Moving On

Chapter 14 "My Mom and Claire"

We arrived at school and I was surprised to find I wasn't late? Drake and I walked in to school and a couple kids just stared at me? I wasn't concerned but I thought the pity party was over by now. I came up to my locker and put the combination in. Drake and me gave quick glances and a smile to each other as we got our books and stuff out. Claire was at her locker and looked over at me. She gave a huge OH MY GOD face. She ran over and gave a huge bear hug to me.

Claire: OH MY GOD! Where were you?

Me: What do you mean?

Claire: Your mom called me like crazy looking for you?

I forgot to call my mom! I was in soooo much trouble!

Me: Oh.

Claire: Oh? She was about to call the fricking police!!! She was so scared!

Me: Well I had some unfinished buisness to do last night and I kinda got stuck.

I gave a glance to Drake and he heard everything by the tell of his smile and I exchanged one back. Claire must of saw because she was staring at me with a disappointed face. She graved my hand and took me half down the hall.

Claire: You missed curfew for that idiot? Ellie you can do better! If he keeps you out late and gets you in trouble then hes no good!

Me: Hey its my choice plus hes nothing as you would expect!

Claire: Is this why you never call or even say hi?

Me: No, I just have been busy and I met Drake like a couple of days ago!

Claire: Well you don't seem to even be my friend anymore? I just want the old Ellie back! Not the one who never talks to me because of some boy?!

Me: Look, I'm sorry. I just haven't been the same lately and I hope you can forgive me? How about we have a sleep over tomorrow night? You and me like before all this shit happened?

Claire: Ok.

She gave me a smile and a huge hug to go with. I love Claire like a sis and i would never want to lose her.

I walked back to my locker and Drake was gone. So I graved my books and went to class.

School finally ended and I was happy as hell! I hated this school's teachers because they treated everyone like shit. Drake was waiting in front for me. I ran over and reached for a hug and so did he.

Drake: How did it go with Claire?

Me: I think she hates you.

Drake: Awww to bad. I was really looking forward to making a friend today!

I giggled. I was really happy till my mother was waiting in the van outside the school. She was worried, I could tell by her face.

Me: Oh shit.

Drake: What?

Me: My moms here!

Drake: So? She can't see us together or something?

Me: No, I never called last night to tell her where I was!

Drake: Oh.

Me: Well I better go see how much trouble I'm in. I will see you at 8, ok?

Drake: ok.

We gave a quick hug and went are separate ways.

I opened the door and sat in the seat waiting for her to yell.

Mom: I'm disappointed in you.

Me: Mom, look I can expl-

She cut me off.

Mom: NO! I give you freedom even after that night and you disobey me! I wanted a call or at least a note but I didn't get either! I waited till 6 in the fucking morning! I called hundreds of people and they all said they never saw you at all! So what the hell could you possibly tell me that would make this all ok?

Me: Look, I'm sorry. I just was doing something and I lost track of time. I stayed at a friends house because I was cold and very tried. I know that doesn't make it ok but I just really had to do something. You can ground me because I deserve it for putting you threw hell but I just want to say that I am very sorry and I will never do that again to you.

Mom: I'm not going to ground you because if I do then you will be stuck in the house and I already hate how much time you have been spending alone already. I just need to know what you could possibly be doing out that late?

Me: I... I was out with a boy...

I lied because I couldn't tell her I was in the woods trying to get close to Jason. Drake was my excuse.

Mom: A boy? A friend or a boyfriend?

Me: To tell you the truth, I really don't have a clue?

Mom: Do I get to meet this boy?

My mom wanted to meet Drake? After I just used him as an excuse of keeping me out all night? I was thinking she was going to band me from seeing him or something but instead she wanted to meet him?

Me: Sure you will tonight.

Mom: Tonight? Fine.

We drove home in silence and I think she was mad at the thought of meeting him but why would she ask? I didn't complain. I just hope Drake wouldn't mind.