Chapter 6: THE APOLOGY
ANNE'S P.O.V
My eyes open and I see candy(i named her), the kitten I picked up yesterday, curled up close to me. I smile at her adorableness and stroke her before getting up cautiously from the bed.
I take a shower and do my daily routine which would have been laying on my bed the whole day with candy and afterward watching T.V. with her so I can see her cute reactions to it but unfortunately, I had to go to school and do a freaking mathematics quiz.
I groan in despair and kiss candy"Bye cutie, I will see you later. Don't break anything"
She wraps her around my legs and purrs gazing at me with her unhappy eyes."God, I want to stay here" I hold her up and hug her gently so I don't hurt her because of my excitement.
Walking away from her was one of the hardest shit I have ever done in my whole life. I eventually shut the door after running and hugging her one more time. I spin around and my face changes from a slight smile to unemotional in a minute.
The reason being is seeing Lucas leaning on his car with a haggard face.
How long has he been here?
Our eyes lock with each other and I look away from him without saying anything. I walk away from him. The footsteps behind me are loud and I can hear him yelling frantically.
"Anne! Wait a minute, please stop"
Hearing him plead, I stop and turn around ordering him in a cold voice "Start talking. I have to go to school"
He stops behind me and scratches his head disoriented by my sudden eagerness before talking "I am--What I mean is--
"Quickly" I add interrupting his stuttering.
Taking a deep breath, he conveys"I am sorry. yesterday I had a terrible day and took it out on you, I am genuinely sorry. I never meant it to sound as if I was degrading you in any way"
I take a clear look at him and apart from his unique clothing style(I am in no way judging him) he truthfully looks distressed and remorseful. The light bags under his eyes also indicated he didn't sleep properly.
"That under bags only adds to his hotness" my inner voice comments.
"Not the right time"
"oh please, don't behave as if you weren't considering that" she shots back.
"Anne do you, you know, forgive me?"Lucas requested in a hesitant voice.
"hmmm, let's see...
Lucas's eyes are filled with expectation as he gazes at me.
"No," I said before resuming"You can only be forgiven if you buy me lunch today"
His expression switched from dejected to perplexed to relief and then finally, his face settled into a bright smile.
Fuck! he is blinding me with his smile.
"Yes! I will not forget"
I smile to myself as I walk past him in the direction of his car and try to open it.
"What are you doing?"Lucas questioned jogging towards me.
"Well, you have a car and I assume you brought it because you wanted to give me a ride, or am I wrong?"I replied with raised eyebrows moving away from the car.
He laughs with delight "Not at all, that is the reason I brought it, please do get in" He said unlocking the door open for me.
"Oh my, Thank you, What a gentleman you are! "I say to him with a teasing grin.
It only caused his laughter to grow louder, and he got in the car mimicking an English accent "I couldn't let a lady as captivating as you do such an insignificant work, could I?"
He begins driving and I bounce my leg nervously pointing out to him after a while of contemplating "You...I mean you have no reason to go so far as to apologize to me"
I'm not worth that much effort.
I catch his eyes in the rearview mirror and Lucas answers "I just wanted to"
"I was going to forgive you anyway, I was also a little too harsh" I declare looking away from him, Getting a sudden urge to stare outside at the passing scenery.
"Not at all, I clearly went too far but if you forgave me .why did you act as if you were mad?"He questions wrinkling his eyebrows in a confusion.
"I am sorry. I was stunned. I really didn't expect to see you, my body acted by itself and to be honest I was a little mad at what you implied last night"
Lucas's gaze flickers with regret and he apologizes softly"I am sorry"
"As I said before I will forgive you if you buy me food"
"Hahaha yes, I will"
Our conversation lasts till we reach the school and the two of us get out of the car together.
I expected that this was going to happen but it never ceases to amaze me. Everybody stops chatting with each other to stare at me, some with admiration? and others with curiosity while a single person in that crowd scowls at me with hatred in their eyes.
I already know who it is.
"Don't mind them. It's, to tell you the truth because I am so popular" Lucas bragged running a hand through his hair, smirking at me.
Are you sure he is the same person who with sad puppy eyes was waiting outside the house to apologize to me just a while back?
I roll my eyes at his sudden change in personality(maybe he is bipolar) and question him"Are you sure it is because of your popularity or your...well, special fashion style"
"Excuse me, I am an extremely fashionai--
He pauses closing his eyes after taking a glance down at his 'fashion' "Please tell me I didn't wear a bold multicolored finding Nemo shirt with peach-colored sparkly short pants"
"Okay, sure you did not"
"..."
"Do you feel better about yourself that I lied?" I ask in a serious tone holding in my grin.
It seems like he didn't have any idea what he wore this whole-effing-time.
