Love me, Logan 2 #6

The first day of school. Even if my room's still a mess, I still managed to find all my school stuff. Zack promised me he's going to pick me up. It's only the first day and I don't want anyone to think I'm a slut. So I wore a hoodie. I swung my backpack and I got out of my room.

'Are you ready for a new school Karen?' Mom asked.

'I guess so. I'm kinda nervous about the people.'

'Oh, don't worry about that. I think they're gonna like you.' Easy for you to say. Mom placed a plate of pancakes in front of me. I sat down and ate a little and filled me up with orange juice. 'You got to eat a little bit more, Karen.'

'Poptarts will do?' I said. I stood up and pushed my seat and I looked for poptarts in the kitchen cabinets. I found raspberry-flavored ones. I popped the wrap open and threw them in the toaster. Oh thank the Lord for toaster pastries. My phone rang, and there was a text message from Zack telling me he'll be in front of my house in ten minutes. I took out the poptarts out of the toaster, placed them on a plate and, maybe, since I'm feeling nice, share one with Kyle. I took one and bit it and walked to Kyle's room. Kyle was still in the showers. His laptop is on and it has Skype open. And the the person on chat has DeniseGryes1 for a username. That's probably his girlfriend since her name's Denise.

'Kyle, I made you a poptart.' I said.

'Thanks leave in on my desk.' Kyle said from the bathroom. I left it on his desk and I was about to walk out his room. 'Dude, you're going with Zack right?' he said coming out of the bathroom door with a towel wrapped around his waist and below.

'Yeah, why?'

'Do you think I could ride with him too?'

'Why?'

'You know what parents do when their kids goes to a new school.' Kyle said putting his pants on. I instantly thought about the movie Bratz 4 Real, when Jade's mom asked for the dad to have her and Jade's picture taken, and Jade was embarrassed. I smirked.

'I'll see what Zack'll say.' I said and I walked out the door.

'Cool.' Kyle said. He wore a Bring Me The Horizon tee and baggy jeans. He had his hair untidy and had his black Converse on. I'd laugh if someone called him a fag.

'Kyle, aren't you worried people are going to call you a fag?' I laughed.

'Please, Karen. The ladies looooove the band tee, the bags, the shoes and especially le hair.'

'Seriously? The hair?'

'Karen, Karen, Karen. My hair makes girls instantly wet, it makes mothers cry, it makes babies happy, it also makes the people in the army think why the hell are they fighting.' Kyle said grooming his hair. I just stood there covering my mouth and laughing. 'Hey shut up your boyfriend has the same hair as mine.' As soon as Kyle said that I stopped laughing and stood up straight.

'You win. Get ready fag.' I said and walked out his room.

'I always win, Karen. Muha ha ha ha.' Kyle closed the door as if he played dracula or some guy in a horror movie. I took out my phone and texted Zack.

'I'll be there in 5' replied Zack.

I sat on the couch and got my bag ready. Kyle walked out of his room. I heard Zack's car outside the yard, I looked out the window and it was really him. 'Mom, Dad Zack's out there, I'm leaving.' Mom rushed to me and kissed me and Kyle on our cheeks. Dad came to hug me and Kyle.

'Good luck sweety. I mean both of you. And Kyle, stay out of trouble.' Mom said.

'Have fun.' Dad said. We both walked out of the house and waved to Mom and Dad.

'Good morning Mr and Mrs West.' Said Zack. He opened the door for me and waved to my parents. 'Kyle's coming?' He asked.

'Yeah, I forgot to tell you. You cool with that?'

'Cool.' He said. He stepped on the gas and started driving. The school wasn't as close but wasn't as far either. But yeah walking there would be a drag.

'Are the people nice there?' I asked.

'Well, I guess as long as you're nice to them.'

'Will the people call me a fag for dressing up like this Zack?' asked Kyle. Zack looked back and smirked.

