood  next to me, we use to ride the same bus too." He scratched the back of his head and licked his lip.

"Man sorry." He got quiet thinking. "So do you mind if I keep this?" He asked pointing to the drawing.

My heart lit up excited that he actually liked it. "Oh um ye-yea sure."

"Sweet thanks Amy." Amy? No ones ever called me any before. I kinda like it. The door swung open and startled us.

Mr.Pelow walked in and frowned. "Seriously Noah?" He asked crossing his arms.

"I'm goin mr.p" Noah complied and walked away wit his hands raised and the drawing in one hand. He sat back down at his seat and looked at the drawing. I turned back to Mr. Pelow who was watching me and gave me knowing look and smile. I just shrugged.

My phone buzzed and I looked down my moms name coming across as she called. I picked up. "My god Amelia are you ok? Your dad never picked you up?! I'm pulling out of work now honey I'm so sorry I'm coming to get you now. Damn that man, damn him!" Her voice coming through the phone loudly and clearly. I stood and waved goodbye to Mr.pelow and left quickly.

"Mom, mom! It's ok really. Thank you for coming to get me though I appreciate it." I spoke softly.

She sighed heavily. "Baby I'm sorry he didn't show up. I'll be there in 20 minuets...I love you."

"I love you too." I replied and hung up walking outside to wait for her car. I looked to my right at the windows that were in Mr.pelows room. Noah was looking out them at me and lifted his hand up and waved. I waved back and a smile I couldn't contain took over my face.

I couldn't help but be truly happy Mr.pelow invited me to his class. That was not only the first time we spoke but also the first time any fellow student was genuinely nice to me. What a day. Thank god my dad forgot about me today.