"Lily, I am gonna fucking murder your ass "I hear him murmur to himself before speaking to me." This time maybe it might be because of my clothes but I am for sure popular"
He really has no shame.
I secretly check him out, yeah, he is good-looking I will give him that and he surely has to go to the gym to maintain his athletic body. As I stare at him, my gaze moves downward he probably has a big d--
"What are you thinking about Ann?"I hear Lily ask from behind.
My complexion flushes red in embarrassment. What the fuck was I thinking?
"Nothing" I respond to her. Certainly, I can't say 'oh! nothing I was simply having impure thoughts about your twin brother in broad daylight'.
Damn, this Lucas is playing with my whole ability to think straight.
"Then why do you appear so red, are you not feeling well?" Lily asked whilst Jax touched my forehead to check if I have a fever.
This worried statement from her and Jax's actions only pushed me to sink deeper into my pool of embarrassment. I am so sorry for being a Hoe, Lily "It's really nothing, it is only a bit warm here--
As I said that, an unexpected gust of cold air suddenly blew past us.
Screw you, god.
"....."
"....."
"Yes, sure it is hot, so very hot. I might just melt away. right, Jax?"Lily spoke in a phony voice with Jax imitating her.
I catch Blake rolling his eyes at them and handing out a bag to Lucas who was glaring extremely hard at Lily.
"What is that?"I ask Blake pointing at the bag in Lucas's hands.
"Clothes"
Scrunching my brow in confusion, I examine Lucas who was throwing curses at both Lily and Jax who poked fun at his clothes. "Wait a minute, How did you know Lucas--
"I texted him, "Lucas said cutting me off.
Here we go once more with lying.
Sighing, I told them"Let's just head to class."
After I finished my first few classes and my mathematics quiz which had compelled me to remain away from candy.
In spite of this, the test was relatively easy.
I was walking to my next class and realized that this was actually the only class I didn't have with any of them, Not Lucas, Lily, Jax, or Blake.
I am fine without them(really I am fine) but the only problem is Stacy is in that class and after the Lucas incident. She keeps scowling at me, although I guess she hasn't done anything to me herself. Rather, her minions are the ones who are bullies, however, they are easy to deal with.
Having enough experience to know that people like Stacy won't give up so easily, my guard is still up.
Upon entering the class, I take a seat next to Casey, who greets me shyly.
"Hello, Anne!"
"Hi"
We got close due to a project and she is nice, to tell you the truth, most of the people I met here were really friendly though they tend to gossip a lot.
No matter how good everyone is there are bad eggs everywhere in this world.
Like I met Casey after a person was bullying her for a stupid reason which was she wasn't attracted to guys but girls.
And the actual reason I think people are friendly here is that not only I defended her but a ton of people took her side.
This place is like a dream come true.
A teacher entered and I recognize her from the first day. She was the one who interrupted the mannerless mathematics professor.
"Good Morning! I am Miss Trina your substitute as your teacher has some medical issues"
As she says that, I hear a lot of people complaining and groaning under their breath. This teacher is not very well-liked.
"Let us get started"
She starts by going over topics we had done last day. Not to brag in any way but I am quite smart. Well, you can call me a nerd(it's not an insult)and I also don't get why they are seen as uncool just because they--
"Miss Thompson, would you please pay attention in the class and stop your daydreaming?" The teacher asked in a strict voice.
I snap out and answer apologetically "Okay I am sorry Ma'am"
All of a sudden her lips curve upwards into a smirk. Why is she smirking?
"It seems you consider you are too smart to pay attention in the class"
Yes. "No Ma'am I apologize if it seemed that way"
"Then answer this question. What is an amalgam?"
Why so suddenly, and this isn't even related to the topic she is teaching?
"Ma'am this is not the topic you are teac--
"If you don't know the answer, you can say so. Though I didn't expect much from your type anyhow" She interrupted sneering at me with arrogance polluting her tone.
Quietness overtakes the class although there's a person snickering.
Stacy.
Why the hell is this teacher picking on me?
I watched Miss Trina glance at Stacy who gave her a look of approval before she restarted the class. Hmm, now that explains Stacy not troubling me for a while.
And furthermore, her minions not bullying me when I joined the class.
"An amalgam is an alloy of mercury with another metal it may be a liquid, a soft paste, or a solid, depending upon the proportion of mercury."
Two can play at the same time.
The teacher freezes looking taken aback at my response.
"I know the answer, I was merely shocked since you abruptly questioned me and I have a small doubt would mind clarifying it? "I request her before stating it"there is a constituent of amalgam alloy which decreases expansion could you say what it is? I forgot"
"Miss Thompson T-This is not the topic I am discussing right now"
"But Ma'am the question you had asked was not even slightly related to the 'topic' you were discussing currently though?"
