Patience and Love

Chapter 5: Gym Class

           

I walked into art and sat by Anne. Dianna wasn't in there yet so I took my time getting all of my stuff out and ready. I slid my hoodie off, the heat was on in the room.

I watched her walk in and for once I didn't blush. I was just angry. I felt like she had led me on and turned out to have a girlfriend. It was stupid of her. And I felt stupid.

I switched seats with Anne, so she sat with Dianna. The teacher was going to give a seating chart soon but.. until then this was fine with me. Anne raised her eyebrow and I shook my head.

As class started Mr D started in about shading, and how to do it right. I glanced at Dianna and she was looking at me. I looked away. Anne noticed.

I pulled out my notebook and started writing. A few minutes later I pulled back. Proud of my kinda neat handwriting and slid it to Anne. I wrote it all down. What happened, how I felt. Anne just nodded at me, understanding.

Tell her' she replied.

I can't. We talked for like 2 hours and its stupid that I'm suddenly upset because she's got a girlfriend'

I've met her girlfriend.. I wanted to punch her in the first five mins. She's annoying. Just.. be honest'
I shook my head as I read her reply. I tore out the pages and threw them away. I did my work and turned it in, it was shading circles. I managed not to look at Dianna, even though I could feel her eyes on me the whole way up and back to my seat. The bell rang and I practically ran out to my next class.

I sat in my seat in the exact middle of the room and watched the kids pile in. I pulled out my notebook and math book, getting everything ready. I glanced up as Nicole walked in. I felt my eyes narrow. She had on this stupid little blue dress and heels. Too dressy for school in my opinion but whatever. She had lighter brown hair. I hated her guts.

She got to kiss Dianna. She was with Dianna. And of course she sat behind me. She was smart too, of course. She was answering every question out loud. I rolled my eyes looking down each time she spoke. When the class ended I rushed out. I took my time getting to gym. Dianna was there and Anne wasn't there to protect me. That much I knew.

Alice should be though. I walked in and to the girls locker room. I changed into my shorts and Alice walked in. She stood by me and got dressed. I smiled.

Hey' I said. I slid on her spare shirt, because I forgot mine. It was a tinge tighter on me and showed my arms and kinda lower belly more. I shrugged and walked out with her. Talking. We all got placed into lines, our warm up spots. Dianna was a few in front of me, she had on black basketball shorts and a blue t-shirt.

She glanced back at me occasionally. We ran two laps, I stayed behind her by Alice. Then it was free day. I followed Alice to the side and we just hit the volleyball back and forth. Talking.

Really?' I asked, rolling my eyes. Alice laughed and shook her head.

Your mocking me. But I swear...' she replied. We talked for a little bit longer before a ball hit me. Alice excused herself to get ice as Dianna ran up.

Oh my god. I'm so sorry. Are you ok?' she asked, throwing the ball back at her friends. I held my gut and nodded.

Yeah..nothing like bruised organs before lunch' I stated. Looking away. I could hear her frown. She grabbed my arm softly.

Hey, did I do something to you?' She said. I yanked my arm away as Alice walked up with ice.

Don't talk to me. Or touch me. Again. Get it?' I walked away with Alice.

When I glanced back she was frowning. She turned and walked out of the gym. That was the last time I ever spoke and see Dianna Wong.