The Wreckless Lover

Chapter 2

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                Once Spinner and Baylee graduated, I stopped eating lunch because all the tables in the cafeteria were cliques. I don’t fall into any of these cliques so instead I sit outside with the rest of the smokers and listen in on gossip. The smoking section is where we all ate lunch then took up this horrible hobby of smoking. My parents don’t know I smoke because at this point they just stopped being strict and have started letting me find my way. I leaned against the metal fence and lit one. The cigarette pressed against my mouth until I moved it away. I exhaled and smoke came from my mouth on a chimney in the winter.

 When I finished the cigarette, I dropped it to the ground and squished it like a bug then headed back into school. As I entered the school for my last two classes, I saw Brittany and Gavin arguing. They loud enough that everyone stared.

“You can’t be serious. It’s Valentine’s Day.” Shouted Brittany in annoyance.

“It’s true.” Said Gavin looking frustrated.

“I can’t believe this.” Cried Brittany. Gavin tried to comfort her by putting his arm around her as she wept. I didn’t understand what was going on, they always seemed like the happiest couple here.

“You’re joining the army.” Cried Brittany. I never knew Gavin, but I would never picture him as the type to join the army.

“I will be fine.” Said Gavin only making Brittany cry harder.

“Let’s break up. I don’t want to be with you if you won’t be there with me.” Said Brittany as she brushed away her tears. Gavin looked down. She sounded selfish, he has his own life and he can make his own choices. Brittany just doesn’t want to be alone, besides its senior year so eventually they were going to break up.

“Fine.” Said Gavin as he walked away. A crowd of people went to Brittany’s side to comfort her. I would have gone over to her if I knew what to say, but instead I walked over to Gavin.

“Hey.” I shouted worried because I didn’t know what to say next. I began to hope he didn’t hear me, but he turned around.

“What?” asked Gavin in anger? I didn’t know what to say so I spoke from the heart.

“Are you ok?” I asked nervous and began to try to think of other things to say.

“I’m fine.” Said Gavin.

“People say their fine when they don’t want to talk about how they are feeling. It’s like a scapegoat for their emotions. Are you ok?” I asked again.

“Do I even know you?” asked Gavin annoyed. I was a bit offended because we’ve been in school together since elementary school. I pretended like that didn’t just happen and continued trying to help.

“Rose Hamilton, we’ve been in school together since elementary school.” I stated. He didn’t seem to care. Gavin put his arm around me.

“Rose, you seem like a nice girl for wanting to chat. Thanks, but really I’m fine. Britany was just getting on my nerves like always. I just finally was able to escape the relationship.” Explained Gavin as he removed his arm from around me. I was surprised he wanted to “escape the relationship”, the two of them always seemed happy. I kept my opinion to myself and thought about what to say until an idea struck me.

“Oh thanks. Just know I’m here if you need someone.” I said as I walked to class feeling like I just wasted my time. I couldn’t believe I just talked to my crush.