Hours later, Vic and Kellin definitely did not take my advice. They're going at it like racehorses next door. It's torturous. Why did I agree to this? Oh yeah, because I had no say in the matter.

Being able to take no more, I threw open the bedroom door and fled the stairs two at a time, grabbing my board from beside the door before running out.

I let out a breath as I closed the door, placing my board down and stepping on to it, before kicking off.

I skated aimlessly for a few minutes, probably 15 or so, before coming to the forest, where I picked my board up and began to walk the familiar route, until I came to a small clearing in what must be the heart of the woods, where the whole landscape seemed to change.

There was a big willow tree in the centre, where a swing made of rope and a plank of wood swung. It had been there since I found this place, all those years ago. I was 14 when I accidently stumbled across this beautiful place, and since then I had used it as a kind of escape. It's where I'd come when I had to think or just to generally take a break. It was peaceful and closed off.

I set my board against the all too familiar tree trunk and slowly approached the swing, the leaves crunching under my feet. The air was cold and frost covered a good part of the ground, but that didn't matter. This is when I found the forest most calming.

It was completely silent besides the odd animal or rustling of the leaves. Gently, I swept the leaves off of the swing and sat down carefully, paying no attention to the small creaks it emitted.

I blew out an open mouthed breath and watched as it flew into the air, a small smile resting on my lips. This place is always so calming, the small river running down the left side of the clearing had frozen over, its amazing how cold it could get in the winter months.

My fingers were numb and my nose was rosy, but that just made my smile widen even more. I flexed my fingers gently, they were turning red ever so slowly.

It must've been about 6 by now, the sky darkening. The surrounding areas had quietened significantly, but the forest would truly come alive around 8, I knew that from experience.

For what seemed like hours, I just sat and swung aimlessly back and forth, thinking.

Should I freak out about this? I mean, what Mr.Perry did, that could be counted as assault, right? Why did he do it in the first place? Who in their right mind would kiss on of their students? Nevertheless one of the same sex!

So many questions all unanswered. Maybe that's what I have to do. Yeah, I need answers. I need to ask him why he did what he did, and try not to freak him out too much whilst doing so.
So, the next day when I woke up, I had just one thing on my mind to do; Ask Mr.Perry about what he did.

Without much hassle - Unlike most mornings - I was dressed and showered, down the stairs.

Mama & Papa were due to return later today I believe, sometime whilst I'm at school. And as there was no responsible adults around to make breakfast this morning, and Vic's cooking was ungodly, I grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl on the dining table.

I was out the door in record time and decided to skate to school today, as I'd been neglecting my board for so long, and last night I remembered how fun skating truly was.

In no time, I had reached the gates of hell-Shit, I mean high school. I picked up my skate board and made my way through the heavy front doors, heading towards the back of the old building, where the offices were held.

"Mr.Preciado?" I knocked gingerly in the door, standing awkwardly in the frame.

"Hi, Mike. What can I do for you?" Mr.Preciado looked up from what I assume to be paper work.

"Just wondering if I can stash my board in here?" I asked cautiously, moving my hand with the board in it.

"Sure, just out it over there." Mr.Preciado smiled softly, motioning to the back wall of his 'office'.

"Thank you." I smiled, placing the skate board carefully against the cream coloured wall.

"You're early today." Mr.Preicado said, suddenly looking at me.

"Yeah, just have some stuff to do." I spoke, back in the door way.

"Anything special?"

"Nope, just.. Studying."

"Alright, have a good day, Mike."

"Thanks Mr.Preciado, see you later."

I walked swiftly down the halls, searching for the classroom I had dreaded to be in since that day.

I approached the closed door cautiously, bringing my hand up to knock, but halted.

Was this necessary?

Yes. Quit being a pussy, and just get it over with.

I knocked on the door and waited for the shout.

Notes

I appreciate having all of you guys here so much, I don't know where I - Or the story - would be with your support! <3

I'm going to try for weekly updates, and slowly start to be more frequent and hopefully I don't hit another brick wall! xD

Thank you, once again! <3
-Alisha <3