Note to self--Don't stay up extremely late with Chelle.

I dragged my yawning roommate to the cafe.  We stayed up talking and laughing about things that probably arn't even that funny.  When it's late at night, things get hysterical sometimes.  We we're just in that mood.  Now Chelle is even more tired than she usually is in mornings.

"Well hi there beautiful!" Louis joked to Chelle and she whacked his chest.  If we didn't have to wear uniforms, I'm certain Chelle would wear pajamas everyday.  

Soon the whole gang was at a table eating breakfast.  This morning reminded me of the first week of school.   When Harry offered me a muffin, aw he seemed so cute then.  Now he's such a goof.  

The fact I was munching on a muffin made me laugh on the inside.  I decided to talk to him.  I feel bad ignoring him.  

"Muffin?" I asked Harry, to see if he remembered.

His eyes widened a little and he cocked his head, "Was that.. Wait?  When you first came here?"  

I nodded and scooted my chair by his.  Everyone was kind of in their own conversation.  Harry cleared his throat awkwardly.  

"I'm sorry bout.. Erm yeah, all that." He said quietly.  

"What's that, I can't hear you?" I teased him and put a hand to my ear.

"Gracie, I'm sorry.  Really." Harry said louder with a crooked smile.

"I can't ignore you forever.  So I forgive you." I looked him in the eyes.

Harry held out his arms.  I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to hug him.   I didn't really care and let him wrap his arms around me.  He was so warm and smelt like nice cologne.  

I giggled when I felt another person join the hug.  "WELL ARN'T YOU CUTE!" Holland's voice yelled. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole cafe was staring at us now.  Harry and I awkwardly broke apart and laughed.  

Since it was the morning, the cafe was kind of silent besides quiet talking.  I looked around and noticed Ella and Mallory smiling at me creepily.  They literally need to mind their own buisness.  I'm just glad Ella hasn't been picking on me lately.  Maybe she doesn't care about Harry anymore.  I'm pretty sure he's the only reason she hates me. I'm not even dating him!

Soon, our first lessons were going to start.  That meant English class for me.  A lot of my friends are in this class actually!  I wish it wasn't in the morning though.  It doesn't matter than since we're all tired.

Kirsten and I walked together.  It's both of our favorite classes.  I like to write I guess!  So we usually sit together.  A lot of people were already in class once I got there.  We had to sit near the front.  

I turned around to see Louis, Kathryn, Harry, Zayn, and Ella.  How did we seriously all get in this class together?  I wish Chelle was!  Oh, and I forgot.  The good thing about this class is the teacher is extremely nice!  Mrs. Becker.  

"Kids!" She said loudly to get our attention, "How are you feeling this lovely morning?"

"Good."  "Fine."  "Sleepy." Everyone started to mumble.

"Well, today we're going to put aside our work and talk about something exciting.  Our Winter Formal!" Mrs. B said happily.

Everyone exchanged excited glances.  But I continued to sulk into my seat.  What am I going to do about this?  I always thought I'd go with Niall.  What if he doesn't ask!  That'd be so embarrassing if I don't get asked!  Now I feel like it's the first football game again...But I did end up being asked then?  Shit.

"This year will be the year boys ask the girls.  I also would like to say, starting tomorrow, is our candygram time!  Buy one..sign who it's to...then it will go to their dormroom after dinner!  Next.  Now I know she get's a little intense...but we have Ms. Donahue outside to speak to you kids." Mrs. Becker told us.  

This candygram thing sounds fun!  I used to do that at my old school.  It made me kind of excited that they do it here too!  But I could tell the room was getting nervous.  I had no clue who Ms. Donahue was though.  The teacher walked to the door and let an older lady in.  Sort of on the chubby side.

"Goodmorning Ms. Donahue." Everyone said in a formal way.  Well except me.  Whatever, I don't know what this is.

Ms. "Donahue" didn't reply.  She started passing out papers to every student.  Why is she so grumpy?  Who get's a job that they're gonna hate this much?  Really..

"HEY.  MS. D...." Louis rose his hand and everyone cracked up, "MS. D!  I DIDN'T GET ONE!"  

That kid has nerves I tell you.  She rolled her eyes at Lou and told him to look off another students.  But then she ended up giving him one because he will "need to understand the rules more than most students".  He got really quiet after that, haha.

Kirsten and I chuckled at our papers.  This is intense shit.  

Mrs. Donahue explained harshly, "I'm starting from the top.  There will be NO consumption of alcohol or bringing alcohol to the dance.  There will be NO inappropriate dancing.  If you wouldn't do it around your grandmother, DON'T DO IT!"  

