Foster Kids

Hailey

I grabbed Cherry's phone to see who she was texting 'Probably Jacob, her true wuv'. I chuckled to myself. "HEY GIVE IT BACK!" Cherry yelled. I put my hand out stopping her. I start to read the texts when an incoming call pops on the screen. I press answer and put the phone to my ear. "Hello?" A young boys voice comes out.

"Hello who's this?" I ask.

"It's Max. I'm looking for Cherry is she there?" I guessed it was Max who sat on the same table as Cherry and her "friends" at school today.

"No she's not here, but I can talk."

"Um, it's ok I'll wait. Tell her to call me back, when you see her or when she gets back."

"Ok I'll tell her." He hangs up. "Who was that? What'd they say?" Cherry asked.

"Some guy named Max." I said as if not knowing who he was. "He said to tell you to call him back." She takes the phone and starts typing. I let her be tonight. I was to tired and mad at my mom for abusing me today.

*ringtone goes off for texts*

I look down and see that Kalan texted me.

Kalan: Hey, so I think Cherry and Jacob would be so cute together!!

Me: Whatever.

Kalan: YOUR JEALOUS!

Me: I AM NOT!!

Kalan: dude in sixth grade you told me you had a crush on Jacob...

Me: ya SIXTH GRADE!!! That was like 3 or 2 years ago!!!

Kalan: whatever... I gtg to bed night! Ttyl<Talk To You Later (btw)

Me: night! Ttyl... I'll see ya at school

I put my phone on the desk and grabbed a random book off the shelf. "The Giver by Lois Lowry." I had no idea how many times I've read this book, but probably ten at the least. I read till my eyes close and I fall alseep.

*Alarm goes off*

I move my hair out of my face and look at Cherrys bed. She wasn't there. I see her walk out of the bathroom with a plain, green, t-shirt, black pants, and colorful checkered suspenders. She headed downstairs. I just watched her. Then I shook my head. What was I doing?!?! I was gonna be late for school! Right before I got up my mom stormed in. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU LAZY------" (I don't cuss but you get the point). She grabs my wrists and pulls me out of bed. "GET DRESS AND BE DOWN FOR BREAKFAST-" she cocks her head, and glares. "Never mind not enough time for breakfast." She walks away.

I run to my drawer and grab a black long sleeve, denim pants, with my vans, I decided to be all black today. I quickly curled my eyelashes and put on a little bit of mascara. "HAILEY HURRY UP!!! DON'T MAKE ME COME BACK UP THERE!!!!" My moms voice comes from right at the bottom of the stairs. I run down with my black back-pack and grab my lunch bag and run out the door. Cherry was already on her way. I had to admit, I looked pretty good today, and just for about five minutes I got ready.

The bell rings and I walk into science. A boy about my age named, Austin, walked in and sat next to me. He has brown, shortish, messy hair, and beautiful green eyes. He was wearing black basket ball shorts with a white V-neck. I saw him at my school last year but never talked to him. "Oh is anyone sitting here?" He asked. I shook my head and quickly unglued my eyes from him. How did I never notice this guy before? He was H.O.T! 'SHUT UP!' I told myself. 'I can't fall in love. No guy has ever liked me. And he'll probably fall in love with Cherry.' Just the thought of that made my spirits darken.

I walked to my locker and grabbed my Math book. I looked five lockers down and saw Austin for a split second, then Kalan walked to her locker next to me. "Hey." She said. "Hey." I said back.

"My parents are going on a vacation, so I'm throwing a party on Friday!!" She said jumping up an down. "And there's gonna be boys and girls and dancing and just partying." She seemed really excited. I've been to a few party's, usually they don't have beer or stuff like that, but they have soda and smoke.

"Well? Are you gonna go?" She asked.

"I'd probably have to take Cherry with me."

"Then take her!! She won't bother you! I'll invite her friends. Like, the whole school is invited. Except the nerds and a few other people." She smiled crazily. Her blonde hair was a mess, and green eyes seemed tired, but yet she was crazy. I shrugged. "I'll have to ask my mom. It might be a no though." Kalans face fell. She nodded her head. *bell goes off*

"I got to go." We hug each other and go to separate classes.

"Page 67." Mr.Fanslar says. I open g text book and start to read, when the phone rings. Mr.Fanslar picks up the phone. "Hello?" He says. His eyebrows went down. He got up and walked out of the class. I saw two shadows outside the door, talking in low voices, then our teacher walks in and sits down. Scanning the room, Mr,Fanslar opened his drawer and took out a black object. My eyes bulged. Was that a gun?