The good girl is changing me

Chapter three - New year, same old me

Chloe's POV:

I am not sad that my summer vacation ended. It was nice and I spent it with my friends, but I kind of get tired to do nothing the whole day. I won't say that I am glad for seeing Lindsay and Ricky every day, but I think that I can handle them. How bad it could be. Up to now, they haven't bothered me so I can say that I don't have a problem with them. I only don't like how they act and treat other people. I mean just because they are popular, this doesn't mean that they are untouchable. Moreover, I don't know why people like them and want to be like them. They are not made of gold or anything like that. Lindsay and Ricky are normal students just like the rest and me. 

In the morning, I woke up and looked at the clock. It was exactly 7 am, which means that I have to get up. I start school at eight and I don't like being late. Otherwise, the teachers start asking questions and you have to think of an excuse. I don't want to get through that. I told the girls that I would meet them in school. Yesterday we received an email with all the information, which we need. We know our lockers' numbers. The combination of all is the same and you can change it if you want. Every year the school does this so they don't have to create combinations for everyone and to send hundreds of personal emails. I have to admit that this is smart and easy. Well done principal Adams.

I got up from my bed and went into the bathroom. When I was done, I get dressed. I don't like to be the center of attention and that's why I dress simply. I put on my blue jeans with a white hoodie and sneakers. I let my hair down because I don't like to do hairstyles. The ones that I have done more often are buns and ponytails. I can do others, but for me, this is waste of time. I'm glad that I am not from these girls who spend hours getting ready. Simple things are always the best. 

I walked downstairs for breakfast with my parents. My mom always make pancakes on my first day of school. I don't know why she is doing it, but I love pancakes. I sat down at the table and dad just came. I guess that he got up a little bit late than usual. To be honest, I was always the last who will get up, but maybe dad needed to sleep more. Well, there is no need to rush. 

- Good morning dad. I guess that you fall asleep again. 

- I couldn't sleep the whole night. 

- Why? Is there a problem?

- Yes. It was too hot and I was thinking to go and sleep in the backyard. 

- And what if I get cold? - mom said and I laughed

My parents always make jokes. They even have their special ones, which only they understand. I have to say that sometimes I am jealous of how well they understand each other. If all the boys were like my dad. Let's not force things. I don't need a prince on a white horse, but I don't want to be treated like crap. I have some dignity. 

- Don't worry. Dad will never leave you. Otherwise, he should've done it up to now. - I said and she laughed

- I hope that you are right. Now eat before the pancakes get cold. There is chocolate in the fridge if you want. We also have caramel. 

- Thanks, but I will eat them plain this time. 

After I finished with my breakfast, I went to school. Dad offered to drive me, but I said that I'll walk. This helps me to think and feel better. On my way, I saw Ricky and Lindsay. I hid behind one tree so they can't see me. I am not scared of them, but I know that they will use their chance to say something mean and I don't want that. The last thing, which I want, is someone to ruin my day. When they were far away, I continued on my way. I walked inside and saw Katy and Kayla talking. They saw me and came straight to me. Both of them seem happy. I wonder why. 

- Hey girls, what's up? For what are the smiley faces?

- The new school year has officially started. I feel that luck will be on my side. - Katy said

- Just like yesterday. - Kayla said and I laughed

- People say new year, new me. I will say new year, same old me. 

- Yeah, we can see that. I thought that you would change your style. - Katy said

- What's wrong with my clothes?

- Nothing, but you are a girl. You can stop dressing like the boys. 

- But it's comfortable and I like it. You both know that I am not an attention seeker, so why can't I dress simply? That way no one will notice me.

- Do what you want. I'm not going to deal with the consequences of that.

- Katy, can't you be nice for once? 

- Nice people always lie. If you want me to be honest, I have to be cruel. 

- If you are cruel, I don't know what to say for the people who really are cruel. - I said

- Ok, let's just get to class now. - Kayla said and I nodded my head

The three of us walked to the classroom. Luckily, all of our classes are the same and we can be together. Not like I will mind if we are separated, but I prefer to have at least one of them in my classes. Better if they are both. Soon the teacher came and we started the lesson.

During the break, I went to my locker to exchange my books. Kayla came as well since her locker is closer to mine. I turned around to see that Katy is talking with Lindsay and Ricky. I looked at Kayla, who was looking in the same direction as me. What the heck is Katy doing? I think that she really wants to be part of them. Well, she knows the rule. If you are with them, you are not with us. There is no way that I will be friends with these two. They are the devil himself. Soon Katy came to us and we gave her a look. 

