When Thorn Met Rose

Chapter 3

Rose's Point Of View.

I couldn't believe this. How could this have happened? I never forget to do my homework. I felt like I had failed myself, and now I had detention, with the one person that I wished I would never be alone with.
Don't get me wrong, there is probably nothing wrong with him, I hope. It's just that, he wasn't the most productive person I knew. He never showed up early to class, he never had his work done, plus he was a total jerk. I couldn't believe I had to spend two weeks preparing a play with him.

 I had to keep an open mind, and I usually did. I never tried to judge people about the way they looked or acted, but Theodore, or Thorn or whatever he called himself, was something different. I never understood him. He had detention everyday. It was like he didn't care about school or his future. He didn't seem like he was unable to do it, he was perfectly fine. He was just pure lazy.
Seems like I was the one who will have to do all the work for the play.

''Rose'' Ms. Crow called my name before I had the chance to leave the class.

''I'm sorry, I will bring in the-'' 

''I don't need that'' She interrupted me. 

''The reason why I paired you up with Theodore was because he never does anything, I was thinking maybe you could get him to work.'' 

Was she serious? I didn't think I was capable of doing that, but I never said no to a challenge. I mean that sounded mean, he wasn't a challenge, he just needed some ass kicking and discipline. He had to start loving his work.

''I see.'' I said.

''Rose, I know that you are the hardest working student, probably in the whole school. I don't want to see Theodore fail this class, so maybe he will listen to a pretty girl like you'' Ms. Crow smiled, a genuine smile. But was she allowed to call me pretty? I was probably blushing, I was a blusher. 

''Ok'' I said quietly and slowly walked out of the class.

''You got detention and got paired up with the hottest guy in school'' Ella was waiting for me outside the classroom. 

''He isn't that hot'' I said walking past her. 

''Yes he is!'' Ella ran after me. I laughed, I never really looked at anyone like that. I wasn't even going to go into that. Even if I were to look at anyone like that, I sure wouldn't look at Theodore like that. He wasn't the type I thought I would go for. He had coal black hair, that stopped just above his eyes. He worse black clothes and I was sure he smoked or did some other drugs. Completely opposite to what I would imagine myself with.

''I will see you during lunch'' I said before walking off to Math class.

''He is hot, admit it!'' Ella shouted, I could only shake my head and laugh some more.

Math and History went well. I didn't have a subject that I didn't like. I enjoyed learning about different things. It fascinated me and made my mind a very exciting place. At one o'clock I left my History class and walked to my locker. 

''Fire Head!'' Someone shouted behind me. At first I didn't know it was aimed at me, but then I thought, who else would it be aimed at? I turned around and Thorn, - Theodore? - Was walking  towards me. His black hair was very out of place, it looked like he had spent a good few hours outside in the wind. 

''My name is Rose'' I corrected him when he was close enough to hear me.

''Yeah...'' He rolled his eyes.

''I was wondering if you could do the play on your own and just get me to write my name on it or something'' He said.

What a lazy person, I thought to myself. As much as I wanted to say yes I knew I couldn't. Ms. Crow had asked me to involve him into the play. I knew that what I was about to say wasn't going to please him, but I wasn't here to please anyone, especially him,

''No, I can't do that.'' I replied. 

''Oh come on'' He groaned and lifted his arm brought it to the back of his head. He wore a dark blue hoodie that had a skull on it. It slightly lifted up as he lifted his hand and I could his exposed flesh. A small trail of hair traveled down from his naval into his black skinny jeans.

''Why not? It would be easier for both of us.'' He said, making me look back up at his face. I felt my cheeks were slightly heating up.

I know it would be easier for both of us, but I had to listen to Ms. Crow.

''Sorry, see you in detention'' I smiled and walked to my locker. Happy that I didn't have to look at him anymore. On the other hand I wasn't too excited for detention, I never had detention. Where had I gone wrong? 

Once in the cafeteria I searched for Ella. Her short boy cut hair was easily spotted. Especially when it was bright orange. She was a natural ginger, but she dyed her hair to make it look even more orange. I could kind of understand why people always looked at us like we were two weirdos. But I liked my hair and I think that was all that mattered.

''Fire head'' Ella said as I sat down.

''What?''

''Thorn called you Fire head, he gave you a nickname.'' 

''So?'' What was the big deal, I didn't get it? And how did she know? I would never understand how things traveled so fast in this school. Theodore or whatever he wanted to call himself, had only spoken to me for a brief moment and already Ella knew. Then again, Ella knew everything.

''So? He only gives nicknames to his friends and people he likes!'' 

''Yeah scream it, I'm sure Gary didn't hear you yet'' I shook my head and took a bite from my apple. Apples were my favorite. I loved them. 

''Don't you see it, this is perfect. Even his name...Oh Rose'' Ella looked up at the ceiling with a dreamy look on her face. 

''Wheres Robert?'' I asked, hoping she would drop this ridiculous behaviour. He usually sat with us during lunch.

''Home'' 

''And?'

''What do you mean, and?'' Ella snapped, huh, her mood had changed quickly. Well, better talk about her problems than her trying to create a match. Thorn and Rose though. How funny?

''You aren't going to elaborate?'' I asked very curious.

''There isn't much to elaborate, he slept in, didn't bother showing up. I can show you the texts, I've been texting all morning.'' Ella said already looking for her phone in her back. 

''It's fine.'' I smiled, I shouldn't get her so stressed out. Her hair might go grey. 

''Oh look there is your boyfriend'' Ella said and I looked in the same direction as she was.

I saw Thorn walk in with his ''gang'' of friends. He stood in the doorway and looked around, a tall skinny guy stood on his left and a short girl with black hair stood on his right. Was he like the king or something? I looked down, I wasn't interested in this.

'He's looking at you' Ella nudged me.

''Oh my gosh Rose, stop blushing!'' Ella said, louder than expected. I looked up and Thorn was looking at me. Before turning away he smiled a little and walked out of the cafeteria, with his gang following him,

''I wasn't blushing'' I said, feeling myself getting hot. 

''You are now'' Ella winked. 

''I have to go catch up on work.'' I said, needing some fresh air. I suddenly felt very dizzy. 

''Of course'' Ella smiled and winked at me. I ignored her look and got up and left. 

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