Fix the Broken Girl

Chapter 1

I watched as everyone started meeting up with their so called friends... I didn't have any.

I was the shy girl who went unnoticed... Trying to forget her past. Forget everything. Even.... Wes.

It was my Junior year. Still a nobody.

I turned to leave the almost full courtyard and go inside to my class. I walked into the school. Instead of going to my class though, I figured I had some time. I could go get a book or two.

I started walking toward the library, staring at my shoes the whole way. I was about half way when I slammed into a tall, muscular guy. I fell back with a gasp and my backpack cushioned my fall.

I looked up to see Walter. The school bully. Nobody's as his target. He looked pissed. I attempted to scramble up, but Walter's muscular hands grabbed my shirt in his fists and lifted me onto my tiptoes. I yelped.

"Wrong day to mess with me, twat." He spat.

"I'm s-sorry..." I practically whispered.

He slammed me into a wall, getting his fist ready to mess up my face. He reeled it back and brought it forward. I yelped again.

He got it ready again. But then I heard a voice.

"Put her down, Walter." I couldn't see who said it but they spat out his name like it was acid.

Walter shifted so that one arm was pinning me. He let my shirt go, but shoved his arm against my collarbone, slightly choking me.

"And what if I don't?" He dared.

"Then I will kick your ass." I shifted and was finally able to see who said it. Mr. Popularity himself. Danny Greenland... Defending a nobody... His first mistake.

"You ruin fun, Danny." Then he turned to me and got really close. "We will finish this later, geek." Then he let go and stomped off. I fell down the wall.

Danny walked closer and held out his hand.

"I don't need your help...." I said. "I'm a nobody... Just leave... You probably helped to boost your status." I got up and keeping my gaze on the floor.

I saw him gently put his hand back to his side out of the corner of my eye.

He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. I looked up a little. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but he decided against it.

"Just go... I.. Don't need you. Ever." I whispered. Danny shifted and then stepped closer and cupped my face. To examine my face of course...

"That dick..." He said. I winced.

"I'm sorry... He shouldn't be bullying anyone." He let go of me and stepped back. As someone called his name. He waved them off.

"What's your name?" He asked.

"Azariah..." I whispered.

"That's pretty... Um. I will talk to you later. Lemme know if he bothers you again." He walked away.

Danny Greenland was going to talk to me later. Me!

Why am I overreacting?? He's a popular guy. It has to be a trick. I bet he was dared or something.

I looked at a nearby clock and decided to head to class... I had 2 minutes. Thanks a lot Walter and Danny... I really didn't want my books.

I made my way quickly to my class. Going through the day thinking about which book to choose and how Danny was going to "talk to me later".

As the last bell rang I walked out of the school and waited for my brother to pull up. He was a senior.

He pulled up and I jumped in. He glanced at me and then snapped his head toward me. Grabbing my face and turning it toward him.

"What the hell happened to your face?" My brother, Brandon said.

"Nothing... I tripped. You know me, always so clumsy!" I said as naturally as I could.

"'Tripped' my ass! Did someone hurt you?" He yelled.

"You know how the halls get." I rolled my eyes.

"Bullshit." He said and then sped off. Obviously admitting defeat, knowing I wasn't going to tell the truth.

We got home and I ran upstairs to my room.

I threw my bag.. I always finish my homework at school. I'm a straight A student...

I flopped down on my bed and threw my hands behind my head. Just then I heard my phone buzz. It never buzzed... I lifted it to my face slowly.

Told you I'd talk to you later!

I didn't know how to respond... It was Danny.

How did you get my number?

I have my ways.

I rolled my eyes.

I don't know why you even stopped Walter or want to talk to me.

I waited for an answer and soon got it.

I hate seeing people go through the stuff I did. Plus you're cute.

I giggled, but did not fall into his trap.

I can handle it... And smooth one. Use it often?

No actually I don't... I meant it.

I gtg.

Ok later Azariah... Hope I see you again.

And then I stopped texting him. I was freaking out.