Under Grey Skies

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Nate - POV

Finally, my weekend starts in about fifteen minutes. I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet.

Jack and I were in the gym wrapping up our free time and we sat on the chairs near the exit.

"Where's Andrew?" I ask.

"I dunno, he's probably in band or something."

"Oh, right. He did sign up."

"What are you doing today?" He asks.

"Probably sleep, you?"

"Build a fort."

"That seems cool."

"Yeah."

I got this funny feeling that made me think about Adalia, and it was almost like a sixth sense I've had for her. I hope she is okay because I'd hate for her first week here to end horrible. It also sucks that I can't go look for her because we get detention for wandering about in the hallways during periods. I miss her.

I had the urge to text her and ask if she's alright.

I pull my phone out and text her.

Me~ You alright?

I waited seconds for her to reply and no responses were given. She'd usually reply in five seconds or less. I felt my face tense up a bit, snapping me back to reality. Then, I realized that Jack slapped me.

"Dude!" I yell.

"What? You weren't answering me."

I stopped for a moment.

"Actually, thanks."

"For wha- I mean, you're welcome. What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I'm just worried about Adalia."

"It'll be fine. She's all right because she's a fighter." He says.

I agree with him, she is a fighter. I nod understanding him.

"I hate how we get split up." I say.

"Huh?"

"Adalia and I."

"Oh, so you like her."

"Jack, I don't like her. I care about her."

"Sure you do. You're in denial."

"Anyways, I gotta go to the restroom." He says about to walk out.

"Jack! You need a pass!" I yell getting his attention.

"Oh, right!" He turns around and runs to the teacher getting a pass.

I look down at my phone to check if she replied. Still no response. I sigh and lean back in my chair.

My friend Jalena sits down taking Jack's seat.

"Hey." I say.

"Hi, you alright?" She asks.

"Ehh."

"What's wrong Nate-o?"

"Just worried about my friend."

"Isn't her name Adaline or something?"

"It's Adalia."

"She looks fun to hangout with."

"She is fun-" I pause. "Very fun."

"Yeah and about her,"

"Hmm?"