'Don't worry bro, there's a group of people dressing up like you. I bet you'll fit right in.'

'Sweet.' Kyle said.

We were in the drive way of the school and Zack found parking. There was a nervous beating going on in my heart. Zack stopped the engine and opened the car door. He opened mine before I could open it. He pushed the door closed and swung his arm around my shoulders. Kyle walked behind us. I saw a few people gazing at me and Zack, not in a good way, though. In a what-the-hell-is-he-doing-with-that-girl-in-his-arm-there-must-be-a-better-looking-girl-than-her or I'm jealous or just, the what the hell look. I got a little nervous.

'Why are people staring at us?' I asked.

'I don't know. They look jealous though.' Zack said.

'Hey dude I'm scared.' Whispered Kyle.

'Chill.'

'Zacky!' Yelled Derek from a distance. 'Karen!' You're here!'

'I guess I am.' I said.

'Do you like this place so far?' He asked.

'It's really big. Bigger than my old school.' I said. Then a guy and two other girls walked up.

'Oh hey, meet the people. This is Josh, Jordin, and Kristy. Guys, this is Zack's girlfriend, Karen.'

'Hey.' Said Jordin and Kristy.

'Hi.' I said shyly.

'You don't have to be shy. We're same as you.' Josh said. That was really comforting for me being as the new kid.

'That was nice for you to say.' Said Zack. 'These are the coolest people you'll know here, Karen.' He said and smiled at me.

'Uh, hey. Do I get friends and a warm welcome too?' Asked Kyle from behind us. All of us turned to him.

'He's the band geek, concert weirdo guy.' I said. Kyle thumped me from the back of my head. 'You want friends or not faggot?' I said.

'Ye-, yes I do sister.' He said in a hopeless voice. The guys laughed a little.

'Yeah they have a group for middle school band geeks. Wait, you are in middle school right?' Said Jordin.

'8th grade.' He said.

'Oh. Koda!' Shouted Jordin. A girl with scene hair, a band tee, a jacket, pair of skinnies and in converse came running.

'What?' She said.

'Koda, this is Kyle. He's new. He's similar to you. Make friends now, run along.' Jordin said.

'Hey.' Said Kyle.

'Hey.' Replied Koda. Her cheeks went a little reddish.

'Koda, are your cheeks going red?' Asked Derek.

'No!' She smacked him on the face.

'Ooooh. You like the boy?' teased Kristy.

'No! Shut up!'

'Hey you like her, Kyle?' asked Josh with a smirk.

'Er, I have a girlfriend.' Kyle said.

'Oh. Better chance next time bro.' Josh thumped Koda's head.

'I'll show you around.' Koda smiled at Kyle. Kyle followed and they both went away.

'She totally has a crush on him.' Said Jordin.

'Word.'

'Totally.'

'Bell's gonna ring soon.' said Derek looking at his phone clock. We all walked in. Zack slid off his arm and held my hand. I was blushing. But they the mood went away directly when I saw Alexa standing in front of what seems to be her locker, with a guy. She was in a skirt so small a baby could use is as a dress. And a tank top. I cursed silently.

'What's wrong?' Asked Zack.

'Her.' I had my eyes pointing to Alexa.

'Oh. You have me. Don't worry. Younger ones fear the senior.'

'Ha, sweet. Who else is a senior? I mean, your friends.'

'Well, Derek is, so is Jordin. Kristy's a 9th grader. You're left with Josh.'

'Oh. Kristy's in the 9th grade? I thought 11th.'

The bell rang.

'Hey, see you later, lunch is at 11.' Zack said. He kissed my forehead and waved while he walked away with Derek and Jordin. Kristy walked a different path too. They all waved.

'I'm left with you now.' Josh said. I only smiled. 'Which is your homeroom?'

'10.4,' I said.

'We're in the same class. Cool.'

'Cool. Does that mean same schedule?' I asked.

'Pretty much. But the math, science, English and art is separated.'

