TEETH [chris sturniolo]

5.

Friday morning started off normal for Piper. It was when she got to school that every single thing she did felt... off.

Gabby was waiting for her in the entrance and Piper could already tell her best friend had been up late watching a TV show or reading fanfiction. She was about to yell her name when someone blocked her path, stopping her to a halt.

"Hey."

Piper frowned. Who was this boy? Why has he speaking to her? What made him even think she wanted to talk?

"My name's Paul."

"Nice to meet you? I'm actually kind of late for my class, so... bye." She tried to walk around the black haired boy, but he stepped in front of her once again with a smile.

"I've... I've noticed you for a while, Piper." He knew her name. What. "And I was wondering if you would like to grab a coffee or something after school. With me?"

"Oh, um... I don't— no?" She pushed past him, but another boy stopped her. "I'm sorry, I'm late for class."

"Take this." He handed her a Hershey's Kisses and a little post-it.

It read 'Dinner at 8?' And two little checkbox with a 'yes' and a 'no' scribbled along.

Piper resumed her walk and finally reached her brunette friend.

"Dude, two guys just asked me out and I just got here. What the fuck? Is this a prank?" They walked inside and stop a little further after the entrance in Gabby's locker.

"I saw. They're on the lacrosse team." The girl paused. "Do you think Chris has anything to do with this?"

Piper thought about it for a second before shaking her head.

"No. It's not on-brand with him."

"Aw. Look at you defending him." Gabby teased her.

"Ugh. Not even." Piper looked around the hall until her eyes found a blond boy and a brunette. "I'll see you at lunch, save me a seat, okay? Love ya'" Piper quickly kissed her friend's cheek and walked towards Jackson.

"Hi, Piper." Jackson said with a dimpled smile.

"Hey." She answered.

"Are you ready for tonight? I was hoping-"

"Cruz." Chris interrupted. "Looking annoying, as usual."

"Chris. Looking dumber than yesterday." Piper raised an eyebrow at him before ignoring the boy and focusing on the blonde one. "I'll see you later" She said directly to Jackson and kept walking.

No other boys really physically approached her after that, but she could feel their stares when she walked or stood anywhere. It was starting to get uncomfortable and creepy. Specially since some of them had knowing smiles (what for?). By the end of the day, there was another note in her locker (an ice cream date) and two DM request's on Instagram.