Unexpected union

Chapter 3

I got to school just in time for the bell to ring. I walked to my class with my head low. It wasn't because I was afraid or anything, I just didn't want to be acknowledged. I sat at the back of the class for the same reason. For some reason, crowds make me uneasy and their noise is the worst. I was home schooled for most of my life but when it came time for high school aunt insisted I had to spend time with kids my age. I was the youngest and top of my class and the least favorite of people. I tried making friends when I first started but it didn't go so well. Most of the learners seem afraid of me for reasons I didn't know. So I stopped trying to make friends.

The maths teacher walked in an the class stopped talking. "Good morning class. " he said. 

"Good morning sir. " said the whole class. 

"Alright, today we'll be discussing trig functions. " he said. The class let out some groans. I don't blame them though. Trig functions aren't easy for most people. I wouldn't have passed them if it weren't for Mathew. 

"Settle down now. OK who can tell me what trig functions are? " he asked. At least ten people raised their hands. He pointed to some guy at the front. He cleared his throat and said, "Trig functions are.... " I zoned him out after that and focus on my sketch pad. I don't know why they want as at school since we are done with our exams. I just can't wait to get my results and get the f**k out of this place. I just had to hold on a little bit longer. Two months to be exact.

At lunch time I went to the library and read some novels on my phone. The place is quiet and relaxing at the same time. But today it was different. I had this prickle at the back of my head as if someone was watching me. I looked around but saw no one. I went back to my class and the feeling was gone as soon as I walked in. 

I spend the afternoon the same way I didn't in the morning. Tuning out everyone. It's the only way I can cope with the noise, for some unknown reason I had very sensitive ears. When the last bell of the day rang, I was too eager to get home. I waited for everyone to get out of the class so I was the last one out. I packed my things and walked to my car. 

As I approached the car I had the same feeling I had earlier. I looked around but saw no one suspicious . I don't know why I had this feeling but what ever it was told me it wasn't good. Or maybe I'm just being paranoid. I got into my car and drove home. When I got there Suzi and Mathew were talking in hushed voices. Whatever it was they didn't want me to hear. When they saw me they stopped talking. "Hey sweetie. How was school?" Suzi said. 

"It was OK. How was your day? " I asked  

"It was OK. Thanks for asking. " she said .

"Is everything OK? " I asked  

"Everything is great, why do you ask?" she said. I knew she was lying but I didn't want to push it. She'll tell me when she's ready. 

"No reason. I'm going to my room."

"OK. Do you need anything? " 

"No I'm good. " I said,as I walked upstairs. They were hiding something from me. I let it go though, they always tell me whatever it is at the end thought. I didn't have to worry about anything .

I got to my room, took my phone out and listened to some music. Music always had a way of soothing my anxiety. Before I knew it I was fast asleep, drifting in the world of dreams and memories.