'Oh, yeah I remember.'

'What are you taking for math?'

'11th grade math.'

'And the rest?'

'11th grade science, 12th grade English and airbrush.'

'Ooh, airbrushing. That's nice. Well in math you're going to be with Zack, science with me, Kristy and Zack, and English with us all.'

'Cool. What's first?'

'Oh, we go to homeroom first.'

'Okay.' We walked into homeroom. Everyone stared. I took a seat next to Josh.

'Who's the chick?' asked a guy next to Josh.

'Karen. Zack's girlfriend. She's new.'

'Whoa, Zack the senior?'

'Yea. Problem?'

'Naw, she's just cute.' He winked at me and I waved awkwardly. Josh laughed a little, he looked at me.

'Karen, to break the awkwardness, this is Braiden. He's the captain of the school basketball team.' Josh said.

'Oh, hey.' I said.

'Hey sweet thang.' He said and winked again.

'He can be, er, rather cheesy.' Josh said. I just laughed a little. The teacher walked in.

'Good morning class, sorry I'm late, the morning meeting went a little long today. Please have a seat.' She took a sip from her mug and placed it on her table. She wore her glasses, 'Oh, right. There is a new student today. What's your name, the girl in the hoodie with the mustache printed on?' I realized she was talking about me.

'I'm Karen.' I said.

'Oh, please stand up, Karen.' And I did.

'Hi, I'm Karen West. I'm 16 and new. Er, hope we can be friends.' I said. Really awkwardly.

'I am Mrs. Daniels and I teach 11th grade math. Please have a seat Karen.' I sat down. 'Class, today Ms. Moore is absent due to a family reunion in the south, so for all of you in 12th grade math, you will have Mr. Adams as your substitute. And today there will be drama, and that will be held in the last two sessions of school hours. Everyone go to the drama theater at exactly 2 P.M. That's all you need to know for today, so go to your classes.' Then the bell rang. Since my math class is here I just sat in the same spot. I noticed some people didn't move also. I saw Zack walked in. I waved at him. First period with Zack already. This day will be fine. He took a seat next to mine.

'Hey.' He said.

'Hey.' I said, blushing.

'How's school so far?'

'It's fine I guess. Is Mrs. Daniels nice?'

'She is. Until you don't do your homework and or she find out you cheat.'

'Oh. Well, I do my homework and I don't cheat. It's going to be alright.'

'Hmm. I never knew you'd be in the same math level as me.' Zack smiled.

'I'm not that good in math though.'

'Nah. For you to be here, you must be good.' He said. I just smiled. Zack turned back and talked to his friends, then, I saw Alexa walking in the class. No! She can't be here! She's too stupid for 11th grade math!

'Bulimic.' She whispered when she passed by me.

'Anorexic pig.'

'Bitch.'

'Whore.'

'Slut.'

'Well hey look who's talking.' I said. She scoffed in disgust.

'I wasn't the one who stole someone's boyfriend away.' She said.

'Well I wasn't the one being a cheerleader wearing those slutty skirts everywhere could win a guy.'

'Bitch shut up! Logan was mine first!' Alexa said it a little bit louder for everyone to be able to be silent.

'Is there a problem, over there?' Mrs. Daniels asked.

'Nothing.' We said together.

'I was looking for 10th grade math.' Alexa said. Stupid.

'Wrong room. Search for room 125.' Mrs. Daniels said.

'Thanks teacher. Good morning. Later whore.' She managed to whisper the last sentence to me. And apparently stuck up her middle finger at me.

'What was that?' Zack asked.

'Alexa.'

'What's wrong with her?'

'She thinks I stole was the cause of her break up with her previous boyfriend.'

'That Logan kid?'

'Yeah.'

'Oh. But did you though?'

'No! Logan came to me.'

'Suuuuuuuuuuure he did.' Zack teased.

'I'm serious!'

