I need you, I need you, I need you

chapter 147-interlude

April 17th, 2020
Rachel's p/v
The girls and I got so much sleep last night that we are 15 minutes early for school. Jenna was tossing and turning, Jasmine got up to use the bathroom multiple times, and Mary and I were beating the horse-wait is that an actual saying. Cecilia is the one who's still in bed.

But before Mary and I said our goodnights to each other, we agreed to dress up for school and make our boys DESIRE us. The girls turned down our invitation, more lipgloss for us. We may or may not have done damage at the mall. Darry slipped $80 into my wallet for my three week allowance. Let's just say I'm going to be selling lemonade for the third week.

Mary and I kiss our index finger and then extend the finer towards each other, like a gun. Teacher might be pissed at us for daring to come in 20 minutes late, but it's the thought that counts! The less time I have to be around Tyler, the more my heart beats normally!

Mary opens the door for me. I enter and stop-Mary bumps into me. Oh shit, it's the substitute teacher. Tyler looks at me, practically drooling. No, he looks more like "you're so beautiful I miss you'. I smile to the class and walk sensually to my seat. I do a smooth turn and sit in my seat.
"Stunning, as always." Declan says. I giggle.
"20 minutes to class and you guys still found the time to dress up. Rachel, stand up."
I smile and stand up. Mary is too scared to move.
The substitute teacher puts his hands on my desk and leans over. "May I remind you that you're not in the circus," she stands up straight, "you look like a clown with that makeup."

A people ooh. I glance at Tyler and then the rest.
"I rather look like a clown and not give lecture dressed up like a nun."
More people ooh. The substitute teacher grasps my arm and pulls me to the door.
"Since you want to show off your bad manners, let's see you not double down in front of the principal. Everyone stay put!"
"Let go of me, I know my way!"
"Of course you do!" She exclaims and pushes me out of the room. Hello?? Where are the ditchers to help me??

There were no ditchers, no witnesses. I could've made a run for it, but I always wanted to play the dangerous victim in an action movie. Being locked away in the vice principal's office forces me to think about how no one noticed that I was being harassed!

My backpack was brought over, but my phone was taken away. What if I have an alarm for my BPD medicine! Something I should probably have! At least I have the go-gurt I bought last night as a movie snack. Prisoner food isn't fresh.

I shouldn't be here, I should be giving my boyfriend attention! Yeah, now I miss him. Had no plans for brunch, we could've made up for the millionth time and "last" time. At least I'll always have forgotten snacks in my bag.

Tyler's p/v
"Neil totally forgot the boom-boom sticks, Tomás."
"Can we talk?" Declan asks from behind me. I turn around and follow him to the water fountain. Why is this considered a talking spot?
"Has Rachel told you anything about the punishment they're giving her? I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if her phone was taken. I would've definitely been sent a Declan help text already."
"You might be correct because I haven't received a text from her. That or she's not ready to work things out again."
"What do you mean by again? Are you guys in another fight?"
"I can't believe she didn't tell you."
"Because she's ashamed of herself for letting you embarrass her! You should be the one who feels embarrassed. I bet she's right in this situation again."
"I don't know whether it matters who's right and who's wrong. It's another day of mourning the relationship we used to have."
"What's this fight about."
"I'm sure she'll process her emotions and be even more angry. You'll get a rant from her soon. I need to make sure Rachel is ok."
"Nah, you guys are in a fight which is why you're just standing there with your friends instead of checking up on her. I've made my rounds of asking her friends if they've received a text. You can go back to yours and wonder why boom-boom sticks are more important right now." Declan walks away. He got me there.