The Football Player. ➳[H.G]

5. Saved By The Bell

Going with my decision. I stayed home from school for 3 days. Meaning I didn't go on Monday, Tuesday, nor Wednesday.

I decided to go today, Thursday because I only have two days. Then the weekend starts.

Wearing lazy clothes, I skipped on breakfast and decided to walk to school.

Grabbing my book bag, I headed out the house making sure I locked it.

Plugging in my headphones, and pulling my hoodie on, Miles Away by Memphis May Fire ft Kellin Quinn started playing.

How am I supposed to be everything they expect me to be when I feel so alone, '

cause I left my heart at home?

She needs me, but I know they need me too.

So, God, give me the strength to do what you created me to do.

Really, I'm so thankful for the people I meet, the places I've been and the things I've seen, but when she's not here it doesn't feel like I'm living my dream.

I know they say that no one is perfect, but I swear she's perfect for me and that makes it so much harder to leave.

Walking into school, I walked straight to my Locker.

Shutting off the music I took of my hoodie, and placed my head phones inside my book bag and phone in my back pocket.

Opening my Locker I placed papers inside then closed it.

Already realizing I'm late, since no one but me is in the hallways, I walked into my first period class.

"Nice of you to join us!" Mr.Format said.

I showed a small smile. And handed him a late pass I picked up in the office on my way here.

I looked for a sit, and immediately was met by the pair of blue eyes I was trying to forget. & just to my luck, the only single sit was next to him.

Heading towards the sit, Bea send me a small smile, which I returned.

Settling down, I kept my attention on the board trying to not look at Hayes and ask him what he keeps looking at.

"Okay class, so today we're going to be paired up, and you guys are going to learn about each other. Since I feel like you guys, barley know anything about each other."

Mr.Format earned lots of groans.

Well this should be easy. I can pair up with Bea even though I know everything about her, & even though I've been avoiding her.

"Well we know each others name. Shouldn't that be good enough." Someone yelled.

"No, its not enough Mr.Clark. oh, and I'll be seeing you in detention." Mr.Format responded.

"Now, your partner is the person seated next to you."

Fuck. My. Life.

I looked over at Hayes who was already looking at me.

"Okay, now get together. By the end of class, you guys should know somethings' about each other." Mr.Format informed us.

Praying and hoping that Mr.Format would change his mind and let us choose our partners, I was stuck with Hayes.

Turning my attention to Hayes, I let out a groan, " Let's get this over with."

"Where have you been?" Hayes suddenly asks.

"Oh. Hi to you too, I'm great and you?" I avoided his question with sarcasm.

"Haylee this isn't funny. You had me worried. Everyday I was hoping to see your beauti- your face. Sitting were you usually sit." He blurted out.

"Look Hayes, I don't have time for this. I only came because I missed too much days of school. Plus my mom would have made me come since she's off. So if you could just drop it. And leave me the hell alone."

Before he had the chance to answer, I was saved by the bell. Grabbing my stuff, I stormed out the class and ran into the girls bathroom.

I locked myself in a stall and wiped the tears that had fallen.

Don't let a boy do this to you. You go this.

Breathe in breathe out.

He's just a boy.

Walking out the stall I Washed my face then walked out.

~+~

The classes flew by and I managed to ignore Hayes in all of them. I made sure I was early to get a sit far away from him.

Now it was lunch time, and I was terrified of showing up. That means that I'll have to stay there and have Hayes practically stare me down.

Instead I headed outside to the school yard and lied down on the grass listening to music.

I felt someone lie next to me.

Hayes.

Standing up I grabbed my book bag, but a hand grabbed my wrist.

"What Hayes? Do you not understand the part of you leaving me the hell alone??!" I yelled pulling out my headphones.

"Just stay. You don't have to talk or anything, but just listen to what I have to say."

I yanked my hand, and let out a sigh "fine."

Sitting back down, I looked down at the grass.

"Okay, I'm so sorry. About the kiss. I know I shouldn't have kissed you. You probably don't even like me. Or anything. But I can't help it. I broke up with Kira for a reason. And that reason is because... because. I like you. Hell. Not like. More like love. Since the 7th grade. But I thought I would never have a chance with you. I only went out with Kira, because I thought that maybe. Just maybe. My feelings for you would have been gone. But they haven't. And I know that going out with Kira was wrong, but at one point I did like her, but then you just came into my mind. I can't take my eyes off you. I like how in lunch you're always reading that book, Among friends. I love how you don't care what people think or say about you. The way you dress, how you smile. Everything about you. Even how you bite your pen and shake your leg when you're nervous. I even purposely asked Bea to ask you to come to the party. Everything was planned. Except for the kiss, that wasn't plan. I don't what I'm saying. But I know that I just want to get to know you. Just give me a chance. At least as a friend." He said catching his breath.

By now, I was looking in his eyes. He reached over to wipe the tears that had fallen while he was giving his speech.

So many thoughts were running through my mind.

He observes me. He knows the name of the book I read. Everything.

Before I had the chance to answer, the bell rang.

"I have to go." I stood up and walked away.

"Please, just think about what I said. And what i said was all true. And I mean every single word I said." He shouted as I walked away.