Forgive or Forget

Chapter One

I can hear the tires screeching. Where is it coming from? I look to my left and there it was. My dad driving. He was listening to his usual corny music. Then I see it. I see the other car speeding on to his lane. "Daddy!" I tried to call out, but he couldn't hear me. I screamed his name over and over and over agin but he couldn't hear. Tears streamed down my face. And then it happened. Everything was happening in slow motion. The truck came in and tackled my dads small car. The truch bent the front of his car and flipped it to the side causing it to roll off the side of the road. The car finally stopped rolling and I ran to his car. Just as I was running the car caught fire and exploded into a million flames. I looked to the driver who caused the accident. I can see a figure. Is it a boy or girl? I couldn't make it out. Then the window was rolling down and...

"Brooke! Wake up!" my mom came yelling, "First day of school is today."

I pulled the covers over my face. "Do I really have to go? I mean don't you think I can just stay home?" I complained.

"I know honey. I know it might be too early for you to go, but I believe it might be good for you." she started, "But if you feel like it's too overwhelming for you, you can come home." she finished.

I just had no energy to argue with my mother so with a big, long, over-dramatic sigh, I finally gave in. I rolled out of bed and headed for the shower. After taking the longest shower I've ever taken, I picked out an outfit while letting my hair dry. I grabbed a black skirt, some black stocking with hearts at the top, a cream crop top sweat-shirt, a red scarf, black wedges, and a gold cross neckless. My hair was naturally straight, so when it dried I left it alone. Last thing to do was my make-up. I put an appropriate amount of eye-liner, just enough to make my crystal blue eyes "pop". I took a finally look in the mirror before I sighed and went over to my dresser. I looked at the photo of my dad and me. I remember that day like it was yesterday. That was one of the best days ever. I finally got my dad to ride a rollercoaster. His face was priceless. He was screaming his head off and he swore he would never go on another one. Just the thought of that day formed a smile on my face, but it was quickly taken away just as my father was the day of his accident. I grabbed my bag from the floor and my keys that was hanging around the photo and went downstairs.

Just as I was about to leave my house and head to school my mom stopped me. "Let me have a look at my beautiful daughter." she said coming out of the kitchen. She looked at me from head to toe and smiled. "My baby is growing up. Your father would be so...." Before she could say anything I cut her off.

"Mom please." I'm still really sensitive when it comes to talking about my dad.

She seem to understand my sensitivity because she just smiled. "Okay, well you better get going or you're going to late." she replied pushing me to the door.

"I wouldn't mind that." I mumbled to myself.

"What was that?" my mom asked.

"Nothing." I lied, "I better get going. Don't want to be late." I reminded.

"Right, right." she said before giving me hug and hurrying me along to my car.

With that being said I got in my car, started it up, and headed to school.

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I pulled up into to school in my yellow Camaro with black racing stripes. I parked in the nearest space and turned off the engine. I took a deep breath in. How am I going to get through this? I got my wallet out and pulled out a picture of me and my dad. I looked at it thinking that he would just talk to me and tell me everything was going to be okay. I waited for him to say something, but he didn't. I took another deep breath before getting out of my car and headed for the schools entrance. I noticed people looking at me. Those with their friends whispered to each other and I have an idea what it was about. I just looked at them, gave a little smile, and kept walking.

I entered the very familiar building, taking in everything. I began walking to my locker and as I was walking, people came up to me and started giving me hugs, telling me how sorry they were for my lost. Thanks for reminding me I wanted to say. By the third person, I was annoyed. I know they're being genuine, but it was getting irritating. I finally made it to my locker. I put my bag in and looked at myself in the little mirror I had installed freshmen year. "I can do this." I kept repeating to myself.

"Hey." I heard someone from the distance, cutting me off from my little pep talk. It was Crystal. "How are you doing?" she asked walking closer to me.

I knew what she was getting at. "To be honest, horrible." I said hugging her, almost crying.

"It's going to be okay. I know you might not think so right now, but you will in time trust me. And in that time, I will be here every step of the way." she said, smiling while still hugging me.

"Thank you." I replied before letting go. Crystal and I have been best friends since I've been here. We were like long lost sisters. "Sooooo. Anything new." I asked, trying to change the subject.

Crystal caught on. "Well I heard that there's going to be a new kid. He's supposed to be some hottie." she said winking.

"How hot?" I joked.

"Well let's just say he's hotter than you." she chuckled.

"Damn! That's one hot dude." I smirked. Crystal really knows how to make me smile at the worse times.

As we were walking through the hallways, I noticed some kid talking to Mr. Smith, our principal. That must be the new kid. From what I can see, he's a pretty good looking kid. Tall, maybe 5''7 and brown hair, and blue eyes or are they gray. I couldn't really tell from this angle. "That must be the new kid." Crystal whispered to me. I just looked at her and did a little head nod. I took one last glance before carrying on to my class.

When I got into math class, Crystal and I found a seat in the back. We talked for a little while before the teacher, Mrs. Knight, hushed us.

"Welcome back kids." she began, "I hope everyone had a wonderful break." Yea right. Just as she said that she looked at me and gave me a sympathetic look. How did I know that was coming. I hope this whole 'I'm sorry for your lost' bullshit stops because it's annoying the crap out of me. "Before we begin our school year, I want to introduce a new student that will be joining us." just when she said that, the boy I saw with Mr. Smith came walking in. Wow. He's even better looking from this angle. Crystal must've agreed because she elbowed me and smiled. I gave her a weak smile before my mellow face returned. I looked around and saw that all the girls had straightened out. It was funny to be honest.

"So tell us your name." Mrs. Knight insisted.

The boy looked at the foreign kids before opening his mouth. "My name's Hunter." he said with confident. When he said that he looked at me and just as he did I looked away.

"Well Hunter, I'm glad to have you in my class." she expressed, "Now where to put seat you?" She looked around the room, looking at all the empty seats which there were about three. "How about over there." she finished pointing to the seat right next to me. Out of all seats. I don't mind, I just hope he doesn't talk to me cause I don't feel like talking to anyone except my girl, Crystal.

I could tell that he gladly accepted because he strolled over with a little smirk on his face. When he took his seat next to me, I could smell him. He smelt really good. As the class was beginning, I felt someone poke me. I looked over to realize it was Hunter. He smiled and stuck out his hand. "Hi I'm Hunter."

"I know." I said kinda harshly, not realizing it until after I said it.

"Well then. If I had known you'd be such a bitch about it I wouldn't have bothered you." he snapped, retrieving his hand away.

"Sorry," I apologized, "I just have a lot on my plate." I admitted.

He just smiled and nodded, like he understood. "It's fine. So do I get to know your name?" he finally asked.

I gave him a small smile before giving in. "My name's Brooke."