Blood

The day went by WAY to slowly. I found out what the guy's name is. Gerard. I probably shouldn't care, after him calling me Red. But I'm still somewhat attracted to him. I know, he's kinda rude. But maybe he's just bad at first impressions. I know I am.

When I got home, I sent my best friend, Vanessa, a text.
me: Hey.
Vanessa: Hey. Did you see Frank?
me: No. I saw Gerard, though. Called me Red.
Vanessa: In a mean way?
me: Yes.

We talked to each other for hours, as always. We joked about the time we met Ronnie Radke, and she gushed about Frank. Vanessa has never been hooked on a guy this bad. She's had a few crushes, but none like this. She was dedicating her precious time to him, and she didn't even know him. I didn't bother to mention my Gerard crush. I was scared she'd tell me that I should ask him out. After what happened in English, that's just not an option. But, for some reason, Vanessa always thought it was.

The obscure thing is, when I mentioned dating Frank, she told me she was too scared to ask. I smiled to myself and told her that fear is only in her mind. She told me that quoting Evanescence never helped anyone. It helped me.

I spent the rest of the night drawing Gerard. I can't explain why I liked him so much. I just did. I drew him and I together. I wanted him, but I couldn't get past his rudeness. I thought to myself that this was temporary.Tomorrow, I'll get over him. I fell asleep believing it. But I woke up, and realized this wasn't over. I was still deeply into him. I looked at my drawing of him and I, feeling lost. Was this really the best I could do?

I felt like crap.

I decided today was a good day to look extra good. I threw my red hair into an adorable bun. Then, I threw on a Nirvana shirt and some galaxy print leggings. I did my make up a little more intracately. For shoes, I chose some combat boots.

I rushed to catch the bus. I plugged my headphones in, and played something unusually me. "Slave to the Rhythm" by Micheael Jackson played, and I enjoyed it. This was my favorite non-post hardcore song. Since I'm a dancer, this song is one that I dance to.

Vanessa startled me when she sat next to me. She plopped down, making me jump. She laughed at my stupidity.

"You're quite jumpy today. Drink too much coffee?" she teased. I just shook my head, lost in thought. She fhrrowed her brow. "You're unusually quiet. Is there something wrong? Did you're dog escape again?" I shook my head. "Then tell me what the hell is wrong!"

"I have a crush on Gerard." I mumbled. Obviously not low enough, cuz she heard me.

"The one who called you Red?" I nodded. "You are crazy. Absolutely crazy. He could abuse you or something."

"Don't get ahead if yourself. He'd never date me."

"Lacey Marie!"

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