Safe Haven

chapter 11

Luke---

Well we're back where I started a week ago. Abby won't answer my calls or text. Crystal won't let me in their room to see her. Cal tried to help but there was no denying Ari was talking to me. Especially after she slapped me across the face and tried to fight Abby. 

Cal been talking to Ash and Michael. Even tho they were impressed with my performance they're not sure if they want me in there band. Fucking Ari. How was I to know she could track my phone. The only plus to come from this whole mess is that she finally called it off between us. At least I'm free of her.

It's Monday, my alarm is going to go off in 40 minutes, but I've been up for hours. There's no point in trying to go back to sleep so I just get up and head to Mr. Ericson's class. The doors unlocked and all the lights already on when I get there.

"Hey Mr. Er...." Luke

He quickly shushs me and points to a girl sitting at the front of the class.

As soon as I see her I know it's Abby. Fuck I didn't know she'd be here. Im definitely regretting my poor choice of wardrobe today. I definitely wouldn't have bumbed it in a hoodie and sweats if I'd known she'd be here.

I quickly walk around and slump into my normal desk.

"I'm glad your here I need to go copy some papers keep an eye on her." Mr. Ericson whispers not wanting to disturb Abby.

She clearly knew it was me as soon as I started talking. Ever since she's seemed tense. "I can go make copies."

"That's ok I need to grab coffee and visit the restroom. Just keep an eye on her and when she's finished go ahead and grade it." Mr. Ericson grabs his cup and heads out the door.

I'm trying to focus on anything but Abby. Mainly because I know this time was my fault and I really fucked up.

"I'm done." She slams her pen down and grabs her bag and heads for the door.... It's now or never.

"Abby give me one second to explain." Luke

"I didn't want an explanation then and I don't want one now." Abby

She throws the door open and Ash is standing across the hall with two coffees.

"Hey how did it go??" He gives me a questioning look.

"I student teach the class. I didn't know she'd be here taking her test." Luke

"Come on Abs I told you I'd walk you to your class." Ash hands he her coffee before taking her backpack and her arm. He whispers something to her when they're farther down the hall and she shurgs.

I walk back in slamming the door a little harder than I should. I grab Abby's test and start grading it. I'm quit impressed with the first two pages. She's only got one thing wrong. But when I flip to the third page I notice it's completely blank. I began flipping through and the last three pages are blank as well.

I glance up at the clocking. I've got 20 minutes before anyone will be coming to class. Which mean I have 30 before Mr. Ericson comes back. I grab her black pen she left on the table and quickly began filling out the last three pages of her test. I'm finishing the essay when the door opens. I quickly grab my red pen and write -1 99% on the front. No need to grade the rest. I know I got them right.

Abby---

I forgot Ash was coming to walk me to class. He hung out with me all day Saturday and Sunday trying to keep my mind off everything that happened at the bar. I try to forget while I sip my warm chai latte.

"Did he know you were gonna be there?" Ash

"I don't think so. I think he was just show up for class." Abby