Ugh! High School

After pulling up to my parking spot, I grabbed my phone and dialed Emily. She's one of my best friends whose dating Trevor, my other best friend. They're so cute together!! I am one of those obnoxious friends that embrace the third wheel. I love to make fun of them when they are having those "special" moments at dinner and the movies or when they are all snuggled together on my couch. Though I can thank my gay bestie, Simon because he's always there with me.

"Hey, bestie. Trevor's here and wanted me to tell you hi." I rolled my eyes at her happiness because first it's not even 9 o'clock yet and two we are at school! The one place I hate most!!

"Hey, girl. I just pulled up, where are you?"

"Umm..look out your window." As she says that I look up and see Trevor's face peeking over the window of the white pick up truck. I wave and disconnect the call. I get out and sling my bag over my shoulder. As I looked over my car towards the school an uneasy feeling settled in the pit of my stomach

"Are you okay Eve, you look a little pale?" Trevor asks while walking towards me. He places a gentle hand on my forehead. I nodded and looked back to find Emily hopping out of the truck. I laughed at the height difference between the driver and the car.

We locked hands and slipped towards the doors. As we got to English I decided to text my mom- I arrived at school and am safe. Love you. See you both after school.

She typed back within seconds. Okay Hunny, but don't be late for dinner. Love you too. Dad's making pasta for dinner. How on earth can she type that fast? I thought your joints got stiffer the older you got. I can't even type that fast. I heard the bell ring for class so I got my books out and began counting down the seconds until lunch!




"Eeee!" I heard Simon call out. It's lunch and I was getting ready to dump my English book in my locker, but when he yelled I jumped causing my book to fall out of my hands and smack dab on my toe.

"Ow!" I scowled him but Simon only gives me a crooked grin. I grab my book and shove it on top of the mound of useless homework assignments and half-written papers. He wraps his arm around my shoulders and we head to the lunchroom.

"What's shakin' bacon?"  He gazes down at me while we walk because he's like 10 feet tall! Not really although he's not your average champ, he's like 6'5ish.

"Oh, the usual...just failed a test. I haven't started on my midterm paper yet and that's due in three days. There's a pit in my stomach and my toe is throbbing. Alec is being a donkey's rear end, and I, of course, bing my magical self, choked on an apple this morning and almost hit a cat. You know the usual." I pouted. He smiled sadly and then dragged me towards food.

"Oio!" Carter, Simon's boyfriend, yelled chasing him down the hall. "How are my favorite people."

"Hey, Carter!" I yelled just as enthusiastically.

"Hey, boo..." Simon winked and wrapped his arms around Carter's waist. Then came over to me and gave me a side hug but was interrupted when the speakers vibrate through the swarming lunch room. "Would Evelyn please make her way to the office please." I heard my name and started to panic, my brain went into overdrive. I guess Simon noticed because he took my hand guiding me towards the office. Carter gave my hand a reassuring squeeze before leaving towards English.

"Evelyn," Rose, the desk lady said. "Your parents are on the phone. You can go to the conference room if you would like."  I nodded and grasped onto Simon's hand.

"I'm going to put it on speaker," I said to Simon. He gave me a comforting smile in return. "Mom?" I asked hesitantly into the phone.

"Sweetie," her voice sounded hoarse almost like she's been crying. "Sweetie, there is so much we've kept from you but now is not the time to tell you. There's so much you don't know and so much that is going to be thrown at you. I just want you to know that I love you."

"I love you to pumpkin. I'm sorry that it has to be this way and for what you're going to go through. Always know that we love you. Never give up, no matter what challenges are thrown your way. There will be some very bad people after you Hunny."

I didn't know what was going on, my brain was going a mile a minute and my heart, racing. I looked at Simon for support. "Simon speaking. I hope you don't mind that E here didn't mention that you were on speaker but since she's in a state of shock at the moment. Would you mind letting me in on what's happening." He asked but it sounded more like a statement. I was still starring at the phone not processing what was going on.

"Simon," my father spoke with a deep rumble. "Why didn't you tell us you were there son? Anyway, it's happening." Simon nodded but kept a look of concentration on his face. "They have found us, I need you to take Evelyn to the storage room. A car will be waiting to pick you up. Be discreet and make sure no one is following you. Go ahead and inform her other protectors."

I am so confused! What storage room? Why were they saying goodbye? What is a protector? "Ok. It's the middle of the school day, so I'm going to take her now. I'll let the others know and we'll all get together for double protection." I heard my father mumble his agreement but I was still too shaken to do anything but stare ahead. "Now sir, I don't mean to be rude but you may want to say something to your daughter because she is confused. I'm not sure what you want to tell her now or what's going on with you..." he trailed off not knowing what to say.

"He's here." Two words were all he said. Simon took a sharp breath and looked gravely at me. Luckily my father continued to explain, "Listen, pumpkin right now some very bad people are here. Your mom and I may not make it, in fact, we won't." I could tell he was at the brink of tears but I didn't know what to say. "There is a lot that you don't know and a lot we should have told you but it's too late to live in the past. Just know that you have a hard future ahead of you, but I know my beautiful strong pumpkin will rise above. I believe in you, baby girl! I love you!"

