Love Between Two Worlds

Chapter 1 (Alyssa)

You stand, waiting. Waiting in line for lunch. Kids trample over each other, sending food flying. Girls stand in the corner of the room with small hand held mirrors shined towards their faces. Many other people stand throughout the lunchroom, doing whatever it is they like.

The line speeds up and you grab a tray from the cart. "What would you like?" The lunch lady politely asks.

"PB&J please." You tell her, lifting your tray for her to set the sandwich on. She splats the smushed sandwich on the tray and indicates for you to move on. You quickly grab an apple and punch in your lunch number. Hurrying over to the table, you see Kimber, Jaida, and Bailey sitting at the table you usually sit at.

"I saved a spot for you." Kimber says, patting the seat next to her. You slowly sit down and stare at the awkward sandwich in front of you.

"Ugh, looks like the lunch lady ripped you off again. What's her problem anyway?" Jaida asks.

"I don't know, but I'm thinking about bringing home lunch from now on." You answer.

You see the girls' eyes drift behind me and light up. "Shane's staring at you again!" Bailey exclaims.

"Oh, be quiet. For the thousandth time, I don't like him!" You say, laughing.

"You may not like him, but he definitely likes you!" Jaida squeals. You roll your eyes and bite into your apple.

"Hey, we're all going to the Beyond 5 concert today, but Clara had to take a rain check. That means there's an extra ticket. I know you don't have any interest in them, but trust me. You'll have a great time." Kimber suggests.

"Well... I-" You answer.

"C'mon. Please!" Bailey pleads.

"Fine, I'll go. But only this one time" You answer.

They all cheer and embrace you with a hug.

"I am so excited!" Jaida exclaims.

The bell rings and you start to walk out of the lunchroom when you hear someone running behind you.

"Wait up!" You hear a voice yell. You turn around and see Shane jogging over to you.

"Hey." He says, panting.

"Hi." You reply.

He rubs his shoulder and you see his cheeks start to turn bright red.

"So, uh, I was wondering... If you'd like to go on a date with me?" He asks.

You look at him confused, and he continues, "It was a dare." He begins to walk away with his head down. You reach up and feel your cheeks. They're warm with embarrassment.

After school, you decide to ask Mom for a ride. After calling her, you walk outside and begin to wait for her to come get you.

You turn around to see Shane walking towards you.

"I'm so sorry." He apologizes.

"For what?" You ask.

"For earlier," he said, rubbing his neck. "I never like to bring other people into games like that."

"It's okay. It's happened before." You answer.

"It has? Who else did it to you?" He asks suspiciously.

"Just some dorky boys. No big deal." You answer. You see Mom drive up to the school in the small, red car and you turn back to Shane.

"I've got to go. I'll see you Monday." You say.