As I got to school today, I unconsciously did two things as I walked through the hallway-trying to avoid Jason and searching for Adrian. As I realized that they'd probably be together, I slapped my forehead.

Gosh, I could be so stupid sometimes.

As if on cue, they both burst through the front doors, with nearly the entire soccer team trailing them.

Jason had one arm on Adrian's shoulder, saying something to him as they both laughed.

There had never been such clear opposites in the history of man, I was sure. And they were friends.

As they sighted me, I immediately wished I could crawl into my locker and disappear.

Jason scowled, a look of irritation on his face, as if I'd just ruined his perfect morning.

Adrian's face broke into a smile and he raised his right hand to give me a small wave.

Oh no. No, no, no.

Jason cocked an eyebrow, looking from Adrian to me. His face clouded and he threw me a look that clearly said he'd deal with me later. Half the girls who stood in the hallway, stared at me, mouth agape.

Oh no.

Literally every girl at Wayne County High had a huge crush on Adrian. But of course, he never gave them the time of day.

Now here he was, waving at a nobody in the middle of the very public hallway.

I honestly hated all the attention.

Quickly I spun around and headed for for my first cla*s.

As I sat, I realized that I didn't wave back at Adrian.

What if he felt bad? Or felt like I ignored him?

I didn't want him to think that I was stuck up. Or proud.

But no. Jason was there. Jason wouldn't have taken it lightly.

Me, a worthless nobody, exchanging pleasantries with his best friend.

I shuddered at the thought of what he would do.

Deciding that I would just apologize to Adrian later, I concentrated on class instead.

Halfway through class, I noticed Kimberly and her minions glaring at me from the back.

Huh? When did they get in?

I tried to pretend that I didn't see them. They probably saw what happened in the hallway with Adrian.

I shut my eyes tightly. Why couldn't these people just leave me the heck alone.

I breathed deeply. Ok, Mel. Pull yourself together. Just try to avoid them as much as possible today and go home quickly. You'll be okay.

Some hours later after I had attended my first three classes, I jumped up, escaping to the bathroom.

At intervals I'd look behind, checking to make sure no one was following me.

As I got to the bathroom, I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. Looking in the mirror, I wiped the beads of sweat that had started to form on my forehead. Just two more classes for today and I'd be free.

I stalled in the bathroom for a while to make sure it was safe to leave.

Satisfied, I threw the door open, looking left and right before walking out.

As I congratulated myself on my success, a strong arm grabbed me from behind and shoved me into an empty classroom.

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