"There is so much that you don't know. You will figure it all out soon though." My mother added you could tell she had been crying. "Sweetheart, it is time for us to go now. But know that we love you." She was full-on crying now but I still couldn't utter a word.

"Pumpkin, don't ever give up. Listen to Simon he knows what to do, ok? I love you, forever and always." I heard rustling and then a bang.

"It's been a long time, Henry." An unknown voice came through the speaker.

I heard a smack then a thud. I knew he had just hit someone. "Leave her alone." My fathers voice broke out. I heard another smack and some struggling.

"You don't tell me what to do." That same voice snarled. "Who's this on the phone...Evelyn?" My parents didn't say anything. "I'm coming for you so be ready. You can't always rely on your bodyguards to always be there."

"I will always protect her." Simon's powerful voice rang through the speaker. He then came around and pulled me into his chest and wiped a stray tear. I hadn't even known I was crying.

"Yeah well, we'll see how that turns out." Simon looked down at me but I was still frozen, looking at the phone. "Any last words to your parents Evelyn?" He asked but I could do anything, say anything. "No? Well, that's a shame..." I heard the sound of a gun being cocked and my parents telling me they loved me and to be strong.

I wanted to talk or move but nothing came out. *BANG* *BANG* I heard two shots ring out then static noise. The noise must have released the invisible force trapping me. I yelled through the disconnected phone. I told my parents I loved them and not to go. I began to sob uncontrollably. My knees gave out and I fell to the floor and curled up in a ball.

I hugged my knees to my chest and began to rock back and forth while trembling. I felt Simon warm arms around me but that was nothing compared to the cold I felt within. My mind wasn't working, my body wasn't cooperating, all I could do was cry.

Simon had eventually unwrapped my arms from around my legs and pulled me to his chest while I cried. Eventually, my tears had dried up and I had leaned away from Simon.

"E..." I nodded and began to stand, but he just pulled me back down. "I know this is a lot. I know you don't know what's going on. It's going to be ok. We are going to go somewhere for a while. You and me together like the good ol' days." I smiled a bit despite what just happened. "There's that million-dollar smile I know and love." He gave me a sheepish grin then his face grew somber. "We are going to go to a hidden place for a long while. It's going to be you, me, Emily and Trevor. We all know what's going on and are going to protect you. I know you don't know what it means and there is time for questions in the car but not now."

I was numb, I was ice. Did that just happen? I just nodded feeling exhausted from crying.

I must have passed out in his arms because the next thing I know is he's waking me up at a gas station. "We're going to wait for the others here. You want anything to eat or drink cupcake?"

I laughed, "I thought we were passed the nicknames?" He shrugged then offered me his hand. We walked hand in hand towards the doors. I grabbed the biggest cup they had and filled it with every flavor slushy they had. Surprisingly it wasn't too bad. I then went to the snack aisle and grabbed a bag of chips and a package of gum.

I met Simon at the register as he paid for the stuff. I heard the doors jingle and turned around. I then heard a sequel and felt arms wrap around my torso...my kidney now in contact with my ribs. "Can't...breathe." She started apologizing and let go but I was soon wrapped in Trevor's arms.

"Glad you could make it so soon." Simon handed me the goods then grabbed my hand leading me towards the car.  "We need to leave. We are about 45 minutes out. I want you two to trail behind without making it noticeable. We don't know who is with us and against. Be careful but alert."

They both nodded and wrapped me in another hug. "See you there Eve," Emily said and grabbed Trevor's hand dragging him to the car. Once we got in the car, Trevor pulled up next to us and rolled down his window.

"When are we going to tell her?" Simon didn't answer right away pondering over his words.

"Ok, first I don't mean to sound rude but it may seem that way so I apologize in advance. Secondly that her your talking about is sitting right here. I don't know what is going on. My parents..." I trailed off not knowing how to say that. I cleared my throat and said, "I don know what is going on. What secret? And what the crap is a protector? I don't like being kept in the dark about things especially when this secret involves me."

Simon reached over and gave my hand a slight squeeze. "I'll tell her in the car. You know how to get there right? Just in case, it's all on lockdown. They're expecting us so it shouldn't be too hard to get in."

Trevor nodded. "Good luck. I'll wait and pull out after you." Emily waved bye and Trevor smiled at me.

I sighed and leaned my head against the window. I looked at Simon, "What's going on? I thought we didn't keep secrets from each other." Simon looked at me and I saw the tears in the corner of his eyes.

"I'm sorry. I didn't have a choice, it was a matter of life and..." he paused for a moment, "death. I couldn't tell you until it was the right time. None of us could." I nodded but didn't say anything beckoning him to continue. "I'm not sure how to tell you this but your different E. We are all different. Your parent was different." He looked at me as if asking permission to continue. I nodded. "Your special, extremely special. I'm your protector, so is Trevor and Emily. Protectors do just what it means. They protect. Although we have special abilities too. Your not human, I'm not human. None of the people your about to meet are either. I am a werewolf. I'll explain later."

I nodded and looked out the window. Simon reached over and grasped my hand. He then signaled and pulled over. The sign read "dead end". I was confused and glanced at Simon. He just kept his eyes trained in the rods and continued to drive the car at a steady speed.

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