Corban P.O.V

As I waited patiently by  Gracie's side I thought angrily about how I was going to find the guys that did this to her. "Don't even think about it", she said and I laughed quietly. The nurse then came in and said quietly,"Nothing is broken or sprained although I would like to keep you in here a little longer. And then I'm going to give you and your friend a pass. I want your friend to walk you to class then he will go to his class. Okay?", she said and we both nodded our heads. She quickly cleaned up Gracie's head and then wrote two passes, one for me, and one for Gracie. I helped Gracie up and she used my arm to balance herself. I helped her to the elevator and pressed the button. As we got in she asked me a question, "How's your girlfriend?" "She's doing good. I mean she's talking about moving in after I graduate", I told her. "Are you going to get an apartment together?", she asked and I nodded my head. I walked her upstairs to biology.

Change to Gracie P.O.V

I walked into class and handed my note to Mr. Stallington. I explained to him what had happened quickly before moving to my seat. Mr. Rossa went back to his lecture as I took notes. Biology class passed quickly after that. I was packing up my things when Corban knocked on the door and talked to Mr. Rossa. Mr. Rossa motioned me forward, and, grabbing all my things I followed Corban out of the classroom. "How did you manage to get out of class early?", I asked him laughing. "I just told my teacher that the nurse told me to get you early from class and take you back down to make sure you were all right before you could go back to class", he said and shrugged his shoulders smirking. 

I laughed instantly regretting it from the small amount of pain I felt. He instantly stopped laughing and I shooed him away saying that I was fine. He took me through the elevator to Honors English which was on the other side of the building before kissing my cheek and walking to his class. I stood there shocked for he had never done that before. I shook it off and walked into my classroom once the bell rang. The three classes before lunch ran smoothly. I walked into the lunchroom not knowing where to sit. Do I sit with Dylan and his friends? My friends from my own grade? Or do I sit with my freshman friends like I would every once in a while? My decision was made for me when Dylan intertwined his fingers with mine. 

He walked me over to his group of friends and said," Let's try this again shall we?" I laughed and nodded my head sitting down in the seat he had pulled out for me. He sat down next to me and started talking to them asking me a question every once in awhile. I stood up to go throw my food away when Dylan stopped me. "You're not going to finish your pizza?", I shook my head and as I walked away I could feel his eyes on my back. When I was on my way back I got stopped by a boy named Tyler. "Hey Gracie can you hit me up?", he asked and I nodded. He handed me $3.00 and I gave him a Monster and a candy bar. He nodded his head in thanks and then walked away. 

Dylan shook his head as the rest of the boys looked at me curiously. "What all is in that bag?", Logan asked. I smirked and moved all of their stuff all the table before dumping pounds of candy, Monster, Redbull, Arizona, cigarettes, and lighters on the table. They looked at me in shock as I started packing it all up. "Holy shit where did you get all that from?", Zach asked amazed. "I go to the store by me and Dylan's house and buy stuff then sell it at school to remake the money. And I don't sell the cigarettes, those are mine", I told them. "Your's and Dylan's house? You mean you two are living together?", Nate asked. 

I looked at Dylan not knowing what to say. But I didn't need to worry because he right away said,"Yep. Is that a problem with anyone?'I saw out of the corner of my eye him glaring at everyone but quickly turned to a smile when he looked at me. "Right well I'm going to go. I have to make my rounds to see if anyone wants anything. I'll be back", I told them and stood up taking the bag with me. I walked around the cafeteria and sold over 50 more things before the bell rang to let us out of lunch. I quickly ran over to Dylan's table, grabbed my bag and pecked him on the lips before running out of the room. I didn't even realize what I had don until I had gotten settled in History class. I sat there worrying about what I had done until he texted me in the last five minutes of class. 

D-What class are you in?

G-Hey! You're using proper grammar! And I'm in history. Mr. Mugans, room 2205. Why?

D- Cause I'm going to come pick you up at the end of class. So wait for me okay?

G-Okay. Will do captain!

D-Captain?

G-What would you rather I call you?

D-Babe, baby, sweetie, honey, etc. 

G-Is that all? And what are some things you'd call me?

D-Love, sweetheart, angel, baby doll, kitten, baby girl my queen, princess, sugar, cutie pie, etc.

G-Wow. You've really thought it through, haven't you?

D-Maybe just a little bit (input a kissy face here. I'm writing this on a computer sorry)

"Gracie Fothergill! Put your phone away!", Mr. Mugans yelled right as the bell rang. "Sorry Mr. Mugans", I said grinning as I ran out the door straight into Tyler. "Watch out freak", he said and shoved me to the ground. Dylan walked up to help me up as I shook myself off. "What the hell was that for?", he asked. "He may be one of my best customers but he's still a bully", I told him. "Then why do you sell to him?", he asked. "Because if I don't he'll bully me worse", I told him. I saw him grow angry and I put a hand on his shoulder to calm him down. He looked at me and smiled. 

