"Your really beautiful, you know that" he said, and tucked a piece of hair behind my ear
"T-thanks" I stuttered, blushing furiously
His green eyes threatened to consume me, as they pulled me in. Suddenly, he moved closer, so that his lips were brus...
I don't even mind school, it's just the fact that we have to get up early Why can't school just start at 10am I'm so glad I've already made friends They are all so unique, in their own ways, it's really cool And I'm glad Emma has new friends now I'm gonna make sure nobody bullies her – not even that girl Bianca I turn the shower off and go to my room. I then walk to my closet to pick out an outfit.
Some girls were wearing the shortest skirts yesterday, and I didn't see any teachers telling them off Maybe this school doesn't have any dress codes Well, if they do, I'll soon find out I got out my outfit and put it on, along with a bit of mascara and lip balm, while leaving my hair the way it is, in its natural wavy state.
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"Hope" Jack shouted
"Yeah" I answered
"If you hurry up, I'll drop you to school"
"How nice" I mumbled, before answering "Ok"
I quickly threw on some vans and grabbed my bag. 5 minutes later, I was finished, so I ran down the stairs and grabbed a banana and a bottle of water, before getting into Jack's truck.
"Where did you get this from?" I asked, gesturing to the car
"I went out yesterday and bought it. I've been saving up for one, since I was like 13" he said
"Well, nice car"
"Thanks. Where is Amelia and Daniel?" he asked
As if on cue, they both climb into the car.
"Right here" Daniel answered, through breathes
"Why are you so puffed out? Did you run a marathon or something?" Jack said, as I chuckled
"Shut up, lets go" Daniel said ------------------------------------------------------ "Thanks Jack" Amelia and I both said, as we got out of the car. He sped off, trying to drop Daniel off before he's late.
"I'll see you after school" Amelia said
"Ok, see ya"
We both went our separate ways, trying to get to our lockers before the bell goes. As I was walking, I noticed Noah coming towards me.
"Hey Hope"
"Hey, how are you?"
"I'm good, you?"
"Yeah, I'm ok" I smiled
I found my locker and started getting my books out. I soon felt his burning gaze raking up and down my body.
"Can I burrow your phone for a minute?" Noah asked
"Yeah sure" I said, as I handed my phone over
I continued getting my books out, when Noah reached over and gently grabbed my thumb, putting it over the home button, to unlock it.
After I was finished, I closed my locker and looked over at Noah. "What are you doing?" I asked
"Getting your number" I smiled
"You know, you could've just asked. I would've given it to you"
He looked up "Yeah, but I wouldn't have been able to do this" he showed me my phone, where he added his number under the name 'Babe'.
I took my phone back and laughed. "Only you would do that"
"True" he chuckled "Come on, I'll walk you to class"
"Ok, but I'm pretty sure we both have English"
He looked at his books and laughed "Ok smartie, lets go to class" I chuckled and followed him.
We both walked into class and went towards the back. Emma saw me and smirked.
"Hey Hope" she said, once I got to my seat
"Hey"
Why is she looking at me like that? I thought back to yesterday, when I asked her about Nathan.
"Are you ok?" I asked
"Yeah"
"ok"
She looked behind us at Noah and Jarred, and lowered her voice "I was just wondering why you were so late?"
I felt my face heat up "My siblings and I, got caught in traffic" I said, trying to sound convincing
It was a partial lie We did have to sit in traffic for a while "mmm hmm"
"ok, fine" I whispered "I might have a little crush on Noah"
She laughed "I knew it" she basically yelled
"shh, he's gonna hear" I whisper yelled
She only laughed, and turned to face the teacher "Ok class, today we are going to be going through your new assignments, yay" she cheered
Everyone in the class groaned, including me.
Second day here, and I've already got an assignment Ugh --------------------------------------- It was now lunch, and I was finding my way towards the bathroom. I opened the door and saw a group of girls reapplying a seventh layer of make-up. One of the girls looked me up and down, with snarly eyes.
"Um, excuse me" she screeched "the bathrooms occupied"
"I can see that" I answered and walked into one of the stalls. Once I finished, I washed my hands and left.
When I got out of the bathroom, someone pushed me up against the wall, making my head forcefully hit the wall. I looked up and saw the girls from earlier holding me, with the leader in front. "When I say, the bathrooms occupied, you leave"
"I'm pretty sure it's a free country" I retorted, actually unsure if it was or not
She rolled her eyes and scoffed "so, you're the one who forced Noah to leave our table" she looked me up and down, once again "if I ever see you hang around him again, we'll do much more than this"
"You can't control me, Noah or this school. The world doesn't revolve around you"
"And I suppose it revolves around you"
"I never said that" I said, rolling my eyes "just leave me alone, I didn't do anything to you"
"You took Noah from me. I have been trying to get him back for months, and I was about too as well, before you came along and stole him"
"Noah is his own person, no one can force him to do anything, not you, or me"
She walked away and clicked her fingers. I looked at her retreating figure confused, when I noticed a girl walk up to me. She shook her head and said "you did this to yourself" and punched me right in the stomach, hard.
I yelped in pain, and somehow escaped their grip, and punched each of the three girls in the nose, so that the mark will be visible for everyone to see, "make sure you tell, whoever that girl was, that it will happen to her next if she doesn't stop." I said to the girls and walked away.
I held my stomach in pain, while my head played the drums.
Damn, that girl can punch That's definitely gonna leave a mark I walked towards our tree and sat down between Noah and Emma. They continued talking, while I zoned out.
I hope she doesn't do it again What am I saying? I can take her But that girl must be a professional boxer or something A bad one, why would you let your guard down I mean, I've only fought Jack and Daniel, but even I know not to let your guard down "Hey, you okay?" Noah whispered
I looked at him and he looked at me concerned. "Yeah, I'm fine" I fake smiled, as best as I could. He scanned my face and sighed. "I'm gonna go fill up my water bottle" I added and walked off.
Deep breaths, deep breaths Why would she even care if I hang out with Noah She probably wants to date----- Wait Oh no I think that was Bianca As in Emma's bully Bianca Ugh So, she punched me because I was protecting Emma and hanging out with Noah That makes no sense "Hope" someone yelled. I turned around and saw Noah running towards me.
I turned back around and made a bee-line to the bubblers. "Hey, wait up" he yelled again. I stopped and waited for him. "Are you ok? You seem different"
Once he was next to me, I continued walking. "I'm fine, just tired"
"You left Maths smiling and happy, and now you're....... 'fine'" he accused
"Don't worry about it, it's nothing, really" I faced him to reassure him, he looked at me with an 'do you really expect me to believe you' look. I turned and kept walking.
He wrapped his hands around my waist, and I flinched. He quickly stepped back, with hurt clear in his eyes.
He looked down, and then back up at me, and sighed "Once you feel like you can trust me enough, then come to me, otherwise keep your petty problems to yourself" he spat and walked away.
