Chapter 28
I wasn’t as tired as I thought. My gran wasn’t in when I woke, already set of for her garden club that she had failed to mention she had joined. A book club and a garden club. I now had no way of getting to school. Catching sight of Jake’s hoody that was thrown over
my chair I smiled. I forgot to give him that back.
Slipping my feet into my sneakers I grabbed my bag and slung it over my shoulder. I could always text Alanna and see if I could car share with her. Unplugging my charger I made sure everything was switched off. Grabbing my cup I finished the rest of my coffee just as my phoned vibrated. ‘Had a really good time last night princess. You needing a lift to school? noticed your gran leaving early’
Well that was my excuse out the window.
‘No it’s okay I’ll find a way. Thanks though’
I couldn’t bring myself to accept his offer. It was like half of me wanted to but the stubborn part didn’t. Opening up a new message I sent it to Alanna.
‘Hey do you mind giving me a lift to school p>
Giving myself a once over in the mirror I headed downstairs. I still had half hour before I needed to leave but Alanna hadn’t texted me back yet and I was starting to worry. I didn’t want to be late again and I wasn’t sure if a bus stop was near or even went past the school.
Alanna messaged me back and it turns out she wasn’t going in today. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on. Visit to read the complete chapters for free. I was screwed. I didn’t want Jake taking me to school. After what happened last night I didn’t need anymore unwanted attention. I mean what was it about Jake. Yes he was good looking but what did he hold over this town?
I was running out of time.
‘Can you still give me a lift p>
He didn’t message me back and I was already an hour late for my first class. I needed a car and fast. I couldn’t depend on my gran anymore.
Why didn’t I just accept his offer the first time?
I had phoned the school and told them I’d be in after lunch. That gave me enough time to get there by bus. I googled times and stops, I just had to walk 20 minutes down the road to the bus stop. I hope google was up to date.
It wasn’t very warm outside but I was prepared with my hat, gloves and my coffee. Sticking my earphones in I pressed play and set off down the street.
I had sent my gran a message earlier asking if she would be able to pick me up when school finished but she had yet to reply. I did wonder why she was so busy nowadays. I mean we hadn’t been here long enough for her to make friends. Something felt off.
I could hear it but I chose to ignore it. The car horn wouldn’t stop but I already knew who it was. I wasn’t interested. He could toot his horn all day if he wanted too. He wasn’t taking me to school. Yes he did offer and I declined but in my head I could still be annoyed at him for ignoring my text.
Coming to a stop I pulled my earphone out and glared at him. “What do you want p>
“Get in”. He sighed.
“No” I huffed.
“And how do you plan on getting to school p>
“Bus”. I shrugged.
“Busses don’t run in this part of town so please just let me take you to school p>
“Jake”. I sighed. “I’m new here and I’m trying to fit in. You seem like a big deal around here and you taking me to school is just going to throw unwanted shade at me p>
“You’re overthinking Leah. No one p>
“Last night”. I stated cutting him off. “The way those girls looked at me”. I had never in my life had any issue with other girls but this town was different.