HAYLEY'S POV:
What was I going to do?
I woke up around 3 AM, twisting and turning. I looked up at the ceiling. It was Monday. That whole thing would be the talk of the school. What would happen then? Would I just run and hide? No. That's a bad plan.
Then what?
I was too nervous to talk. It was like the first 일 of school all over again. Just when I thought I had made decent 프렌즈 and fit in, that had to happen. Today all I knew is we had homework due and I didn't do it. But ignoring that, my thoughts flew back to what had happened at the bonfire. He and I kissed...and everyone saw. Josh would probably ignore me. That was embarrassing and humiliating for him, and I know scared guys when I see them. Now I don't even know if we'll make it past first period.
I drifted back to sleep, but it was quick. The alarm clock rang again, and I bounced back up. I needed to wear something that would make me blend in and become a nobody again. I pulled out a dark, black hoodie and regular jeans. My 셔츠 was a dark grey. Simple, easy and attention-proof. Hopefully.
Mom was downstairs and so was dad. He should have been out to work 의해 now. Huh. "Morning, Hayles," dad called out. He was 읽기 something, as usual. Mom was cooking waffles. "Breakfast will be ready soon."
"Take your time, mom." I said.
"Why? No rush for school today? 또는 that boy?"
"Boy? What boy?" Dad asked all of a sudden. I laughed nervously.
"Nothing, dad. It's just a joke." I glared at mom quickly and she realized what I meant. I sighed and sat down. Pulling out everything in my backpack, I searched through the items. Scraps of paper and pencils flew out. It was dusty in here. Finally I found the science homework that was due today. I read through the questions.
Read section 2.1 to answer 질문 1-10. Then read section 2.2 to answer the 질문 11-13. Draw a detailed, labeled drawing for 질문 14. No scribbles and be neat.
Just what I needed. Ugh. I pulled out a science textbook quickly from under the table. I flipped through it wildly. I finally sound section 2.1, but skipped a few questions. So far I'd answered 질문 3, 4 and 6. I even managed to draw that whole detailed drawing quickly. I just hope it is good enough to pass. Mom said breakfast was ready, and I ate slowly. I managed to make a conversation between my parents and myself.
"What's with the mess of your backpack, Hayley?" dad asked. "N-nothing. It's just I'm trying to clean it out, so I threw all the papers out." I swallowed another bite of the waffle. This was really good, so I ate even slower. "Better not be late for school, Hayley. It's already past the time you'd usually leave."
"It's fine. I don't care," I said, and I did mean that, but I knew my parents wouldn't be very happy. I paused and re-worded my sentence. "I mean...I do care but my teacher doesn't come in until five 분 later, so it's not like there's any worry," I lied. Of course, the true reason I wanted to slow down was Josh.
"Oh, alright then," mom replied. When I looked up at the clock, I realized how late it really was. I got up from the 공식 만찬, 저녁 식사 표, 테이블 and began to hurry.
Quickly, I packed up my backpack and took the science homework. I'd just get someone to copy off of. "See ya, mom," I said quickly. I started walking towards the school. It was about ten 분 away 의해 foot. I had to run now, since I was really running late, and I was sweating when I finally got there. The hallways were empty and nobody was around. I was definitely late. Ms. Wells was already inside the classroom once I entered, and I just realized my hair looked like a haystack. "Hey..." I said coolly. I tried not to look at Josh. His eyes darted straight at me, though, so that made the task quite hard. "Sorry I'm late." People laughed quietly. "Just take your seat, Hayley," Ms. Wells said sternly. She wasn't happy with me.
JOSH'S POV:
Well now what? She is right there, looking terrible and sweaty. And I'm sitting here like a fool. I should probably talk to her 의해 the end of class. I don't want her to think anything is weird between us. But Jaelyn told me that she didn't sit with me in the car because she was afraid of me. She told me Hayley might hate me now, because that's how girls are.
Wait a second.
Trust Jaelyn? Highly unlikely. Why would I trust her? But it seems like all those facts she threw out at me in the 봉고차, 반 made sense. Hayley was avoiding me because it was a sudden move. I was pushed, though! Why would she think I did that on purpose? And Jaelyn mentioned something about never being 프렌즈 again, and to stay away from her? Why should I? We needed to talk this out. Though I could avoid her...