- Why are you looking at me like that?

- Did you really talk with the devil? - I asked her

- Oh, c'mon. They are not that bad. Ricky asked me if I will come to his first match of the season. 

- And you agreed, didn't you? - Kayla asked as well

- I said yes, but only if you come with me. I am not going without my friends. 

- First of all, I don't understand football and second of all, I don't like Ricky. There is no way that I will come. Even if you pay me. 

- It will be fun. Moreover, it's just a game. Maybe there will be a cute boy for you in the crowd. 

- Another reason for which I won't come. 

- You can go alone if you want. - Kayla said

- But why no one wants to go with me?

- I already told you.

- Kayla, won't you do it? For me. 

- No, I'm sorry. I don't like cheering for someone who I don't like. 

- You two hate Ricky, but not the whole team. 

- All of them are the same. Don't let them full you. 

- I think that it's too late. She is a lost case. - I said

- And I thought that you are my friends. 

- We are your friends Katy, but you have to understand us. 

- Whatever. I will go alone. - Katy said and left

- Should we talk with her? - Kayla asked me

- There's no need to. Soon she will come back to us. 

- Like always. 

Later, Kayla and I walked for our next class. We saw Katy sitting alone in the classroom and went to check her. I think that she is mad at us. Kayla was about to sit next to her, but she put her back on the chair. That's new. Usually, she is always sitting with one of us. Did she really get upset only because we rejected her? Then she tells me that I am the child. 

- Katy, are you seriously mad at us?

No answer. I guess that I have to do it again. I picked her back and gave it to Kayla. She put it on the chair in front of her. Katy was about to get up and get it, but I stopped her. This time you won't walk away. 

- Look, if you want we can go somewhere this afternoon. Do you want to?

- No. 

- Ok, then. What do you want us to do?

- To get away from me. 

- Something else?

- No. 

The teacher came and the next class started. I kept sitting next to her, but she didn't want to talk with me. I don't know why she wanted us so much to go to this game. Maybe she likes a boy and that's why it is so important for her. I hope that it's not someone from the team. Katy was looking at the clock on the wall every five minutes. In the moment the bell started ringing, she grabbed her backpack and walked away. 

- Is she still mad? - Kayla asked me

- I think that she likes a boy. That's why she wanted us so much to go with her. 

- If that is the case, why just doesn't say it. 

- Because maybe it's someone from the team. 

- Tell me you are kidding. 

- I am not sure is this the reason, but it looks logical. 

- I hope that you are not right. 

- No matter what is the case, we are her friends and have to support her. 

- I know, but I don't want to hang out with the whole team. 

- And you don't have to. If it turns out that I am right, we'll tell her to keep separated her friendship and her relationship. 

- Let's hope that she will do it. 

We walked to the hall and saw Katy in front of her locker. She was looking at something on her phone. We carefully walked up to her. Tell me that this is not true. Katy was looking at the ** of Jasper Walls. He is the captain of the team when Ricky can't play. I guess that I was right. To be honest, Ricky is the one in a relationship. The other players are single, but they are always around cheerleaders. This reminds me that soon will be the try-out for a new season. I don't see many girls, who will want that. 

- So is he the lucky one? - I asked and she flinched

- You scared me. 

- Katy, answer us. Is Jasper the reason why you want us to go with you to the game?

- No. I was just checking if there are any pictures of him with the boys. 

- You are one terrible liar. 

- Ok. You caught me. I like Jasper since when I came here. 

- Katy! That's more than three years. Why didn't you tell us?

- Because you hate the team. What I was supposed to do?

- I give her a point here. - Kayla said

- You are not helping me. 

I was about to say something, but the bell started ringing. We'll finish this conversation, but it better be somewhere else. I looked at Kayla and she nodded her head. I guess that she is thinking the same. All of us walked to our next class without saying a word. 

After school, we walked home. Katy explained everything. Both with Kayla were listening. I can't believe that she kept this for herself for so much time. I understand why she didn't tell us, but at least she could tell us that there is a boy without the name. Well, probably we were going to ask until she doesn't tell us. I hope that if one day they got together, he won't use her or break her heart. She doesn't deserve this.