Purple Tips (My New Escape)

Six

My parents never found out that I snuck out of the house. Thank God, I would've gotten more bruises and scars added to my collection.

Its the next day. I hear my phone ring. It was Lane.

L-Hows that music?

Before we got to my house she suggested that I should listen to the self titled album. So I got started with a few songs.

I- Yeah, yeah.

L- what have you gotten to so far?

I- Addict with a pen and air catcher

L- Ah those are good.

I- Also, next time I see you I'm going to show you the other people I listen to. Its mostly girls ;)

L- Wanna come today? It can be at my house

That was a little flirty sounding. But aside from that, I can't. I'm still grounded. I would have to wait at least one more day.

I- I'm grounded...

L-you literally just snuck out.

I- yeah but, how am I supposed to stay over?

L- I didn't say anything about staying over! Geez after one day you're all over me~

Oh so that's how she wants to play...

I- Sorry hon, to be 'all over you' I would have to have low standards. VERY low

After I said that she was typing for a while. But then to my surprise it wasn't something long.

L- We'll see about that ;)

I- We sure will ;)

The conversation ended there. She was fun to talk to, even for just a few minutes. She was my new escape.

I wanted the day to end so badly. I couldn't wait for monday. I would actually have someone to talk to and hang with at lunch. Although I didn't trust her fully, at least I wouldn't be alone. It would be a nice change for me.

I sleep the rest of the day off and wake up the next morning ready for school.

As I'm brushing my teeth a thought comes over me. My car is useless.

Great.

Mom is definitely going to ask me is I want a ride to school and I don't want that at all.

I go downstairs to my mom. "Hello dear, do you want a ride?"

GREAT

"Uh...no I'm good." I replied. "But your car..." "I'm good mom."

I walk quickly out the door and close it behind me. I do have one other option though.

I- Yo

L- Hey.

I- Can you be my ride?

L- Oh?

I- For school. I dont have a car?

L- Got it. Ill be there in ten.

Cool. Ok, she might be my ride for a couple of days. I take a metal note of my car needing to be fixed and wait for Lane.

I see her truck pull up and I run and get in.

"Your car is still down?" She said as she took off. "Thank you captain obvious." I replied. She smirks as she continued to drive.

"So, are you going to show me your music?" She asked. "Oh yeah." I would only be able to play a couple of songs since the ride from my house to the school isn't long.

I take the aux chord and play some Melanie Martinez. "Oh I think I know her." She said. "You do?" "Yeah! Isnt this Billie Elish?" I let out a long sigh. Their voices sound very similar so its no wonder that she got them mixed up. Their music is very different though.

"Yeah no. This is Melanie Martinez." "Oh." She nodded as she listened. I could tell she liked it.

We arrive at the school and we get out. "Thanks for the ride" I say. "Anytime" she walks off. We don't have the same classes so I wouldn't see her that much.

Lunch time rolls around and we both sit outside and hang out. She shares her food with me because I don't eat much.
When I smoke she gets mad.

"Hey! Those will kill you!" She takes it from me and smushes it on the ground.

"They make me feel better"

"Well they won't in like, ten years!"

I just agree with her. When we talk she always seems so happy and bubblie. She can be slick but nice at the same time. I've picked up a few traits from her; slick and more happy. She really can make me feel good on a bad day.

Everyday of school it would be like this:

•I could ask for a ride or I'll give her a ride (now that I've fixed my car by now)

•We walk into school together and talk between classes

•eat at lunch together

•occasionally hang out after school; Go on a drive or just walk.

One particular day stuck a topic in my mind about Lane.

It was about a month of us being friends, when on day she gave me a ride to school. We would listen to music and tease each other back and forth like usual, but when we got out of the car and started walking she did something unusual.

She held my hand.

It's only unusual because we weren't too touchy. But I just smiled warmly and held her hand. I didn't think too much of it. Just a kind gesture.

As we were walking down the hallway I hear some whispering. I didn't really care because I hear that alot. The one thing that is different was that Lane was looking down and looked embarrassed.

She wasn't an insecure type person. She would have her head held high even though she had no friends. But then it hit me.

She was with me

I have a VERY bad rep with the school. And with her with me, the nice, shy, quiet but nice girl, outgoing, and chill girl was with the dark, rude, 'I don't give a shit' girl.

She must have never had this attention before. As her friend, she shouldn't be put through this. But yet, I couldn't get the feeling out of my head that she is ashamed of me.

I let go of her hand and walk off. She frowns. "Will I see you at lunch?" She asked.

I just shrugged and walked off.