The Freaks I Fell In Love With.

Chapter 2- Pure Hatred

Rayne

I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing. This was freakin hilarious! A rocker like Logan and a prep like Danielle I guess just automatically hate each other.

"Uhh Rayne, not to be rude or something but where's your  friend? All I see is a preppy slut!"

Ok, I knew he didn't like her, but that was going a little too far. Danielle looked like she wanted to kill him.

"Rayne! Why the HELL did you bring me here?" Danielle shouted. "I never said I wanted to be friends with a freak!"

"Actually, Danielle, you did. In the car, when I said I should've never ditched them. Yeah, I heard you mumble about 'rethinking your friends'. And you were perfectly right to think that, too. You really do. Sorry to tell you, but your best friend is a slut. How many guys has she slept with in the past week?"

Danielle didn't reply to that. Probably because she couldn't say anything. Ashley DID sleep with a new guy every week. I also knew for sure she wasn't Danielle's friend. She was in my P.E. and she talked about her every day. She was probably jealous. Some friend.

"Look Danielle, I'm sorry. And I'm sorry to you too Logan for not telling you who was coming. But both of you are not very accepting... And I think you are both pretty cool!"

This was what I did every day. I didn't really mind it, I always looked on the bright side of things, and people realized that. So, everyday people would come to me for help. And one thing I hated, was when people hated each other. That's a pretty hard thing to avoid saying that I'm part freak, part popular, so my friends come from both sides.

I didn't even know Danielle that well, but she was pretty cool. I could also tell that she had a lot more of a heart than all the other preppy brats. And I could tell that like me, she was sick of all the drama that came with the popularity package.

I wasn't really making any progress with them becoming friends. After an awkward three minutes of them being all silent while I rummaged through Logan's CD case. He had Greenday, Guns N Roses, Breaking Benjamin, The Rolling Stones, and lots more, but no Nevershoutnever! Of course. So I gave up on that and popped in Time of Your Life.

Wow. My friends are insanely awkward. "OK SERIOUSLY GUYS! TALK TO EACH OTHER! DO SOMETHING! BUT THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!"

Logan smirked at me and I stuck out my tongue. He opened his mouth to say something and I actually started getting hopeful... Until he said he needed to get some water. Wow.

Danielle waited until she couldn't hear his footsteps and said, "Why'd you bring me to this emo guys house??"

"He's not emo! Derek Mercer is emo. And anyway, there is nothing wrong with emo people! But don't call Logan that. He'll kill you. He's just a rocker. And he's really cool too. He has his own band," I said smiling. I missed when I used to be in his band. Of course, I probably sucked at bass guitar now. I never had any natural talent, plus he has one ten times better...

I was zoning out when Danielle said, "Ok, rocker, emo, same thing! Why am I here?"

"Ohhhh you better not let Logan hear that. He'd be PISSED. And you have a lot to learn little one. Rocker and emo are NOT the same," I said jumping up from the bed to plug in my iPod. I was tired of Greenday. Logan used to play it all the time...

It was quiet for a few minutes after that. Finally Danielle said, "Did you and Logan used to date?"

I hesitated before answering that. It was an awkward subject... Especially since I still kind of like him...

"Yes."

"You still like him, don't you?"

"Yes. Where you going with this Miss Prep?"

"Hey! Don't call me that. And I just wanted to know... You guys would look cute together."

I didn't speak after that. I was still flipping through my iPod when Logan walked into the room again. I finally sttled on Paramore and went and sat back down. Finally, Logan said, "So... Danielle... How's the weather in fairy princess land?"

***

Logan

"Ow! Shit, Rayne! Don't do that!" That girl had some strong feet. I should probably think before I say things when she's around.

Danielle glared at me. "Look, I probably hate those kids as much as you do. They are brats. And the boys are jerks. Most of them aren't even capable of being good friends. But trust me, I am different. I've lived with this torture for long enough. And if your willing to accept that then I'll accept your freakish appearence. And by the way... it's actually not that freakish... Maybe I'll get my hair cut like yours, Rayne!"

Rayne's eyes lit up after that. "Oh my God! That would be soooo cool! I know the perfect hairdresser at the mall. In fact, we could all guy tomorrow! Yeah! That's it! I am going to the mall tomorrow and bringing both of you."

Niether of us objected and Rayne looked like she had just won some big contest. I looked at Danielle and imagined this prep as a scene.It was hard to imagine, but I had to admit she would look kind of hot... Not as hot as Rayne though. As much as she bugs the crap out of me sometimes, I still love her.

Maybe tomorrow would be my chance to tell her that. If Danielle disappeared into Abercrombie or Hollister, which she probably will, I would tell Rayne I loved her. And I really do.

Rayne was still looking triumphant as she lead Danielle out of the door. I stood on the doorstep and watched them drive away in a blue VW Bug. I was guessing it was Danielle's since as far as I knew, Rayne was still driving her dad's truck.

Rayne grinned at me as Danielle backed out of my driveway. I grinned back and waved. As much as I didn't like the sound of Danielle and I shopping, Rayne would be there. And that was enough to make me look forward to tomorrow.