Thread: 1989 Best Year Ever (Darkangel76 &Casketslinger)

Lucy couldn't believe her eyes or her ears! She clung to her bag as Nate pulled away and then it was like her entire life was set on fast forward. One minute, Nate was shouting at Kiki, the next, he was punching Mr. Hammend! Never had she ever expected Nate to lose his cool to the point where he'd haul off and punch a teacher. And not just any teacher, but the biggest and meanest of them all! Sure, she'd seen Nate get into his share of fights. He was a typical guy and those things just happened. It didn't help that a lot of guys liked to shoot their mouth off at him and egg him on. She knew Nate couldn't just stand there and take it. He had to fight back, do something. But this? This was something else to haul off a strike a teacher and it very unlike him as well. Something had set him off, had struck a chord. But what? Even the words he'd spouted off at Kiki were harsher than anything she'd ever heard him say to someone like her or anyone of her crowd. Something was wrong, very wrong. When Nate's hand gripped Lucy's arm, her feet just moved. She made no attempt to stop and followed him as he dashed toward the fire exit. Her mind was spinning, all coherent thought lost as he dragged her away from the scene in the hall. Missy eyed the two as they fled the scene, her tiny teeth biting down on her lower lip as she watched Nate help Lucy outside. She turned toward Kiki who just darted away, her dark blonde curls billowing behind her as she ran off down the hall. Just then the fire alarm went off and she rolled her eyes. Just great, Missy sighed. Across the way she saw Ken approaching the scene. She gave him a sweet smile before heading toward the stairs. Kiki ran down the hall, not even caring that the fire alarm was sounding. How could Nate say all those things! She'd struggled for years to tamp all those stories down into the deep, dark past and he had to dredge them all out into the open. It was the lowest of the low. Her father had to do community work and make so many phone calls to keep the stories from getting out of hand. He'd even agreed to go to rehab. Ugh, it had been mortifying! Her mother had sent her to live with her grandmother for about six months, while her dad went to therapy. Too bad none of it truly paid off. Only she didn't have the heart to tell her mom. At least now she had the guts to stand up to her dad. All it took was a simple threat and the jerk kept his hands to himself now. As Kiki ran, she bumped into Greg. For the briefest of moments, her blue eyes locked onto his. God, could this day get any worse? She heard him call after her and a part of her almost decided to stop, but...oh, he wouldn't understand! He was one of Nate's best friends. He'd just laugh at her too. This day was ruined. Ruined! She'd have to tell him that the date was off now. How could she attend a party knowing she'd be judged the whole time? She couldn't! She wouldn't! Like that, the tears fell harder and Kiki ran toward the exit to go outside. A few students meandered down the hall giggling and whispering. One of the girl's saw Greg. Did Kiki run this way? she asked. Got some juicy gossip, she went on. She's a real daddy's girl! The other girls just giggled. Just then a teacher showed up behind them and clapped her hands. It was Ms. Harper. Children, children. Outside, please. Fire alarm. Ms. Harper looked over at Greg and pointed. That means you too, Gregory. Corinne was just about to step outside when the alarm sounded. Her eyes darted back and forth and she shrugged her shoulders. Well, at least she'd get to go outside one way or another. Adjusting her bag, she turned around and began to head toward the main exit. As she walked up the hall, she heard a voice calling out from behind her. A small smile crept over her lips and she glanced over her shoulder. Her one hand moved to smooth out her black skirt. Hey, Corinne said with a smile, stopping so that Stevie could catch up. Once he was beside her, the two began following the crowd of students. Unexpected surprise? she then added, her smile growing bigger. Lucy followed Nate outside wondering just what had gotten into him exactly. His actions were beyond impulsive, even for him. Wh-what's going on, Nate? she asked him once they were outside and away from the chaos.