An Outcast's Love

The Beginning

"My name is Madelyn Adams-Foster." I stood in front of my new history class. My red hair covered half my gave and I could see students laughing at my whether they think I can or not.

"Is that all?" Mrs. Donnelly asked. I could tell she was expecting more. 

"Yes." I replied simply and sat back down at my seat in the back. I saw my classmates look back at me with weird looks, like I was something on the bottom of a shoe.

"Okay, class open your books to page 67." I heard Mrs. Donnelly say. I opened my history book and stared at the page. Page 67. "World war two again?" I thought to myself. I had already learned about this. I knew almost everything about it. I swear there needs to be a history class for smarter students. "World war two was a big moment in history. It had a big impact on many many people. It was a global issue, affecting countries all over the world..." 

Mrs. Donnelly was talking and for the first time that I can remember, I spaced out in class. It doesn't matter anyway. I already knew about this. In front of me, I noticed some kids handing notes back and forth when the teacher had her back turned. God, 15 year olds are so immature. I made a mental note to go to the office so I can ask about being moved up a grade. I pulled out a sticky note and began to draw. I used the techniques my old friend had taught me. I missed him. 

The bell rang, signaling the end of the period. "The bell does not dismiss you, I dismiss you." Oh, she's one of those teachers. Everyone froze, books half way in bags, students half way out of seats. "You may go." Mrs. Donnelly finally said. Everyone rushed out of the room, ready to leave as soon as they walked in. I took my time. I've never been late to class, that just wasn't me. As I walked through the halls, my dark blue, black, and white plaid skirt swayed. I pulled it slightly higher, the tip of my matching tie grazing the top of the skirt. I had no problem with skirts, I just didn't like that practically every girl was wearing one.

 "Private schools." I muttered with disgust.

I continued walking, my head down. That's probably how it happened. I fell, I'm not sure who did it but I know I was pushed. As I was picking up my books, I saw a pair of tan hands hand me one. I looked up to see the most beautiful pair of brown eyes ever. "Hey, sorry about that. I guess me and my friends shouldn't be so rough in the halls." The boy said with a small chuckle. He smiled apologetically at me and stood up, offering his hand for me. I took it and he pulled me up with strong arms. "I'm River by the way. River Thomson." He flashed another perfect smile my way. 

"M-Madelyn. I'm Madelyn. Madelyn Adams-Foster." That name felt weird. My whole life I've just been Madelyn Adams. Now I was Madelyn Adams-Foster. I felt so stupid, telling him my name three times. He got it the first time. He probably doesn't even care. 

"Madelyn." He said, trying the name out. "That's a beautiful name. So, um, are you alright?" River rubbed the back of his neck, a sign he was nervous. But why? I'm just an average girl. Below average actually. I wouldn't even say I'm pretty. 

"Yes, I'm fine. Thank you." I stood there awkward for a moment. "So, I'm new, I don't really know my way around. Could you tell me where-" I stopped to look at the slip of paper with my schedule on it, "Mr. Arturo's room is?" I glanced up at him, god he's tall, with a shy and probably nervous looking smile. 

"That's my next class actually. Why don't we walk there together?" I nodded and he reached out for the stack of books in my arms. "Let me carry those for you." I gladly handed them over and he started leading me down the hall. "So, since you're knew I'm assuming you don't know anybody. Would you like to eat lunch with me today?" 

I had planned on eating with my new siblings but how often does a cute boy invite an outcast like me to lunch? Not to mention he was polite as hell. "Sure. That'd be nice." I smiled up at him and he smiled down at me as we walked to class. We made it in the room right before the bell rang.

Sorry this is short but please comment what I did well and what I could do better in the future:).