I close my eyes, feeling incredibly tired.  It's the last period of the day, and I'm already exhausted.  Sighing, I try to wake myself up.  At least after this I get to go home.  Looking at the clock ticking slowly by, I can't wait for the bell to finally ring.  Karrie elbows me, trying to get me to listen to the teacher, but I'm too tired to even think.  I just glare at her, and she flashes me a cheeky grin.  Sighing softly, I shake my head.  That cheeky girl.  First she makes me stay up all night, then she wakes me up too early, and now she won't let me daydream.

[color=c4df9b][b]"Stay awake!  Mr Cullen is scary!"[/b][/color] she whispers in my ear.  I smirk.  Yes, Mr Cullen was a scary guy, with his jet black hair, and cold blue eyes.  Not to mention that long scar that runs down his left eye.  He's real bulky too!  I mean bulky, as in weightlifter bulky.  He's huge, yet he is our English teacher.  Wouldn't a guy like that be better off as our PE teacher?  I mean, seriously!  That dude is ripped!

I look at my best friend, her light grey eyes, and golden hair that's really curly and untameable.  She looks like an angel, yet she acts like the devil's mistress!  [color=f49ac2][b]"How am I friends with you...?"[/b][/color] I mutter to myself.  Unfortunately, I had caught the attention of Mr Cullen, and he glared at me.

[color=1b1464][b]"Miss Smith, are you paying attention?"[/b][/color] he asks icily.

[color=f49ac2][b]"U-Um..."[/b][/color] I blush a bright red.  [color=f49ac2][b]"Y-yeah..."[/b][/color]  He raises an eyebrow at me, not really believing me.

[color=1b1464][b]"Oh really?  Then what was I talking about just five minutes ago?"[/b][/color] he asks.

[color=f49ac2][b]"T-that..."[/b][/color]  Just then, the bell rang, and the air comes rushing out of me, as I deflate in relief.

[color=1b1464][b]"Saved by the bell, it seems, Miss Smith.  Alright.  I want you all to read 10 chapters of this book this weekend, and write a summary for each chapter you read.  See you all next week."[/b][/color]  He slams the book closed, and leaves the classroom.

[color=f49ac2][b]"That was close!"[/b][/color] I moan out, as Karrie burst out laughing.  [color=f49ac2][b]"It's not funny!"[/b][/color] I whine.

[color=c4df9b][b]"I-I'm sorry..."[/b][/color] She continues to laugh.  [color=c4df9b][b]"B-but it was!  I-it was so funny!" [/b][/color] Scowling at her, I grab my books, and head to my locker, ignoring her completely.  Her eyes widen, and she follows after me.  [b]"Esmee!  I'm sorry!"[/b] she calls out.  I ignore her.  [color=c4df9b][b]"Please forgive me!  I'll give you all of my desserts for a week!"[/b][/color]

[color=f49ac2][b]"A month."[/b][/color]

[color=c4df9b][b]"A.."[/b][/color] I raise an eyebrow, leaning against my locker, my arms crossed against my chest.  [color=c4df9b][b]"Urg!  Fine.  You get my desserts for a month."[/b][/color]  I smile sweetly.

[color=f49ac2][b]"Thanks, hon!  Now let's go home."[/b][/color]  She nods, grabs her bag out of her locker, and we head out of school.  The home we live in is only a 5 minute walk, so we walk to and from school.  The hairs on my skin suddenly stand up, and I shiver, looking around.  It felt like someone was watching me.

[color=c4df9b][b]"What's wrong, Esmee?"[/b][/color] Karrie asks.

[color=f49ac2][b]"Nothing,"[/b][/color] I say, shaking my head.  [color=f49ac2][b]"Nothing at all."[/b][/color]  I try to forget about it, but I just can't shake the feeling still.