She's Not Afraid

I watched in awe, as the sun rose high above the mountains, leaving a beautiful trail of pink and orange clouds.




I had gotten too tired around 3:00 am to go on,so I parked somewhere in a parking lot which overlooked a the beautiful lake view, now I knew were I was, this is basically the place were my childhood was, all those fishing trips, camping, and family bonding, so many I couldn't remember. From here I knew I was only a few miles away from Claire's new apartment.

I was starving after that long night, luckily across the beaten path of dirt road, laid an old cafe. I stepped inside, the smell of fresh coffee and french toast swirled in my nostrils, taking a deep inhale. I sat down towards the back, An old lady with a name tag that read Mary poured me a hot cup of coffee offering sugar and cream, quickly she zoomed off with my order.

Again Mary returned, this time with my food. I had ordered the classic, pancakes and bacon. making sure to ask extra whipped cream and strawberry syrup. When I finished, I payed my tab and left. I made sure to check the time on my watch before continuing on the road. Only 6:37. Good I still have time to make it on my first day.

**15 minutes later**

Believe me when I say, where she lived was far more nicer, than what I had in mind. It was in a town I had never heard of before, let alone pronounce, it was definitely better than Seattle.

I had always had a special place in my heart for little towns like these, it always made me feel closer to the people here, at home. I knocked on the door, ringing the door bell a few times. Waiting patiently for an answer.

Claire stood at the door, rubbing her tired eyes, her light brown hair fuzzed around her head. She opened the door wider, so I could have enough room to carry in my stuff. Just as nice inside as it was out.


Living Room (Ignore kitchen part)








Charlotte's bedroom


Claire's bedroom



**1 hour later**

Claire had already left extra early for the first day of senior year. I stood in the full body mirror as I straightened my Outfit, checking my make up. Pretty presentable, but who cares anyway?

With a quick grab, I had my car keys and purse in my hand.

School was only about 2 miles away, so I was there pretty fast. I parked towards the back of the parking lot. Then made my way to the attendance office.

An old lady, greeted me not with a smile but a disappointing look.

"Not a good first start for the school year, Why were you so late?" she snapped at me with a snooty tone. I just stood there my arms crossed, picking at my nails, i really couldn't care less.

I hate teachers who are always noisy all the time.

"I don't know, woke up late I guess? Or maybe I just didn't feel like showing up on time, Shirley." You could tell she was angry when I called her by her first name, she opened her mouth to say something, but the principle walked by, so she just pushed her lips tightly together, they turned a pale color.

"Here is your new locker combo and schedule, don't make your self any later than you already are." she handed me a couple sheets of paper, I rolled my eyes.

"Sure thing"


I Pulled out my schedule,and looked at my first class, with 'Mr.Dessen' It read. Suddenly I almost fell to the floor, with a sudden collision with somebody, I sighed loudly and looked up.





I plastered a fake smile, that only a complete idiot would believe that I was actually happy. Well Obviously he was glad to see me and Of course he gave me one of those smirks he used to tease me before he Kissed me. Awww the memories. It was hard to believe in front of me there stood the person who was on top of my 'People to avoid' list all summer.

Do you know that childhood friend that you had all your life, but as you got older, you both wanted to see if it was something more, so you started going out. But then when you decided it wasn't what you thought it would be, then things got really awkward so you decided to try to go back to the friend thing, but it didn't work out. Well you get the idea don't you, that basically describes the relationship between David and I.

"Look I wanted to ask you something?"

"Yes?" I tried to act nice, But really I didn't give a fuck. Not one bit.

"How would you like to go out with me, trust me its not a date or anything? Its just Celebrate the new year-" When I opened my mouth to protest, he put his finger to my lips to shush me.

"Come on char lots of people will be there, Its at your favorite club and where they serve strawberry vodka?" He wiggled his eyebrows, I liked this version David, you know the one when he's my best friend, not some guy that he was trying to be a few months ago, doing whatever the hell he did looking to see inside to my soul and find out whats wrong with me or whatever..

I couldn't even hesitate to say no. With one simple gesture. a shake of the head to be exact. It was agreed. Tonight will be the night, I Just forget about everything that's wrong with my life.

Notes

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