A Cappella Academy {IN THE PROCESS OF EDITING}

Chapter 28-Public Announcements

Walking into school Monday was just painful. Sure, it had only been a few days without Blake, but going from seeing someone everyday to nothing is really hard.

Blake hadn't even tried to contact me he didn't answer my calls or texts. It just hurt me so much to know that he wasn't okay. I didn't want him to shut me out.

When I walked into school though, that was the worst. Every single person was looking at me, but this time I didn't have Blake and it made me very selfconsies. From the moment I stepped on campus all eyes were on me and I could hear people just whispering and gossiping.

Where's Blake?

Why is Annabelle alone?

Did he break up with her?

She didn't deserve him anyway.

I liked her better with Aiden.

I couldn't handle everyone talking about me. It was terrible. HOwever, I just took deep breathes and continued walking.

"Hey," said a tall guy, black haired and blue-eyed.

"Hi," I replied.

"So, word is that you and Blake broke up and I was wondering if-"

"Blake and I did not break up. I will let you know that just because I'm not walking with him, doesn't mean I am not with him! I love Blake Richards! He knows that and it is very rude of you to make assumptions like that."

"I'm sorry I just thought that-"

"I know what you thought! I'm sorry I shouldn't have raised my voice. I'm just..." I sighed, "I just didn't have the best weekend, and I kind of let it get to me. I shouldn't have snapped at you, I apologize."

"What happened?" The boy asked.

"I really would rather not talk about it, but thank you for your concern."

"No problem. I'm Jay by the way. Hey that rhymed," Jay chuckled, which caused me to giggle.

"Jay? Like the bird?" I asked.

"Yeah, like the bird," Jay chuckled.

"I'm Annabelle, nice to meet you," I smiled. It honestly felt pretty good to smile again. "So, where are you going?"

"Music Theory. We've been in the same class all year..."

"We have? Sorry, for not knowing you then. It's already late November and I still don't know people in my classes. Well that's slightly embarrassing. Sorry about that."

"You apologize a lot."

"Do I? I'm sorry."

Jay laughed again and his laugh was so contagious.

"Wanna walk together?" Jay asked.

"Sure," I answered and we made our way to Music Theory.

Jay and I walked into the class and I sat at my normal seat next to Connor.

"Who's that?" Connor asked with a frown.

"Oh, that's just Jay. I met him this morning," I replied.

"What about Blake? He always walks you here, then u guys kiss and he leaves."

"Do you really not know what happened?"

"Well, okay I know and was trying to get you to tell me. I just wanted to hear your side of the story."

"There isn't much to say Blake and I got into an argument and he wanted some space," I sighed. It hurt to actually say it out loud.

"Come on, your telling me that you've never fought before?"