A love story.

‘mmm’ Sky sighed as she stared at the crumpled picture she had of matt ; It was her most cherished possession. she found it one day in a bin in classroom 9B after Matt dumped Sindy. Sindy had, as usual , chucked everything Matt had ever given her in the trash.

Of course Sindy and Matt had got back together, they always did. Matt and Sindy were the most popular people in the school. Sindy had gathered all the things she threw away back together , but had forgotten about the old black and white picture she had of matt in his old hometown of Ohio. The picture showed Matt in a Autumn shaded apple grove with his new Vespa 190 grinning insanely. Sky loved it.

Anyway, what would a great guy like Matt want with a weird girl like her. Everyone Jeered at her in school. Sky’s fashion sense was kooky and her attire usually consisted of a polka dot skirt , fluorescent leggings and worn black All-Star converse. Her school bag was covered in rainbows and had a million different badges on it! But by far the weirdest thing about Sky’s outfit’s had to be Her headbands. She had hundreds-A different one for each day of the week!

Sky daydreamed about Matt a lot. Probably most of her day! She thought about him at home , in lessons, her books were covered in doodles of his name entwined in hers. Everyone laughed at her. They thought she was a joke .They poked fun at her hair and taunted her because of her work.

Sky used to sit alone in a old Café contained in a amusement park. Hours could pass by and she wouldn’t notice, all she used to do was write poems about Matt. Sky considered him pretty much amazing but he didn’t even know who she was. As far as Matt was concerned she was the freak who everybody hated.

One morning Sky was walking along the corridor on the way to her locker, when she bumped into Sindy knocking a bottle of Diet Coke all over her …

‘Watch it freak’ Sindy yelped ‘ look what you’ve done! This is my new Gucci top, I swear, I’m going to make you pay for his’ she screamed.

Sky ran around the corner as fast as she could. Tears were stinging in her eyes, She didn’t take notice of anyone and in her hurry she ran straight into Matt.

‘Woah’ Matt hushed ‘calm down Sky I’m sure it’s not that bad’.

‘Y…y…you know who I am?’ Sky stuttered

‘Of course’ Matt replied, ‘How could I not know when you’re the prettiest girl in school?’

‘b…b…but everyone thinks I’m a freak’ Sky sobbed uncontrollably.

‘well I think you’re individual and brave to stay the way you are no-matter what people do or say’ Matt announced ‘ I mean, I don’t know a single other girl-or boy for that matter, who wouldn’t change because of people’s perception of them, I admire you for who you are !’

‘r…really’ Sky asked?

‘of course’ Matt replied

Sky shifted her weight, she felt uncomfortable now realising what a state she must look. She opened her mouth to speak but Matt put his finger to her lips.

‘Shh’ he smiled, leaning in towards her…

‘NO!’ Sky exclaimed turning on her heels and running into the girls toilets. She shut herself into a cubicle and sobbed silently.

The next day in school Sky kept getting funny looks from people. She was clueless as to why until Kristy, one of Sindy’s friends, approached her and basically told her to stay away from Matt and that her and Sindy were going to make her life hell for what she did to her.

‘Jesus, calm down Kristy’ Sky exclaimed!’ I only spilt a bit of coke on her, there’s no need to go psycho bitch on me!’

‘Haha. No I’m talking about Matt, and you going off with him behind her back.’
‘What ?!?’ Sky cried , I don’t know what you’re talking about !’

‘yeah right ‘ Kristy spat as she walked away, ‘even I didn’t believe a weirdo like you was capable of something like this!’

‘But…’ Sky protested; but it was too late Kristy was gone.

That night, at home Sky logged onto Myspace. A place where she had a few true friends…

{{Sky}} Why do you ignore me when I plead with you?!

[[Tom]] Blud , don’t make me get OLDSCHOOL!

{{Sky}} Hey Tom L

[[Tom]] Hey Sky , You okay?

{{Sky}} Not really L

[[Tom]] Why?

{{Sky}} Didn’t you hear about what happened?

[[Tom]] Yeah , but what I heard was probably totally different to the truth…

{{Sky}} Yeah probably.

[[Tom]] So why don’t you tell me what really happened then?

Sky explains…

[[Tom]] Listen sky, I think you should talk to Matt because somehow I can see you getting hurt in this.

