Angel Bond (Angel Fire Series #1)

Chapter 26 - The Summoning

Standing in the school car park, I watched as students all lumbered in, some still half asleep while others were loud and bubbly. Those type of people enjoyed school because it welcomed them, whereas others were not. Which is why I was delaying the inevitable for as long as possible. I knew that everyone else knew I was back, birds littered the trees, just sitting there watching me.

When I heard the bell, I knew it was time to go in. I have no friends now, so I was more alone than ever, especially because Luke is not here, not even Mr Melbourne.

I could feel everyone’s stares as I walked to my first lesson, Geography. The teacher, Miss Armstrong, was lazy. She just gave out text books then settled behind her desk on the computer. I hated Geography. When I entered the classroom no one was in their correct place, luckily my old seat in the back was empty. I slithered my way around the edge, trying not to be noticed. There were doodles all over the desk, so I read them to keep me busy.

“Look who decided to crawl back.” That voice… I’d rather be on a cramped bus with Raphael than hear, let alone see, her again. “And you still ignore me. So rude.” Jessica huffs whilst sitting in the seat opposite me. What a great start to the day.

“Hello” A cheery voice hollers, I was about to reply, but remembered what she did. Jessica replies with her own bubbly greeting. Seems Fleur found herself a new best friend. I try to convince myself I don’t need her, but she was my only friend. It’s like being given your first sweet and then being forced to give it away. They chatter about who is dating who, etcetera, but I keep my head down, if I make eye contact it will only make it worse.

“What’s she doing here?” I hear Fleur whisper, yet she was not subtle about it.

“She came back today. I thought she was gone for good.” Jessica sneers, turning her head to give me an evil glare. Can’t I catch a break once in my life?

“That’s a shame. It was so nice here without her.” Fleur sighs. This is what Luke thought was best for me? Hearing such demoralizing things? He knows nothing. The rest of the lesson went on like this, everyone taking turns to voice their dark opinions about me, gradually making me feel smaller and smaller.

After making some pointless notes and some doodling, the hour finally ends and I make my way to the girl’s toilets to compose myself. I’m not sure I can go on the rest of the day. It has gotten worse since I left.

Everyone actually hates me.

I jump when the door opens and slams against the wall. Jessica, Fleur and two other girls walk in whilst two boys wait outside. My gut twisted, something was going to happen. “Where is Luke?” Fleur demands. She pushes me up against the wall, knocking all the breath out of me.

“I… I don’t know!” I wince, she was pushing hard on my collar bone and her rings were digging into my skin. She has become one of Jessica’s minions; I can hardly see the old Fleur due to all the make-up caked on her face.

“Yes you do! Now tell me you little bitch!” She pulls me and slams me back again. It hurt more the second time.