As I readied for the hell called high school excitement jumped through my veins. He wanted to see me. Despite the inevitable fallout, I agreed. Should I tell Chelle about him? I didn't know. Maybe, until I understood what was going on, I should keep it to myself. He probably had a girlfriend. I'd likely interpreted everything wrong. He was just a 'friend' just an acquaintance. Still, I danced on the path to the front door, flew through the halls. Lessons seemed like kindergarten stuff. My giddiness was contagious. Even the vipers half nodded and smiled as I passed on my way to meet Chelle and Debbie in the library. "Hey fuck face," a guy called as another stuck out his foot to trip me, and a girl pushed from behind. This was an overplayed trick. I'd long since learned to step high, rebalance and pretend nothing happened. As I did, a jock grabbed the name caller, pulled him down, whispered something in his ear. The guy who called me 'fuc...
Do your best, take it day by day.