My morning went as usual, but I didn't hear a peep out of Raven, no pun intended. I was worried about her. She never misses a chance to throw a dig at me. I've decided not to read too much into it, though. I'll give her a few days and see how she feels then.
I've got bigger things on my mind right now. Today is my first day with Mr. Darius Roth. Based on what I've heard, I'm not looking forward to it. I know, I know. How bad can he really be? He's quiet, conceded, and always watches everyone like he's studying them. I know I haven't met him yet but hearing is enough.
The day went by too fast. I texted Raven to tell her to ride the bus and that I didn't know how long I'd have to stay after. I wouldn't be staying late if it weren't for Mr. Roth leaving a note on my locker.
Miss Ashburry,
I will be unavailable during today's lunch period. It would be to the greatest of my appreciation if we could meet after school in the lobby. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Darius Roth
Mr. Roth, I can tell the next few months with you will be a delight. Not! Staying after doesn't bother me. It's the proper detailing in the note that irritated me. It didn't need to be that complicated! Here's how I would have wrote it.
Hey Scarlet
I'll be busy during lunch. Do you mind staying after school? Thanks!
Darius
Part of me wants to hate him for acting so professional and adult. Another part of me thinks he's polite and mature, which is a rarity for teenage guys. Then again that part of me is a hormonal teenage girl, so she doesn't count. The more I think about him, the more I feel like we've met.
I went to the lobby to meet with Darius. Naturally, he wasn't there. I decided to take this spare moment to call my mom.
"Hello Dear," She picked up the phone.
"Hey, I had to stay late. Don't worry I sent Raven home on the bus. Please don't be mad," I said with all the words rushing out of my mouth.
She chuckled,"That's fine, honey. Don't worry about it. If you don't mind me asking, why?"
"That stupid psychology thing," I sighed.
"Okay, dear. Love you. See you when you get home then."
"Love you. Bye," I hung up the phone and was placing it in my pocket when some one cleared their throat behind me.
I flipped around, startled by the sound in the large, empty lobby. There he was. Darius Roth, so we meet at last.
"Hi," My voice croaked, I forgot every every other word in my vocabulary and stared at him hoping he'd respond to me.
"Hello, Miss Ashburry," His voice was deep yet gentle and alluring. What am I thinking!?!?
He was casually leaned against a pillar with a slightly depressed look on his face. He had ruffled brown hair and piercing blue eyes. His jawline was chiseled but still had boyish character to it. He wore a pair of hipster glasses much like mine. I wore them before they were cool. I bet he did too. He wore a white collared shirt with a teal sweater over it, a black tie, and fitted khakis. Not that I checked him out or anything! Okay, maybe a little. Damn, he's cute!
"Again, I'm sorry for an inconvenience this has caused you," He walked up to me and reached out his hand for me to shake," I'm Darius Roth."
"Nice to meet you, Darius," I returned his handshake. Nope, those are not sparks!
"The pleasure is all mine, Miss Ashburry," Well, I'm certainly not pleased and there he goes being proper again.
"It's Scarlet," I said trying to be as polite as possible.
"My apologies, Scarlet," He dragged out my name as if taking a mental note.
There was an awkward silence as he sat there staring at me for a moment.
"Ahem," I said wanting to break the emptiness. Whats up with him?
"Oh, yes,"He shook his head a bit," I bet you're wondering what we'll be doing together for the next few months, huh?"
"Yeah, you could say that."
He explained that starting next trimester, in two weeks, that we would both have one period of the day to play doctor. Great! He would do those paint blotch tests on me, ask extremely personal questions, and try to understand my feelings. This is freaking perfect! To sum it up, I'm going to die before this year is over.
"Scarlet," He called as I was about to leave the building.
"Yes," I turned back toward him.
"Would you like to, uh, go get something to eat with me," My expression was a mix of confussion and shock,"I mean I made you stay so late, after all. It would only be right if I did."
"It's fine really," My cheeks were warm. I'm not blushing!
"I insist," That face, though!
"I really can't tonight, maybe some other time," I felt bad in a way.
What the hell was that? I get in my car, turn on some music, and try to focus on driving. There's a lot going on in mind and I have no idea why. Was that same Darius Roth everyone talked about? He didn't seem like a douche bag. First impressions aren't always right, are they?
Tammy started texting me a couple hours after I got home.
I looked for u in the parking lot where were u
I stayed after to school to talk to Darius.
O how did tht go
I haven't decided yet.
Wat do u mean you havnt decided
I didn't text her back. I meant what I said. I have no idea how it went with Darius. Do I hate him? No, I want to but I don't. Do I like him? I wouldn't say that either. Darius Roth, a boy I have just met and have hated for the past 24 hours won't leave my mind. I'm curious about who he is. I want to know every single thing about him and I have no reason to. I know this feeling, I've felt it before. It's the feeling I felt for him.
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Scarlet: *Cries uncontrollably*
Tammy: There, there Scar. I told you Natalie!
Darius: Scarlet, would you like to talk about these feelings?
Scarlet: DARIUS!?!? *blushes and faints*
Tammy: Haven't you done enough Roth.
Darius: What have I done?
Tammy; Like you don't know *drags Scarlet else where*
Darius: Seriously, what have I done?
Me: Darius, you have a lot to learn about feelings.
So, there you guys have it. Sorry to end it like that. Not! Hope you like'd it xoxo <3
