Ash's POV
I grabbed my backpack from my room and sprinted downstairs. "Bye mom, love you!" I yelled as I ran out the door, gaining silence in return. I grabbed my cologne from my bag. Should I go with her or..... with him? I decided to go to normal people school today and go with her tomorrow, putting it back. So I began running again but, slowed to a jog wanting more think time. I put my ear buds in and walked to school. If i am late, so be it! I just want time to think.
By the time I got to school it was already 8:30, almost time for class..... ugh kill me..... I thought to myself as I saw Alex walk around the corner. "Shit...." I whispered under my breath, putting my head down. Slowly I looked up and locked eyes with Alex and my heart skipped a beat....definitely saw me...I'm so dead..
" Oh Ash...." he singsonged unamused as he walked up to me and grabbed my chin tilting it up so I would look at him. I swallowed the fear growing in my stomach, hoping it would pool below instead of on my face. Waiting for him to continue I stared daggers at him in hopes to calm my racing heart. " Get 'em boys.... this one isnt trained properly." He said with a laugh as he backed up as to get a better view. His groupies kicked me and didn't stop. I knew Alex would get bored if I didn't make any sound, so I didn't.
Finally Alex seemed to get bored and muttered a quick 'stop'. He crouched before me and sighed "your no fun." I gave a sarcastic comeback and instantly retegreted it. Next think I knew I had his fist colliding with my face. He gave me a look of pure disgust and spit on me. "Lets go guys..." He said annoyed as they walked away laughing and making fun of me.
*time skip* (yay)
It was finally my least favorite period, lunch. I didn't eat however, I walked straight outside. Even the outcasts glared at me. I sat down on the hill slightly just past the cliché bench that was conveniently located just under a big oak tree. 'gross mushy stuff...' I thought laughing to myself. The amusement slowly became an empty laugh of loneliness.
I sighed and looked around. Couples are everywhere, make out point, courtyard, even by the football field. My eyes started watering when out of the corner of my eye I saw Alex. Not just Alex but Emily Sorbét as well. I gagged mentally as my heart clenched in my chest as I saw them. Tears pricked my eyes as they made out intensely. I began to feel sick to my stomach and decided to leave school early.
It was the class just after lunch,my actual favorite class, art! I walked in and took my seat and pulled out my sketchbook. Alex walked in and took his seat a seat away from me. No matter what, there is no way he could ruin this class for me! Ms. Riddle walked in and began to explain that today we are to have a partner activity. Shit... I may be her favorite student but, she also is the only one who knows about me liking Alex. So what does a teacher who loves helping do? Pair me with Alex.
DAMNIT! WHY MS.RIDDLE!? Shoot me now.... "U-um...hey, Alex." I asked timidly sitting across from him. "What?" He growled at me looking down on me as he is quite a bit taller. I began blushing and I looked down at my lap instead of the table. "Um...do you want to pick the topic this time?" I asked offering the envelope of cards towards him. "Whatever," he grumbled as he reached for the envelope. "Thanks." He mumbled before grabbing the envelope.
What did h- before I could finish my thought process his accidentally grabbed my hand when reaching the the envelope. We both stopped short and looked at each other. There was a faint glow from his chest for a few seconds but he looked away with a blush. "Stop starring, dweeb..." he muttered embarrassed as he opened the envelope to pull out a card.
"Leo the lion and Aquarius the water maiden." He spoke showing them to me. " Easy! U-um...which one do you want?" I asked recoiling from my outburst. "Aquarius." He said simply. Looks like I got Leo. "Ok let's get to work and finish up, we have an hour left." I said as I pulled out my sketch pencils.
He looked down and then looked at me as if thinking for an idea. His eyes lit up in an adorable child like way as he got an idea. Cute...wait! Stop thinking like that Ash! You should know it would never work out... I sighed and began sketching letting my hand do as it pleased. I kept noticing him look at me for reference as i did the same. Eventually I noticed that his leg was touching mine and my heart thumped in my chest. Why now!? I'm almost done, this is gonna throw me off!
I tried to move my leg back but he moved his toward me again. Damnit! Are you doing this on purpose!! You would have thought he read my mind as we both looked at each other. He smirked and I only turned more red. He chuckled and returned back to sketching as I tried to do the same. Slowly he retracted his leg and I could breathe easily now. I finally finished my sketch and he followed soon after. He grabbed my sketch book and offered his. We shared our sketches and the only thing I could do was stare. It was beautiful! I knew he was good but...wow!!
We decided to show Ms. Riddle so we could leave class early. She was impressed so I packed up and left class while Alex stayed behind for a few minutes. I didnt bother heading to my next class and went straight to the nurses office.
*knock knock *
"Come in Mr. Ash." Mr hindle spoke before I could do anything else. "Hello sir." I replied as I took a seat in the disinfectant smelling room. "Early leave once again Mr. Ash?" He spoke knowingly. "Yes Sir." I spoke with an awkward chuckle. He sighed, "Relax I'm not the bad guy here. Feel free to come back if you need to, ok?" He smiled as he stood and gave me a pat on my head. "Yes Sir!" I smiled back as he reached into his desk to grab a pass.
"Thank you again Sir!" I smiled as I waved bye at the door. I walked to the school entrance getting ready to go home. Until a moan filled my ears loudly. God damnit...curse my curiosity! Slowly I approached the direction I heard it from. It lead me to the side of the school, where no body can hear or see you. My breath hitched and my heart broke when i saw who was there. Alex and Emily. He had her pinned to the wall with one hand and the other...well I'm sure you can guess what else he was doing. Without second thought I ran back from where I came and kept running. Past my house, past Alex's house, past all my problems. Straight into the forest, the one place I felt welcome.
(One rainy time skip later)
It began raining about 10 minutes ago. I wasn't cold or upset anymore. I just laid there by the pond, empty. I sighed and decided to go home. It was a long walk but I didnt care. I check my phone carefully trying not to get it wet. 10:47pm, great. It should be 11:15 ish when I get home. I'll get a snack and go to bed. I'll probably be sick tomorrow so I'll just sleep in, I don't care right now.
(Another time skip! Because, why not?)
I finally got home, i was wet and looked like a drowned rat. Mom's car isnt here, so I suppose she is out with her 'boyfriend' again. I dont care, I'm just gonna eat, change and go to bed. So I did just that. I ate a small bag of chips and changed into dry boxers and shorts. I threw the bag away and went to bed.
Maybe tomorrow will be better...