Not alone anymore

Chapter 1

I'm so glad to be almost done with school and I can't wait. I wish today was the last day. I know I'm not the best student but it's not like I've had any help either. I've busted my ass every day to make a better life for myself. It's our first day back after winter vacation and I'm sitting in my first class waiting for it to begin. All the  kids are talking about what they did on break and what they got for Christmas, while I just sit and listen. I don't have a family or many friends so I just spent the whole vacation alone in my apartment or working at Granny's diner, where I've worked since I was 14. I hear the clicking of her heels against the floor, which means our teacher is on her way and I was right. Ms. Mills walked into the classroom and straight to her desk. "Ok everyone. Please settle down. I know you all may still be on vacation in your mind but that's over now and it time to get back to work". The sound of her voice is such a turn on to me and has been since my freshman year. Almost everyone of her students call her the evil queen because she is very bitchy. She begins to speak again and tells us to open our textbooks so she can begin class. About a half hour into her lesson about the Boston Tea Party there was a knock at the door. In walks one of the secretaries from the principals office. Ms. Mills and Mrs Midas speak for a few moments then leaves. "Ok class. Sorry for the interruption. I need you to take out a paper and pen and write a few notes down. I have to run to the office for a few minutes and since this class is almost over this is what I need to see from you all tomorrow". She starts to ramble out a few things. She talks quickly as I try to write them down as fast as I can but I didn't get all of what she said. As she was walking out she says to us. "Please keep quiet while I'm gone and start on your homework". She picks up a few papers and starts to walk out. I raise my and and call out to her. "Excuse me Ms. Mills, could you please tell my what that last thing you said was?"  "Miss Swan I believe I spoke clearly and slow enough for everyone. Just do your work and you will be graded accordingly".  And that's it she just walked out the door. Why does she have to be so hot and such a bitch. "Fuck". I say quietly as I slump back in my seat. The bell rings and we all leave the class. Now I'm just in a pissy mood as I walk to my next class with the teacher I hate the most. Mr. Glass. He's such a slimy prick and he's so damn creepy. He's like 70 years old but he likes to flirt with all the young girls. I'm just siting there trying not to get noticed because I really don't need another teacher giving me shit. When that class was finally over Mr. Glass asked me to stay for a moment. Shit. What does he want?  I ask myself. "Yes sir. What can I do for you?"   He gives me a smirk. He lets out a little chuckle as he says. "Oh if you only knew Emma".  This guy makes me sick. If he only knew what was in my pants. "I wanted to show you your test score from right before we had winter break". He hands me my paper. "Wow. I got a 92 on the math exam?"  "Yes you did. I'm proud of you. I knew you could get the hang of it". The bell rings telling us that the next class is just about to begin. "I'll give you a slip so you won't be in trouble for your next class. I just wanted to show you before you left".  "Thank you Mr. Glass". He signed the slip and handed it to me. I walk out and to my next class. Even though he's a mega creep and a slime ball he is somewhat of a good teacher. The rest of the day was mostly boring. I almost went back to speak to Ms. Mills to see if she would tell me what I missed when she was telling everyone our assignments but I just let it go. She'd probably be more of a bitch at the end of the day. I just went to my locker to gather everything I needed to do my homework, then I went over to Granny's to start my night shift". It was busier than I expected for a Monday night. I guess no one wanted to cook or they were sick of eating leftovers but I didn't care I always need the money. 10 minutes before we close 2 punks walk in to the diner. They sit at the counter and start messing with everything in arms reach. "It's your turn Emma. I dealt with them last time". My only friend and coworker said. I'm not thrilled but I walk over to them anyway. "Hey guys. We close in 10 minutes do you know what you want to order?"  One punk looks at my name tag then right at me. "Hello Emma. Could we have some french fries and your phone number".  "So one order of fries to go coming up". I walk into the kitchen and have them put a rush on the fries so I can get these idiots out of here. While I'm waiting in the kitchen I hear Ruby starting to yell. She's telling someone to get the hell out. Me and the dishwasher quickly go see what was going on and we find those punks harassing Ruby. They both had her pressed up against the wall telling her how sexy she is and how much they want to have a little fun with her. The dishwasher and I pulled them away from her as I started yelling at them. "You two get the hell out of here and don't ever come back". I say as we are walking them towards the door. "Oh really and whose gonna make us you and tiny Jose over there".  "Just me asshole. You wanna take this outside?"  "Shit yeah. Let's go. I don't mind putting a bitch in her place". We go outside and Ruby tries to stop me. "Emma don't please".  "Don't worry Rubes. I've got this. I'm sick of these punks coming in here and treating us like shit".  The kid closest to me throws the first punch but I lean back and he missed me. I take my chance and swing back at him and get him right in the face. He falls back and onto the ground. The other one catches me off guard and gets a good shot in right to my left eye. I lose my balance a little but charge ahead. I punch him back in the stomach which bent him over. So I punched him once more and he went down on the ground. Just as the other kid was coming at me again the cops pulled up. "Alright everyone hold it right there. This ends now".  The sheriff says running over to us. "What the hell is going on here?"  "We were leaving when this crazy bitch attacked us".  "That's bull shit. They had Ruby pinned up against the wall and me Freddy the dishwasher were escorting them out and I told them not to come back".  "That's true Officer. I was afraid they were going to hurt me. Thank god for Freddy and Emma".  The police talked to us all and no one wanted to file charges so they let the punks go and we were able to go back inside. Ruby locked the door behind us just to make sure no one else could come in. Freddy went to finish up his work while Ruby and I sat and chilled out for a moment. I noticed she was shaking a little so I asked if she was ok. "Yeah I'll be fine. They just freaked me out that's all. Are you ok, how is your eye?"  I touch it and it hurts so she gets me some ice for my eye and my hand. "Granny's gonna be pissed at me for getting into a fight. I really hope she doesn't fire me. I need this job. "Emma she would never fire you. I think she loves you more than me sometimes and I'm her granddaughter". We both laugh a little. "How about a drink?"  "Yes please Rubes". She gets up and goes behind the counter. When she comes back she has 2 beers and 2 shots.  Those drink led to a few more and a few more after that. It was a good thing I didn't have to drive home because I rent a room from Granny and live right upstairs.