After the Storm

Chapter 12: I could get used to this.

**Mirror Rose**

Over this past weekend, I had forgotten that I didn't have my car. My car was my second home on wheels, well its probably my first. It gives me a sense of relief when I know that its the only thing that could, literally, take me far far away.

When my dad first gave me the car, I didn't want anything to do with it. It was just another material thing to make up for his job as not being a father. But then I soon figured out that it could be my escape ticket away from him. The first time I drove the car is when I got into my first fight in school, also the first time my father hadn't showed up to defend me in the principal's office. Luckily since it was my first time in trouble, I got off with a week of detention. It wasn't so bad, actually I missed it when it was over. Less time I spent home, the BETTER!

My car looked in perfect shape, no damage was done while its traveling here. I am so grateful for being able to have my car here. Another reason to escape this place, although I haven't had a reason to.

Come to think about it, I haven't even seen Luke. I was so angry at him but then I really didn't have a solid reason. When I saw him lip locked with that bimbo, all I felt was pure jealously.

I wanted a chance to see, or try to trust someone and I didn't want to be disappointed once again.

Maybe I should look for someone and find out what it is that I need to fix in my part, instead of finding flaws in the relationship. I'm not ready to open up to anyone yet, not only because its not me but Im not ready for judgement or pity.

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I spent a little over an hour outside sitting in my car making sure it was okay but I was doing some hard thinking. When I came in it was lunch time, not sure where to go so I just followed a group of people in the hallway. I wouldn't be late for class, so I wouldn't get in trouble.

I wasn't noticed in the halls like the first time.. Thank God!! Then I saw him, Luke was talking to another male teacher standing outside of a door. His concentration was focus on the paper in his hand, he looked so cute. Those dark brows drawn together, his hair tousled in a messy way but look sexy. The top two buttons on his shirt left open to reveal his muscled chest. Dark jeans with black boots covered the bottom half.

He was one hot man.

I felt like a stalker who was spying on their next victim. But for some reason I couldn't remove my eyes from him. He wasn't talking anymore, the man that he was talking to walked away. Leaving him alone, his body leaning against the wall next to a door which I'm guessing would be his room. Well at least I know where my next class room is.

He lifted his head as if he sented my presence and his crystal blue eyes met mine. I still couldn't remove my eyes and strangely I didn't want to. His stare told me he could read straight through me, and he was determine to figure out the story behind my eyes. A smile pulled on his lips when he noticed that I haven't moved my eyes from his.

'Look away! Look away!' I wanted to so bad but I couldn't.

Finally after what felt like forever I tore my gazed from him wiping all emotions from my face, then his went in confusion.

I continued to follow behind the group of people and thank the heavens they led me to where I wanted to go. Delilah was standing right where she said she would be with a smile plastered on her face.

"Hey," she cuddled me in a hug. I am not the type of person who likes to be touched but I didn't protest. "Is everything alright with you and the principal?" She asked.

"Oh yea," we made our. way to the lunch table, two girls and a boy were sitting there. Jezabell was among then but the other girl and boy I never seen before. "The principal just wanted to let me know that something arrived for me."