The Truth of Love

Chapter Two

I walk down the school corridor on monday, heading towards the dining hall.

"LISA!!"

I hear my name yelled from further down and I rush to catch up with Martha, her and I have been best friends for a long time.

We push in and find the rest of our group in the queue.

"Where were you? You disappeared after maths?"

"Ah yeh Ebony asked me to call her."

I answer sensitively, knowing it is a bad topic to be brought up.

Amy rolls her eyes at my response, she folds her arms.

"Not Cruella again! You know that woman is an obsessive maniac!"

I sigh and lean back against the wall. We've had this conversation many a time before.

Again I say nothing, they won't listen to me no matter what I say in Ebony's defence.

Soon, Sarah comes over and manages to change the topic. I'm grateful really, all I want is for them to accept that I love Ebony.

When school ends, Ebony picks me up, like always. My parents think I walk home, but if she drives and parks just round the corner, it gives us a little time before I'm due home.

I open the passenger door and step inside, Ebony smiles and pulls me into a tight hug. Kissing me briefly then she starts up the car.

"So how was school?" Her question lacks real interest and I know she's just trying to break the silence.

"Boring as ever" I reply with a laugh.

"It's been ages since you last stayed over, why don't you come to mine tomorrow night?" Ebony asks without taking her eyes off the road.

"What am I supposed to say to my parents?" It's not that I don't want to go, but it is a school night and my dad takes a lot of convincing.

"Make something up."

Ebony laughs, dismissing my answer. After all, of course I'll go, no matter how much persuasion it takes.

We get to the spot where we always stop, just out of sight from my parents house. I turn to look at Ebony and our eyes lock. She reaches out to my hand and weaves her fingers into mine, there is another silence while she pulls my hand across to her side. I'm about to attempt starting a conversation, but Ebony pulls out a pen and I'm too puzzled about what she's doing.

She writes 'I <3 EBONY' over my arm in huge letters and I start to giggle. As she lets go of my hand I look at the clock on the car radio and my smile fades.

"I better get going." I state quietly, giving her a quick kiss on the cheek before I reach toward the door handle.

"Wait!" Ebony snatches my wrist.

"Promise me you'll come over tomorrow." She starts, already leaning closer.

"I promise." I reply with a smile. I don't think there's anything that she can't talk me into.

"Good" She gives me a proper kiss and finally releases my wrist.

As soon as I step through the door, the smell of my mums terrible cooking hits like a wave. I drop my bag and head to the kitchen to start the convincing.

"Hi Mum" I greet her as she rushes around trying to sort out the overcooked chicken.

"oh Hi sweetie! How was your day?" She stops to give me a quick hug

"Good thanks.. I just wanted to ask.. you know my friend Sarah... who helps at the animal shelter?" I start carefully, knowing how much she likes Sarah.

"Yes! The blonde one!"

"Well.. she's asked me over tomorrow night, we've got this history essay to finish and she wants us to work at it together"

Mum pauses for thought.

"Hmmmm.. okay.. yes.. you can go. Do you want me to drop you over hers after school?"

"No it's okay, I'll go home with her." I say with a smile, giving her a hug as I go upstairs to my room.

Collapsing onto my bed, I send Ebony a celebratory text, telling her of my success.

The next school day is a drag. I spend all day excited and anxious for it to be the end of school. I can't wait to see her. I've packed a bag and I'll have to fetch it from my locker after last lesson. Not long now, it's almost the end of english, why won't time go a little faster?!

Finally the bell goes and I rush out of class as if it's a zombie apocalypse! Down to the corridor, open my rusty locker and grab my bag, then it's out to the car park.

Ebony is standing outside of her car, I throw my arms around her. She gives me a gentle peck on the cheek, looking round anxiously at the people nearby, then pinches my arm to remind me of the situation.

I quickly step back and apologise, Ebony lifts my bags into the boot and we get into the car.

When we reach her house, Ebony takes my bags into the house and pours me a drink. An alcoholic drink. This always happens when I come round. Last time.. Well I can't even remember last time I drank so much!

I thank her and take a small sip. Vodka.

When I've downed that she refills it and takes several gulps herself.

Her hands are soon round my waist, pushing me down onto the sofa where she holds me down. I don't care, I don't care about anything while I'm here staring into her eyes. She's soo beautiful...

She bits down on my bottom lip and I let her kiss me.