No strings attached

Chapter Two

The following day I was a bit more cautious when walking. Partly hoping to run into Garry ,partly hoping not to. I managed to reach class without any Mr Garry in sight.
Until four when I was about to leave he was no where around. I felt bad cause I hadn't seen him the whole of that day . I was about to leave the school and was putting back my things in the locker when I felt a hand round my waist I smiled inwardly thinking it was Garry..then I turned .
"Hey beautiful "he was so close to me that whoever saw us thought we were about to make out. Then Garry appeared from nowhere. His face spelt out anger and jealousy . I pushed him away
"Joe ..get off "I shouted hoping Garry would hear and know I wasn't in support of what was happening ,but he was long gone .
"What ..you like that teacher now "
"Shut the fuck up Joe..what if someone heard you say that " I pushed him away and started to leave. Joe was following me.
"Three years Malia...three fucking years of courting you but you never even noticed me..what is it about that teacher?"
"You're my best friend Joe " I kept on walking
"Really now? You know we could be better than that . I don't wanna be your best friend anymore" he grabbed my hand ..I had no option but to look at him . Joe was okay in every aspect ..tall ..goodlookin basketballer..he was everything any girl would want, just not me.
"I love you Malia..stop doing this to me" I felt the passion in his voice . Three years of courting wasn't something easy ..but all I managed to say was,"I just can't "
He let go of my hand finally and I rushed home. That day it wasn't just Garry in my mind ...but Joe also. I know you're probably wondering why I never told Mia anything. The reason is simply because she was too perfect to understand how complicated my life was . And lately she was too busy with her dates to even notice my kind mess.
I did the rest of my assignment and slept .
Mia had no classes the following day so I had to set an alarm to wake up early.
When I reached school I realized I hadn't even made my hair. I ran into the washrooms to try and fix it.
"He's really hot "I heard a voice say
"I think he likes me" that was Eve without a doubt.
"No way...I've heard people say he likes Malia" I gasped
"Not for long enough ...I emailed him".."What ?"
"I'll show you the emails. ..come "
I rushed off the room before they left so that they don't see me.
But I was disturbed. .Eve was making advances on Garry. ..my Mr Dreamy Eyes . I hate that girl .
As usual the first class would be with Garry. He didn't look my direction throughout the lesson like he did, instead he looked at Eve who was smiling at him seductively . At some point I saw her undo the first button of her blouse to show him hercleavage . In class ..like seriously . Why would she be so desperate? Then again I remembered. .its Eve..the well known desperate slut.
The bell rang and I quickly left the class . I was pissed. At myself first ..and at Eve . Speaking of Eve...I didnt see her leave the class.
I pretended to have forgotten something and went back. Eve was in class as I had thought and was seriously seducing Garry . If it weren't for the way I burged in they could have kissed.
As soon as he saw me he pushed Eve away. I didn't last ten seconds in that room..I got out quickly.
Joe was outside probably waiting for me. I did the most immature thing I had ever done in my life . I grabbed Joe and kissed him as passionately as I could ..knowing very well that Garry was watching.
Joewas great ...he reciprocated nicely by holding me by the waist. Then I jolted back to reality and realised that hey ..I was actually kissing Joe. I pulled out but still held him close . He looked me in the eyes . I now saw him as a man ...and not that nuisance that sat next to me. He looked so hot, I don't know why I was just noticing this now . He held me close to him as if he'd never want to let me go. We were lost in each other for a while until I heard "...no more of this Eve " it was Garry.
"But sir I ..."she didn't get to finish what she saying as Garry had already disappeared.
"What are you looking at!" She snapped at me then took off .
Joe was still holding onto my waist . I removed his hands .
"I'm sorry..I ..I shouldn't have" I said as I started to walk away but he held took my hand again and pulled me towards him.
"I wouldn't mind doing that again" I could feel his breath on my face as he said those words. His hands slid back to my waist as he pulled me closer to him.