No. We need to talk.
I'm not letting this go easy. But what do I say?
"Mr. Farro?" Ms. Wells called.
I didn't even realize she called me. "Yeah?" I replied lamely. I was spaced out. What was Hayley thinking? Hayley, Hayley, Hayley. She filled my thoughts, I had no time for the current science lesson on the board.
"What happens to the cell?"
I looked up toward all the writing. It was something about cells, but I didn't recognize it. Something we probably were talking about while I talked to myself, no doubt. "I...I don't know." I muttered. Ms. Wells narrowed her eyes toward me, brows furrowed. "Well pay attention, Mr. Farro!"
I didn't have time to 'pay attention'. I had to talk to Hayley.
HAYLEY'S POV:
The 벨 rang. I packed my stuff quickly, hoping Josh wouldn't be able to catch up if I left early. Josh called for me as we all exited the classroom, but I ignored, carrying my feet forward. I desperately wanted to talk to him though, despite the fears I had that he'd be mad at me...or something. He suddenly grabbed my arm, pulling me backward. "Hayley," he began, his breaths coming out as pants. "I'm sorry."
"For what?" I asked him, confused. Wasn't I supposed to apologize? 또는 maybe it was just both our faults? His eyes stared down on me, but I couldn't meet them.
"You know." he told me, inhaling. I heard people whistling at us like we were a couple. Obviously, news of that 키스 spread.
"Could 당신 guys just shut up?" Josh asked them, not meaning to be rude, I hoped. He rolled his eyes and looked back at me again.
"Sorry Hayley. I didn't mean to...um...run from you." he said apologetically. His expression was unreadable, I didn't know which emotion is face conveyed.
I sighed. "Yeah. I know. I'm sorry for not talking to 당신 about it..." He stopped me suddenly. "Well we're cool right?"
I held his forearm lightly. "Okay," I sighed, "Yeah. No 더 많이 funny stuff."
"None," he agreed. I smiled.
"You know what?" he asked, "Why not ditch school? It's healthy once in a while. I don't care what happens. What do 당신 say?"
I wanted to, badly, but mom and dad would probably freak. And this was a very rich, high-expectations type of school. "What do they do to rule violators?" I asked, curious.
"Detention, at worst. Getting suspended is for serious stuff. I mean come on, people do this all the time." Once he revealed that fact, my fear about punishments eased, but I was still skeptical. Ditching seemed like something suspension-worthy. But I'd blame him if we got in trouble.
JOSH POV:
Okay, so I lied. I just needed to spend time with her. She didn't forgive me fully yet, well--it seemed that way, and I wanted her to. Losing a friend like her would make school so much 더 많이 boring. We walked out the doors during the rush of everyone around us. We passed 의해 the gym quickly, running. Nobody would notice. Out the black gates of the school we went, and into the school parking lot. She was nervous, I could tell. First time ditchers usually are. Wait--was she one?
"Hey, is this the first time 당신 ditched school?" I asked her. I wished that I could I just see through her mind. Life would be easier if it was like that. "N-" she paused briefly and then sheepishly smiled back at me. "Yeah. I'm kinda freaked about it. But pretty stoked, too."
"Don't worry," I assured her, grabbing her hand, "it's fun. Remember..." my voice cracked. We would probably get suspended for this. Especially ditching from first period. Lying to her could make her even 더 많이 mad. Maybe she'd never forgive me again. She said her parents would freak. I know mine would. We had to turn back. I couldn't risk her getting mad again. I sighed, stopping in the middle of the parking lot and turning towards her. "Hayley, we won't just get detention at worst."
"Wh-what?" she asked me.
"I...lied. We are going get suspended. 또는 worse. Expelled. I'm sorry I'm being such a jerk. I just wanted to be with you, I wanted to restore our friendship, for whatever it was worth."
"So, 당신 lied....just...just to hang out with me?" She didn't sound forgiving.
"Well...kind of," I mumbled, guilty. Why did I have to tell her. Anyways, honesty is the best policy. Might as well take on whatever reaction she had. Maybe she'd admire my honesty.
Oh God. I took a deep breath, skeptical.
