More Than A Tutor

chapter 2

Dylan continues to jump up and down trying to get me more excited for the news and I will admit it was working as my curiosity grew for what he was so happy about.

"Just tell me please Dylan" I groaned as he grabbed me by my shoulders and shaked me.

"They are going to let you transfer to Golden Valley Em! Aren't you happy, they called me this afternoon to tell me you've been accepted and you can start after the break. They said your grades are great so you'll fit in great and you can still take all your AP classes but you can also join all these cool clubs, maybe even a sport, they even have a debate team which may be more up your alley. I'm sorry I'm just so happy, you can actually get into a good college they have so many resources and you could probably get more scholarship money too cause the teachers know their way around the system-"

"Wait what- I actually got in! Oh my god!" I stand up and Dylan pulls me into his arms giving me a brotherly hug showing how proud he was of me. He's always been my number one supporter and I just wanted to make him proud.

"UHM UHM" we look over pulling away from each other and seek James is sitting there, arms crossed with a small scowl on his face.

"Oh James, I'm so sorry I really didn't even think I was going to get in... but I -I just can't pass it up you know. Plus we live right next to each other, I will see you every single day I promise." I look at him with sorry eyes, I really did not think I'd be able to transfer when I applied so reality was sort of hitting me right now. A part of me didn't want to go just because I wanted to stay with James and I'm afraid we will drift apart and I'll lose him. I'd just have to make sure I put in effort to keep his friendship but I don't see why I can't do both go to Golden Valley and be friends with James. Heck so many people who have friends from other schools make it work, plus James is pretty popular I wouldn't be leaving him all alone.

"You better, I'll basically be harassing you everyday when you get home you know. I only ask for one thing though." He says with a slight smirk starting to appear however he is trying to hide his mischief with puppy dog eyes.

"What is it I'm sure I can do it?" I ask reluctantly knowing he has something up his sleeves.

"You have to play matchmaker please! I know their are a lot of CUTE boys at Golden so you have to hook me up, I'll even take a hot Dad of one of your friends maybe as long as they are divorced I really don't want to be a home wrecker yet" James keeps a straight face as I absorb his request knowing full well that he is serious.

"I will try my best James" I said knowing I probably will not be able to achieve this request any time soon. I had a hard enough time making friends already so moving schools was going to be hard. I mean the only reason James even became my friend was because he thought Dylan was hot, but then we actually kinda clicked and here we are.

"We will have to go shopping though because this" he says as he points at me up and down " is not going to work at Golden babe."

I looked down at my outfit, I didn't really even get to thinking about how I would fit into Golden. That side of town is a lot richer than my family, would they judge me? Would they accept me? I started to get anxious about my future. I don't even know anyone there and it's the middle of the year all the friend groups are probably made already. Shit I'm in over my head already.

"Don't stress I'll go with you tomorrow and trust me I will be your fashion coach for the day" James said giving me a reassuring smile which I return. "I have to go home now though my mom should be home any minute and I was supposed to do the dishes but I'll come get you tomorrow."

He got up off the sofa and left leaving my brother and I in the living room together when my alarm went off on my phone reminding me to get ready for work. "Oh shoot I have to get ready for my shift at the diner I won't be back till around 8 tonight ok?" I ask my brother.

"Yeah that's fine text me when you get there and when you leave ok? And do you think you can get me a cherry milkshake?" He asks with a soft smile. I nod to his question but I was honestly going to bring him one anyway it's kinda our routine now. I go to my room and slip on my work uniform, which was a bright pink shirt with the words Midtown Diner and small black shorts. Lastly I brush my hair and leave it down and apply a little bit of make up not much since I'll be working late. I walk out of my room grabbing a sweatshirt in the hallway and throw it over me, my brother is getting ready to leave for his school now as well. I hug him goodbye and start on my walk to the diner about 4 blocks away.

I go through the doors and to the back of the restaurant placing my things in the small locker. I go through my shift for the next four hours it wasn't very busy so I didn't make very much in tips but it wasn't that bad. I only had a couple customers, a couple old couples, a group of young teenagers and some loners here and there. I grab my things and text Dylan that I am on my way home and throw my jacket on and get started on my walk.

It was really dark and I honestly shouldn't be walking this late at night by myself but it was a short walk and I've done it before. I hear some cat calling but it's from a distance I'm not even sure if it's directed at me. I'm on edge the rest of the block, I'm only a couple minutes away from the house when I hear someone behind me I don't look back instead I walk faster, I hear the footsteps still they seem to be copying my pace. I start to panic but I'm scared that if I run I'll get caught so I continue to walk at that same pace I'm only around the corner from the apartment and when I turn the street I see Dylan standing outside the building waiting for me and relief sets in when I call out to him.

"Hey Dyl!" I say and run to him trying to shake the nerves from the walk I grab onto him and give him a hug. When I look back I see a tall figure in a large hoodie crossing the street seeming to change directions now.

I make my way up to my room and I'm kinda rattled by the walk, I know nothing happened but my mind always wonders to the worst scenario. I honestly wonder if I will get any sleep tonight or if I will be kept up by the what if's, but after reading a couple chapters of Little Women I was able to drift off into a semi peaceful sleep.