Her eyes dart around in panic and humiliation "Oh, I-I forg--
"Don't worry, Ma'am, I didn't expect a lot from you anyway cause people of your age do tend to forget stuff quite frequently"I tell her with a subtle raise of my body.
Unlike before, this time people chuckled and were trying to suppress their grins.
Seeing this, the teacher shuts up embarrassed, turning bright red in the face."Anne, I am your teacher. You should know how to respect me"
I smile with an innocent expression, replying back to her" I never disrespected you, Ma'am," and feel extreme satisfaction to see her face contracted into a deep scowl.
"Y-You Insolent Bi-Brat, G-Get out of My Class and You have detention." She shouts her body trembling in fury.
With my backpack slung over my shoulder, I replied."Gladly, I mean if anybody teacher such as you they rather just go to detention and do something more productive,"
Her face beams even redder with anger at my words."Y-You--
"And remember "Miss Trina" that I will make sure to place a complaint about you"
Hearing that, her stance shortly straightens and she responds with a complacent tone "Who would believe a student, Anyway?"
At her words, I gave her a sweet smile along with my middle finger as I walk out of the class. The class finishes and I see Casey coming toward me with a gloomy face.
"I am sorry I couldn't do anything to help you"
I pat her head and respond"Don't worry and go to your class, don't you have a quiz?"
Casey nods in agreement and leaves before apologizing to me again.
Like I said, people here are too nice for their own good.
Once all the students have left, I waited for a few minutes to confirm if I was right and heard Stacy yelling at the teacher with anger.
"I fucking ordered you to HUMILIATE HER not the fucking opposite."
"No Gamma I--
"SHUT UP! you are fucking useless.....
Stacy's voice fades away as I leave to go to my next class. Jesus Christ! what is she even trying to do? or why the hell does she despise me so much? and who the hell is Gamma?
I have so many questions but no explanation for any of them.
All of a sudden I am hugged and I sigh drained "Lily, you don't need to hug me every single time you see me"
"Why not?" She questions blankly.
I stare at her for several seconds before declaring, "You know what? I simply give up."
Now it was Jax who stormed toward me shaking my shoulder and asking in excitement. "Is it true?"
I scrunch my eyebrows "What is true?"
"That you talked back to 'That Teacher' "
What! it's only been 5 minutes and It already spread so fast.
"How do you know?"
"Wow really! I knew you were a badass but to have the courage to talk back to 'That teacher' you have my respect, Anne"
"Wait--
"What? That was not merely rumors" Lily stared at Jax in shock before questioning me "is it true Ann?"
"Yeah, it is true, she was being unnecessarily rude while I did nothing but spoke respectfully to her and what do you mean by 'That teacher'? "
Jax and Lily look at each other.
"There are rumors that she picks on weak students and degrades them which lowers their self-esteem. she thinks she is a teacher so is above the students and that they won't be able to do anything to her"Jax explains while Lily looks furious.
"Why won't they place a complaint or report her?"
"A student tried. They had all the proof they needed but when the meeting was held. All of the proof disappeared unexpectedly, feeling disgraced and ashamed. The student quit the school."
I turn toward Lily and ask her with hesitation "Isn't the principal close to you why won't you inform him about this? he--
"Why do you think the student even got a chance to accuse her?" Lily stated.
It appears to me that she has someone influential backing her up.
Having asked them more questions, I reach my next class and enter taking a seat near the window. The professor enters the room and the class begins.
This class is supposed to be with Lucas. Why isn't he here yet?
"oh, are you missing him already?" my inner voice asked.
"NO"
"denial, tsk, the basic crush symptom"
"shut up!"
My class ends and I see Lily and Jax outside waiting for me."Hey, where is Lucas? he was not in the class today and I also don't see Blake?"
"They had some, you know, emergency so they left"Lily answered peeking at Jax.
Hmm, okay.
After that, the rest of the day went by without any major drama, it was finally time to leave, but I, sadly, had detention. I had planned on going back with Lily and Jax, but that wasn't possible, so I told them to go ahead first. Now before reporting to detention I also had to meet a professor because he wanted to have 'a chat' with me.
Which was never a good thing.
Nonetheless, the chat with the professor just included him being impressed by my quiz score and congratulating me.
Do I appear as a weak student? For what reason was he so surprised?
I think to myself while humming a melody. There are students chattering, people playing around, and teachers going into the lounge.
I reach the hall where I had detention for a reason which was not even my fault.
It's quite peacef--
All of sudden someone shoved me onto the locker and I see Stacy smirking.
"Hey Slut, it's been a while since I spoke to you face to face"
Fuck! I shouldn't have jinxed myself.
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