GEEZ.  Ms. Donahue's eyes were glued to her paper so Kirsten and I tried to contain our laughter.  I had to keep my hand over my mouth.  

"NO close dancing with your partner.  Dance multiple feet away." 

 Someone kicked my chair and I slightly turned my head.  Harry made a face at me then started making hip thrust movements.  I covered my mouth more and silently laughed.  I guess Kirsten saw too because she was laughing.  

Ms. Donahue's head snapped up and she squinted her eyes at us.  I pressed my lips together hardly to keep from laughing.  Why is everything so much more funny when you have to be quiet?

She continued, "NO bum dresses.  Must be only a couple inches higher than the knees , then from there on LONGER DRESSES.  All men must have the proper suits with ties.  Am I clear?"

Oh...Imagine Niall in a suit.  Even all my guy friends, they're going to look amazing.  We're going to have to go dress shopping!  I'm excited and nervous at the same time!

"And I can't forget.  No long kisses!  Just have fun.  You don't have to SNOG to have fun." 

"Excuse me?" A familiar voice asked.  

Everyone turned around.  It'd be scary to interrupt Ms. D.  It was Ella and I smirked to myself.  Great, what does she have to say..

My heart started beating fast though because she looked straight at me and smirked, "So you arn't allowed to snog boys who arn't your boyfriends?  Because that can't happen anywhere.  Like on the canoe trip...That wasn't allowed but someone did it."  

My face flushed red as everyone stared at me now.  It was obvious she was looking at me.  I ignored the eyes though, especially Harry and my friends.  I didn't even hear Ms. D's answer.  Did Ella know?  Zayn and I almost kissed...But did we technically?  Did it look like we did?  Was she making this up?  Oh great...

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Things happened fast.  Drama happened fast.  I was so confused though.  Hell, I still am!  Ever since that class...

I got a text during lunch from Eleanor.  "I need 2 talk to u bby.  Meet me outside .x -El" 

I left Carson and ran outside.  Maybe she knows what's going on!  It was freezing outside again.  Why outside, ughhh?  

Quickly I was pulled by Eleanor behind a bush.  Deja vu?  She shushed me before I could question her and sighed.

"I don't know if it's true or not.  But people are talking about how you...kissed Zayn?  Like, major.  Ella and Mallory have been gossiping all day.  I left them while they did, that's rude!  I think they're starting rumors." Eleanor excited nicely and bit her lip.

I felt a lump in my throat, knowing people are thinking of me different right now.  People know I have a boyfriend.  And I "kissed Zayn Malik".  But I actually don't know what to think!  Did I kiss him or not?  And how would she know?  Did she just guess really good or what?

"El...Truthfully, we were close to kissing.  I don't want to blame Zayn but it was his fault.  We didn't though?!  I think?  Maybe it looked like it!  I'm so confused." I freaked and Eleanor flung her arms around me.  

"Gracie.. I'll believe whatever you say.  I know how you feel.  You know...I kissed Louis when I was dating Michael.  It is very confusing." She replied.  

I smiled at her.  I was glad one person at the moment was supporting me.  My eyes widened though. It's been almost half a day.  WHO HAS HEARD THE RUMOR?

"HAS NIALL HEARD?"  I blurted.  

"Girl, I think he has...Ella was talking about that." Eleanor said sadly.  

I chewed on my lip and felt a tear drop.  Niall and I were always so cute and innocent.  Now he thinks I'm a slut.  Who knows.  He's probably hurt, and that's whats hurting me.  I need to talk to him.  I really, really need to.  

The bell rang for the next lesson and I palmed my forehead.  I can't skip class.  That's not me.  Plus Niall might be in a class.  If I at least text him...he'll know I'm trying.  - "Meet me in cafe after school. :( ? .x -Gracie"

"Okay :( .x -Nialler"

I smiled at the fact he responded.  But I also was nervous.  How can I explain this to him?  So after school, I have to do my best to explain to Nialler.  Or else there's a big chance of being over.  That's why young dating can be dumb sometimes.  I understand now.  It's so easy to get messed up and your heart broken.

I just hope I'm not that person.

*Last Class of the day

I've rehearsed what I'm going to tell him enough times.  This math class I've actually been paying attention.  I wanted to get my mind off it.  It's stressing me out.  I'll just go and what's meant to be will happen.  

This is the class Zayn is in.  I'm kind of nervous seeing him.  Does he know I'm in this class?  Because he's not looking at me at all...I guess he doesn't have to.  But he must of heard the rumors?  Ugh, pay attention Grace.

