They Are Not Ordinary

CHAPTER 28

ASHTER STARR

I found myself in a chaotic hallway again. Chattering and gossiping students and some are having a heated make out in the lockers which made me grimace a bit because it's too early for that and they are in public. I mean it's not that I am against PDA... I mean come on, it's freaking school and they are literally in the hallway...

I just shrugged before I made my way to my locker.

After a few minutes of walking, I reached the familiar locker.

Geez, why do I feel like I haven't been here for a while? It's like I'm gone for a few months, it's just freaking weird.

Then suddenly I jumped up in surprise when someone slammed their hands into the locker behind me.

"YOOO!" Jane greeted as I clutched my chest violently from the shock "GOOD MORNING!"

"What the hell Jane! you just scared the crap out of me!" I exclaimed as I tried to calm myself down for a while.

"Geez, I didn't even know that you will be that shock besides I do that every time I thought you have gotten used to it by now," Jane said while shrugging.

"Well... Obviously, I am not" I distinctively said. My gosh, I have to calm myself down.

I have been jumpy since last night.

Well, who wouldn't? I am being watched by the werewolves that's why I am being like this.

Ugh, I really hate it. It just can't escape them. Even in my thoughts, they are haunting me.

"Hmmm, why do you look like something is bothering you?" Jane raised one of her eyebrows at me speculatively. "Are you okay?, you really look tired, what did you do this whole weekend Ashter?"

"Nothing much really I just read and stuff" I reasoned hoping she would buy it. "I look like shut because... it's just I woke up early, I want to go back to sleep because I am tired but I can't that's all"

"Okay..." Jane just nodded. I can tell that she was unsure but she didn't push it anymore which is a relief for me. I don't really want to explain some lame excuses when what really happened this weekend is a lot and my brain still couldn't process it.

"Anyways, the girls and I had a night out last weekend, we go shopping and stuff we tried to invite you but you are not answering your phone, we have been calling you thousand times but all we get is your freaking voicemail, why is that?" Jane asked worriedly and sadness was visible in his voice as I shut my locker before facing her while leaning my back in my locker.

"I...uhm" I stuttered as I don't really know what to say to her. I didn't really check my phone the whole weekend. Damn, that's a record.

"Does Ashter don't want to hang with us anymore?"

"NO!" I quickly answered "I was just too caught up reading and I didn't even check my phone"

"So it's like you are telling me that you have been reading for two whole days and you didn't even bother to check your phone one minute? I mean if that's what you mean I won't believe it, since teenagers like us nowadays can't live without our phone" Jane pointed out while looking at me suspiciously.

"Well, I'm not that kind of 'teenager' I'm more like an old school I think... I rather read books than be stuck on my phone 24/7" I tried to come up with that in just seconds. But I force myself not to facepalm because of how my excuse sounded so lame.

"What are you an old lady?"

"Hmph, I am not!" I groaned.

"Hmm, I guess that's fair enough..." Jane said as she placed her hands on her chin thoughtfully "As a matter of fact I rarely seen you using your phone too much before"

"See I told you" I grinned as I can feel my inner self jump joyfully that Jane believe that. But also kinda feel guilty for always tricking her.

Damn, I will really go straight to hell if I die one day.

"I'm really sorry Jane, I should have picked your calls, I'm just too stupid that I didn't notice and I hate myself for that. I am so sorry, I will make it up to you guys soon" I apologized sincerely as we made our way to the cafeteria because Jane wants to go get breakfast.

"Oh please it's just one time, we don't blame you for being such a bookworm. it's not a big deal, please don't hate yourself too much okay? She patted my arms comfortingly and smiled at me which was sweet because Jane rarely showed much affection and emotion so I smiled back at her.

"Besides I am the only one allowed to hate you this much okay?" She jokingly said. Well, she's back again. I smacked her playfully in the arms as we continued to make our way to the cafeteria.

"So I got news about Damien, I forgot to tell you last Friday after we talked" Jane mentioned, her voice was a bit quiet.

"Oh really?" I asked pretending that I have no idea.

"Yeah, turns out Damien is really sick like badly, but they didn't tell me what his sick is but I understand since it's a private matter" Jade shared

"Well, that really sucks" I casually said. Man, why do we really need to have this kind of conversation? I can't really escape these vampires and wolves.

Fate is really playing with me real good.

"They have to leave in a few months which sucks because I miss hanging out with them, I mean don't get me wrong, I love that I got to hang out with you and the other girls but it's just different with them because we have bonded for like a long time" Jane added as she stuffed her hands in her pockets which is odd because I have never seen her do that before.

