Are You Kidding Me?!!!

Chapter 6

I woke up by the sound of alarm. My eyes feels like cement. It's hard to open them since I slept late. I took my phone from nightstand and saw the time,5 am.. definitely not late.

It was now Friday, and I'm looking forward to stay home and sleep. The whole week went by and I avoided people and definitely Ashley. She was on my mind like a plague and I don't even know why. I saw sometimes in hallway or parking lot making out with her boyfriend. Sometimes I really think how soft her lips are...

I shook my head and went to bathroom, washed my face and brushed my teeth.

I changed my clothes, had my hair in ponytail, wore my shoes and made my way to park.

As I entered, I saw David standing there, lost in thoughts. I might not know him yet at personal level but I'm pretty sure he's trustable. He just gives that vibe. That security, the brotherly feeling.

I went up to him and flicked his head.

"Oww! What was that for?" He said while rubbing the spot I flicked at his forehead.

"I thought I'd give you a jumpstart since you looked gone." I said feigning an innocent smile.

"of course" he said sarcastically.

"So why are you standing here?" I asked looking at his forest green eyes. They sure are beautiful.

"oh yeah, there's an event I want you to fight in." He said

"A fighting event?" I asked

"Yep. It's an underground fight and I really wanna see you in action. I'm pretty sure you're more than you let on" he said looking at me as if I'm some mystery.

"Aren't you too curious for your own good?" I looked at him, he's good in reading people. I really need to be in contact with less people. "So, when's the fight?" I asked.

"Next month." He said

"Mmm. I don't think I'll fight this time. I might just check up the place and all." I said

"Yeah, that'd be good, checking up on battlefield huh" he said, bumping his shoulder with mine.

I chuckled.

He told me he'll be gone for the rest of month for his dad's work and will meet me on the day of fight.

I plugged in my earphones and told him okay. And went past by him and started running.

My body was already tired from not sleeping well, I really should cut some slack off. Or maybe change my sleeping schedule.

I know the routine I had was eally good for longevity and stuff but who wants to live that long? Everyone will die one day, hell even I can. What if I cross the road today and some car crash on me? I'd be dead. What's the point in working hard when everyone will die someday. I guess that's why people say 'just live in the moment.'

I never had health issues, I don't even get sick no matter what climate or weather it is. But my mental health, I don't even eat to begin with it. It's funny how one person can f**k you up mentally and emotionally with a lot of trust issues. Just one person.

I still remember the day my whole life changed. The day everything went down.

I looked at time and went straight my house. I went upstairs and took shower. I opened my closet and chose a loose red blouse and black pants. I was in no mood to dress up. I wore glasses and braided my hair.

I went downstairs and saw my parents on dining tables eating breakfast.

I sighed and made my way towards them. I was in no condition for any communication with humans.

"Morning" I mumbled

"Good morning, what's up with your grumpy mood?" Dad asked while mom was serving me sausage

"Nothing, just woke up on wrong side of bed." I answered as I started to eat.

"Hmm..I still don't understand why you dressed like that in school" he stated

"Cause it let me be in studious character dad, so I can really study. You know, identify shift" I answered

He nodded while reading the newspaper

I ate and kissed them goodbye and made my way towards school.

I reached school and saw someone that I probably shouldn't be seeing. The b***h. With her lackeys and her boyfriend. What was his name again? Jace? Jade? Like I care! His arms were around her waist and they were...making out? Yep, they were making out. That almost made me puke.

I thought it won't be a good idea to make this day worse than it already is and the day just started! So I made my way to the hallway towards my locker.

I opened my locker with the code and took out my books.

I had AP Biology right now, I still feel weird after yesterday's encounter with Octavia, or should I say Ms. Craig. The cookies were really good, I wonder if she made them by herself or bought it. She might be friendly, judging by the smile she gave. I don't even know how someone can give a smile that big. She must be--

"Ouch!" My thoughts were interrupted by someone bumping me or maybe me bumping into them. I fell back on my a*s. It'd sure hurt later.

I looked up at the person and saw blonde hair and greyish blue eyes. She was wearing the cheerleader uniform. It was navy blue and silver. ... definitely suits her... I then realized she was throwing daggers at me with her looks. If only looks can kill.

I might be in trouble.

"You b***h! Are you blind or something?" She spat at me.

I looked at her and her 3 lackeys. They are all your stereotypical cheerleaders but only Ashley stands out. Her boyfriend wasn't here.

"I'm really sorry, I wasn't looking" I apologized while picking up my books. I saw her friends smirking at me. Was this really an accident or she did on purpose?

"Ofc you're a blind nerd, do you want me fix your eyes" she said with an evil grin.

Shit! What if she really hurt my eyes? Who am I kidding, I'd probably make her regret ever talking to me. I chuckled at the thought.

"How dare you to laugh at her like that?" Her one of lackey shoved me at wall forcefully. Her hand was on my neck while her body was covering my way. My a*s and now my back too, I sighed. I don't really wanna be late for my class.