'Yeah, yeah. Don't worry.' He smiled.

Class started and went by pretty fast. So did the next three subjects. I was standing in my locker. I felt a little annoyed in having Alexa in one of my classes. I threw my books in furiously.

'Hello!' Zack shocked me from the back, made me jumped a little. 'I'm sorry, did I shock you?'

'A little.' I turned around. He tucked my hair behind my ear, we leaned closer. We locked lips. As we kissed, it made me forget a lot of things. Including Alexa. I felt, safe.

'Zacky!' Squealed Derek which caused us to let go since we were shocked. 'Oh, I interrupted something did I...' Derek said awkwardly.

'Kinda?' Zack said with a little dissapointment.

'Sorry.' Derek said putting his head down. 'Lunch now?' he brought his head back up and gave a bright look.

'Fine.' Zack said. He put his arm around me as we started walking. 'Don't interrupt me when I'm with my girlfriend.'

'I said I was sorry!' Derek said.

'I forgive you this time.' Zack said. I laughed a little and Derek's face went red. We reached the cafeteria, there was Jordin, Kristy and Josh sitting at one place. We three took the remaining seats.

'Hey,' Jordin, Kristy and Josh said.

'Hellooo.' Derek said. I waved and so did Zack. 'What's for today?'

'Pizza, Caesar Salad, and Spaghetti.' said Josh popping a grape in his mouth.

'You hungry, Karen?' Zack asked.

'Um, kinda.' I nodded. Zack's phone rang.

'Oh, damn. You go with Derek. I'll catch up.' He threw his phone against his ear.

'Food?' Derek asked. I got up from my seat and walked with him.

'What's good here?' I asked.

'Well, I don't really pay attention, I just eat whatever. But if I were you I will NOT, eat the soup. They're not serving soup today but if you wanna stay healthy.' Derek said. I just giggled. Maybe giggle isn't the right word for it though. 'Do you like it here so far?' Derek asked.

'I guess I do. This place is cleaner than my old school. And more peaceful.'

'Cheating with Derek now Karen?' Alexa, who happened to be behind me the whole time just happened to be annoying at the time I never expected.

'What the hell Alexa.' I turned.

'What? Seriously Karen, all I've ever hear you say is "what the hell".'

'What do you want Alexa?' I asked nicely.

'Nothing, really. Maybe, my past back?' She pushed her tone for the last sentence. 'My BOYFRIEND back?'

'What? I never stole your boyfriend, for the fricking last time. He, your boyfriend, LOGAN, came to me.'

'Bitch!'

'HEY! Hey! Girls. Please?' Derek turned around.

'What, Derek?' Alexa scoffed.

'Alexa, could you just stop it, seriously. It's your past damn it.'

'What the hell Derek. It's my problem, well, Karen's problem actually for taking my boyfriend away.' She raised her voice. Some people looked at us three.

'Excuse me?! I TOLD you Alexa. Or more like, Alexass.'

'Oh, that's how you wanna play now?' She swung her purse at my face.

'Alexa!' Derek stepped forward. He checked on me. Part of my face bled because of a metal piece of her purse. 'You okay?'

'"You okay"? Really Derek? It's Karen now? Derek, Karen and Zack now?' Alexa raised her voice even more. Actually got the whole cafeteria to look.

'Hey, what's happening?' Zack rushed. 'Karen! What happened?!'

'Alexa swung her purse at Karen's face. A metal piece bruised her face.' Derek said.

'I'll take her to the nurse.' Zack took me by the hand and checked on my face.

'Ow.' I said.

'Does it hurt?' Zack asked.

'Just take me to the nurse please.' I said. He did, and as we walked, Derek bitched at Alexa.

'Alexa, did you just see what did you do to her? She's my friend, okay? I would hurt you back, but I'm a guy. I don't hit girls.'

'Really, Derek? You're just another momma's faggot.' Alexa smirked. The crowd went "Oooh".

