Awakening

Detention

Mr. Smiths lowers his spectacles and sighs deeply, "Your late Miss Locket. Again."

I rush into the room, "I'm so sorry! It won't happen again. promise." I pleaded taking my seat.

He said nothing as he turned to the board and began to write our assignment. I feel a light tap on my shoulder before the familiar voice of Faith whispers in my ear, "You really are picking out your headstone aren't you?" Faith chuckles in my ear.

I send her a playful glare as I open my textbook to page 45. "I'm in need of a new alarm clock. I accidentally threw it at my wall this morning."

Faith shakes her head, but says nothing. The class falls silent as another Monday begins.

It has been a month since my first day at Falls High and I've achieved to keep not only my head but also my sanity. I continue to hang out with Faith and Jordan who always seem to be full of so much enthusiasm and joy. Honestly I don't know how. School is more difficult then it was back in Michigan. Everything's seems to be rushed and overlooked. Since there is so many students in the school it is hard to get on a one on one level with your teachers. Not like I would be on most of my teachers favorites list due to my consistent tardiness.

The day seems to fly by in a blur as I make my way to my locker. Twirling my combination into the lock I pop it open and start to place my books onto the bottom shelve, when I see Faith, with Jordan on her heels, coming towards me. "Okay question. Who do you prefer better Stephen or Damon?" She blurts out.

I don't even need a second to ponder on the question as the answer tumbles out of my mouth, "100 percent Damon."

"Ha! In your face! I told you Damon was hotter than Stephen." She says as she pokes a finger into Jordan's chest.

"How could you Angel? I thought you loved me?" Jordan exclaims with a fake hurt expression. Did I forget to mention that Jordan is totally on the rainbow train? Well yeah he might as well be the conductor.

I roll my eyes, "My love does not come easily. Besides Damon is like a god." I stated in a dreamy haze. We all started to laugh as I shut my locker door. We said our goodbyes as we all went to our separate ways.

I shuffled through the keys on my key ring until I found the house key and stuck it into the key hole with a twist of the wrist. I let the door glide open as I stepped into the house slipping my sneakers off and closing the door with my foot.

"Angel, I need your help for a second. Do you mind?" Calls mom from her bedroom.

I make my way to her bedroom and lean against the doorframe. "What do you need?"

I don't see her until her form emerges from her closet. "Which one looks better, a nice sleek black or a sexy red?" She says as she holds up to similar dresses.

"Well where are you going?" I say curious as to why she would want my opinion.

She sends a grin my way, "A guy from work asked me to dinner. By the death stares the woman in the office were giving me I'm guessing he's a big deal so how could I say no?" She said averting her eyes away from me and holding one dress to her body in front of the mirror examining her reflection.

Smirking I walked towards her taking the two dressing from her grasp, "Wait a second, you like him don't you?" I exclaimed.

I could see the slight blush that blessed her cheeks. "I mean he is nice, and smart, and not to mention handsome. I don't know maybe this is good for me. You know to get out there again." She said looking me straight in the eyes.

I smiled, "The black one looks better. It shows off your curves and height." I started to walk out but stopped at I reached the doorway. "I don't want you to get hurt again, but if this is what you think will help you get over him then I will support you."

She sighed, "Life is about making the best with what you are given. Life has taken from me many precious things but in return it has given me things I would never dream of letting go. Angel, taking risks and facing what life has thrown at you is the only way you will find out your destiny. If I am not meant to be with a certain man then that is simply just my destiny." She hugs me and kisses my forehead. "Goodnight my darling."

As I lay in bed looking up towards the ceiling, my phone lights up indicating I received a text message. I grab my phone and see who it's from- Faith.

English essay is due tomorrow. please tell me you did not forget!

Oh. My. Gosh. How could I forget about our two page essay due tomorrow?! Damn it I didn't even know what the prompt was.

Ummmm, you wouldn't happen to know the prompt would you?

You are so unbelievably! You are so glad I'm here for you.

She sent me the prompt and I went to my desk to start on the essay that was apparently about memorable moments in literature. Approximately two hours later I had finally finished my master piece. I left it on the desk so I wouldn't forget where it was in the morning. As I got up from my chair I got this sudden wave of dizziness. Grabbing ahold of the desk to steady myself I rubbed my eyes and blinked a couple of times. It must be from the lack of sleep I have been getting recently. Passing it off as sleep deprivation I climbed into bed and fell into a dreamless sleep.

I was practically running into Mr. Smiths classroom just as the bell had rung. He gave me an agitated look and thankfully didn't say anything on the subject.

"Now class I would like for you to please place all of your essays in the basket on the front of my desk." stated Mr. Smith in a tiered tone.

I shuffled through my bag looking for my essay when I came to a halt.

No,no,no,no,no this cannot be happening! I said to myself.

"Miss Locket is there a problem?"

I looked at Mr. Smith with a nervous expression. "Well you see I did the essay but I left it on my desk in my room..." I murmured.

"Ahh, that one is a classic Miss Locket, but I'm afraid that it will not due. Detention after school should give you enough time to write the essay and hand it in to me tomorrow for a late grade." then he went on to teaching the lessen.

"Wow I think he actually despises you." Whispers Faith from behind me.

I sighed, "I think, my friend, that is an understatement, but I really did do the essay." I explained.

"Well if I were you I would catch up on some sleep during my hour long detention." She winks at me and starts to take notes.

Deciding not to peeve off Mr. Smith anymore I turned around in my seat and started to also take my notes.

As if seven hours of school isn't enough I have to sit through a one hour detention all because I forgot to grab that damn paper. Making my way to the library to serve my time, I notice that I'm not the only one who has detention today. In the back corner of the library at a small table sat the infamous Lincoln Jay. I cursed myself yet again for forgetting that stupid damn essay.

I sat as far away as I could from the devil and took out my book to start reading. Not even ten minutes into detention the librarian Mrs. Fey comes to my table. "Do you mind if I could get your help in sorting out some of these new arrival books? I'm sure it would be better than just sitting there?" She said with a sweet and innocent voice.

There was no way I could say no to her so I got up from my seat and went to help her with the books. Twenty minutes later we were finished labeling and organizing all the new books and all that was left to do was put them on their designated shelve. "Oh my. I completely forgot that I have to attend a staff meeting. Do you mind finishing up? Maybe I can get Lincoln to help you?" She stated all of a sudden.

"Oh no there is no need I can finish it on my own." I rushed out but it was too late. She was already calling him over.

"Lincoln do you mind helping Angel put away these new books I have a staff meeting and I don't want to leave the task all to herself?" Mrs. Fey asked in a polite voice.

The only reply we got was a slight nod. Not wanting to miss the staff meeting Mrs. Fey hurried out of the room leaving me alone with Lincoln Jay.

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