OutCast No Longer(India westbrooks)

Chapter 2

I was called into the office later on that day,crossing my fingers. I hope I only get suspended, I don't think I can move to another school again. That would mean I would just be a freak all over again,it would just be another school.

I was waiting for the school secretary to call me in so I could receive my punishment. I wonder if he'll let me slide,this is my first time getting in trouble. I'm a good girl at school,and at home. I don't really do anything bad unless provoked.

"Mrs.Nicole,the principal would like to see you now." She turned to the side to let me in.Mr.Baldwin's features fit his name,he has a big ,bald head ,that's always shiny for some reason. He wears glasses and speaks with speed and language only he knows,I would know because he is always giving me prizes for my attendance and stuff. His skin is ghostly white,and he has a mustache that looks like a giant comb on his upper lip.

"So,the altercation you got into with Mrs.Eva,it's pretty bad. She has a broken nose and eye socket,and her lip is busted.What do have to say for yourself?" He raised his eyebrows at me." I know I was wrong,and I apologize,it was self defense." I really didn't want to get expelled." Don't be upset,I'm not going to expel you,but I will suspend you for fighting." He said with a sigh,I know it hurt him because I'm his star student in the whole school." Okay,oh can you not call my dad,he has to work a lot and interruption will get him fired?" I pleaded." Will do,you will be sent home as of today,do not come back until Monday."

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I left the office half upset and half happy. I was suspended for two days,how will I explain to dad about it.I'll just say I'm sick,trust me,I hate to lie to my dad but I have to. I'd hate to see my dad upset,his feelings are my lifeline. I practically skipped home,time for me to relax.

When I got home,dad wasn't there,good. I'll just say they sent me home early because I got sick in class. I ran straight to my room and put on some sweats and a tank top,no need for anything else,it's relaxation time. I pulled my hair into a messy bun and went back down stairs. I searched the kitchen until I found the bags of popcorn,popping it into the microwave and going into the living room to put my favorite channel on.

Popcorn finally was done,now all I had to do was sit down on the couch and watch t.v. I was half through an episode of Wild n Out,when the door bell rang. I already told you that I don't have any friends,plus dad doesn't ring the bell,he has a key. Frustrated,I got up and opened the door.

To my surprise,it was Nick,how does he know where I live? "I know,I know, how do I know where you live? I'm not a stocker or anything,I actually live across from you." Was he actually nervous? I didn't know he lived right in.Front.Of.Me. I should check my surroundings more often." Why are you here,not to be rude or anything?" No one really talks to me,so why would he come over?" I came over here to talk to you,can I come inside and explain,it's a bit hot out here?" I hadn't notice how hot it was ,until now."Uh,sure?" I said while stepping aside and letting him in.

He plopped right on the couch as if he were at home." Oh,Wild n Out,love this show." He chuckled."You still haven't told me why you are here?" I huffed while sitting next to him." Oh, I came over here to thank you." He didn't even take his eyes off the screen." Wait,what?" " I wanted to thank you for beating the shit out of my girlfriend,well ex-girlfriend." "Oh,that wasn't for you,not at all." I wasn't going to lie to him.

We sat there in silence for a bit,it was starting to get awkward." You should probably go,my dad will be coming soon." It wasn't a lie but it wasn't the whole truth either." You are such a liar,I know your dad doesn't get back until like seven or something." He started to laugh." Are you sure you're not a stalker?" I giggled." Yeah I'm sure,I stopped that two days ago." We both busted out laughing. If this is what having friends feels like,then I need to make some.

"Nick does this..........make us friends?" I whispered." Yeah,to tell you the truth,I've always wanted to talk to you but you know how Melanie was." He was actually serious." Can ask you for a favor?" "Yeah." " Can you help me make more friends?" I blinked my eye lashes at him." Sure,anything for my new buddy." He playfully punched my arm.

We spent another hour laughing and eating popcorn,then he had to go home but before he left,he gave me his number and told me to call him if needed. It's funny,he doesn't have to go far,and I think I might have a crush on him. When he left,I started to day dream and stuff about him.Mrs.Bartousky,it sounded nice rolling off my tongue.That was actually so fun,maybe I should try to make friends but first I'm going to have to go shopping and class up my wardrobe.

I'm going to have to get a complete make over,hair makeup, just everything. When I walk into school on Monday,I want to be all eyes. I mean I don't want to be Mrs.Prissy or popular,I just don't want to be alone anymore and I want to be pretty and have nice clothes. I'll make sure I have everything before Monday.