February, probably the worst month of the year. The stupid Valentines Day dance was this Saturday. Like I would want to go to that! But aside from not wanting to go, I'd been asked to it about 7 times already. This is what happened.

1. Clay. He came up to me on Monday when I was at my locker and said.
"Sup princess."
"What." I said. I tried not to talk as much as I usually did.
"Nothing much, just wondering who you're going to the dance with."
"No one. Because-" I got cut off.
"Great! You can go with me."
"No thanks." I shoved a textbook into my locker and started walking to first hour.
"But, you said you weren't going with anyone."
"Yeah, because I'm not going."
"Oh. Why not?"
I looked right into his eyes. "That's my business and not yours. Now, go away."
He was about to say something, then he nodded his head and walked out.

2, 3, 4, and 5. Four random guys that I don't know. Apparently they know me, though. They all said, "Hey I think you're pretty and stuff." In that ridiculous monotone voice. Honestly, it was one of the most pathetic things I have ever heard. I said that right to their face too.

6. Mike. They call him pretty boy. Which I don't understand. Like, I'm not trying to be mean, but. He's not that pretty. In fact, he's hideous. But he has a giant ego so...he could probably argue that he is practically gorgeous until he dies. That ego is getting in the way of his friends. He told me that it didn't matter what I looked like, he would still look ten times better than me. I just walked away.

7. Peter. This surprised me. He basically just walked up to me on Wednesday, said wanna go? Then after my answer, walked away.

And the oddest part, I said "maybe."

Do I seriously like him too?!

What's wrong with me?

I was completely unfocused on what we were learning about in math. What I forgot to mention is my new seat in that class. I was so relieved when January came. NO MORE VANESSA!!! I practically screamed in my head. But, unfortunately, I got stuck next to her again. Blah. She wasn't her pestering self today. After class ended, I slowly got my stuff together hoping she would say something. If she was sad, I would gladly cheer her up. I needed to do something good and nice every once in awhile. Especially now, so I can keep my mind off you know who. She interrupted my thoughts, saying,
"Alice, I know that you probably don't like me. And you must think that I'm someone like Jenna Bea."
"Who?" I asked
"Jenna, the girl who is always surrounded by her "click" and is constantly trying to get you to join it."
"You mean Preppy Princess Girl and the P.P. Squad?"
She laughed at my remark. "Yes, the P.P. Squad."
"You're not THAT bad." I said
"Thanks, uh we might want to get to study hall."
"Whoops. We better."

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

I was trying to make the decision on whether or not I should say yes or no to Peter. I decided that I needed to move on from Demetri and see other people. I almost hated myself for thinking that.
I walked through the parking lot on my way home. I was too deep in thought to remember to make sure that no cars were coming. And I also didn't see the orange vehicle coming at me at a fast speed until it was too late. It slammed into me, sending me flying a few feet away from where I was standing. Then all I saw was a bright light.

~~~~~~writer's note~~~~~~
Sorry about the ending in this chapter guys. But don't worry this is not the end! This is actually leading up to something in the next chapter. I'll try to get it done and have it published by tomorrow.
P.S. Thanks for reading this! Yesterday this book was over 100 reads! Yay I'm so happy! Keep reading and posting comments! Thanks so much!
- Elena