Independence
chapter 3
3 months later
It was the first day of school and I didn't know what to do. I walked through the school doors, noticing everyone look at me in a funny way.
I didn't have any friends.
You'd think when your best friend dies it would bring a group of friends closer. But no, it drifted us apart. All of her friends gave me a hug at the funeral, but that's really it. The only person who i'm really friendly with was Allison who was just as devistated as I was. My summer was painful. I still cry every night in bed so no one can hear me. I still miss Molly so much. Theropy helped me a little, but not a lot. The depression killed me.
I slowly was walking down the hall to find my new locker. I knew people were looking over at me and whispering but I tried to ignore it. I found my locker and emptied out my new books which were ten times bigger than last year. The worst part is? I have to start high school alone.
"Hi, Isabella."
I knew his voice from anywhere.
I turned around. "Um Hi Jake." I said.
"You look pretty," he complimented.
I blushed. "Haha thanks," I said with a giggle.
"I'm really sorry about Molly, I knew she was your best friend. It was hard for all of us but I assume it was the hardest for you."
"Thank you, it was. I'm still really upset about it."
"You don't seem it," he said.
"Ever heard of a fake smile?" I asked realizing how stupid it sounded after I said it.
Suddenly the bell rang. "I'll catch you later," I said.
"Meet me after lunch by the flag," He said.
I was shocked when he said that."O-okay," I stuttered.
I havn't felt this happy in a while. I still had a little crush on Jake ever since the seventh grade. I ate my lunch and sat there for a few minutes because I finished early. I sat with these nice girls from my geometry class who I was already making friends with.
"I like your skirt, Isabella." one of the girls named Carly said.
"Thanks," I smiled.
I was wearing a lacey white skirt from abercrombie and a blue light blowse with flowers all over it. My flip flops wrapped around my ankles and my hair was curly for once.
"Hey guys I got to go i'll see you later."
"Okay bye Bells!" I already had a nickname.
As I was walking to the flag outside of school I walked past "the group". They all looked at me in dead silence. All I did was look down and walk a little faster. Then I saw Jake.
"Hey," I said as I made my way over.
He smiled. "Hey Isabell."
"So..how come you wanted to meet up with me?"
He paused. "Because I wanted to talk to you."
My heart was already pounding.
"How come, you barely know me." That came out more mean then I intended it to.
"Look at me Bella. We talked over the summer a little and I realized that you're a very sweet girl. I want to be your friend," he said.
I looked up at him and smiled. I couldn't believe it.
"I would love to be your friend," I said.
All he did was smile, but I wanted to ask him something.
"I'm flattered that you want to be my friend because i'm nice, but are there any other reasons? It can't be just because of that," I asked.
He looked at me. "I know you've been going through a rough time. You lost your best friend and you just seem lonely. I want to be there for you."
I didn't mean to do it, but I just started balling. Right in front of Jacob Brown.
He gave me a hug. "I'm so sorry Isabella, i'll be here for you, I promise."
I squeezed him tight, I can't believe this was happening. I finally let go when I saw kids moving towards their classes.
"Thanks Jake, I really appreciate this." Then I walked away.
When I got back into the school, I noticed the group of girls look at me and burst into a salvo of laughter. All besides Allison who I miss being friends with. They tried to make me feel bad, but you know what? I didn't care. For the first time I walked by them with my head held high with complete confidence. I needed to learn to rely on myself.
I needed to learn how to be independent.
not my best chapter, but i still hoped you liked it! Thankyou(: