mel•an•choly - severe depression.

The second bell rang, which was me, Branch's, and sadly Roxie's P.E time. I honestly don't like her, she seems way too clingy. We had to change into these ugly ass t-shirts and shorts the school provided. I absolutely hate wearing shorts, I've just always been paranoid like that. Unlike Roxanne, she loves the attention. "To start our first unit off, we're going to be playing volleyball." Our coach said as he split us into groups. "There are going to be teams of four . Team 1: Kennedy, Creek, Moxie, and River. Team 2: Maggie, Aspen, Biggie, and Biggie. Team 3: Harper, Luna, Anna, and Bridget. Team 4: Branch, Poppy and Agnes. Since Miss Roxanne is not here. I was so relieved that Branch was on my team and Roxie wasn't. Out of nowhere the door of the gym burst open, it was Roxanne. "Look who decided to show up." Said couch, which made everyone laugh. "Your going to be on team four Roxanne." Dammit! She literally strutted her way across the gym and over to Branch, god I hate this bitch! "Hey good lookin!" She smiled at Branch, that little slu- mean girl. Coach blew his whistle and we started to play. I'm just now realizing how good I am at volleyball! All Roxanne did was play with her nails and try to flirt with Branch.

*roxanne*

I really don't know why that pink haired chick acts like she hates me. Maybe it's the fact that Branch likes me and not her. Trust me on this when I say, me and Branch would look good together. Branch, Agnes, and that pink haired girl were all playing volleyball except for me, I tried hitting the ball once and almost broke a nail! We played our last game until coach blew the whistle again. Coach is so hot! I would love me a piece of that. Plus, what is he like 28? We could definitely date! "Good job out there! Especially Poppy!" So that's her name! Pretty. But it still pissed me off that she was getting all the attention. The third bell rang which made the kids leave, but I stayed. "Hey there." I said walking up to coach untying my ponytail. "Hi Roxanne, shouldn't you be in Health class." He asked. I tried to think of a way for him to like me, then it hit me. "Can you help me get my jacket please, it stuck on the bleachers." I said pointing to the jacket that wasn't even mine. "Sure." He replied picking me up with my feet on his neck. My plan wasn't working so I tried bending down a bit, still no hope. "Can you please hold me, I don't wanna fall." I felt his hand slipping up my thighs and new I got him. "Roxanne, there is no jacket." He took me off of his neck. I was tired of trying so I kissed him square on the lips. Surprisingly, he kissed me back, and trailed his hands down my lower body. "Can we continue this tonight, coach?" I winked. "Call me Liam." Liam said. I strutted back out of the gym.

*branch*
Third period. Science. Oh how much I dreaded this subject. I'm just glad to get away from Roxanne, she's so annoying! The smart thing to do for this semester is stick with Poppy. When I entered the science lab, the only person that was in there was Poppy. "Hey B." She looked so adorable in those lab glasses and jacket. "Hey. Where is everyone?" I asked. "Slacking off, this is everyone's free period. I chose to spend mine studying." She replied. I stared at her beautiful pink eyes that always shined, her perfect hair, her soft skin. "Wanna help?" She asked, which awakened my day dreaming. "Sure." I put on a lab coat and glasses. Poppy giggled, I cocked an eyebrow. "You just look so adorable." She said straightening my collar. I wanted to ask her why was she so jealous every time Roxanne comes around, but I don't wanna ruin anything. I was just about to talk when my phone rang, it was Reid, one of my dads. Poppy looked up at me with a kind of sad expression. "You can take that if you want." I didn't feel like answering the phone, Reid is a asshole. I can't deal with that right now, I'll just text him. "Nah, it's fine." Her face lit up when I said that.

1 New Message from Reid

Reid:
Hey there! Me and Will were just checking up on you, hope u found someone ;) bring him home with you after the semester. love ya!xoxo, reidxwill

I really didn't want to respond. Or tell a grown man that's not my real father that I love him. I just want normal parents who would want me to choose my own path. I just want someone who understands me, and that some one is Poppy.