{{Sky}} maybe…Thanks Tom , you’re always there for me and give me great advice. I’m so luck to have you as a friend.

[[Tom]] No problem, Glad to help .Bye xx

{{Sky}} Bye xx

{{Sky}} Why do you ignore me when I plead with you?!
Is offline.

[[Tom]] I love you.

The next day in school Sky confronted Matt in the gym.

‘Good game hey?’ Matt grinned as he pulled on a clean shirt.

‘Yeah I s’pose’ Sky mumbled, her eyes on the floor ‘listen Matt, people are talking about…’ sky paused

‘Us’ Matt interrupted.

‘Yeah’ Sky replied quietly. Next feeling strange, she half asked, half announced ,‘But there is no us?’

‘But there could be…’ Matt smiled.

‘No’ Sky interjected.

‘but why?’ Matt frowned, looking confused.

‘Because we’re two very different types of people Matt. I mean what would your friends say if you went out with someone like me !’ Sky half shouted.

‘They would…They Would’ Matt stuttered.

‘Exactly’ Cat spoke ’and I suggest you put them right on what they think we are because you know they won’t listen to me’

Sky Span around and walked out of the gym before she could let her true emotions get the better of her. She walked to English where they were studying Jane Eyre…

‘Lewis?’
‘Here Miss’
‘Kristy?’
‘Present Miss’
‘Sindy?’
‘Here Miss’
‘Sky?’
‘Here’

Sky was bored .She was Sick of studying Jane Eyre, and more so since she realised she shouldn’t doodle Matt’s name all over her book because it could give the wrong impression , she was more so.

That night Sky visited the her old haunt at the casino. She ordered a weak tea, and put about 6 sugars in it. She sloped off to her usual table, feeling down.

Sky liked sitting at her window in the café, it was as if when she was there people looked straight through her instead of making catty comments. She thought for a minute, then retrieved her poem book from her bag, she didn’t feel like writing, so she drew instead.

Sky drew a sunset lighting up the beautiful horizon of a silhouetted beach. She drew sweeping lines and dramatic shading. She created a masterpiece in itself. Sky was so absorbed in her work that she was un-aware of a figure approaching her.

A weight slid into the seat opposite her and she didn’t even look up. She only noticed the uninvited figure when she heard the unmistakeable sound of a cough.

‘Hey’ a voice greeted.

Sky jumped when she realised who it was!
‘Matt!’ she exclaimed.

‘Sky!’ He copied.
‘I thought I told you to stay away’ She whispered.

‘I couldn’t resist’ He grinned mischievously.

Sky sighed and looked away.

‘Listen Matt, I’ve told you, we’re too different…’

‘No we’re not’ He interrupted

‘Yes we…’Sky began

‘No we’re not, not inside’ Matt interjected again, ‘Inside we’re the same, we both feel the same way about each other, so why should my friends stop us being together. They can’t even begin to comprehend the feelings I have for you; please Sky, just give us a chance’

Sky thought for a moment and then began to get up

‘wait Sky’ Matt cried!

Sky slowly turned to face him.

‘I…I…it doesn’t matter’ he sighed and looked away.

Sky started to walk away when she glanced back and saw how alone and forlorn Matt looked, She knew how it felt to be left alone and feel unwanted. Sky instantly changed direction and headed towards the till.

‘two teas please’ She smiled to the woman serving.

Matt grinned to himself; His plan was finally beginning to work.

‘Sugar love?’ The waitress asked expectantly.
‘No thanks’ Sky replied.

That Night Sky logged onto Myspace again. She looked down her list of contacts and smiled, she could finally add Matt. As she typed a message popped up- from Tom.

[[Tom]] Blud , don’t make me get OLDSCHOOL!

{{Sky}} Finally I have found him (L)

[[Tom]] Hey Sky, How did it go with Matt?

{{Sky}} Amazing J

[[Tom]] You are sure about what you’re getting yourself into, aren’t you?

{{Sky}} Sure Tom . I do know how to handle myself.

[[Tom]] I’m just worried about you Sky…

{{Sky}} Well don’t I’m FINE!

[[Tom]] Anyway…I’ve got a gig tonight, Why don’t you come along?

{{Sky}} Sure, maybe I’ll bring Matt.
[[Tom]] :S

{{Sky}} Lol, See you Tom.

