Chapter 10

"why are you so early Hadley?". Mom ask me as I approach the door. She cross her arms and lean on the wall before I answer. I took a deep breath.

"Uhmm, I will walk mom going to school". I said having a hard time if I am acting right or weird. I look at my mom carefully. She look so shocked about what I say. I always get in the car going to school, I am always with my brother. This is the first time that I will walk going on our campus that's why I understand mom why she is confused.

"Why? I mean, there's a car why would you choose to walk than to ride a car Hadley? What are you thinking, is there something wrong?". Mom asked me.

"I just want to exercise mom, chill. Don't ask too many questions. Got it?". I said then fix my bag on my shoulder and I even open the zipper of my bag at the back just to make sure that my wallet is there.

This is my way to get rid off the boys, I mean the four boys. I want to distance myself to them to get out of the trouble and criticism to others. I want my silent life to came back. That's all I want.

I saw my brother going down the stairs holding a cup of coffee that's why I walk away while saying goodbye. "Good bye mom, good bye monkey!". I said then laugh, I usually call my brother as monkey because he look like one!

"Hey, wait for me!". My brother ask me but I ignore him. I walk while smiling because its not bad to walk going to school. I can smell the fresh air and I can watch the sunrise while walking. While I am walking, a car stopped. It's a Chevrolet Silverado, its a beautiful truck. It's color black. After a few seconds, the window's open.

"Do you the photo that I post is good? I mean the photo of you, it's actually good to be exact". He said then smirk.

I did not give my attention to him, I just took a deep breath then I start to walk again and pass by him. While I am walking, he also started to move the car on my direction.

I want to shout in front of his face and said, 'hey leave me alone' but I don't want to cause any trouble nor noise this early morning. I will just let him pass.

"For sure our batchmates will noticed you because of the photo I post. I mean, you look good there". He said.

"You know what, if you are not informed, I don't like to be noticed. I enjoyed being a nobody. Understand?". I said then I walk again despite of him being importunate.

It's still early when I get inside the campus. When I enter the room, I saw sir Michael, my teacher in Science.

"hey, Estella. Do you want extra credit? I heard you've been in detention room and its a big no to you being a valedictorian". He said.

It gives me energy and then I smile while nodding. I think t his is a great opportunity for me to get rid off that October caused me to be in a detention room!

"yes sir, i mean anything. What is it?'. I said then set aside my bag.

"Can you please tutor Mr. Raven San Diego? On my subject!". My teacher said. It made m e worried at some point. But how about me being valedictorian? Right?

"You are the best student of mine and I really need someone to accompany him because of his failing grades. I will give you extra credits despite of your hard work, trust me'. Sir said then I sighed.

"Okay sir, I will do it". I said then I saw a big smile coming from my teacher.

"Great, just tell him that you are done with the favor'. He said then left me here standing alone. He is the one who asks the favor yet I am the one who is responsible to tell it to Raven? My god!

When the bell rang, i sit on my chair then I browse my book just to get ready on our class. And I saw them holding their phone while looking at me, i knew it. It's about the photo I think! Shet Raven, I hate him!

"Hey Hadley, nice undies'. They said then laugh. I just roll my eyes and cover myself the book I am holding. It's embarrassing you know.

"Look, even the undies? Your showing off your undies to get the attention of October? My god, you are really a flirt inside"

"I don't like October!". I shouted. I can't stop it anymore, I want to explode literally. Like for real!

"Miss Estelle, are you okay?". They ask me and even my teacher in English stop and look at me.

"I am sorry maam". I said then I just sit there and shut up". As uch as I want to understand the lesson, I just can't. I just have a headache. Good thing Ocean is not here.

When its already lunch time, I saw again my teacher in Science and he kept on reminding me about the tutor thing to Raven, he ask me if I already remind Raven that I will be his tutor for Science.

I sighed then I look the four boys inside the canteen. As usual they are on their place, on their table. I walk there slowly and my classmates looking at me like I am a piece of trash

"Told you, this girl likes me so much1 Look, she even go here just to talk to me?". October said then he lean on his chair.

"Excuse me, I am not here for you. I need to talk to Raven for a moment". I said then look att Raven. He is sitting while his legs cross. He is sipping some lemonade juice and look at me when he heard his name.

"I am the one who will tutor you in Science, sir asked me to do it. Just go to our house after school". I said then turned my back.

"hey Hadley, I told you don't make me feel embarrass in front of my friends.". My brother said, Reece said.

"And on what way I did to make you feel embarrassed huh?'. I ask him.

"Nothing, it's just your face. I already feel embarrass". My brother said then theu all laugh.

"What do you mean? You will be my tutor?". Raven asked.

"Isn't clear? Do I need to repeat myself for you to understand what I said?". I said then roll my eyes.

"Why do you need to do that?". October ask.

"Of course, Raven has a failing grade in Science. He needs to catch up and I am the one who ask by our teacher. On this way, I also can rid off my suspension in the detention room that you caused October". I said then make an eye to him and his friends.

"You know what Hadley, you don't need to get near us to tell that information. You can just simple message me online. You are putting yourself in trouble by getting near to us.". Raven said then he put down his lemonade and then he point out those students looking at me badly.

"Just simply tell to me that you want to see me. Okay?". October said.

"No way, n-e-v-e-r!". I said eagerly.

When I turn my back to get myself foods, my phone vibrates. I stop for a moment to look at it. It's October.

'THIS IS WAR HADLEY, I TOLD YOU'

That's what he said and I think I am in danger. Wrong move Hadley. I walk as fast as I can to get out. I did not able to buy food for myself because I am afraid they will hurt me or something.

Dandelions

Ruth B

Maybe it's the way you say my name

Maybe it's the way you play your game

But it's so good, I've never known anybody like you

But it's so good, I've never dreamed of nobody like you

And I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime

And I'm pretty sure that you are that love of mine

'Cause I'm in a field of dandelions

Wishing on every one that you'll be mine, mine

And I see forever in your eyes

I feel okay when I see you smile, smile

Wishing on dandelions all of the time

Praying to God that one day you'll be mine

Wishing on dandelions all of the time, all of the time

I think that you are the one for me

'Cause it gets so hard to breathe

When you're looking at me

I've never felt so alive and free

When you're looking at me

I've never felt so happy

And I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime

And I'm pretty sure that you are that love of mine

'Cause I'm in a field of dandelions

Wishing on every one that you'll be mine, mine

And I see forever in your eyes

I feel okay when I see you smile, smile

Wishing on dandelions all of the time

Praying to God that one day you'll be mine

Wishing on dandelions all of the time, all of the time

Dandelion, into the wind you go

Won't you let my darling know?

Dandelion, into the wind you go

Won't you let my darling know that?

I'm in a field of dandelions

Wishing on every one that you'll be mine, mine

And I see forever in your eyes

I feel okay when I see you smile, smile

Wishing on dandelions all of the time

Praying to God that one day you'll be mine

Wishing on dandelions all of the time, all of the time

I'm in a field of dandelions

Wishing on every one that you'll be mine, mine