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4th October
Connor and Dan had met Autumn by the bridge and had made it into school on time. After registration they all went off to their first lesson. Stenton sat next to her. “So are you all ready for the party tomorrow.”
“Yeah.”
“Can't wait it was a blast last year I sure hope it is this year.”
“I'm sure it will be.”
“Right class settle down.”
He smiled at her this party was going to be the best now they'd got a hot new chick there.
The bell rang and they all walked out of class. “I'll see you tomorrow at the party red.”
“Yeah later Stenton.”
They walked their separate ways.
“So was that Stenton.”
“It was.”
“He bothering you babe?”
“Not really, no.”
“Cool, lets go to lesson.”
Connor and Autumn walked down the corridor to their next lesson. They walked over the meeting ground to the cigarette corner lighting their cigarettes. 'Autumn, Con.' They all chimed walking up to them lighting a cigarette. “No Dan?”
“I'm here.” He answered, joining them, lighting a cigarette.
“Where have yo been?”
“b***h kept us back.”
“So you daint do your homework!”
Daniel stared sarcastically at James blowing the smoke out of his mouth, onto James's face who coughed. “No one did.”
“Bet that pissed her off.’
“A lot. She wants it in by next lesson or we'll all have an hour detention to do it in.”
“Well you best do it hadn't you?”
“Sunday maybe.”
“Why not tomorrow?”
“I'm not missing the party.”
“You have plenty of time before the party.”
“Maybe.”
The bell rang and they doubted their nubs out going inside for the final lesson before lunch.
The ate their lunch going to have a cigarette before the bell rang for the end of lunch and registration.
Autumn sat by Ashby in her next lesson. He smiled. She just looked at him.
“You okay babe?”
“Yeah, I'm fine.”
“You having trouble in finding something to wear tomorrow.”
“Yeah something like that.”
“Just come as yourself Autumn no one will criticise you. You are who you are.” He smiled.
They walked out of class Connor slipped his arm around her kissing her cheek. “You okay babe?”
“Yeah I'm fine.”
“Good let's get to lesson.”
They all walked away going to their final lesson.
They all walked out of school walking home.
“We'll see you guys tomorrow.”
“Sure later.”
Connor and Daniel walked Autumn to the bridge. “We'll see you tomorrow babe.” He. Said kissing her cheek.
“Night Con.”
“Night babe.”
“Night red.”
“Night Dan.”
They all walked their separate ways heading home.
5th October
Daniel met Autumn in the milkshake bar in town he'd already ordered though unsure
what she liked. She walked in, he waved her over smiling. She walked over to him slipping into the booth. “I ordered two shakes I weren't to sure why flavour you liked.”
“Both.”
“Cool.”
“Thanks.”
“No probs.”
“Maybe you should say sorry more often.”
“Maybe.”
They slurped their shakes. “So are you looking forward to the party later.?”
“Yeah.”
“Me too.” He looked at her. “None of us offended you the other day did we?”
“I've heard it all before Dan. I guess I should be used to it by now.”
“Guess you're not.”
“No, not really.”
“So Con say something stupid too.”
“Could say that.”
“You didn't look to pleased with him.”
“We sorted it.”
“So it was a lovers tiff?”
“No!” She snapped.
He shot back into the chair.
“We're friends though he clearly isn't happy with that and wants more.”
“He ain't the only one.”
She chocked.
“You okay red?”
“Yeah I'm fine. Just went down the wrong way that's all.” She coughed.
“Sorry it came out wrong.”
“So how was it meant to come out?”
“I know Con has a thing for you, but I like you to. I'd like it if we could see each other.”
She chocked again.
“You okay red?”
“Yeah.” She coughed.
“I'm sorry. I shouldn't've asked.”
“I'm sorry, Dan. I let Con down because I'm not the best person to be around right now.”
“And me?”
She stared at him.
“Con right?”
“I-I..”
“I thought so.”
“Please don't say anything Dan he doesn't understand.”
“Your demons right.”
“I've lost one guy. I can't bare to loose another.”
“My lips are sealed.” He said, zipping his lips shut with his thumb and index finger.
“We're still friends aren't we?”
“Always.”
She smiled.
“Finally I got you to smile.”
She flushed.
“Bet Con can't get you to do that.”
She looked at him her some fading.
“I'm sorry Red, it's just that I've never seen you smile, or get embarrassed before.”
“I'm sorry Dan. I can't do happy, not right now.'
“I understand red. You may not think I do but I do.'
“Promise me, I'll never loose you.'
“I promise.'” He moved forward, pressing his lips on hers kissing her. He moved away their eyes connected for a short second.
“Here you go, babe.”
They both looked up at Connor had they been busted?
“Thanks.” She replied.
“Bodge up.”
She slid across the booth.
“Well I best be going. I'll see you at Hazza's later.”
“Sure.”
“About eight.”
“Sure.”
Dan pulled himself up. 'Later Autumn, Con.”
“Later Dan.”
“Yeah later.”
Daniel walked away. “What's going on with Dan, babe?”
She swallowed almost chocking. “Nothing.” She coughed.
“Why did he kiss you?”
“I don't know, you best ask him yourself.”
“I will.”
She slurped her shake nervously.
“So Dan buy you two?”
“Yeah he wasn't sure which one I liked.”
“Mmh.' He said slurping his shake. 'I hope you like mint chocolate chip.”
“Never tried it.”
“You will.” He looked at her. “So, we still on for the party later?”
“Yeah why did you ask?”
“I thought Dan may have asked you.”
“No why?”
“Because he's digging on you.”
She chocked. “Don't be ridiculous Con.”
“He won't be after tonight. I'll make sure he knows your mine.”
“You don't have to so obsessive over me Con. He's my friend like you are.”
“He's still digging on you.”
“So are you, don't mean I'm going to go with either of you does it?”
“I guess not.”
“Look Con, we're all friends and I'd like it to stay that way.”
He place his hand on hers. “Sorry babe, I feel as if I've got to protect you.”
“You haven't got to. I can protect myself.”
“I'd like to Autumn till school ends. Then you can decide then whether you want it to go any further or not okay.”
“Okay.” She sighed, defeated.
“Drink your shake then we can sort your clobber out for the party.”
“What about yours?”
“It won't take half as long as yours.” He cracked, smiling.
They drank their shakes. “So what do you think?”
“It's certainly different.”
“So did you like it?”
“Yeah.”
“See I told you you would." He smiled. 'Come on let's get sorted for this party.”
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