[[Tom]] Bye Sky…

{{Sky}} Why do you ignore me when I plead with you?!
Is offline.

[[Tom]] …I wish you could see what he’s really like, Before you get hurt.

Sky Sighed, She knew deep down that her and Matt could never work together, but when she saw his face at the Casino, She just couldn’t bear to leave him.

‘Ha ha, Yeah, she proper fell for it’ Matt’s voice echoed around the room.

‘Maybe you should get together for real…’ Tim joked Back.

Tim was Matt’s best friend and he thought it was hilarious to upset Sky. He wound her up constantly anyway. But this was a new, bigger and better way!

‘So, what do you think she’ll do when she find’s out? Matt laughed.

‘Kill herself’ Tim replied bluntly.

‘No chance!’ Matt reassured himself.

‘Ha ha imagine it though’…Tim put a high pitched voice that sounded just like Kristy when she bitched to Sindy.

‘Did you hear about that Sky girl, she screwed Matt Wilson and then Killed herself! How did you ever put up with him!’

‘Shut up man, that’s not even funny’ Matt raised his voice.

Sky clambered out of the car and breathed deeply, she could sense the amazing atmosphere that was found at gig’s like this. She hung around outside for a while, but finally gave up waiting when it began to rain.

Sky just began to make her way to the entrance when Matt’s car pulled up. She stopped and turned to gaze at him. Matt flashed an award winning smile.

‘Hey’ he grinned.

‘Hey’ she repeated.

Sky shivered when she felt the cold seeping down into her bones.

‘Come on lets go into the warm’ Matt suggested whilst looked concerned.

‘Sure’ Sky continued to grin, despite the rain.

The bass could be felt through the floor and The band were playing the best they ever had.

But Sky wasn’t there to hear it. She was outside with Matt.

‘Quick, shut the door, it’s freezing’ Sky cried.

Matt had got Sky into his car claiming they were going to get ‘something to eat’.

Matt leaned across Sky to lock the door, she shuddered, Sky didn’t like to be locked in. It made her nervous.

‘So sky’ Matt leered at her ‘ you nervous?’

Sky wasn’t sure what she was meant to be nervous about, but knew she didn’t like being trapped in the car…

‘No’ She lied

Matt leaned across Sky again, but this time instead of locking the door, he kissed her. Cat was startled and for a moment didn’t know what to do.

Then it hit her. She realised what was going on. Matt didn’t like her, he was just trying to see how far he could get with her. She flicked her thought track back to reality and realised Matt’s hand were starting to wander places they shouldn’t…

‘What ?!?’ she cried out.

Matt just grinned at her.

‘s…s…stop!’ She yelled again

He carried on.

Sky closed her eyes and wished for a miracle. Just as she thought it was too late she heard a knock on the window. It was Tom!

Matt froze. He had been caught, Tom started to yell, So Matt did the only thing he could think of and blindly fumbled with the lock on the car. He shoved Sky out and squealed the car around the corner as fast as physically possible !

Sky fell into Tom’s arms, her body shaking as she sobbed. Tom comforted her; He didn’t know what to do, so he simply held her.

The rain stopped. Tom gathered Sky up in his arms and helped her to her feet. She wobbled at first and then became steadier.

‘Come on let’s get you home’ He whispered.

Sky couldn’t even speak.

On Monday morning Sky couldn’t face school. Instead she faked being ill and stayed in bed. That night she dragged herself up to meet Tom at the casino…

‘Hey Tom’ Sky Managed a smile.

‘I see you’ve cheered up a bit then’ Tom grinned back.

‘Anyway, I’ve got someone for you to meet’ Tom continued as he gestured towards a pretty, young girl… ‘This is Aisling’ he beamed.

‘Hi’, Aisling greeted sky. ‘Tom’s told me all about you’ She winked mischievously .

‘really?’ Sky was surprised.

Tom’s face went scarlet as he glanced away.

‘Yes’ Aisling continued, ‘He never stops going on about you, he really does think the world of you’.

Sky’s face lit up.

‘Maybe you two should go out sometime’ Aisling suggested.

Sky broke into a bigger grin.

‘Anytime’ She almost squealed…

Sky glowed on the inside and on the outside, she could feel that this was truly the start of something new!