yesterday when everything changed

chapter 2

Eli pov

You know when you wake up, and you've got this feeling of this day will be great? You know the feeling right? Well that's how I woke up this morning. I mean I have a good thing going. I'm good looking with piercing blue eyes, ( or so the girls tell me). I'm captain of my hockey team. Girls like me, and I mean really like me, if you know what i'm saying. I've never met a girl that isn't into me. Yeah I know, I sound like a treasure. And that's exactly what I am. If you are in my orbit, you are someone. You are on the top of the world. At least that's what I believe. Yes last week wasn't all that great. Yes if my grades don't go up i'm off the team. But that's an easy fix. I just need to find some nerd to help me fix my grades. The girls all want me, there must be an uber nerd or something that can help me solve my grade problem. And I have the feeling today is the day I'll find the nerd to help me. Life is good that way. It always gives me what I want. But can anyone blame the fates? I'm just that great. Alright, i'm a little full of myself, i know. But hey, i've got the blond surf boy hair everyone wants. I'm all muscle all over. Yeah the sixpack and everything. I'm big all over. If you catch my drift. And if not, maybe you are just the nerdy girl I need. Because lets face it, the looks and all are great but i'm lonely as hell. Everyone just sees my pretty face and my body. But no one sees the real me inside. Yeah i sound cocky as hell, but deep inside i'm not him. I am good at sports, and it takes every second of every day to stay on top. So i don't really have time for school. I mean if you're popular like me, you'll understand the struggle. There is not something like me time. Every second of every day is spent, making sure you look the look, walk the walk and talk the talk. Just look at this morning. I woke around six and went for a run. When I got home I had some eggs and toast. I need to watch what I put in my body. Took a shower, spent over 10 minutes to get the surfer look everyone loves, and dressed the part. I'm wearing jeans and a nice shirt that shows all my muscles. My hockey jacket finishes the outfit.

Before I know it it's time to pick up my best friend and co-captain Syd. I got my drivers license a few weeks back and my dad bought me a car to celebrate. So now I pick up my friends and drive us to school. When i arive at Syd's he is already waiting for me.

"What's up, man. What's got your panties in a twist, that you're already waiting?" "Uch, don't remind me, the new neighbour is crazy as s**t. Woke me up before five. Screamed her head of. Still haven't met her. But i really don't want to either if she is that crazy. I mean she moved in last week, and every night it's the same thing. She screams and screams. Mom went over there to discuss it today. I need sleep man." "She must be bat s**t crazy then," I tell Syd. But I don't believe it myself. Nightmares can be tough. And it sounds like this girl, has a lot of nightmares. I can remember what that is like, but I grew out of it. Thankfully.

When we get to school I go straight to my locker. There is a girl I have never seen there. She is not that tall, but she has some nice curves on her. I put my stuff away and turn to her. Or so i thought, she isn't there anymore. I see her up the hall looking for something. Maybe this is Syd's new neighbour then. I jog after her, and put myself in front of her. "hey new girl, where are you going?" She stays quiet for a long time. Just when I want to repeat my question a soft voice says "ehm English." "Ah great, follow me, I have the same class. She looks up to me and I see the most gorgeous green eyes i've ever seen. There are little gold flecks in her eyes. I'm disappointed when she looks back at the floor and says thank you in the sweetest voice i've ever heard. She's adorable. But if she is Syd's neighbour, I should stay the hell out of her way. This only can lead to trouble. But I can't. So I led her to English class, but left her alone after that. I take my regular seat. "Class, this is Sam White, she just moved here. Sam takes a seat." Miss Megommery says. And class starts after that. There is an empty spot in front of me, but she takes one in the back of the class. It's like she is trying to be invisible. But a girl that looks like that never can be invisible. After English, comes math and geography. Spanish after that. And Sam is in all my classes. That's weird. I'm seventeen and should be a grade above her. She is wickedly smart, and can answer all the questions asked. But she never asks for a turn. She never raises her hand. It's the teachers that pick her. She really is trying to hide. But why? She is smart, pretty, and adorable. What's not to like about her.

Well yeah, nightmares and screaming aside. Maybe we shouldn't judge a book by its cover. But i'm going to get to know her. One way or another. I just don't know how. I can tell she will not be impressed by the hockey player. I never thought i would meet a girl that would make me stop. Make me think. About me. Maybe it won't be a good day after all. Because this sweet and quiet girl makes me think, makes me stop and ask questions about myself I don't want answered. Maybe it's better if I stay the hell away from her.

At least that is what I tell myself, until lunch. Lunch changed everything. Because nobody should bully another just because she is quiet, or smart, or because she had nightmares.