I grabbed her hand, took her pinky finger which was on my throat and twisted it. She let out a yelp and removed her hand while shaking it.

"What the f**k are you doing b***h?!" She spatted. While others were glaring at me.

Guess what I did after, punched her?

No.

I ran. Yep, I literally ran from them, completing Usain Bolt. I heard my name being called but I didn't stop. I really don't want to waste my time on useless people.

I made my way or ran towards the class and saw Octavi- I mean Ms. Craig standing outside the classroom greeting the students smiling. She was wearing a white shirt and grey pencil skirt just below her knees with black high heels. Looking gorgeous as usual.

She is sophisticated and classy.

"Good morning Ms. Williams" she greeted me

"Morning Ms. Craig" I greeted back and made my way towards the class.

I sat and opened my book, Octavia came and started teaching.

It wasn't anything I didn't know. We went through the human bones.

Biology was my favourite subject. Sometimes I think to take after my parents but then again, life never goes as we planned.

We humans are control freak. Everyone wants to control life and wants to control everything. Even though it never happens.

People get hurt, life changing event happens, things don't go as you plan.

You can ask a couple who were once parents to a 14 yr old teenager who does of leukemia. I'm pretty sure they'd planeed so much for their kid. Their vacations, school, college etc. Even time can never heal that. No one can't get over something like that. If you ever get attached to anyone they always will be a part of your life and heart no matter how much you've moved on.

That's why I don't really expect anything from anyone, especially love. Even love is f*****g science. It's all serotonin, oxytocin, dopamine stuff.

My thoughts were interrupted by the bell and I went out of class.

It was now end of the day, nothing eventful happened after the encounter with Ashley and her minions.

Today is second day of school and so much have already happened. So much for being low-key. I sighed. I received a text, I opened my phone and saw it was from my mom.

"call me ASAP"

I called my mom as I made my way towards the exit gate.

"mom?"

"Alex, I sent you a grocery list for the guests we are having tomorrow, buy it from your card and I will transfer the money. Make sure to buy each of everything." She said sternly

"But mom-' she hung up. My mom hung up on me. She's sometimes way too busy for me. I got the message from bank and saw the money I received. I rolled my eyes.

I opened gps and saw the grocery store was kinda far. I don't mind walking but lack of sleep made my body out of energy.

I booked a cab, it took me 5 mins to reach. I opened the door to exit the cab. I paid him and went towards the store.

I took out the list my mom sent me and started looking for it. It was bacon, sausage, chicken, flour, wine etc. I made my way towards vegetable section and took some kale, broccoli, bell pepper and stuff. I grabbed some packets of cigarettes. They are great stress reliever.

I don't know who exactly were the guests. Imagine my mom making the time to cook the food when she can't even give me her time.

Don't get me wrong, we do have family time sometimes, but it just doesn't really feel genuine. Like they're just doing just for the sake of raising the child.

When I need my mom or dad, they were never there to listen. Always busy with their work.

I took all these to counter and paid for it. I booked the cab again but this time to take me home. These stuff sure are heavy.

The cab came and I went in. As my house came into the view, I saw Ms. Craig in her driveway with....that asshole? Yep it's Rick the asshole. They both were there.

My cab stopped outside my house and I saw both of them glancing at my way even though they can't see me.

Then I remembered I was still in that nerdy getup. I took off my glasses that were hiding my eyes, loosened my hair and made it a bit messy. I let it fall down. I notice the driver looking at me confusingly as if I was some kind of weirdo. I gave him the fake smile and paid him.

I took the groceries and made sure it hid my most of the clothes, cause Ms. Craig might remember, who knows.

I exited the cab and made my way to my house without glancing at my neighbours.

Please don't bother looking at me.

"Hey Alex" Octavia said making me to look at her.

"Oh hey Octavia" I faked a surprising reaction as if I didn't know she was there.

"Hi, I'm Rick. What's your name beautiful?" asshole asked

"Alex" I faked smile at him.

Octavia roller her eyes at Rick.

"I didn't know you are the responsible one" she said looking at me.

I gave her a confusing look.

She motioned towards the groceries.

"Yeah, I like to buy food, what if my mom buy something I don't like, not gonna take chance." I said

She chuckled. Even her chuckle was beautiful.

I saw Rick checking me out. He gave me a wink, and I made a disgusted face.

"I'm gonna go" I motioned towards my house.

"Yeah, but wait a second" she said and then faced towards Rick. "Listen, you go inside and I have to talk something to her" she said.

I saw him raised an eyebrow, then he looked at me. He nodded and went inside.

I really hope she doesn't want to tell me she knows about me being her student. God no.

As he went inside, she faced me with a smile. "You want me to help you with that?" She asked while looking at the groceries. I was already struggling with these.

"Ummm.." should I let her? One time won't matter much, now would it? I sighed and nodded. She smiled and took some the things from me.

I opened the gate with my key and went inside with her. I wonder how this will turn out.

I sighed again.