Unveiled by Lauren Levi (books to read in your 20s .TXT) 📕

a smile, was looking blankly out the window at the stormy morning sky.
“Why have you guys been so quiet?” I waved in Jayden and Miya's direction.
I was able to capture Jayden's attention but Miya kept staring out the closed window.
“Nothing. Just one of those mornings I guess.” He flipped his light brown hair out of his face and tugged at the curl of Miya's hair. “Sweetie, what are you looking at?” Miya blinked a few times and looked at the worry on Jayden's face. “I'm fine. I'm just sad that it might rain. I don’t want my hair to get wet.” Miya groaned and pouted, Jayden laughed and kissed the tip of Miya's nose.

I averted my eyes to avoid watching them cuddle and make silly faces at each other. I grabbed my sketch book out of my bag and started to looked at my previous work. I laughed to myself at how bad my drawings have gotten. I just don’t have the passion for it anymore. Not since.....My mothers passing.
It was hard for me to even think the words but at some point, I'm going to have to face the devastation staring at me in the face. Its been months of people asking me non-stop if I was okay and each time, I'd shrug and tell them things are starting to look up but its always been a lie. My label, the pitiful girl who lost her mother and has a workaholic for a father, has had everyone in town on their best behavior around me. Teachers are less strict, gift baskets await me on my front porch, even walking on the street the townsfolk have a smile and something nice to say about me. That’s the price I pay for living in a small town where everyone knows about everything.
The bell signaling the end of 2nd period startled me. Isabella rose up and kissed Mason goodbye. Jayden gave Miya an encouraging smile as they pushed in their chairs.
“Ready for Hell.” Isabella moaned while handing me back my homework.
I sighed as we left study hall. “As ready as I’ll ever be.”

“Good Morning class!” An unfamiliar face said as we entered the English classroom. “I am Ms. Wiley, your substitute for the day.”
Ms. Wiley looked too beautiful to be a teacher. She was tall, with a perfectly curved figure. Blonde wavy hair went fell just passed her shoulders. He lips were an bold shade of red.
“Wow. She's a goddess. Super model hot.” Jayden stared at the substitute with his wide green eyes. I elbowed him for Miya's sake.
“Everyone please, Take your seats.” Her voice echoed within the room, demanding respect. She smiled sweetly as she began taking roll. “Skylar Athens.” She looked up from the sheet, scanning the room.
A raised my hand. “Here.” I said while trying looking anywhere but her intimidating face. She caught my attention, however, pausing and staring me up and down. She smiled in approval. “Skylar, pleased to meet you.”
I raised my eyebrows in response but she merely continued calling out names. I noticed how she didn’t give anyone else a glance. It made me feel uneasy, like she already knew I was the talk of the town. The rest of English period went by slowly but I couldn’t help but sense a weird presence among me.
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Publication Date: 12-18-2011

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Dedication:
For Sam, who was one of my first friends and for some odd reason is still my bestie. She always makes me laugh and reminds me how crazy I am. For Lauren N. Who shares my passion for writing and who is just all around an amazing, awesome, talented person and a best friend And most importantly, Zachary Levi,the guy that I love most in this world and I cant go a day without thinking about him.(Even though we havent met yet) My heart belongs to you, and i keep hope alive i will meet you one day