My morning had went by fast. I was sitting in maths waiting for the bell to ring. It was lunch next and I couldn't wait to stuff my face. Alanna wasn't in chemistry and I was worried she had went home.

The bell rung and I made my way to the lunch hall. I could see Lacey but not Alanna. Wait was that Jack? Why was he here? Lifting a tray I picked up some chicken and a green leaf salad. I still had some water and snacks in my bag. Making my way to their table I smiled as Ryan winked at me. He was sat with his football friends.

"Hey". I smiled taking a seat.

"Hi how has your morning been?". Lacey grinned. Jack had his arm slung over her shoulder. I was confused as to why he was here. He didn't attend school anymore.

"It's been okay. I didn't see Alanna in chemistry, is she sick?". I hope she wasn't away home because of Kane.

"Family business. She did say she'd be back for lunch but I guess not". Shrugging her shoulders she began to eat her lunch. "Can I ask you something?". She whispered leaning closer.

"Lacey". Jack warned.

"I want to know". She whined.

"Know what?". I asked noticing the table had went silent.

"Lacey don't you dare". Jack hissed but I was intrigued to know what she wanted to ask.

"She's not". A girl piped up from the end of the table. I remember her from the night out we went on. Jessica I'm sure her name was. "I mean she's not his type". She smirked.

"I wish she was". Holly sighed. "She'd be good for him and I bet he wouldn't be such a dick with her by his side".

"Holly". Jessica snapped. "Shut up".

"Are you talking about Jake?". I asked.

"Yes". Lacey grinned. "Are you dating?".

What?

"No". I laughed. Lacey's grin fell into a frown. Awkward. "I'm not dating anyone and I plan on keeping it that way until I graduate".

"See I told you she wasn't his type". Jessica giggled.

"Whatever". I mumbled. The chatter at the table began to pick up again. I'm glad I was living rent free in that girls head.

was so special about Jake that every girl wanted a piece of

staring at me. She surely couldn't

"Lacey". I sighed.

good one Leah and

be good for him? They didn't know

shrugged just as the bell went signalling lunch was over. As I was emptying my tray the noise around me seemed

their eyes fell on

tray away I about turned and started to

..

chance to speak with Abby, she didn't turn up to English. This is the only class I have with her so I wondered if she had maybe went home sick. Mr Gallagher didn't

nap. I wasn't feeling great, I had the worse gut feeling ever. Maybe

gran had texted me to make sure I would be home after school. She really wanted me to meet George. As the bell went signalling school was over I put my books

me outside my class. "You're going to hate me Leah. I have to

feeling good anyway". I smiled. "We can reschedule

I can't do tomorrow I'm free Saturday if that

she

to get back". As he ran back inside I realised I didn't

jacket up I pulled the hood over my head. The parking lot wasn't empty yet so there may still be someone here that'll give me a

relief when I saw

I hated having to rely on everyone else for lifts. It wouldn't be for much longer. Once I started working at the gas station

of the cold and rain. I couldn't imagine having to walk home in that. "The dark nights are coming in Leah. You shouldn't walk home when it's like

a choice". I wasn't

the job search going, any luck?". She

smiled. "Jake offered me a job at the gas station". I wasn't sure

I wouldn't worry

just glad I can finally start to save some money again and put it towards a car. I'm not big on always having to rely on other people. I hate

into my street. "But I'll always help out and I'm sure Alanna will as well". Speaking of Alanna where

I asked as the car came to

okay her family have a lot going on just now. Wasn't Ryan suppose to be tutoring

due to football". I shrugged

okay well I'll see

and thanks again". Unclipping my

hung my jacket up. I could hear laughter and chatter coming

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