9 Chapter 9
I was sitting quietly in the art class, looking around and waiting for Mrs Craig to give out the work for the day.
It's still the 3rd period and so far I've been glad that I have successfully avoided Bryce, after what he said to me yesterday, I gave myself a pep talk and I've decided to
1) try my best to avoid him
2)never let his words or action get to me
3) study hard enough so I can go to a college far from him.
Yes that's what I decided I'll do,and so long it's been working. I'm just hoping he's sick or fell down the stairs or something so that he won't make it to this class but life has a way of making jokes because Bryce just walked in yayyyyy
He came in and started looking around, probably for an empty chair, I quickly looked around me to make sure there's no empty chair beside me and as luck would have it there isn't and the only available chair is way up in the front, thank you Jesus I watched him walk up to the chair and sat down with annoyance guess the big baby hates sitting at the front, come early next time then.
I was still looking at him and making fun of him in my head when Mrs Craig walked in "sorry I'm a bit late, I was at the principal's office because...... Wait you children probably don't care about this,not like it's your problem anyway" She ranted and turned away from us thank God you know
"Alright so today we won't just be drawing because it's a do it your style day"She said and cheers and boos erupted in the class and you guessed correctly I'm among the boos.... Why? Because I'm quite indecisive.
"Quiet down please,so it's a do it in your style day. You're free to draw, write a song, a short story, create something, show your creativity in your own style. Now get to work" she said with a straight face and then walked over to her chair and sat down, and Some people faced their work, some went over to their friends while some bent down and went to sleep,I looked over at Bryce and he was already looking at me. I rolled my eyes at him and then turned away.
Okay what do I do?? I hate Do it in your style day. Ugh should I write a short story, a poem or should I just draw? Guess there's only one way to find out, I tore out a sheet of paper and started writing down the cons of doing any of the above I have no time for the pros cause what I'm looking out for is the cons. I'm weird like that.
So cons of writing a short story
1) might not finish before the time
2) it might end up not being a short story
3) perfectionist streak can kick in making me feel the story isn't good enough which will....you know what? Forget it I'm not doing a short story
Drawing? Nah I've done it way too much in this class anyway so a poem it is. I spent the next few minutes deliberating on what to write and just like the craving for ice cream that just pops out from nowhere, a theme popped into my mind.
Years go by and we all fade
Fading into nothingness
Without knowing why
But can we really say we don't know why
We've let injustice rule
we've turned blind to togetherness
let greed blind us to the pain of each other
We have spilled blood
without regards to the pain of mother earth
So can we really say we don't know why?
Can we really say we are innocent
Can we say we've taken care of our home
Like mother earth said we should
It's time for us to rectify our mistakes
Time for us to see each other as one
Time to make up for our mistakes
Time for us to stop pledging innocent
Yup, I decided to write something about the cruelty of humanity. When I was done and I read through my work and I wanted to barf.
I was about to tear it out and write another one, when a paper ball hit my forehead what the fudge? I looked up and saw Bryce giving me a signal to pick the paper up, of course it's Bryce that'll dare throw a ball at me.
I picked up the paper and read what's inside "hey cara I'm sorry for what happened yesterday, it'd be great if you put that behind you and give this amazing specimen of sexiness another chance please" I scoffed at the letter, he's apologizing and is still being cocky.
I crumbled the paper in my hand and put it inside my bag with the idea of throwing it in the thrash can when the class is over,I went back to my poem and, not long After that another paper ball hit my head Bryce Pierce I seethed in my mind and picked the paper ball up and opened it and all he wrote is "please", I crumbled it again and put it inside my bag and went back to my poem.
When I didn't get hit by another paper ball, I relaxed and started writing another poem but this time not just one but five paper balls hit my forehead...What in the name of Jesus is this!? I picked the five of them up angrily and opened it and all that's written in them is "please forgive me I'll get you ice-cream If you do"Who needs his ice cream?, I quickly tore out a paper and wrote "i will not forgive you,now let me be" and without looking out for the teacher I threw it at him.
"Bryce and cara I will really appreciate it if you both stop exchanging love letters in my class"Mrs Craig said and everyone burst into laughter ...oops
Before I could apologize the bell rang " submit your work please,and for those of you that didn't do yours properly just know that this carries 40% of your mark" and everyone's mouth dropped open in shock and those that didn't do theirs look like they are about to cry why didn't she say so earlier I didn't do mine properly and that's partially a certain Bryce's fault.
I stood up and submitted my own to her while mouthing a quick "I'm sorry" cause of the paper ball exchange and left the class and started walking to my locker to get the books I need for my next class, English.
I brought out all the books I'll need for my English class and closed my locker. I turned around to head to my class when I came face to face with the one and only Bryce.. okay what's with this?
"What do you want Bryce" I'm really not in the mood to deal with him
"Well since you have forgiven me I thought I should escort you to your class" really dude really?
"Liisten here Bryce, I don't remember forgiving you and even if I did it doesn't mean I want to be friends with you, don't you get that huh? "I said and I pushed him aside and started walking to my next class
Before I could take 3 steps away from him he dragged me back "listen Cara, I'm really sorry and I've apologized...I just need you to give me another chance to rectify my mistakes, am I that bad that I don't deserve a second chance?" I open my mouth to talk but nothing is coming out,he just stood staring at me but after sometime he sighs and walks off. I stood there for a while before I stomped off to my English class.
Yeah you guessed it right, English class went horribly, and I'm sitting at the lunch table sighing continuously "okay cara what's wrong with you?"Micheal asked and I sighed again before looking up from my food and staring at Micheal that asked the question.
"it's Bryce" they all (sussy,mich and Micheal) turned towards me
"what did he do this time" and I told them all that happened starting from the art class to the locker.
" Well Cara you see.." mich started "I think it's time you give Bryce another chance I mean the dude has been trying all week to get your attention I think he deserves another chance you never know what it might bring" I rolled my eyes at her and looked at all of them and they were all nodding their head in agreement
"Okay, just because he has been trying for a week I should suddenly forgive him?" I asked and they all shook their head.
"That's not what I mean, I mean you should give him a chance to earn your forgiveness" Mich explained and I sighed
"Alright, I've heard y'all"I said but they look like they don't believe me.. " what!? I promise I'll talk to him when next I see him " they chorused okay and we started talking about other stuffs.
"Oh shoot I totally forgot,I have to go meet Mrs Molly see you guys later" and Micheal stood up and ran out of the cafeteria
"Did he mention anything about this before?" I asked and everyone shook their head
" No he didn't" oh well, not long after he left the bell rang and we all separated to our classes and the rest of the day went by in a blur.
I'm currently standing in the parking lot, beside Bryce's motorcycle waiting patiently for him I finally decided to give the friendship another chance.
"Hey Cara" i looked up and it's Ryder and Bryce stood beside him
"hely Ryder how are you doing", I said and pulled my face into a small smile
"I'm good,guess I'll see you all later" he and Bryce did the bro hug and he left
" Cara what are you doing here?" that's cold
"I've decided to give this a shot, I mean I'm giving you a chance to earn my forgiveness" I said and he looked at me shocked.
"Wait are you serious Cara? Are you playing a prank on me or something?" He saidd and started looking around.
"No I'm serious Bryce, I'm really giving you a chance now" he immediately started smiling and before I know it I was engulfed in a hug
"Thank you" he said and freed me
"You are welcome,I guess I'll be on my way now" I turned around and started heading home
"Wait!" and he ran up to me "what do you say we go on a peace making date and I get you the ice cream I promised?"
