With You: Ch 1

Chapter 1: Bailey’s P.O.V.

*RING RING RING*

The sound of my alarm clock filled the room. I opened my eyes and stared at the flashing numbers, 5:30 am. All I can do is groan. I decide I can’t lay down forever, despite how badly I want to, so I get up and go to do my morning routine.

My name is Bailey Smith, I’m 15, and I just moved to a new town after my mom accepted a job. Just to stop rumors, I am a guy, so don’t get confused. I have black hair, with bangs that cover one eye. My eyes are blue, and I have really pale skin.

Today is my first day of 9th grade, in my new school, in a new town, and new problems. Great… I was never too popular in my old schools. People made fun of me because I looked so small and thin for my age. They also seemed to enjoy calling me names like “faggot” or “emo shit”. Luckily, I moved away, so I never have to see them again.

“Bailey!!” my mom called from downstairs, “Hurry up, sweetie, the bus will be here in 20 minutes!”

“Yes Ma’am!” I call back, putting on my hoodie. I walk downstairs and into the kitchen. My mom’s already there, as usual, making breakfast.

“I made your favorite: blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, and turkey bacon”, She said warmly, “for your special day.”

“I’m going to high school, not getting married”, I say as she hands me the plate.
“Oh whatever”, she says back.

After I eat, I put the plate in the sink and get ready to leave. I tell my mom goodbye and walk out of the house, backpack slung over my shoulder. Keeping my eyes on the ground, I walked to the bus stop. I sat on the bench and waited.

As I sat there, another boy walked up. He looked like he was maybe a year older, with blonde hair, styled similar to mine, but both eyes were visible. Thankfully they were, as his eyes were just… beautiful. Wait, what? Did I just say that, about a guy?!

I looked away, hoping he didn’t catch me staring, and hoping he didn’t notice me at all. At some point, he looked over at me, but I wasn’t paying much attention. Until about 5 minutes later, when I noticed he was staring at me. ‘Ok, a little weird’ I thought, but I guess it was fair. I mean, I was staring at him earlier.

“Hi”, he said, his voice sounded smooth, and it made me shiver. I could feel butterflies in my stomach, so much so, I felt like there actually WERE butterflies flying around in there.

“H-hey”, I looked over at him. Why did I stutter? Why was I so nervous?

“I’m Reese”, he said back. Even his name was beautiful. Stop thinking like that! I’m a guy, he’s a guy.

“I- I’m B-bailey”, I managed to tell him.

“Stutter much?” Reese joked, laughing a bit. Dammit, even his LAUGH is cute. What is wrong with me? I looked over again, he was still staring, but he looked away when I looked at him.

“Will the bus EVER be here?” I said out loud by accident.

“Are you in THAT much of a rush to get to school?”

“W-what, oh n-n-no, no…”, I started, “I-it’s j-j-just, uhh…”

“Just what?” Reese questioned, raising his eyebrow. I kept looking over at him, he was smiling. Reese looked like was about to burst out laughing.

“J-just uhh, nothing” I turn away embarrassed. I feel him slowly scoot towards me. Reese taps his finger on my shoulder. I turn around just in time to feel him press his lips to mine.