The Outsiders

Chapter 17

A/N I love Act My Age, what a nice way to start off the chapter, enjoy!

"When I'm fat and old and my kids think I'm a joke
'Cause I move a little slow when I dance
I can count on you after all that we've been through
'Cause I know that you'll always understand"

I woke up like I do every morning, to my alarm clock playing One Direction's new album 'Four.' That's really the only reason I am up and running in the early hours of the day.

I walked to my closet and grabbed a white vans tank top, gray/white jean shorts, a red and black flannel, and a pair of maroon boots.

I decided not to take a shower, like usual, because I took one last night. I got dressed then went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and put I my hair in a braid afterwords.

I went downstairs and grabbed an apple as I started searching for my black bag. I found it a few minutes later behind the couch. How did it get there? I wondered.

I heard my phone go off signaling that I got a text. I unlocked my phone and read the text.

Sydney😝: We're outside

Me: K

I grabbed my bag from the couch and walked outside.

"What's up?" I said as I opened the door. "Nothing much." We drove to Leor's house and I got out of the car to help him. He's been getting used to having crutches but it's still pretty hard for him.

"Good morning." I said as I grabbed his bag. "Morning." We got into the car then Sky drove off.

I looked over to Sydney. His face still had bruises, I can't stand seeing him like that. He didn't deserve what happened to him.

"Hey Sydney, you feeling better?" "Yeah, a little. My bruises don't hurt unless someone touches them so for now they're okay."

We pulled into the parking lot. I grabbed my bag and Leor's then got out of the car. Sydney helped Leor get out of the car as I came around to their side.

The parking lot was practically empty because most people don't come to school this early. We went into the school and then started going to my locker but stopped as we saw Steven leave the music room.

"Hello." We all said simultaneously. He jumped. "Woah, you guys scared me."

"What were you doing in the music room this early? I didn't realize the teacher was here."

"Uh, the music teacher is my uncle. I have keys to the room and he lets me chill in there and play the instruments. He also records me singing a couple of songs cause he likes sharing my talent to his classes."

"Oh, that's actually really cool." "Yeah, it is. Every week he tells me what song to sing and then I grab a guitar and sing while playing on it."

"What song did you sing today?" "Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran." "That's like the only song I sound good singing."

They all laughed. "Hey, it's true." I said defending myself.

"Well then, can you sing for us?" "I'd rather not. I know I'm a terrible singer and I have stage fright. I don't sing in front of people." "Aww, c'mon, please." "I'm sorry, maybe another time."

I walked to my locker and put in my combination then grabbed my textbook and notebook for science. I waited for the twins to get their stuff before we all walked to Leor's locker.

I handed Leor's backpack to Sydney after he had put his books in it. After I handed Sydney the backpack, I remembered that Leor and I had to go to the counselor.

"I almost forgot, we have to go to the counselor right now Leor." "Oh yeah. Sorry guys, see you later." I took Leor's bag from Sydney and waved as we headed back to the front of the school.

When we got to the counseling office, we walked in and went down a small hallway before stopping at a door that read Liz Rivers. I fixed my glasses before knocking.

"Come in." I heard. I turned the knob and opened the door.

"Ah, my two favorite students. Have a seat. How are you feeling?" I closed the door after Leor came in then sat down.

"We're good. We've actually found a college and we wanted to talk to you about it."

"Okay, that's good." She opened a drawer and took out some paperwork. "So which college are you thinking of going to?" She asked as she wrote down mine and Leor's names on two separate sheets of paper.

"Maxwell University." Leor replied. "Both of you?" "Yeah, there is an art program for me and a sports program for Leor." "Good choice. I think that they're having a campus tour in a couple of weeks. Maybe I can sign you up so you can see the campus."

"Sounds good Mrs. Rivers." "Great. Just fill out this paperwork and give it back to me tomorrow." She said, handing us the packets in the process. I put the packet in my backpack as Leor put his packet in his bag.

"What period is it right now?" Mrs. Rivers asks. "I think it's first period." "Okay, thank you. Here are your tardy passes. Have a wonderful day." "You too." I replied as I walked out of her office with Leor following after me.

"See you later." I said when we got to Leor's class. "Bye."

A/N what's up everybody?!?! How've you been since the last time I spoke to you? I hope you've been good.

Have you heard Money? I think it's my favorite song off of Sounds Good Feels Good so far.

Sidenote: I wrote this story back in December-April so I have everything written, when I update, I just go over the chapter and check grammar and stuff before I upload. The songs have been out for a while cause it's October of 2014 in this part of the story so yeah... I hope you don't mind.

Comment your thoughts, I like to know what you're thinking cause it helps improve my writing and stuff.

Until tomorrow...

Peace out everyone. x