I sat there on that sunny morning tapping my nails against the desk, for what seemed like hours. I remember it clearly.
It was the first day back from break and already the teacher was ten minutes late. Not impressive.
So I waited -sitting toward the back of the classroom where it was harder for anyone to see me- until he got here. I waited thinking about every face I knew in this small room. I waited thinking about how everyone stayed the same over the summer, thinking about how I was still the same me. No noticeable improvements, mother nature must of skipped me this year. Nothing out of the ordinary, nothing special. Just me.
I gasped to myself as the classroom door flew open and scared me out of my thoughts. Mr. Allovertheplace (no that wasn't his real name) practically fell into the room with a mess of papers falling out of his hands. Slowly the conversations and voices that filled the room seconds ago, faded away.
"Uh.." He fixed his collar. Still the same "Sorry I'm late, I assume you all had a good summer."
The class mumbled an answer, slumping in their seats. I knew what was coming next, the teacher would sit down at his desk, look for his attendance folder, realize it's in his filing cabinet, and then realize he lost the key for his filing cabinet, and lastly he would use a class list instead.
Was I right? Uhm Yea.
I felt the smirk on my face.
He went through all the names, of all these people I knew, in alphabetical order and I waited for my name to come in.
"Emma Brooks?" he called, scanning the room.
That was me. I just turned seventeen this summer.
I was average height, kind of short actually, pretty slender. Long dark brown hair that ran just above my chest. And big brown eyes to match. My lips were full, but not too notice-able. The cheeks on my heart-shaped face would turn rosy when I got nervous. Which was pretty often. I considered myself a shy girl, but I also considered myself alot of other things. I was always that person who everyone knew they could trust and depend on. I was the girl who people would walk by everyday and not notice,but I'll get into that later. I always looked for the best in people, and can't hold a grudge if my life depended on it. And lastly -the part I never mentioned- really all I wanted was a fairytale ending. Shhh it's a secret. All I hoped for, even though I will never admit it, is for that prince charming to come and find me. The person that would finally let me put my guard down. The prince charming who would love me no matter what, and wouldn't be afraid to tell me.
But I knew he was never coming.
"Here.." I raised my hand and sighed. Still the same.
He continued to go down the list, as I heard all the familiar names of all the people I've known for most of my life. The people I saw everyday but probably didn't see me.
"Jessica Reynolds?" Mr. Brown called.
I smiled to the girl who was sitting next to me, Jess was my best friend, she always has been, for as long as I could remember. She was turning sixteen in two months. I know what you're thinking, what is she doing in this class? Let's just say Jessica is pretty smart for her age. She's always been a year ahead. I could trust her with anything, and we were always there for each other. She was a great listener, always knew when to step in and when to keep her mouth shut. She was going to make a good mom one day. Gorgeous of course. Light brown hair, greenish eyes, and beautiful smile. I can't believe she doesn't have a boyfriend.
"Present..." she said, also raising her hand.
I got comfortable in my cold, hard chair as class started. And before I even had time to realize it was over, it was. I ran out of that stuffy room the second it was possible. I wanted this day to be over already, but I should of known that wasn't going to happen easily. The morning went by quickly as routine started to kick in again. I kind of missed it. But I'll tell you what I didn't miss. I didn't miss the crowded hallways, filled with faces that didn't even look twice at me, and the rude people in them. What I didn't miss was the feeling that I was invisible and that nobody would ever see me.
But I'm used to it, I had to get used to it.
Jessica and I walked into the cafeteria side by side talking and made our way to our usual empty table. It was the only table away from everyone else, in perfect view of what everybody was doing. No one expect our little group of friends ever sat with us. It was comfortable. And personally, I liked it that way.
I glanced around the room, at everyone talking and eating, getting used to high school life again.
And that's when I saw him.
i love it plz post more
you always know how to write so well
love all your other stories too
***Hayden***
deskjwet 3 years ago
aww thank you!!
that means alot to me =)
WishUponAJonas 3 years ago
I CANT WAIT FOR MORE ITS SO AWESOME!!!!
are you gonna keep writing jonas brother love story??
<33 Caitlin Marie
PeacexLovexJonas23 3 years ago
thanks!!
and ya
of course i'm going to continue it! XD
WishUponAJonas 3 years ago
looks good.. one thing.. you have that u turned seventeen over the summer but ur best friend is still 15? you said she didnt turn 16 for another two months? thats the only thing that didnt really make sense to me, otherwise.. it sounds interesting.. i would keep reading
stefs24 3 years ago
oh
that's what you mean!! lol
i know it doesn't make sense..
play along with me =P
WishUponAJonas 3 years ago