Ch. 3

Detention with Mr. Til was usually alone but today I had company, Jared, a new kid. He wasn't that bad looking either, so I didn't mind. Mr. Till took a step outside and he finally spoke, "So what are you here for?" he finally asked.
"Late for class... and 'back talking'" I replied and gave him air quotations.
"I'm-"
"Yeah, Jared Rivers, right?" he looked impressed. "You're in AP History and AP English." I would know because I see him in that class and couldn't possibly not notice his brown, black, hair, with dazzling green, yellow eyes.
"Right, Lexi," Lexi? Not Alexis? How did he know to call me that? "Just transferred from--" He continued to watch. "What? Can't complete that sentence." He joked.
"Well, uh, not really. I don't pay attention to others stories..." I said truthfully.
"I've noticed. Hm," trying to figure me out just like the rest, get in line.
"What do you mean by that?"
"I've seen you around Alexis Anna Adams." How did you. My puzzled expression gave the question away.
"No talking," Mr. Till said returning.
I looked back down at my books while I felt his eyes still studying my every move.
After detention I confronted him, "You never told me," I said shaking my head. "why you where there." Which was true, there was no story line.
"I-uh-I skipped class," He said with a half smile, "I'm sure you've done it before."
"No," I said defensively knowing it was a lie. He looked at me in disbelieve. "How are you doing that? It's like you're reading me." I said truthfully.
"Your pages aren't as ripped as you think they are. Shutting all the doors wont get you anywhere, opening new ones will. Not everyone will hurt you, Lex." Nobody really calls me Lex anymore, last year it was only my closest friends, and not even the majority of them called me Lex. Lexi is all I'm use to, and all I'll ever really be.
"Since when do you become my forchen-teller?" He shrugged.
"Just think about my advice." Was this flirting or just creepy? Anyway I think I'd take it into consideration.
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One more day until the weekend, finally. Ever since I lunch with Katleen I learned to avoid her a little harder. Projects with the group wasn't so bad. "Hey," Marco pulled me aside.
"What," I answered rudely.
"Listen, I know you don't like me, but they are for the wrong reasons... Alexis you're mad at my boyfriend not me, so just build a bridge and get over your self." He had a point... I was being broodily rude, for no reason... It's not like he was invading my personal space, or trying to make me forgive Jim. . He was just trying to make some peace. Jared's words started to hit me.
He was still giving me more reasons why I shouldn't be upset with him, not knowing I wasn't listing until I interrupted, "You're right... It was rude... Of me. I'm sorry," I said looking at Marco directly in the eyes.
"W-what?" He asked in disbelieve. 
"Listen, I know you have nothing to do with it... I just had a hard time realizing it, but I'm not forgiving Jim. I just hope you can forgive me."
"O-okay, I'm not asking you to forgive just your cooperation, and of course I'll forgive you." He smiled.
"Thanks, see you later Marco." Weird. I think I felt a little better?
"K-Kay," he said not moving a muscle while I turned to leave Bio.  

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"Hey Lexi," Katleen, why do you keep on trying? I wanted to say desperately, but I figured if I was nice to Marco and felt good, just maybe I can feel good again.  "This time I'm not taking no for an answer, you're coming," Katleen smiled. Her Hello Kitty T-Shirt, black hole arm warmers, and dark black liner, looked terrible. And looking at everyone sitting at the table where she sat I'd look out of place, with my navy blue tank top, jean jacket, and jeans.
"Fine." I sighed under my breath.
"Everyone this is Lexi, from Bio." How come I didn't recognize any of these faces.
"This is Allen," Allen's nose was slightly crooked and the bangs hid his eyes, wait I knew Allen. His Allen form Gym, right?
"Yeah we've met before," Allen said answering my question.
"Rosie," Katleen continued the introductions. I could see why her parents named her Rosie she had perfect light blue eyes, straight small nose, and a very lively expression. "Danny, aka best boyfriend in the world," Katleen smiled.
"I wouldn't be so sure, Jared's hands down, the best." Rosie giggled.
"I thought he was new..." I said politely but confused.
"Yea, he finally transferred, form M&D Prep. We've been together for about three months... Allen introduced me to him," she smiled pointing to Allen and giggled again.
"Congrats." I said now looking at Danny. His dark brown eyes showed he was physically and mentally strong.
"Anyways," Katleen rolled her eyes and continued, "Lianne," a girl with short hair and red eyeliner and also the girl who called Katleen over yesterday at lunch, "Dexter," A good looking guy with dirty blonde hair and soft gray eyes. "and finally Lillian," For some reason I could tell I'd like her.
"Nice to meet you guys..." What the hell was that...? I took a in between Dexter and Katleen.
"Hey, everyone," Jared said walking over to Rosie.
"Hey," she smiled, "we where just talking about you." She hugged while he kissed her on the check watching me. He took his place in between Rosie and Danny while Rosie started the conversation. "Oh, how rude of me, Jared this is-"
"We've met," I said quickly.
"You guys know each other?" Katleen asked. Jared's expression was in some other world.
"Uh, yeah, we have AP History and AP English together," I admitted.
"So decided to take my advice now Lex?" Why was he calling me that.
"I suppose so," I said a bit embarrassed, "and I don't mean to exclaim, but, eh, it's Lexi, not Lex." I watched him shrug and turn to talk to Allen. I know it was wrong knowing I now know he's in a relationship, but it's now I suddenly really need to get to know him.
I distracted myself with conversation between Lillian, Katleen, and Dexter. They asked me all sorts of questions as if I was new, which was nice, I missed the attention just a bit.

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