2 weeks later
I woke up at 6 am and had a nauseous feeling. I had to start at an entirely new school. And even better my mom left yesterday. But Michael and i have ggotten very close. Hes basically my best friend. I dont really want to make friends at this school. I already know i wouldnt fit in.
I finally decide to get out of bed and put my makeup on then my clothes. I pass by the window and see Michael up and pacing his room. Its kinda weird he usually never wakes up this early. I grab my backpack and head downstairs to the kitchen. I grab a granola bar and water bottle. Then i make my way to the front door. The school is only 5 min away so it'd be a waste of my gas. I just decide to walk.
I walk out my door and see Michael waiting for me outside his house. I see him look my direction and his adorable smile spreads across his face. I walk towards him and embrace him in a hug inhaling his scent.
"Good luck at the new school today" he says while still holding on to me.
" Thanks. I'll be fine. " i say
" i just wish i could go with you" he said sadly. I know how much he wants to be a normal teen and go to school.
" Dont worry I'll be back before you know it. Then we can hangout and do whatever." I said lightening the mood.
"Okay fine." He said pulling me into another hug. I waved and turned to walk down the street.
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I walked into the main office of the school and said i was new. Turns out there was 5 new students as well.
" Okay go have a seat with the others" the lady at the front desk said.
I sat down and looked around. There was only one other new girl. We waited about 5 minutes before the principal came out with our schedules.
"Good morning new students. Welcome to cathedral high. Here are your schedules and emily here is gonna show you guys around."
" Hi guys im Emily. I'm gonna take you around the school and etc" she said seeming nice enough
I mainly tuned the stuff she said out. I went to my homeroom and met my teacher. The rest of the day was a blur. I caught myself thinking about Michael several times. Finally after 8 long hours I left the school and started walking home. Then someone came up next to me. It was Emily.
" Hey. You walking home too?" She said
"Yeah i live five minutes from here" i said trying to be less shy.
" me too. Do you mind if i walk with you" she said
"No i dont mind" i said smiling at her
" I dont wanna be weird but. You just seem nice and different from the kids here. Most of them are stuck up." She said looking down at her feet.
"No its okay. I didnt think I was gonna make any friends." I said
" why not" she said curious
"Because I dont fit in. " i said
"Neither do I" she said
"But you seem like you'd be popular. You're really nice" i said
" I try to be nice. The people here just dont accept me. " she said kicking the ground.
"Its okay. I don't fit in anywhere. I barely have people to talk to. Only my best friend." I said thinking of him.
"What about your parents?" She said
"Just my mom and I. Shes always worked so we're not close." I said
"Im sorry. Its the same for me. My dad wasnt in the picture. " she said looking at me and giving a slight smile
"We can be friends if you want." I said smiling back
"Thanks. Id love that." She said " Well this is me " she said before waving and turning in a neighborhood next to mine
I walked about a minute more before i got to my house and saw Michael waiting. Even though i had a friend a new school was overwhelming. In that moment i was so happy to see Michael standing there. I ran the last few feet right up to him. I threw my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly.
"How'd it go?" He said into my hair
"I- it was ok. I made a friend." I said smiling
He pulled back and looked at my facem
"Whats wrong." He said with a concerned face
"Im just worried. I dont have any family to talk to" i said with my smile fading
"Its okay. I dont have my family either remember. Grandma isnt always nice" He says looking down
"What do you mean." I instanly look up.
"She gets mad at me alot. I just want her to love me."
"She does love you. And hey, you have me. I know im not family but-" i said getting cut off too him hugging me tightly.
"Lets go inside ok. You hungry? " I said taking his hand and leading him into my house.
I walk into the kitchen setting my bag down on one of the kitchen chairs. I go to the pantry and grab some cereal. Michael is standing by the island watching me.
"You want some?" I said
"Yes please." He said chuckling
I grabbed two bowls and spoons and poured the cereal. Then i poured the milk and handed Michael the bowl.
"Was the school nice?" Michael said inbetween bites.
"It was. Alot of the people weren't very friendly. But i met this girl named Emily and she was pretty nice. She lives in the neighborhood next to us " I said smiling a little
"Im happy for you. I wouldnt want you to be alone. " he said in his soft voice. I smiled at him and continued eating.
"Do you wanna help me with my work for school?" I said knowing he wanted to.
"Yes " he said eagerly
Over the summer i taught him some math like adding, multiplying, etc. He was really good at math and English. He already knew most of the math going up to 9th grade.
We put the bowls in the sink and headed upstairs.
"Where do you wanna sit mikey?" I said looking around my room.
"The desk. " He said. I headed over to the two rolley chairs. I bought another one after the first time i started teaching him.
We sat down and I pulled my papers out. Thank god i started at the beginning so i dont have to catch up. I only had some practice for alg 2 and a worksheet for u.s history.
Michael did his cute lil head tilt when he saw my math paper. I noticed and pulled out some easier math that i printed out.
"Here why dont you practice the math you already know. And then i can check it" I said enthusiastically
"Okay can you teach me some more soon. I wanna know the math you do." He said
"Of course, just dont tell your grandma." I said putting my finger to my lips.
"I won't, flower" he said blushing a little.
"Where'd you come up with that nickname. " I said smiling down at my paper.
"Well your name is rose and you like flowers." He said. I looked up to meet his gaze.
"Oh. I love it." I said
He flirts by telling me my outfit is pretty or coming up with nicknames . Hes kind of awkward though because he dosent really know how. Its cute.
"I had to come up with something since you call me Mikey." He said blushing again
"You're cute when you blush." I said looking at his eyes.
"Gosh dont look at me like that. That makes me nervous." He said shaking his head looking down to finish the problem.
"Can i see." I said seeing he was finished with his paper.
He handed me the paper. He had such neat handwriting, mine looks like chicken scratch. I scanned the paper and He got everything right.
"Good job mikey, you got them all right " i said writing on his paper.
"It's because of you." He said
"You're very smart without me." I said smiling
