Clear Blue Skies {completed}

6. Project: Tragedy.

My English class that Thursday started off as any other. But there was one thing off. Jack was so pissed off at me for no reason whatsoever.

"Okay class, today we'll be starting your group project. This will count toward 60% of your grade so do not take this as a joke. Your partners will be those who are sat next to you."

Great. I have to work with Jack.

"You will randomly be choosing a Shakespeare tragedy from the hat I have here." she said whilst shaking a black baseball cap, "And you will have to rewrite the main scene in modern form. Using your drama skills you will present this piece to the class."

I mean it's not that bad.

Miss Hayley went around the class till there were only 4 pieces of paper left in the hat for us to pick from.

"You better choose something good." said Jack.

"Oh fuck off. At least i'm not the one fighting for popularity over the amount of Barbie-wannabes I've slept with." I shot back.

"Excuse me? Do you know who you're talking to?" he scowled.

"Yes I do. A complete dickhead." I said, finishing off our argument.

I put my hand in the hat and wiggled my fingers around until I picked one of the pieces.

"Well then, what is it?" Jack asked whilst snatching it off of me.

"For fucks sake. Why did you have to choose this one?" he sighed.

I took the paper out of his hand and read it. In neat handwriting it said: Romeo + Juliet.

Shit

Out of all possible answers, it was this one? Now not only did I have to endure this project with Jack as my partner, but I had to re-enact a scene from Romeo and Juliet with him.

Maybe this wasn't as bad as it seemed? I mean, the scene doesn't have to necessarily be between Romeo and Juliet dying does i-

"The scene you reenact will be the most important in the story, involving the two main characters." interrupted Miss Hayley

Just before I thought it couldn't get any worse. There's no way I'm reenacting that scene with him.

"I'm not doing this." he said before storming out of class.

Unbelievable. Of course that would happen. We have 3 weeks to plan this so maybe if I work my ass of I can do this? But even then we have to act out the scene at the end of this semester. Just as I was about to ask for more time from Miss Hayley, the king of school finally came back.

"Do you even care about your grades?" I yelled.

"I do, alright. I care! I just hate the fact I have to do this shit with YOU." he answered.

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After school Penny and I went to Delilah's to get some milkshakes. Because of where it was located, we could watch the waves rolling in on the sandy beach and it immediately made me forget what was coming for me in 3 weeks. The walls were painted beautiful shades of pink and blue and all of the waiters and waitresses came over to your table on roller skates. I loved it. It was so retro and 80's themed.

Because of my daydreaming, I completely blanked out that the waitress had walked over to us.

"Aria? What are you gonna have?" asked Penny.

"Oh, sorry, can I please have a strawberry milkshake?" I answered.

I loved it here in Miami. I guess I got too used to the scenery in New York. So many people make it out to be an amazing place but for me it just holds sad memories I don't like to think about too much.

The bell above the door to the diner rang which must mean someone just walked in. I peek my head round and see Jack with a little girl, around 7 or 8 years old.

"Sara what do you want?" he said in a sweet voice.

"um..um...chocolate milkshake!!!" she cried.

Was I dreaming or was Jack Amberson not acting like a dick?

"Penny look behind you..." I silently said

We both glanced at Jack. He hadn't registered we were even there.

Did 16 years old, Jack Amberson really have a child? Is that why he's being so nice to her?

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The next day was a weird one. Someone in our Science department used the wrong gas and nearly blew up our school. Then, it was English. Whilst we were waiting outside our classroom, I stood next to Penny. We were just talking about a new Wattpad story that our favorite writer had updated last night.

"That chapter was so intense! I can't believe they finally confessed. I swear it had me on the edge of my seat!"

When we were finally allowed in, I was held outside by our principle. Did I do something wrong?

"Miss Jackson... I'm afraid you'll need to see me in my office."

Did they find out about what happened with Ryan's gang? His group haven't been in school for the past few days.. Oh god my dad will be so ma-

Principle Wester interrupted my train of thought before I went insane over everything.

"I'm sorry to be the one to tell you Aria, but I'm afraid your father passed away this morning after you left for school. Your grandma stopped by to see if you were settling in well and found his body. He appears to have had a heart attack. I'm again sorry for your loss."

This news didn't feel real. I moved to Miami to escape my abusive mother, just for my father to die? What the fuck. This isn't fair. At first in the office, I sat in my chair silently. But then when I went to pack my things from my locker, I completely broke down crying.

I thought I was alone, but once again, I was wrong. Penny made her way over to my trembling body and pulled me into a tight hug.

"Miss Hayley told me the news. I'm so sorry Aria." she said whilst hugging me. "Do you want me to come with you? Do you know where you're going to be staying?" she kept asking loads of questions.

That's what I didn't think about. Where am I going? I can't go back to my mother. Does that mean I'll have to go into foster care? But I can't leave my friends here.

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The next few weeks were the hardest of my life. I was given a social worker who found a foster home to place me in for the time being, My grandma and I were the only ones who attended my fathers funeral. I wish I could've stayed with her but apparently she's too old to take care of me.

The next thing I needed to worry about, was my new home.

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Thankyou for reading this new chapter! I wonder what will happen to Aria next.

If there were any mistakes in this, please comment them so I can fix them.

QOTD: What do you think will happen to Aria?

>tbh, I don't really know myself.

Goodnight, Good morning, Good day wherever you are in the world.

Stay Amazing

   maia <3