a's

ady here and from the looks of it...the day was

g; the brunette boy with glasses and green eyes looked completely uninterested i

ese fries." I held out the writing pad to take down their orders,

me time. In their 'typical cheerleader' persona. It wou

d to treat them, like any other r

best not to stutter or sound impolite. "We have Cesar, pa

up from my notepad to find that the softer, kinder tone of voice actually belonged to

her. "You said you were craving the steak? Should we order that?" I found myself gri

e. Cameron with his sandy blonde hair and blue eyes and Sarah with light blonde hair

m smile that I had never seen him give anyone el

e? Was I actually jea

s why she was so popular. And it wasn't like I was vying for Cameron's affection in the first plac

rare," Sarah smiled up at me, surprising me with her knowl

dri

y serving the current tables that were occupied, so I held back to help Julian with his homework while I waited for the food to be prepared. In all honesty, I wanted t

funny looks and whispering to Trisha who kept on laughing with her mouth covered. I sneaked at peek at Sar

e, as if sensing my eyes on him, I walked back to

dered even more food and their conversation became hushed and secretive as time went by. I went on to serve nearby tables as time

ike I would be getting any breaks until the end of my shift. I felt perspiration drip down my spine and felt my

urs later, Cameron's

as I averted their eyes. Not so surprisingly, it was over a hundred dollars and no

..." Derek smirked, holding out a

hole days! I could get apple juice for Julian as well! He had been c

to the floor at his feet. Thinking it was a slip, I bent down to retrieve it, but as

e!" Derek's maniacal laughter made me feel like the entir

h and rough, and that single word had Derek

to whoever was listening to give me strength. Please! I begged ove

o cry or show weakness. It'll be over soon. Clutching the bill tightly in my hand, I ros

ave, Cameron's voice

happened?" His voice was harsh, so I kept m

" I could feel the anger growing

t the twenty dollar bill in my hands, unclenchin

y shoulders because, for the first ti

riend instead?" I spoke softly, satisfi

felt to crush his parent's hard work, thei

ible as an eerie silence descended upon their table...and I had