'Really, Alexa. Do you want your parents to know about what you really are, behind that spoiled rotten daddy's girl? Do you want me to tell "Daddy"? Can you imagine what happened and how he'll treat you when he knows all of this?'

'You won't dare.' She said.

'Oh, dayum gurl, I would.'

'You have no proof!' She fought back.

'I do. You never realized.' He pointed at a security camera. Alexa scoffed and walked away.

At the nurse, Zack stood next to the seat I sat.

'How did this happen?' The nurse asked.

'This girl, Alexa, she swung her purse at my face.' I said. I felt a little dizzy somehow.

'Pfft. Kid's these days. Stay still, it's going to hurt just a bit.' The nurse swabbed alcohol over my cut. It hurt more than a bit, truthfully.

'Zack, why don't you go have lunch.' I said.

'No, it's alright.' He said.

'No, I'm serious. I'll go back later.'

'No, don't worry. I'll stay.' When he said that, his phone rang, again. 'Ugh. I'll be out then. I'll come back when I'm done.'

'Just go have lunch, Zack.' I said and I forced a smile. A thread of pain rushed through my cheek.

'Well, fine. See you later?' He smiled. I smiled back. Heh, just smiling hurts. Zack walked out the door. He seems busy.

'Is that your boyfriend?' The nurse asked.

'Yeah.' I said.

'He's really sweet. He really cares for you.' She said. I smiled, and again, it hurt. 'I'm not going to put a band-aid on this, I'll just leave some cream on. Don't worry, no one can see it.' She said. I stood up and I thanked her and walked out the door. I went to the cafeteria and saw Zack and Derek with Jordin on the same table. I waved and sat next to Zack.

'You okay?' Zack asked. I just nodded and I leaned my head on his shoulder. 'Drink?' He offered me a juice box. He punched a hole with the straw and poked my mouth with it.

'You guys are so cute. I swear.' Jordin said. I smiled, this time it didn't hurt.

'Jordin you wanna be wif meehh?' Derek mushy talked to her and wrapped his arms around her.

'Ofkaws I wanna be witchu Dereksiee!' They leaned closer and pretend-kissed with a loud "Muuah".

'That was nice bitching you did to Alexa.' Zack said putting down his pizza.

'I know right.' Derek admitted. 'But you should see what she's really like in front of her dad. She fricking could cry in a store as if her mom just died or something, just because her dad didn't let her get something. Like that time I was with her family in an Apple store, and the iPhone 4 just came out, she wanted one so bad, but her dad said he's going to get it for her birthday, which is in a week, and she cried. Like, right there. It was so embarrassing.'

'Typical Alexa.' I said softly.

'Who called you Zacky?' Derek asked.

'Oh, it's my cousin. He's getting married and he wanted me to be best man. I'll be gone for a week starting next week. Is that okay?' Zack looked at me. I nodded.

School bell rang, and sessions went okay, good thing I'm not in a same class with Alexa. Well, I don't really know yet. Zack took me home, he gave me a kiss before I got out the car. I wasn't in the mood to do anything today. It's only my first day. I don't know how mom will freak when she sees me like this.

'Karen? What happened to your cheek? And where's Kyle?' Mom rushed from the kitchen door and wiped her hands on a cloth.

'It's okay mom. And Kyle went out to the mall with a new friend.'

'No! Tell me what happened!' She took my face and rubbed by cheek.

'A girl named Alexa hit me in the face with a purse.'

'What?! Why?'

'She's been thinking I stole her boyfriend from her.'

'But did you?'

'No! Her boyfriend came to me, plus I didn't know he had a girlfriend.'

'Who is this Alexa girl?'

'Logan's ex, she used to go to my school too. Mommy I don't feel like talking, okay. Just smiling hurts.'

'Okay then, darling. Are you sure I don't have to tell your principal about this?'

'No, mom, it's okay.'

'Okay then.'


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