The Boy Next Door

Chapter 2

The entire night, Cassy didn't sleep at all even closing her eyes she can't because of the humiliation and it keeps playing on her mind.

Argh! I can't believe this! How someone cans saw me at my weakest, and it's a MAN. Cassy pulls up her blanket and cover her whole face while her feet repetitively crumples the bed sheet. No! This can't be. I won't let that guy interfere my mood.

She removes the blanket, jump out of the bed and head towards the mirror beside her door. This is entirely his fault. Cassy said with uneasiness when she saw the dark bags under her eyes. I need some fresh air. She sighs as she wears her black jogging pants and white tank top.

Without noticing, she was heading to the balcony. Stretching her arms up and inhale the cool breeze as the rays of the morning sun warms her up.

"Hey. Sexy."

A familiar voice next door said. Cassy immediately turn around and she's not mistakenly thinking that it was the guy from last night. Her eyebrows meet and her face makes a grumpy look as she walk away without saying anything to him.

"Wait!"

The guy went at the edge of the veranda.

"I just want to apologize on what happened last night."

Cassy stops and directly look at him.

"What did you say?"

She said teasingly, putting her hand on her left ear. The guy chuckle shakes his head a bit.

"I said, Sorry."

He repeated.

"Ah."

Cassy nods her head.

"I thought you don't know how to apologize on what you did to me last night."

She suddenly flicks his forehead. The guy backs a little bit in surprise.

"What was that for?"

Still in shock but Cassy didn't answered and continues to walk back of her room. She puts her running shoes and phone with an earphones attach to it. Cassy heads outside to jog around the town like she used to do on weekends. Before she left her apartment the guy is still on the balcony looking down at her.

"Ms. Sexy! You didn't say your name. I'm Chris, by the way."

She glance up him, instead of answering she increase the volume of her music and run on the sidewalk. The guy shakes his head again while amused at her attitude.

After Cassy's done on her jogging, she notices that the black car is gone. He finally left. She smiles walking on the way to the door. That night before Cassy goes to bed, she checked if the guy return but there's no sign of him even the next day.

"Morning, Pete!"

Cassy greeted the bus driver that heading to her school.

"Good morning, too, Cassy. I see that Kyle didn't pick up before I do."

He said while focusing on the road.

"Yeah. I texted him go first."

She sat in the front row, happily staring at the window. When the bus pulls over, Kyle is waiting outside.

"You're late!"

He said with a serious face.

"It doesn't suite you, Kyle."

Cassy giggles and Kyle pulls her out of the bus, embracing her tightly.

"I really can't fool you."

Pete stares at them.

"You two can make a great couple."

He said out of the blue. Cassy and Kyle look at each other and face Pete.

"Are we?"

They said in unison with their faces stick to each other. Pete burst out laughing.

"Nah. I'm just jokin'. See you later."

He waves at the two and drives away. The two are used to be teased like that. Their number one fan is Pete. They met Pete one stormy night and he offered them a free ride because there are no cabs stopping by to let them in. Cassy and Kyle instantly became friends with him; they both knew his wife and kids.

When Pete first asked if they are lovers, the two chuckles and said no but it's a better relationship that will last forever. Pete already gets what Cassy and Kyle means. Still, he teases them once in a while.

Cassy use her sole to carry her weight so she can place her one arm around Kyle's shoulder that made him lowered a little.

"Now, my boy-best-friend. Shall we go before the student council yell at us?"

Kyle gazes at her and smiles.

"Of course, my girl-best-friend."

He grins pinching her nose and both of them pace inside their classroom. Minutes passed by, their professor came with a fine-looking guy behind him.

"Good morning! Can I catch all your attention, please?"

She says in a loud but pleasant voice that all the eyes of the students face her.

"He will be your new classmate. Girls, hold your horses."

The girls started to shrieks with their friends.

Cassy eyes widened to see who the guy is. Blue eyes, handsome looks, blonde hair, and great body build. I--it can't be. It's really him. Once their eyes met, a sharp electric rush through her heart making it to beat fast and her face flushed red.

"I'm Chris Davinson. I'll be in your care."

Wink to all the females, especially to Cassy. I'm back. Good to see you again. He smiles at her.

"Cas, what's wrong?"

Kyle mildly shakes her arm and moves closely at her.

"N--nothing."

She fixes herself up and looks away from Chris gaze. Kyle starts to worry on what Cassy acting.

Chris headed for Cassy's desk and leans near at her face.

"Long time no see, Ms. Sexy."

He whispers and moves back in front of the class.

"I'd like to seat, next to that lady."

The professor guess on what he's pointing.

"You mean Cassy?"

Chris nods.

"But--"

The professor wanted to say that the seat was taken but Chris already sat next to Cassy. Kyle glares at Chris, who keeps on staring at Cassy. He grabs Cassy's desk and chair and pulls it closer to him.

"Tell me, what's going on Cas? Who is he?"

Kyle whispers. Cassy deeply sighs.

"It's a long story. I'll tell you later. I promise."

Kyle nodded.