"Ready to go?", he asked me. I nodded my head and led the way to my locker in the music wing. I quickly did my lock and grabbed my coat and followed Dylan out to the hallway. I saw my friend Christian and ran up and jumped on his back. He easily caught me and smiled up at me. "What's cooking good looking?", he asked and smiled. I laughed and said nothing. Dylan walked over holding my book bag which I had dropped on the way to running towards Christian. "Christian, you remember Dylan right?", I asked him and he nodded his head. 

"Okay well we gotta go get home", Dylan said and dragged me along next to him. "Are you jealous of Christian?", I asked him and he hung his head. "Ridiculous I know", he said and I shook my head and lifted his head by his chin. "Actually, kinda cute", I told him and he smiled. We got on the bus and I said hello to Mr. H, our bus driver. "How do you know his name?', Dylan asked me. "Really Dylan? We've been riding this bus for two years and you don't know who our bus driver is?", I scolded him playfully. He smiled and led me to the back of the bus. 

We talked about random things until the rest of the bus people came on. Hali, Seth, Shy, and all of Dylan's friends came on. I quickly started chatting with Shy and tried to ignore the fact that Dylan was laughing with some girl. She must have noticed it too because she grabbed my attention by saying,"Are you going to Michael's house today?" I nodded my head saying,"I haven't gotten high in forever. I just hope that he doesn't try to make the moves on me again. She nodded her head. "I would go along with you but a) I'm allergic to weed and b) he doesn't know who I am", she said. I laughed and noticed Dylan was looking over at us. 

"Who's Michael?", he asked. "None of your business lover boy", I answered him. He stuck his tongue out at me and I smirked. "Can I at least take you over to his house?", he asked me. "Nope. He's picking me up. And no you don't get to meet him because I'm walking down to the library to meet him", I told him. He huffed in annoyance and I laughed, then went back to talking to Shy. I got off at Nate's stop and then started my walk towards the library. When I was about halfway down the hill I turned around and called out to Dylan,"You can come out now!" He came out and shrugged laughing a little. "I was that bad?", he asked. "I knew you were following me the minute you got off the bus", I told him. 

He huffed and I started walking away from him. "Well, are you coming?", I yelled over my shoulder. He hurriedly started to walk behind me and I laughed a little. It was about fifteen minutes later that I spotted Michael's car. 

I hurriedly ran up to his window and he rolled it down. "You ready baby girl?", he asked. "Did you start without me?", I asked punching him in the arm playfully. "Who's the dude that's glaring at me?", Michael asked. "Dylan stop it. He's just high", I told him turning around. "That's what you're going to be doing? Getting high?", he asked angrily. "Yes and if you have a problem with it I'll just pack my bags and leave your house", I told him back standing my ground. He huffed an answer and started walking back up the hill towards his house. "Damn girl. Your sleeping over at the guy's house? I didn't think you'd go that far until college", he said laughing. I punched him in the arm and lit up a cigarette. I passed it to him and he took a drag before starting the car. 

I hopped into the car and we drove to his apartment. we mostly just hung out and smoked some more until we got bored. We went to United Dairy Farmers and I got an Orea milkshake with chocolate milk and he got three scoops of chocolate chip cookie dough in a chocolate covered waffle cone. Obviously, we crave chocolate when we're high. After that, we just went to his apartment. Being smart I just stayed over since neither of us should be driving. 

I woke up the next morning with a killer headache and the need to use the bathroom. I tried to get up but something, well rather someone, was holding me down. Michael's arm was wrapped around my waist. I slowly shimmied my way out from under his arm and quickly walked to the bathroom. When I walked back into his room he was wide awake and covering his eyes using his arm. "You okay there hun?", I asked him sarcastically. He smirked and threw a pillow at me. "Leave me alone. My head hurts", he said and I laughed. "You don't think mine does?", I asked and grabbed my phone off of his charger. I texted Dylan and asked if he could come get me. He said he couldn't but that he'd send someone over. 

I waited outside on the porch until a  black 2018 land rover pulled up into the driveway. I looked into the driver's seat to see Nate. I grabbed my sling bag and hopped into the passenger seat. "Hey thanks for picking me up", I told him shyly. "Yeah of course. Your part of Dylan now and I'd do almost anything for him. And by the way, I'm sorry...for being such a dock to you at the beginning. I didn't know how cool you were back then", he told me and I stared at him, my mouth partly gaped. He laughed at my expression and I closed my mouth quickly. "Sorry. It's just, I'm still expecting you all to turn around and say that this is all some big joke and laugh in my face. So for you to say that..it's just, you know", I told him and he nodded his head in understanding. 

He pulled into Dylan's driveway and I thanked him. "So, my birthday is coming up and me and the boys are going to a park for my birthday. I know Dylan would never in a million years ask me so, would you like to come?", he asked and I nodded my head yes. As soon as I got inside I started coming up with ideas to get Nate for his birthday.