Months?... They didn't tell her it was just two weeks? Or maybe they don't want Jane to expect... Well, I don't really know but I think they know what they are doing so I'm just gonna keep my mouth shut.

"Yeah I get your point, you just really miss them," I gave her a bright smile and a pat to her head encouragingly "Don't worry I know they will be back soon and I'm sure Damien will get better soon because I know he is a strong person "

I really sure do hope that he will get better.

"Wow since when do you have some sympathy with Damien" Jane commented as we reached the cafeteria which isn't that full since it's just morning. We walked to the vending machine and get some drinks.

"I-- uhh" Damn it why do I always get caught off guard by her questions like I don't have time to think about it rightly. Geez, I am really being too obvious now.

"I'm kidding, it's just fun to see you all flustered like that" Jane smirked as she bent down to get her desired drink which is strawberry milk.

"Anyway I'm heading to my first class since it's only five minutes before the bell ring" Jane waved goodbye at me "I'll see you later on your second class"

"See you!"

-

"I told you before Jane this mac and cheese is only mine! you can by your own!" I heard as soon as I approached my friends. Jane and Sophie were glaring at each other while Aliana was holding her chuckle in.

I quietly made my presence known as the three of them looked over at me.

"Uhh- what's going on?" I asked as I sat beside Aliana. I placed my bag down on my lap and took my lunch out.

"These two have been arguing for ages because of that bowl of mac and cheese" Aliana shooked her head while chuckling. Sophie was clutching the bowl of mac and cheese to her arms to prevent Jane from getting it.

"Geez, guys really?"

"It's not my fault I got the last bowl," Sophie argued and Jane groaned

"Well if I have known I shouldn't have let you go in the line first!" Jane exclaimed

They start arguing again as I sighed. Usually, I'll find their fights more hilarious but today just wasn't my day and I'm really not feeling it. Then I felt a warm hand placed on top of mine I turn around to see

"Sorry about them. You know these two fight like they are a married couple you know" Aliana joked trying to make me laugh knowing I wasn't really in a good mood.

"Yeah I know" I smiled a bit. I look over at them as Sophie gave Jane a spoonful of mac and cheese but Jane wasn't really happy about it. Geez, these two can argue about one thing for the whole day.

"Hey, are you alright? You look bothered since you came, or should I say since last week you have been like this what is going on?" Aliana asked concerned, I snapped my head at her.

I nodded, then immediately shook my head realizing Aliana would see through my lie since she is much more observant than Jane.

Jane is totally oblivious about everything.

"No nothing is bothering me, I am just tired that's all" I shrugged. Causing her to frown.

"Ohh, I'm really sorry about that... But whatever you are going through I know you can do it. And also don't forget that things will eventually get better. I know you probably heard that a lot of times now but it's the truth" Aliana rubbed my hand in comfort "Don't worry about it too much okay? We only live once, so make sure to spend it thinking about all the good things instead of the bad things"

I smiled at her, reciprocating her advice at me.

"Thank you, Aliana" I sincerely said while hugging her "Now I get people chose you as president"

"Ahh, it's nothing as long as I help my good friend" Aliana let go of my hand and tapped my cheeks.

"Anyways how's the practice going on with Leo? I heard you guys only have a month left?" Aliana asked with a smile on her face then I froze in my seat.

Shit, I completely forgot about that.

Aliana's smile soon slowly disappeared "Don't tell me you are not practicing anymore?"

"I-" I tried to reason but nothing was really coming out of my mouth "Geez... I knew it was coming up but not this fast. To be honest I haven't really talked to Leo in a long time because I got sick remember?"

"Well now that you are feeling okay you better go and talk to him right now because that play ain't going to happen if the leading lady is missing" She advised and I nodded in agreement.

"I will," I said as I dropped my gaze on my watch momentarily before glancing back up at her again

"Well, I still have time. I will be going now to find him. Say bye to those two for me and that I'll see them later since I don't think they are going to stop any time soon" I chuckled while pointing at the two who were still arguing.

"Sure, will do" Aliana let out a small laugh while nodding.

I waved goodbye at her before exiting the cafeteria to find Leo.

My mind was only focusing on Damien that I forgot about a lot of things. My play. My sports. Now that I think of it I realized that we will have a tournament next week and I haven't been training for... I can't even remember. s**t.

Fuck why did I put myself in this situation? Now everything was coming to me at all once.

Maybe these are the consequences that Zachary is talking about...

Well if this is it I am ready to accept it whatever it was. After all, I put myself in this situation.