2.3 Daisy Chain

Chapter 2 - Part 3

As I sat there, I tried to look for meaning in her words. Had I
offended her by not needing her help. I wracked my brain trying to
think of how she could have come to that conclusion or when this could
have occurred.

"Just ignore her Jazz." Max said. I prayed he wouldn't do anything
embarrassing like put a comforting arm around me. That would be like
signing my death sentence.

"Honestly, I'm fine." I gave him a look that I hope he'd translate as
'back off'. The teacher walked in and everyone settled down ready for
our lesson.

I felt my phone vibrate and I checked my pencil case to see what it
said. It was a message from Emily. I waited until the teacher wasn’t
looking to read it.

“Some friend you are!”

I looked at her but she was smiling with Donna and whispering in low
voices. I saw their eyes flash over towards me and they both smirked
and shook their heads. They were talking about me.

“What have I done?” I text in reply.

I saw her turn her phone to Donna and they both read it. Donna rolled
her eyes, clearly in the loop. I felt so pushed out.

“Stop acting like the victim!” She text back.

It was too much. That silly little text just made me mad. I grabbed
my stuff and ran out of class. I ran to the girl’s room and cried. I
was alone. The only comfort was in the afternoon I had Science and
Emily and I were in different classes. Usually that was a concept I
hated but today it was what would get me through the afternoon.