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It's been a few weeks since the classroom incident, and while rumours about it continue circulating. Many of the students seem to be more active during English. Expecting something will happen, many of the boys seem to have actually started liking the class. While some of the girls, those who had exposed themselves, became extremely self-conscious. They would constantly be lowering their skirts or tightening their zippers, they felt naked even when they were fully clothed.
Mrs Robinson herself seemed unfazed by all of this, she continued her monotonous reading of the textbook and demonstrations of grammar, literary devices, subject verb agreement etc.
Ellie had not said a word to me, if I entered a room, Ellie would leave. If I looked her way, she'd look away. If I even tried to talk to her, she'd pretend I wasn't there. I didn't want to force her to talk to me, come off as a creepy guy who can't take a hint. It's just she was my best friend, or at least in my eyes. What the hell happened, it was a blow job, and she even asked me to test the demonic powers on her.
Another niggling issue was the dizziness was back with vengeance, my head was feeling immense pain and I hadn't done anything sexual. Masturbation didn't help, or even stop it. It clearly fed on human lust, much to my dismay. It was still an improvement, 22 days without a crazy sexual incident. Avoiding public areas was the best way, go to school, focus on class. Go straight back home, stay away from mom. Which was hard because I could tell she felt devastated about what transpired when dad caught us.
I sat inside home room, Ellie had moved from her spot. Wonderful surprise, now she couldn't stand being near me.
Mr Atkins spoke up.
"Class, I'd like to welcome a new student."
It was her, the black girl from the bus. Different this time, no makeup or the fancy clothes she had worn in the bus. I assumed she went to one of the wealthier schools. Why was she here, though?
"This is Joleen Foster, she's transferred from. Oh, please remind me, where did you come from again?"
Joleen spoke up, her voice rather timid compared to her screaming 'fuck me' on the bus. "I'm from John Hopkins, sir."
"That's right, well please make her feel welcome. Will anyone volunteer to help show her around?"
I quickly raised my hand, partly because I needed to know what happened for her to suddenly switch schools. I felt a deep guilt.
The sudden interest in her was something the rest of my class deemed as infatuation. They started giggling and snickering.
"Clark," Atkins continued, "You seem particularly interested in miss Foster here. I hope you intent to actually show her around and not, as you kids say, shoot your shot."
These got a few laughs from my classmates, I didn't particularly mind that. I'd already been embarrassed thoroughly throughout these few weeks.
"No sir." I shot back. With a stern face, standing my ground that this was purely noble in nature.
"Okay, well Joleen, Michael here will spend recess showing you around."
Joleen nodded, and even took Ellie's now vacant seat.
Recess...
I did chat up Joleen, I was trying my hardest to be polite. To bring a smile to her face, I got a few laughs. I joked about some of the teachers, Mr Atkins hairline. Mr Snyder's comb over, Mrs Engels flabby arms. Joleen seemed to be enjoying herself, she liked the rumour mill. Yet ironically hated being talked about, she revealed her adoration of clothing. How this new start came with new rules about her clothing.
"This is the science lab, you may never ever go inside it. It helps to know in case you're looking for someone."
"Ha, yeah, no thanks. I already find Math impossible." Joleen chuckled. As we walked down the halls, I was pointing out what each and every class is. What subject, which teacher, and some small general like which bathrooms stink.
Her attire was more peppy than what she wore in the bus, a pencil skirt. Some shiny black school shoes, white socks and a jersey.
"Did your old school have a uniform?"
Joleen frowned, a painful memory maybe? "Um, no, they were just like you guys."
"If you don't mind me asking, what made you switch schools."
"No reason," she quickly answered. Like she wanted me to drop the topic.
"Okay, um, well this is the last stop, the library."
We entered inside, and I explained that she needed to get a library card before she could borrow any book. It could be for at most a week before they add charges to your school tuition. Joleen went to chat with the librarian, whilst I spotted Ellie, sitting alone.
"Now or never." I said to myself.
I approached her, hoping the fact we were here. Where it all happened would perhaps allow a real conversation.
"Ellie?"
Ellie looked up, her telling blank expression.
"Can we talk?"
"No, go away," I took a few moments to process the complete dismissal.
I sat down opposite her.
"Please tell me what I did wrong. Was it because of the whole powers thing, because I don't think it's real. All a coincidence, right. Please just talk to me Ellie, come on. You're just gonna cut me out of your life."
I pleaded with her, almost begged her. Ellie got up and decided to pack.
"Just stay away from me." I felt like crying but knew that would only make the situation worse.
"Hey, what's wrong with you!" Joleen said, standing right behind me. "He obviously feels awful for whatever is happening between you two."
"Stay out of this, you've no idea what I'm going through."
"Oh please, I literally had my entire life shattered. You have no idea what I've been through, but this boy is pouring his heart out to you."