Gerard couldn’t stop looking at her, she had caught and held his attention and he found himself staring at her all throughout lunch. She had these huge Light Jade Orbs that looked so sad at times it could break your heart and her full round lips would rise to a tiny smile although it was completely obvious she was trying to quietly sit and listen. He watched the sway of her hips as she gracefully glided through the door leading to the choir room. He couldn't recall a time he had ever seen someone so effortlessly beautiful. He smirked. How are you really feeling, Gerard.

“Yoohoo, Handsome!” Gerard sighed hard as he tilted his head to the side looking at Frank, who was very visibly rolling his eyes. Turning around he wasn’t surprised by the girl standing now in front of him.

“Hey Alix.” He sighed again. He already was expecting her, but he thought he’d actually make it through the day without seeing her.

“I don’t think we have any classes together, baby?” She shot a look at Frank that could kill. “Hello Franklin.”

“It’s just Frank and you know that Alessandra.” He spat.

“Well Franklin, I’m really not here to talk to you anyways, you’re SUCH a bore. I didn’t see you at lunch Gerard, I check to see if you were sitting by your friends, but you weren’t.” She said crossing her arms and licking her top lip, something she swears is involuntary.

“I had a very moving chat with Mrs.Carter actually, so I showed up a bit late. Why?” He asked, already knowing the answer he was going to receive.

“I haven’t seen you all summer, and we’re hanging out after school today.” She smiled so hard it almost looked painful.

“I’m actually hanging out with the guys today Alix.” Gerard could almost see the anger raging inside inside of her, burning fire red. “I’ll be with them all week.”

“Right. Well, I’ll leave you two then.” Alix turned and stomped away, trying not to let the hurt drip from her voice. She hated being rejected and he would regret it.

“She’s so fucking annoying Gerard, I have no idea how you put up with that.” Frank said as the two boys walked into their science class.

Gerard sat near the window and Frank sat in the seat next to him. He leaned back letting his head roll against the top of the chair. How’d he get himself into this mess. He thought about the last few days, everything was still so vivid but he wished it was a blur. It made it much harder to process everything he had seen, he just wanted to forget. Would he ever be able to forget? He kept finding his mind wandering back to those pretty jade green eyes. He needed a distraction, and damn it sure looked amazing in skin-tight jeans.

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Marceline sat at the top of the stands. She knew how to get a A in this class, she wouldn't bring much attention to herself and she would just mouth all the words. It had to be a cruel joke that she got this class. She didn't sing anymore, she hadn't sang since her mother died. There was just no reason, it brought back too many memories that left her heart aching at 2am. She didn't want to think about how her mother would sing around the house while they cleaned and served them both Ice Cream when they were finished. She didn't want to think about her mother buying her her first guitar or teaching her how to play piano. It hurt to not think about her but it hurt worse remembering her.

Marceline managed to sit through Choir and loved her Drama class. She was made aware of the school play in the winter that she was required to do to pass the class, but she was totally up for it. She didn't hate the school, it would take some getting used to but her classes seemed easy enough and fun. She looked down at her schedule one last time and saw PE. She remember seeing the gym towards the front of the school so she started walking in that direction. The only thing about the day being almost over was she would have to go back to that hell hole she calls home. Hoping her father didn't start his day drinking too early, or he'd be sloppy by the time she got back. He was always unpredictable, but she was scared of him.

Leaning against the bleachers she noticed the blonde from her art class. She walked in with a short brunette and a taller girl with red hair. They looked like they ran the school the way everyone shushed and focused on them when they walked by.

"Alix, what happened with Gerard earlier?" The brunette said to the red hair girl as the continued to find a seat. Marceline found herself listening to their conversation.

"Do you really want to know Dawn?" Alix said smiling

Dawn nodded "Do tell!"

"He pushed me up against a wall and made out with me. He's so in love with me, we're actually hanging out today after school." The red head flipped her hair and crossed her legs as if she was on some reality show. Wasn't Gerard hanging out with Frank after school?

The blonde clapped "Congratulations bitch." The red head pretended to bow. "I wonder if Frank is seeing anyone, I want a piece of that."

"He's a druggie and a pervert. You've done so much better. No reason to lower your standards for a dick like him." The red head said right as the P.E. Teacher walked in and started talking.

"Maybe you're right, but I can't help but wonder." Blondie said crossing her arms, and sitting back on the bleachers.

Notes

Update:
June 12th, 2017