Chapter 4 Seperate

I just wish today would end.
        With Nora by my side, I smiled. But I didn't think these lessons would be so crucial. They were fun at first, then got borin with just readig on chapters, and it was only the second lesson. With my chin perched on my fist and my eyes endlessly on the teachers Mr Tom who kept reading from an acient book in his hands.
        We all had a orientation before hand, where we all paired up and went around the school building. I paired up with Nora, and not that I didn't care, Bradley paired up with Lewis.
       When we got moving around the first floor, Bradley was in front of us. Nora kept going on about how much she hated kids like him. So she kept doing funny actions behind his back while I either giggled or frowned. I knew Bradley wasn't all that bad, he just seemed off people. I didn't hate him, but I didn't like him either, I really wanted to know more about him, he just kept his distance for a while.
        Then in the first class, Nora was placed next door with Lewis and I was stuck in here... With Bradley seated right behind me. I'd twist and fidget, I wasn't so comfortable with him behind me. I felt exposed in a way.
        Then next lesson, Nora was in my class for English and seated next to me. I smiled when she did. But then, Bradley was placed opposite me on the table. We had to turn our heads so we could see the teacher.
        "...And that is why..." The teachers droned. I couldn't help but fall asleep in this lesson.
         Our uniform wasn't as bad. Wear a dark blue polo shirt and black pants with any black footwear. I wore my black normal flats with my hair tied up in a high ponytail.
I noticed that Bradley wore black high-top trainers. I didn't know if it was allowed, but he did. His dark hair fell loose around his forehead, his eyes a distance from this lesson.
         I yawned quietly and stretched my legs, accidently knocking his foot while doing so. Suddenly, I looked at him, and he looked at me. Not bothered in his eyes and he looked away, but I seen his fist clench.
         Did I anger him? I don't know, but I didn't want to again.

When the lesson ended, Nora linked her arm through mine. We had became good friends over the weekend. But she was very short tempered. A girl with blonde hair that laughed at me the other day for my hair and t-shirt, did the same thing to Nora, and Nora did not at all like it. She started swearing abusive language and all I could do was watch and laugh outside. Nora is also very sensitive. She told me about an ex-boyfriend and showed me pictures of them. He looked very emo with black hair and spikey at the back, a fringe placed to cover his left eye. She said his name was Shane, and that she loved him. Right up until she caught him red handed with another girl.
         Nora had never fighted for a boy before, but she told me that she slapped Shane all over and he let her, and that Nora had brayed the girl until she was in hospital. Nora showed me a image on her phone of the girl on the floor, covered in blood and cuts. Nora said that she has always been so violent from then on, which was only last year. She knew she had let her heart be broken by Shane's hands, and it's a sad story to know he'd break it like that. So Nora said that she would always be so tough on herself by doing so. She showed me her wrists, which were covered in shiny marks, cuts really.
         She said that she'd get so depressed that she'd use a knife from her kitchen to cut at her own body, feeling ashamed of herself.
          She said she could trust me, and I wouldn't tell a soul of Nora's past or her cuts. She believed me too.
      
Anyway, as we walked through the crowded halls to the grounds and Cafe area, me and Nora seen Bradley and Lewis. I noticed Lewis was very fond of Bradley, like Lewis's role model of some sort.
       Then I was caught looking at Bradley. I looked away, shy and nervous that I did.
Nora noticed my head drop, and looked at Bradley and 'tutted'. I smiled.
We were at the Cafe door, and I noticed a bright colourful flyer stuck to the window with sticky tape.

 There will be an award assembly for our year 11's
Art technology group coming first in CrossGate's and Ridley's Highschool Art Competition.
A School Dance will be held in the larger Gym area tomorrow.
Everyone is to attend.

My eyes widened, I walked away from the poster and Nora grabbed my arm.
       "You are going to this." She smiled. 
"Ugh," I protested, "No I certainly am not. I have no nice dresses or shoes for dancing."
         "I do." Nora smiled. Her eyes sparkling at the idea of this dance. "I will be happy to lend you something to wear for this special occasion." 
          I looked dumbstruck.
I couldn't dance, and this dance was tomorrow, and everyone had to attend.
I pouted my lips and shrugged, Nora jumped for joy, shaking my shoulders. I cringed and dropped my face in my hands, laughing along with her, we both turned around to see Bradley. Nora stiffened and stood tall, I looked at her beside me and smiled at Bradley, being relax and clam.
          "What's that about?" He said in a grouch. I smiled. His posture bored and his uniform looked cute on him...
           What am I thinking?! I scolded my mind. I do not think he is cute at all.
I shook myself mentally and smiled up at him, ready to reply when Nora beat me to it.
           "Something you won't be interested in." She strut.
He was annoyed at her tone, then I seen his eyes do a quick look over her. I diverted my gaze away, I knew boys like him were inpossible. I had a sad look on my face.
            "Jade," Bradley spoke my name harsh. "What's this about?" He soothed his tone while he looked at me, those clear blue eyes went straight through me.
            "An award assembly," I smiled at him, he just looked at me unemotionaly. "And a dance after."
             He didn't look to happy, his fist clenched. He turned away with Lewis hot on his heels.
            My heart felt empty and alone, then Nora smiled that beautiful smile at me and it made me feel a whole lot better. I could seriously call this girl my bestfriend.
              When me and Nora turned to the door of the Cafe, I looked behind me and seen Bradley turn and gaze at me in wonder.