Get ready for the yelling.
What was I going to do?
I woke up around 3 AM, twisting and turning. I looked up at the ceiling. It was Monday. That whole thing would be the talk of the school. What would happen then? Would I just run and hide? No. That's a bad plan.
Then what?
I was too nervous to talk. It was like the first 일 of school all over again. Just when I thought I had made decent 프렌즈 and fit in, that had to happen. Today all I knew is we had homework due and I didn't do it. But ignoring that, my thoughts flew back to what had happened at the bonfire. He and I kissed...and everyone saw. Josh would probably ignore me. That was embarrassing and humiliating for him, and I know scared guys when I see them. Now I don't even know if we'll make it past first period.
I drifted back to sleep, but it was quick. The alarm clock rang again, and I bounced back up. I needed to wear something that would make me blend in and become a nobody again. I pulled out a dark, black hoodie and regular jeans. My 셔츠 was a dark grey. Simple, easy and attention-proof. Hopefully.
Mom was downstairs and so was dad. He should have been out to work 의해 now. Huh. "Morning, Hayles," dad called out. He was 읽기 something, as usual. Mom was cooking waffles. "Breakfast will be ready soon."
"Take your time, mom." I said.
"Why? No rush for school today? 또는 that boy?"
"Boy? What boy?" Dad asked all of a sudden. I laughed nervously.
"Nothing, dad. It's just a joke." I glared at mom quickly and she realized what I meant. I sighed and sat down. Pulling out everything in my backpack, I searched through the items. Scraps of paper and pencils flew out. It was dusty in here. Finally I found the science homework that was due today. I read through the questions.
Read section 2.1 to answer 질문 1-10. Then read section 2.2 to answer the 질문 11-13. Draw a detailed, labeled drawing for 질문 14. No scribbles and be neat.
Just what I needed. Ugh. I pulled out a science textbook quickly from under the table. I flipped through it wildly. I finally sound section 2.1, but skipped a few questions. So far I'd answered 질문 3, 4 and 6. I even managed to draw that whole detailed drawing quickly. I just hope it is good enough to pass. Mom said breakfast was ready, and I ate slowly. I managed to make a conversation between my parents and myself.
"What's with the mess of your backpack, Hayley?" dad asked. "N-nothing. It's just I'm trying to clean it out, so I threw all the papers out." I swallowed another bite of the waffle. This was really good, so I ate even slower. "Better not be late for school, Hayley. It's already past the time you'd usually leave."
"It's fine. I don't care," I said, and I did mean that, but I knew my parents wouldn't be very happy. I paused and re-worded my sentence. "I mean...I do care but my teacher doesn't come in until five 분 later, so it's not like there's any worry," I lied. Of course, the true reason I wanted to slow down was Josh.
"Oh, alright then," mom replied. When I looked up at the clock, I realized how late it really was. I got up from the 공식 만찬, 저녁 식사 표, 테이블 and began to hurry.
Quickly, I packed up my backpack and took the science homework. I'd just get someone to copy off of. "See ya, mom," I said quickly. I started walking towards the school. It was about ten 분 away 의해 foot. I had to run now, since I was really running late, and I was sweating when I finally got there. The hallways were empty and nobody was around. I was definitely late. Ms. Wells was already inside the classroom once I entered, and I just realized my hair looked like a haystack. "Hey..." I said coolly. I tried not to look at Josh. His eyes darted straight at me, though, so that made the task quite hard. "Sorry I'm late." People laughed quietly. "Just take your seat, Hayley," Ms. Wells said sternly. She wasn't happy with me.
JOSH'S POV:
Well now what? She is right there, looking terrible and sweaty. And I'm sitting here like a fool. I should probably talk to her 의해 the end of class. I don't want her to think anything is weird between us. But Jaelyn told me that she didn't sit with me in the car because she was afraid of me. She told me Hayley might hate me now, because that's how girls are.
Wait a second.
Trust Jaelyn? Highly unlikely. Why would I trust her? But it seems like all those facts she threw out at me in the 봉고차, 반 made sense. Hayley was avoiding me because it was a sudden move. I was pushed, though! Why would she think I did that on purpose? And Jaelyn mentioned something about never being 프렌즈 again, and to stay away from her? Why should I? We needed to talk this out. Though I could avoid her...