I copied the math problems on the board.  I like doing these equations, they're easy to me.  I finished the problems before most people.  So I sat with my chin in my hand.  I can't stop wondering why Zayn won't give me one look.  He looked so into his math problems.  Why does his arm flex when he's writing?  HE'S JUST WRITING?  But woah, woah.  Zayn doesn't do schoolwork.  He's obviously in a weird mood.  

I need to get his attention.  Maybe if I answer a question he'll remember I'm in this class.  We're supposed to raise our hand if we want to write the answer on the board.  So I rose it.  People kind of looked at me funny.  Usually it's just the really smart girls.  Nothing against them!  

"Miss. Grace Ross." The teacher chose me.  

I stood up orderly and walked to the chalkboard.  Under the first question I wrote the answer - Y= 12, X= 4.5 .  I turned around to walk back to my seat.  I peeked at Zayn and his eyes were glued to his paper.  WHAT THE HECK??

"Thank you Miss. Ross!" The teacher smiled, excited someone else came to the board for a chance.  

No one else would raise their hand.  So I decided to go up again.  Might as well kill time.  I chuckled at how happy the teacher was.  I usually just sit in the back and stare at Zayn.  Well look at me now.  Hehe.

The bell rang and I happily stood up from my seat.  Maybe I should pay attention more.  It's not that bad.  

"Hi there love." An unfamiliar voice said. 

My mind thought it was Zayn then I chuckled realizing it was...Jake?  Ew, I never want to talk to him.  Not sure why.

"Hi?" I laughed awkwardly and put my books in my backpack.  

"Nice ass when you walked up to the board." Jake said like it was normal.

I widened my eyes at him, "Okay...You can leave prick, thanks." 

He blushed at my insult and rushed out of the door.  He annoys the shit out of me.  I finally was packed up.  I walked to the door, the teacher was leaving too.  She smiled too happily at me.  My goodness, haha.  I smiled back to be nice though.

I shreiked when someone pushed me back into the room.  

"Zayn?" I breathed.  

"Hey smartie.." He chuckled (referring to math class) and closed the door to the classroom.  

"Stay." He ordered and pointed.

I stayed against the wall where he pushed me.  We stared at each other for a while.  We both knew what's going on in life.  He played with his quiff and sighed.

"Do you think it was a kiss or not? Like.."  Zayn said quietly and confused.

Just like how I feel.  I shrugged.  I tend to get more quiet around Zayn.  I smelt his woody scent as he walked closer.  His hand rested above me on the wall.  I started to grow weak, just him being this close to me.    

"I don't have a problem with it, if it was a kiss." He smirked.

Shit.  I blushed and lost my words.  

"I just don't think Ella and Mal should hurt you, I don't want your feelings hurt babes." Zayn sweet talked.

But i liked it.  I smiled dreamily up at him, his tall body.  His hand swooped down to my wrist.  His fingers played with my multiple bracelets.  

"What's this one?" He questioned. 

"Oh.." I mumbled and smiled at my bracelet, "It's from my sister.  And this one is from my other sis."  

"Pretty." He grinned back at me.  

I totally forgot about that "weird mood" Zayn in class.  He's being so kind right now.  He somehow ended up much closer and brushed his leg against mine.  

We talked for a while about the rumor.  Somehow we talked about the canoe trip.  Then it led to him explaining how Mallory acts, which was entertaining.  I don't think he likes her? 

Twenty minutes later, the door burst open and it was Louis.  He was panting. 

"SHE'S IN HERE GUYS!" Lou screamed and pointed at me. 

Literally I blinked and that fast--rushing into the room was Niall, Chelle, Harry, and Holland.

"We were looking for ya everywhere!" Holland chirped.  

I couldn't move because Zayn in front of me.  I was so in shock.  I forgot to talk to Niall.  How am I so stupid?  Now I'm here up agaisnt Zayn...

My eyes glued to Chelle's surprised ones.  Then Harry's jealous ones.  And then Niall's heartbroken...beautiful blue eyes.  

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Authors Note:

Guys. Dont get mad at Gracie.  It'd be hard okay...all of the 1D boys are too perf hehe.  And guess who got their first kiss!?!! Me! I'm not joking ahhh:D It was at my friends party. <3 Don't be worried about yours fellahhss!! It's really easy actually and comes naturally..idk:) 

Dedication: 1. Vote, 2. Comment: What are your favorite girl names?  Or good names for stories!? Not a really popular name...something interesting like Arianna:) 

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