Attached Strings √

Chapter 7

Paul's POV

I couldn't concentrate in class. I kept checking my watch to see how much time is left for the bell to ring. I can't wait to hug her again. Call me soft but I liked how my body reacted to hers, the contact made my whole body shiver. Her hair was so soft and it smelled like fresh strawberries- strawberries are my favorite. Oh, since when? Shut up mind!

Finally, the bell rang and I jumped off the chair and went straight to the cafeteria with Luke tagging behind me. Everyone knows we never wait in the queue and so we quickly got our food and sat down. My eyes were focused on the entrance, "Who are you looking for, man?", Luke asked. "There's this girl I'm looking for, I don't even know her name though", I said still looking around. I finally spotted her, she was walking with her friend and they went to a table in the corner. "Found her!", I told Luke as I stood up.

We went up to their table and they both looked astonished. I could feel the eyes moving with us and I thought, why not do the unexpected?, and so I did it. I went up to her and offered her my hand praying that she would take it and I took her in my arms. I hugged her like my life depended on it. I was no longer doing it for the crowd now and I hugged her for a good three seconds, taking in the sweet strawberry scent of her hair, then she cleared her throat and I finally let her go. I took a seat next to her and Luke sat on the other side. "May we help you?", she asked folding her arms. "Yes, you may start by telling us your names," I said looking her straight in the eyes. We locked eyes and I saw a little smile playing on her lips. Mmhh,  those lips. My eyes were now fixed on her lips and I was thinking of how mine would appreciate being acquainted with hers. "I'm Amber", her friend said breaking our staring contest. This pissed me off but I knew that I had to keep up with her if I didn't want to ruin things. "And you are?", Luke asked her. I was even more upset by this. I am the one who's supposed to be asking her, not him. "I'm Chloe", she said smiling. Why is she even smiling at him? I was now furious. So we sat and ate together with Luke making small talk. I hated how Luke could make her laugh and I just sat silently. "Are you okay?", Chloe asked and her voice was laced with concern. This lightened my mood. I was glad that she cared about me or she feels sorry for you. My subconscious reminded me and it kind of made sense but that was the least of my worries. Lunch break felt awfully short today and I was looking forward to sitting with her everyday.

A/N: Hi guys. I'm afraid I have some bad news. Due to the final examinations, I will be updating only when I get a chance to but I promise I will be updating. Please keep supporting me and I love you all!