The One

Nightmares

The next day was Friday and I was excited to know that the first week of school was already over. But the excitement ended when I remembered that I would have to deal with Michael that day.

I went down for breakfast, and Justin wasn't there. There was a note stuck to the refrigerator with magnets. It read:

Shannon, I'm taking the bus today, I have to be at school early for my swimming practise. Oh and I hope you refilled the gas for your car.

Justin.

Oh crap! I forgot all about that! I mean the car. Oh well, I could walk to school today.

I headed outside and started walking, when I heard a familiar voice.

"Hey" Luke said.

"Oh, hi Luke" I smiled his way.

"I see you need a ride?" he offered.

"Oh, um, no, I need to walk today" I said.

"What? Its freezing out here, I don't think you can make it, you're coming with me." He said and I had no choice but to follow him because he was right, it was freezing.

I got into the passenger seat beside him and thanked him as he started to drive. We were silent for a few minutes, but he broke it then.

"Um, Shannon, can I ask you a question?" he looked a little nervous.

"Sure, ask away!" I said, wanting to know his question.

"Uh, I really like someone, and I don't know what to do about it, what do you think I should do?" he asked now, turning slightly red.

My heart sank a little, "Oh, just tell that someone how you feel about them, and, uh, wait for what happens next I suppose..." I said, after a minute.

"Okay," he smiled, "Thanks."

"Anytime." I replied, and he parked the car. We both got out and headed to the building. I needed to stop at the girl's room, for some time. By the time I got out, I saw Kelly grinning near by my locker. I walked over to her.

"Hey Kelly," I said, opening my locker.

She didn't even greet me; she just went "You'll never guess what!"

"What?" I asked half interested.

"Luke just asked me out" she said all joyfully, while my mouth hung open.

Why would he choose Kelly? "Um, that's great, really" I said, and she smiled and walked away.

Later on I met up with Emily. "Hey Em" I greeted.

"Hi Shann, why the long face?" she asked.

Dan was right next to her as usual. They couldn't last a moment without each other; I don't know how they lasted all summer. I glanced up at him and back at her. "I don't know" I said.

She shrugged, "Okay, well Dan and I need to get to class now, we'll catch you later." She said and pulled Dan along with her to class.

Michael came up to me. I wouldn't know what to say or do.

"Hey Shannon," He smiled.

"Oh hey Michael." I said.

"Hope you didn't forget about our plans tonight," he reminded me, again.

"Yes, thanks for reminding me or else I totally forgot about it all." I said to him.

"Oh, okay, remember 7 o'clock sharp." He said and he left. I didn't know how anything could get worse, well; I didn't know why I felt so bad after all. About Luke I mean, I should be happy for him, but there was one problem. I'm not happy. Had I really fell in for this guy who I have only known for a couple of days? Maybe I did, but who can control who they fall in love with? Not me.