Her Rock

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Ella's POV:

Friday. Thank gosh it's Friday.

Friday is my favorite day of the week because that means the weekend is almost here. I decided I'm going to go into school late today, as in right before fifth period. After lunch, the day flies by, so why not go in late?

I had my mom wake Thomas up this morning so I could sleep in, not that it really helped. I don't usually get much sleep thanks to insomnia, but it's nice to stay in my comfort zone a little longer.

Fifth period doesn't start till eleven o'clock, so I get out of bed at eight-thirty and make myself breakfast. I pour myself a bowl of fruity pebbles and make myself a cup of coffee. I then take a seat in the living room and eat my breakfast with the Tv on. Flicking through the channels, the only remotely good thing on is Criminal Minds, so I click on it.

In order to get to school before fifth period, I leave the house at ten thirty, leaving me enough time to drive there. My mom even wrote a note for me, claiming I had a doctor's appointment so I didn't get in trouble. She is the one who suggested for me to stay home a little longer today, so I didn't pass it up.

Once at school, I park my truck in the back of the parking lot. As I walk to the school entrance, I really take my time. The longer I'm out here, the less time I'm in there. No need to rush when I can hold off my anxiety as long as possible.

At last, I reach the attendance office and sign myself with an unsteady hand. I check my phone and see there is only two minutes before the fifth-period bell rings. So being me, I walk as slow as possible to fourth period, hoping the bell will ring before I get there.

Lucky me, because it does.

No need to go to my locker, having all my things, I head to my tree. Since I ate not too long ago at home, I decided not to bring lunch. With no Declan insight to stop me, I happily take my seat on the grass, hoping today will stay stress-free, just like my morning.

I should've known it was too good to be true.

"What do you think you're doing?" Declan asks, his voice suddenly breaking through my bubble. His tall figure shadows over me, watching me, unimpressed. He came to get me.

"Ha-ha well, umm you see, I was uhh..." I sputter, not knowing what to say. I'm the worst liar ever and have no believable excuse.

Declan's lips pull into a devilish smirk, "Well, carry on, by all means."

"I was u-uh getting fresh air, yeah umm fresh air, yeah..." I mutter, knowing he can see right through my obvious lie.

"Mhm," Declan hums, his amusement clear as day, "Lying isn't nice, Lil' one."

I look down, my cheeks flushing scarlet. I don't even know why I tried to lie when I'm not even good at it. Especially trying to lie to someone who made you super nervous.

"A for effort," I mumble to myself. Declan chuckles, he heard my poor attempt at a joke.

Declan and I walk back to the cafeteria and take our seat at his table. Wes is already sitting there eating his food happily. As Wes eats, Declan suddenly peers over at me, looking at the table than me. "Where's your lunch, Ellie?"

"I came to school late so I didn't pack one."

"You can't just not eat Ellie," Declan says softly. I don't know why but that simple sentence makes my heart flutter. Wes even looks at Declan a little bit surprised.

"I know," I say, "I'm really not that hungry."

Declan and Wes share a look and then both look at me. Declan stands up and Wes follows. "Come on, I'm taking you out to eat," Declan states.