Chapter three

It was around lunch time, band class was boring. I yet again have a fee to pay, these classes are exhausting. Walking to lunch I bumped into Casper, "hey uh, I'm sorry about the rooftop thing, could you forgive me?" "Should I forgive you? Ask yourself that Casper should I forgive you? You snapped on me asking questions because of how far in the closet you are" I snapped back. People were starting to gather around, Casper looked around nervously as people gave him disgusted stares. "W-What are you talking about? I'm not in the closet, why would I ever like guys? That's disgusting."

I felt hurt come over me, but I yet again wasn't surprised by his insensitive remarks, I turn and walked away from him, "wait where are you going?" He asked but it fell upon death ears as I'd already made my way into the lunch room. He followed not to long after, a group of people surrounding him. Some girl hooked on his arm, did he really get with someone else already? His eyes glanced over at me, it's like he was expecting me to be staring back at him. A smirk landed on his face, I couldn't help but glare at him. He seemed unfazed by it and kept walking. It's official, I hate him. 

Lunch was over quickly however, making my way out of the lunch I walked to my next class which was English. Getting to the classroom into classroom I was relieved to not have seen Casper, yet the girl who was hooked onto his arm was in this classroom. My chest tightened and I felt jealousy run throughout my veins. She looked so smug, I don't even know why it bothered me so much but it did. I tried to ignore it and sat down for English class to start. I did not pay attention, my mind was too busy thinking about Casper, why was he acting that way? It's like one minute he's nice and the next I mention something about sexuality and he goes berserk. Its fucking annoying.

I don't feel like forgiving him anytime soon, so I'm just going to avoid him indefinitely. Class was cut to an end by the bell ringing, I was so happy that it did. I felt like I was losing my mind just listening to that teacher. On the way out there were papers to grab. It wasn't a list of things you need but rather homework to do so that's good at least. 

The teachers planned to cut school short today, I was happy, I could go home and tidy the place up for my mother so she can just relax. On the way out, I wasn't paying attention and slammed into the rock hard back of what looked to be casper. He turned around, an annoyed look on his face as he glared at me. Once he was who it was, his glare softened but didn't diminish as he probably had to put on an act. I walked passed him, not wanting to be bothered by him or his new goons but apparently, he had other plans.

Before I could even make it to the door, Casper grabbed my shoulder and whipped me around to face him. "Watch where you're going idiot" he hissed at me. I looked at him with a blank face and turned around walking away, ignoring his words of protest. I quickly made my out of the school and began walking home, a smile on my face happy to make my mom relax. I passed through the alleyways of my neighborhood and before I knew it I was at my home. I took the keys from my pocket and put them in the door, turning and unlocking. My heart almost jumped out of my ass, my mom was sitting on the couch crying and I didnt expect her to be here at this time. Those thoughts were wiped away immediately when I realized she was crying. "Mom? What's wrong why are you crying?" I asked her. She sniffed, looking at me with a defeated look. "I'm sorry baby, but momma got fired from her job, I'm so sorry baby I know you probably wanted to do something this week, but mom has to go find another job on a short notice" she stressed putting her hand on her head. My heart shattered, I hate seeing my mother cry. "Mom I'm going to find a job to work too ok? You're not going to be doing this alone I promise you, were in this together mommy" I sat down next to her and wrapped my arm around her laying my head on her shoulder. She didnt day anything, we sat there sitting in this bonding moment. I felt as if me and my mother were going to be closer then ever.

My mom and I both hopped on our phones, looking for jobs in our run down area in the neighborhoods. I saw something about walking and babysitting dogs weekly, they would be willing to pay 50 dollars weekly for intensive care. I noted that but continued to look. There was a job to take care of an old lady, it was right after school as well so that would be a nice line up job. It says it would pay 40 dollars every week which is a nice little payment, considering how many days they might need me.

I sighed, there's a lot of options that work out but I wasnt sure. "Sweetie let's take a break, we have time to find a job I got money to pay this months rent but after that, we need to find something." I nodded, heading towards my room to lay down and rest for the day. Going up my stairs, I reached my room and lay down on my bed with a huff. Today was exhausting and I didnt even do much. I remembered I have english homework to do and reach for my bag to get it. My phone ringed and I look to see who it was. A phone number with the name Casper texted me. I rolled my eyes dramatically and opened the text to see what he had to say. 'Meet me at the ledge, I have to talk to you." I contemplated it, I decided I should. I go downstairs to see my mom still on the couch, I gently rub her shoulder and tell her I'm heading out for a moment. "Ok sweetie stay safe, I love you" "I love you too mom." And with that I headed outside, locking the door behind me and making my way to the ledge.