No. We need to talk.
I'm not letting this go easy. But what do I say?
"Mr. Farro?" Ms. Wells called.
I didn't even realize she called me. "Yeah?" I replied lamely. I was spaced out. What was Hayley thinking? Hayley, Hayley, Hayley. She filled my thoughts, I had no time for the current science lesson on the board.
"What happens to the cell?"
I looked up toward all the writing. It was something about cells, but I didn't recognize it. Something we probably were talking about while I talked to myself, no doubt. "I...I don't know." I muttered. Ms. Wells narrowed her eyes toward me, brows furrowed. "Well pay attention, Mr. Farro!"
I didn't have time to 'pay attention'. I had to talk to Hayley.
HAYLEY'S POV:
The 벨 rang. I packed my stuff quickly, hoping Josh wouldn't be able to catch up if I left early. Josh called for me as we all exited the classroom, but I ignored, carrying my feet forward. I desperately wanted to talk to him though, despite the fears I had that he'd be mad at me...or something. He suddenly grabbed my arm, pulling me backward. "Hayley," he began, his breaths coming out as pants. "I'm sorry."
"For what?" I asked him, confused. Wasn't I supposed to apologize? 또는 maybe it was just both our faults? His eyes stared down on me, but I couldn't meet them.
"You know." he told me, inhaling. I heard people whistling at us like we were a couple. Obviously, news of that 키스 spread.
"Could 당신 guys just shut up?" Josh asked them, not meaning to be rude, I hoped. He rolled his eyes and looked back at me again.
"Sorry Hayley. I didn't mean to...um...run from you." he said apologetically. His expression was unreadable, I didn't know which emotion is face conveyed.
I sighed. "Yeah. I know. I'm sorry for not talking to 당신 about it..." He stopped me suddenly. "Well we're cool right?"
I held his forearm lightly. "Okay," I sighed, "Yeah. No 더 많이 funny stuff."
"None," he agreed. I smiled.
"You know what?" he asked, "Why not ditch school? It's healthy once in a while. I don't care what happens. What do 당신 say?"
I wanted to, badly, but mom and dad would probably freak. And this was a very rich, high-expectations type of school. "What do they do to rule violators?" I asked, curious.
"Detention, at worst. Getting suspended is for serious stuff. I mean come on, people do this all the time." Once he revealed that fact, my fear about punishments eased, but I was still skeptical. Ditching seemed like something suspension-worthy. But I'd blame him if we got in trouble.
JOSH POV:
Okay, so I lied. I just needed to spend time with her. She didn't forgive me fully yet, well--it seemed that way, and I wanted her to. Losing a friend like her would make school so much 더 많이 boring. We walked out the doors during the rush of everyone around us. We passed 의해 the gym quickly, running. Nobody would notice. Out the black gates of the school we went, and into the school parking lot. She was nervous, I could tell. First time ditchers usually are. Wait--was she one?
"Hey, is this the first time 당신 ditched school?" I asked her. I wished that I could I just see through her mind. Life would be easier if it was like that. "N-" she paused briefly and then sheepishly smiled back at me. "Yeah. I'm kinda freaked about it. But pretty stoked, too."
"Don't worry," I assured her, grabbing her hand, "it's fun. Remember..." my voice cracked. We would probably get suspended for this. Especially ditching from first period. Lying to her could make her even 더 많이 mad. Maybe she'd never forgive me again. She said her parents would freak. I know mine would. We had to turn back. I couldn't risk her getting mad again. I sighed, stopping in the middle of the parking lot and turning towards her. "Hayley, we won't just get detention at worst."
"Wh-what?" she asked me.
"I...lied. We are going get suspended. 또는 worse. Expelled. I'm sorry I'm being such a jerk. I just wanted to be with you, I wanted to restore our friendship, for whatever it was worth."
"So, 당신 lied....just...just to hang out with me?" She didn't sound forgiving.
"Well...kind of," I mumbled, guilty. Why did I have to tell her. Anyways, honesty is the best policy. Might as well take on whatever reaction she had. Maybe she'd admire my honesty.
Oh God. I took a deep breath, skeptical.
Get ready for the yelling.
