Snake-Bite Hearts and Bubblegum Smiles
Jane
The weekend was finally over, and it was time for my first day of this new hell…well, school. I was honestly a nervous wreck, even though I’ve planned everything out the night before. It took me a few hours, but I finally found something I was okay with wearing.
I wasn’t looking to fit in or anything, but I wanted something I was comfortable in, that didn’t make me look like a homeless freak. If I had my way, sweat pants and baggy sweaters were always the way to go.
I stayed casual, with my dark blue skinny jeans and black moccasins. It was a pretty warm day, so I decided on my favorite tank top—the low cut gray one with “Live Your Life” written in messy black text.
“Honey, are you almost ready? You should head out in about 20 minutes, so I hope you’re at least awake!”
“Yeah mom, I’ll be done in a few!” I called back, smiling a little.
My mom had offered to drive me to school, but I think that’d be more humiliating than walking by myself. It was nice of her, and I was grateful, but I didn’t need to be known as the girl who came to school with her ‘mommy.’
I brushed my teeth and jogged down the stairs, smiling, as I smelt warm green tea. I’m not a big coffee drinker, and green tea has been my favorite thing to drink since I was a little girl.
“I put it in a coffee cup with a lid, because I don’t think you would have thought a thermos is cool.” My mom smiled, but I could hear a little bit of sadness in her voice.
“Thanks mom,” I chuckled, and gave her a tight hug. “Yeah, thermoses aren’t really in anymore.” We grinned at each other, and I grabbed my bag off the floor, and the tea.
My mom and I got along really well, which I was really grateful for. Sure, I wouldn’t call her a best friend or anything, but she was my mom, and she understood me.
“You sure you don’t need a ride? I don’t need to be at my job until 9…”
“No mom, I promise I’m okay. If I leave now, I’ll probably be a little early, even. “
She gave me a smile and nodded, wishing me a good day as I walked out the door. Briefly, I looked over to Brooke’s house, but I didn’t see anyone outside. And even if I did, I doubt we’d walk together anyway. I was the new girl; she was just being nice before.
Sliding my bag over my shoulder, the wind softly messed up my hair. I mumbled, fixing it, and stumbled over my own feet. Good job, Jane. Be grateful that no one was around to notice that.
After about 10 minutes, I made my way into the school, looking like a lost puppy. Everyone was about 6 inches taller than me, and I looked like I didn’t fit in at all. Taking a deep breath, I walked over to the main desk.
The lady behind the desk seemed nice enough. She was sympathetic about my midyear transfer, and offered herself if I needed a guide around. I didn’t want to seem incapable, so I took my schedule and her directions to my first class and set off.
Shit fuck, did she say make a left, or make a—
My schedule and cell phone went flying as I bumped into someone, hard. I actually fell on my ass, but it was kind of cushioned by my book bag so it wasn’t so bad. Nonetheless, I groaned and looked around for my things.
“Oh shit, sorry, I didn’t even see you there…uh fuck, not saying that you weren’t seeable I mean you’re short but like I didn’t mean it like that you know? Uh here let me help okay sorry.”
I looked up at the rambling boy who I’d bumped into, about to rip him a new asshole for making fun of my height. Realization dawned on me though, I couldn’t blame him. This kid had to be about 6’5, almost a foot and a half taller than me. And he was actually kind of cute, too. He had shaggy dark brown hair, was really lean, and a big nose. I thought it was adorable.
I picked up my schedule and phone, and he somewhat awkwardly held out his hand to help me up.
DON’T BLOW IT JANE. This might be your first friend here okay and he’s cute.
“No, don’t worry about it. I think I kind of classify as a midget anyway so no harm would have been taken,” I tried to play it off with a grin, and hoped for the best.
I really wasn’t the best at socializing; I preferred to stay quiet. But this was a new start almost, so maybe I could learn to open up a bit more.
The cute tall boy smiled. “Well, I think I kind of classify as a totem pole, so I guess we’re even. I’m Jack.”
He had this goofy smile on his face, and I couldn’t help but smile back a little. “Jane.”
After that it was a little bit awkward, especially when we found out we had the same first period, and third period. And did I mention we had seventh together as well? We had lunch together too. But for a few weeks I’d be missing lunch, and making sure I was up to date with all of my classes.
We talked a little, he was really funny. The joker, the class clown, he made everyone laugh. Maybe this school wouldn’t be so bad.
My first day ended alright, I met a few more people who seemed to be pretty cool. I didn’t really feel a click of friendship with anyone though; it seemed that everyone was just being nice.
