9 Filling In

I run downstairs with my backpack and jacket in hand. I woke up late today and I only have 20 minutes to get to school or I'm late. I wave to grandfather and run out the door to my car and semi speed down the road to school. Never go to a party on a Thursday it will ruin you. I race my car into the parking space, grab my bag and run to my locker.

I check my watch it's 7:50, yes just in time to get my books and head on to Chemistry. I throw my backpack and jacket on the floor and start grabbing my books from the locker. I slam the locker and run to class as soon as I enter the class the bell rings, perfect timing. I open my book to chapter 8 and take out my notebook and pens. I start to write notes from the chapter when I get a ding from my phone.

"Hey, whoever phone that is turn it off." My chemistry teacher says.

I don't really need to get in trouble now. I raise my hand to ask could I go to the bathroom. He says yes and I run to the bathroom to check my message. I put the phone up to my ear and hear Lyra's voice.

"Hey Quinn I was going to tell you this at the party, but I couldn't find you. I had to stay home today I feel like crap I drank too many beers. I need to ask you a favor can you take my shift at the vet clinic today I will owe you big time thanks babe. Oh, and Jack has the key to the clinic you need to lock up." Voicemail ended.

Jesus leave it to Lyra to get drunk on a Thursday. I leave the bathroom and start to walk back to class next thing I know I find myself on the ground. I groan in pain and look up to see Will. I scurry to my feet and back up. He starts to inch closer and closer to me. He wouldn't try anything in school, right?

"Hey, hey I'm not going to hurt you I just want to apologize for last night I was way out of line. I was super drunk." He said with his hands up in defense. I squint my eyes at him to make sure if he was sincere, he was.

"Hey uh water under the bridge. Just... don't do that ever again to me and to anyone else." I say with my finger flaring in the air. He nods his head letting me know that he understood me. He starts to walk the other way when I stop him with a question.

"Hey who was that guy that stopped you from potentially raping me the other night." I ask.

He turns around and walks up to me, looking at me with a smirk on his face.

"I don't know who he was." He responds to my question. I look in his eyes to make sure he was telling me the truth, he wasn't. Why won't he tell me what is this guy a different species? I let it go and wave him off and go back to class. The rest of the day was pretty regular, took some notes etc. The bell rings for everyone to go home, I grab my belongings and head on over to the field to get the key from Jack.

The sun beams on my face as I walk onto the track, god how could they stand out here. I run across the track so I wouldn't run into anyone, that would be embarrassing. I search around for him but I didn't see him anywhere. I saw a football player on the field and walked over to him, maybe he could tell me where Jack was. I tap on his shoulder and he turns around to look at me. It's Myer's I have dying to see him since the party last night and the diner. I try to keep my composure and mustier out my words.

"Hey I'm looking for Jack, Jack Thompson, he has something I need." I ask him.

"Jack's held up in the locker room by the coach he said you would be coming out here follow me." He waves his hand for me to follow him and I did. He opens up the small pocket of Jack's bag and pulls out the shiny key. I open up my hand for it as he places It there gently.

"Thank you... Uh tell Jack I said thank you and I'll see him tomorrow. What's your name again anyway?" I ask him. I know his name obviously, but Lyra told me to always act like you don't really know the guy so they'll be more interested.

He steps up close to me and tells me his name. "Myer's". He says then walks away from me to the field. I stand there for a few seconds and look as him as he walks away, there's something about him I can't put my finger on it. I shrug off the feeling and walk over to my car, hop in and head to work. Pulling up to the antique shop I grab my bag and head on in. I sit down my bag at the front desk and go to Ida's office. I knock on the door and lean in to see her sitting down, shuffling through papers and drinking earl grey tea.

"Hey Ida I need to leave work early today to sub in for Lyra at the vet clinic." I say.

"Let me guess Lyra got drunk again." She says without looking up at me.

"Yeah sorry...again." I tell her in a pleading voice. This isn't the first time I had to take off work for Lyra and it won't be the last.

"It's alright honey you are lucky the store is slow today go on in and work." She says shooing me off. I head on over to the desk and do just that work.

2 hours later....

I say goodbye to Ida and head on over to the vet clinic. Next thing I know I'm at the clinic. Opening the door, I'm welcomed by the stench of dog and the sounds of barks. I walk to the bathroom and throw on my scrubs. Since Lyra is always getting drunk and I always have to fill in for her I decided to buy my own scrubs. I put my bag in Lyra's locker and head on to the back. I'm greeted by Dr. Lee, he waves me to come on over to him.

"Hey Quinneth it's been a while, let me guess Lyra is "sick" again." He says as he quotes on the sick part. I laugh at this comment and nod my head in confirming this comment.

"Yeah." I say.

"Well uh well there is a lot to do today. Follow me." He says while walking to the back I follow behind him. "I need you to wash out the cages, fill up the animal's food and water. After that meet me in room 3 to help out with a patient." He finishes up and walks to his office. I walk to the back and start with the cages; oh, Lyra owes me BIG time.

After cleaning the cages, filling up the food and water, fighting with a dog and helping out Dr. Lee with a patient it was finally 8:00 and time to leave. Everyone already left so I have to lock up, yay me. I make sure all the animals are Ok, turn off the lights and lock the door. I throw my purse over my shoulder and head towards my car.

Suddenly, I hear a rustle in the bushes.

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