My soul mate's a...Vampire?! [1: New kid]

I woke up to the sound of screaming. But it was just me. I always have these damn nightmares about when i was a child and how i lost my parents. I don't even know what they look like or how it happened. I always woke up screaming ever since last year, when my uncle told me that my parents died a long time ago. I've gotten used to the nightmares by now, and my uncle Jacob has too. But the screaming didn't stop.

My name is Trish and I'm a girl. I hate school and I hate my life. I guess you could call me emo, but i don't cut myself...anymore. I'm 15 and I don't have a boyfriend. I only have 1 friend and her name is Kaycie.

Anyway, back to the present...

It was 6:45! I was going to be late! I jumped out of bed and got dressed in record time. I brushed my teeth while combing my hair, which only made it worse. I tripped over a pile of clothes in my room on the way out and laughed at myself quietly as i raced downstairs. Jacob had already left to work at the office.

I swallowed the last bite of my cereal and ran out the door hoping that i wouldn't miss the bus. But you know what? Life hates me. I missed the bus. Grr. I walked the whole way to school-only about 1 1/2 miles. Oh, and I'm very sarcastic. My feet throbbed and my legs ached by the time i reached school. I was walking a fast pace and made it to school by the middle of 3rd period. I tried to sneak in, but again, no luck. Everyone turned their heads when I walked in and I was sent to the office.

Lunch was okay. I didn't drop my plate like I usually did. Whoo! Kacie was babbling about something but her voice sounded distant and I wasan't paying any attention. I was instead staring at a cute boy who i guessed was new. He was sitting by himself and looked so lonely.

After lunch, I walked to class with Kaycie. On the way I got the usual insult from Ray. "Nice hair, Trish. Sleeping in the shed again?" He laughed and so did his friends. I didn't find it one bit funny though i could laugh at myself. "Sorry there's only room for 2 people but both spaces are occupied by you." I retorted. Kaycie laughed her hyena laugh. I just smiled innocently. He walked away defeated and me and Kaycie high fived.

Apparently, the new kid was in my chemistry class. He sat 2 rows away. All the ladies' head's were turned, smilng and batting their eyelashes when he glanced at them. I scoffed. A few girls glared at me but i ignored them.

After class, Kaycie and I split up because we had different classes but i noticed that the new kid was walking the same way i was. I had my next class with Ray, and i could tell he was a mere 10 feet behind me with his friends- their laughter was hard to ignore. One of them tapped my shoulders but i ignored it. It was probably just a way to get my attention so they could insult my hair again. When i got to class i almost fainted. The seat by me that was usually empty was now taken by the hottie. I sat down quietly and pretended not to notice him. I wasan't very good with boys. :/

Chatter filled the room and i waited anxiously till the bell ringed. But it didn't before he talked to me. "Hi, I'm Austin," he said, holding out a hand. "Trish," I replied, shaking it. And than it was silent. Mr. Rollins walked in and strted giving the class a lecture. Phew. I thought. I didn't want to make myself look like a fool in front of some cute boy. We had a couple chances to talk, but i let them all pass. I was so damn stubborn.

The bell rang and I put my books in my bag. I walked out of the classroom without a backword glance, hoping he wouldn't catch up. But to no avail. "You know," Austin said in a sour tone. "If you hated me, you could have just said so." I turned around. "I don't hate you. Why would you think that?" I murmured. "Well, for one thing, you ignored me the whole class period." He reminded me. I laughed a fake laugh and he saw through it. "What did i do? I usually don't make enemies this quick." He joked.

"I don't hate you."

"You seem like you do"

"I don't"

"Positive?"

I sighed. "Yes, I'm positive."

"Then why are you being so stubborn?"

I hesitated, but if i wanted to get him off my back, i might as well say it. "I'm not good around cute guys." I mouthed. He smirked-He knew it all along! He opened his mouth to say something, but the bell rang right then. How lame do i sound saying this? "Saved by the bell." I whispered to myself.