I came home from a long day, and realized how exhausted I was. Skipping dinner, I went straight to bed, my eyes shutting immediately as I dreamt of the nightmare that has been haunting me for weeks.
I wasn’t looking to fit in or anything, but I wanted something I was comfortable in, that didn’t make me look like a homeless freak. If I had my way, sweat pants and baggy sweaters were always the way to go.
I stayed casual, with my dark blue skinny jeans and black moccasins. It was a pretty warm day, so I decided on my favorite tank top—the low cut gray one with “Live Your Life” written in messy black text.
“Honey, are you almost ready? You should head out in about 20 minutes, so I hope you’re at least awake!”
“Yeah mom, I’ll be done in a few!” I called back, smiling a little.
My mom had offered to drive me to school, but I think that’d be more humiliating than walking by myself. It was nice of her, and I was grateful, but I didn’t need to be known as the girl who came to school with her ‘mommy.’
I brushed my teeth and jogged down the stairs, smiling, as I smelt warm green tea. I’m not a big coffee drinker, and green tea has been my favorite thing to drink since I was a little girl.
“I put it in a coffee cup with a lid, because I don’t think you would have thought a thermos is cool.” My mom smiled, but I could hear a little bit of sadness in her voice.
“Thanks mom,” I chuckled, and gave her a tight hug. “Yeah, thermoses aren’t really in anymore.” We grinned at each other, and I grabbed my bag off the floor, and the tea.
My mom and I got along really well, which I was really grateful for. Sure, I wouldn’t call her a best friend or anything, but she was my mom, and she understood me.
“You sure you don’t need a ride? I don’t need to be at my job until 9…”
“No mom, I promise I’m okay. If I leave now, I’ll probably be a little early, even. “
She gave me a smile and nodded, wishing me a good day as I walked out the door. Briefly, I looked over to Brooke’s house, but I didn’t see anyone outside. And even if I did, I doubt we’d walk together anyway. I was the new girl; she was just being nice before.
Sliding my bag over my shoulder, the wind softly messed up my hair. I mumbled, fixing it, and stumbled over my own feet. Good job, Jane. Be grateful that no one was around to notice that.
After about 10 minutes, I made my way into the school, looking like a lost puppy. Everyone was about 6 inches taller than me, and I looked like I didn’t fit in at all. Taking a deep breath, I walked over to the main desk.
The lady behind the desk seemed nice enough. She was sympathetic about my midyear transfer, and offered herself if I needed a guide around. I didn’t want to seem incapable, so I took my schedule and her directions to my first class and set off.
Shit fuck, did she say make a left, or make a—
My schedule and cell phone went flying as I bumped into someone, hard. I actually fell on my ass, but it was kind of cushioned by my book bag so it wasn’t so bad. Nonetheless, I groaned and looked around for my things.
“Oh shit, sorry, I didn’t even see you there…uh fuck, not saying that you weren’t seeable I mean you’re short but like I didn’t mean it like that you know? Uh here let me help okay sorry.”
I looked up at the rambling boy who I’d bumped into, about to rip him a new asshole for making fun of my height. Realization dawned on me though, I couldn’t blame him. This kid had to be about 6’5, almost a foot and a half taller than me. And he was actually kind of cute, too. He had shaggy dark brown hair, was really lean, and a big nose. I thought it was adorable.
I picked up my schedule and phone, and he somewhat awkwardly held out his hand to help me up.
DON’T BLOW IT JANE. This might be your first friend here okay and he’s cute.
“No, don’t worry about it. I think I kind of classify as a midget anyway so no harm would have been taken,” I tried to play it off with a grin, and hoped for the best.
I really wasn’t the best at socializing; I preferred to stay quiet. But this was a new start almost, so maybe I could learn to open up a bit more.
The cute tall boy smiled. “Well, I think I kind of classify as a totem pole, so I guess we’re even. I’m Jack.”
He had this goofy smile on his face, and I couldn’t help but smile back a little. “Jane.”
After that it was a little bit awkward, especially when we found out we had the same first period, and third period. And did I mention we had seventh together as well? We had lunch together too. But for a few weeks I’d be missing lunch, and making sure I was up to date with all of my classes.
We talked a little, he was really funny. The joker, the class clown, he made everyone laugh. Maybe this school wouldn’t be so bad.
My first day ended alright, I met a few more people who seemed to be pretty cool. I didn’t really feel a click of friendship with anyone though; it seemed that everyone was just being nice.
I came home from a long day, and realized how exhausted I was. Skipping dinner, I went straight to bed, my eyes shutting immediately as I dreamt of the nightmare that has been haunting me for weeks.
