What I also didn't realize is that I've never spoken to a guy for this long who wasn't a brother of mine. I'm starting to feel flustered again.
"Um, I can't..." I declined his favor. "I'm really busy..." I lied.
I was scared he would catch me in my lie. I don't like turning down the most popular person but I'm tired of being used. Although if this does come crashing down on me, I'll seriously be the most hated person in school.
"I need you in my group, please?" Ten said, begging me. "Please, Pigtails?!"
Ten seemed so persistent. Isn't he smart enough to do it himself? He's one of the top students. What exactly is the homework? He's not really giving me an explanation.
I pulled my scarf closer to my nose. "I don't know..."
Which was my vocal language for: LEAVE ME ALONE. Although, I did feel bad. He seemed to really want me in this project. I don't even remember this even being an assignment of ours. So what's he going on about?
What really is this "Best Friend Project" he so badly wants me in?
Ten snaps his finger. "Okay, meet me at the field during lunch." He said before running off.
I think he's really expecting me to be there... oh no. I don't know if I should go... I don't want to go. If I don't go, what will happen to me? I'm not going.
***
But of course, I went. I met him at the field. I just wanted to see what he wants from me. This all could be some kind of prank for all I know. It's too late to back out now, he's already here.
"Sorry, did you wait long?" Ten apologized to me as he breathed heavily.
"No, just got here." I replied back, staring at his sweat.
I was confused why he was sweating so much... isn't it too cold for a sweat? I don't really do anything active so I don't know.
"Okay, so-"
"IF," I cut him off. "If... this is some joke... please just leave me alone..." I said before covering my face with my hair.
I looked down on the ground. It's hard for me to keep eye contact. Especially when you don't know if they'll yell at you. I'm starting to regret saying that. I'm regretting coming too.
"Joke?" Ten chuckles before lifting my chin up. "This is not a joke, Pigtails." He then gave me a warm smile. "Why would I waste our time in the cold if it weren't important?"
"You have a point..." I said, looking down again. "So... It's not... a joke?" I ask.
I'm a little happy but can I actually trust him? Probably not. I'm not going to get my hopes up.
"Not at all!" Ten placed his arm over my shoulder. "I just want you to join my Best Friend Project!"
"Can... Can I ask what it's about?" I finally had the guts to ask him.
"Sure, that's why I told you to meet me here." Ten said, chuckling again. "Take a seat."
We both sat down on the wet grass. I just know our uniforms are going to have a wet grass stain. I looked at the grass and watched the snowflakes melt into water.
Chapter One: TBFP
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