"Joe ..please...I " I tried to protest but he was too class and I couldn't ignore how my body heated up at that contact . "Shhh" he whispered in my ears before our lips met once more . And we made out in the hallway ..not caring who was watching .
Oh my God ..I was actually kissing Joe. .Joe was my first kiss apparently . I don't know what that made me feel...special? Happy ? Embarrassed?
All sorts of thoughts were running through my mind as we made out
Like why had I never noticed this guy before ?
Why did his lips taste so good?
Why wasn't I able to make him stop?
Why did I want this moment to last forever?
'Oh my God Malia! You need to make him stop 'but I didn't. .he was the one who pulled out actually. That made me offended.
"Let's go grab some lunch" I followed him without objecting . We actually held hands as we walked. I was unconsciously enjoying  every moment of this .
He pulled out a chair for me..which was odd cause it wasn'teven a date. We were just at the school cafeteria .
I ate my lunch in silence though I couldn't help but notice how he stole glances at me .
"You have no idea how many times I've imagined that " he says. I just look at him and smile..like what am I supposed to say.
"Actually I liked it" God Malia..stop talking, "I'd never done that before"
Okay..why did I even say that? !
He looked at me kinda surprised.
"Wait..you mean to say ..""that you are my first kiss" I cut in. He wasn't able to hold back his smile..he was very happy.
"So are we like ...?"
"Dating ? I'd like that" he says
There's no way i could say no..I mean ..he's my first kiss and very very hot . So I just smile and continue eating .
After we finished eating he walked me back to the elevator since my afternoon class was on the  third floor . He kissed my cheek then told me to wait for him after class so that he'd take me home . I was alone in the elevator until it stopped at the second floor and guess who got in... yeah ..it was Garry .
None of us was willing to look at the other ..let alone talk . Elevator rides are pretty fast..so it soon stoped and I got off but he pulled me back in. I tried releasing myself from his grip.
"Let go of me sir" I plead with him ..but he was too strong .
"No! I won't Malia..I can't bear seeing you in the hands of another man"
"But it was okay for you to go flirting with Eve right " I raise my voice forgetting that he is even my teacher.
"She came on to me"
"Yeah ..right" I roll my eyes
"So the best thing you could do is go and kiss that boy...in frontof me ?"there was rage in his voice
"I was mad at you ..okay" I said looking down .
"Mad? You kissed him cause you were mad?" I didn't reply
"What of the time when I tried to kiss you ..what did you do? You pushed me away!" Clearly he was angry at me and I deserved being yelled at like that .
"I don't love him okay. ..I only kissed him to make you jealous" I tried to explain in tears,"and even if we're dating now it's you I ..."
"What did you just say?" He cut in now lifting my chin up to face him "You're dating?"
I just kept quiet...what was wrong with today? He looked at me for a while then let go of me.
I felt tears rush down my cheeks as he tried to stop the elevator so that he can leave .
"I'm sorry ..I'm  sorry okay..I'm sorry " i said over and over again as I hugged him from the back . He stopped and turn towards me. I dont know how it happened but he kissed me. It was the most magical thing I had ever felt . It was only yesterday that I was a lip virgin ..but today ..two guys in one day ! Wow Malia .
He grabbed me closer by the waist as we pulled in for a more passionate kiss . My body was literally on fire . I wanted to treasure every moment of it..his lips on my lips...what more could I possibly ask for .
"I love you so much Malia..you have no idea" he cupped my face with his arms as he stared into my eyes.
"It's too bad I cannot have you all to myself ..that classmate of yours beat me to this" he smiled at that ..then I remembered. ..Joe. It was only today that we had started dating and I was already cheating on him. What kind of a person am I ?
"I'm so confused right now " I told him as I held his hands against my face.
"You dont have to rush into anything... for you ..am willing to wait baby" he called me 'baby'. I felt myself blushing .
Just then the elevator stopped and some teachers got in. Almost everyone was supposed to be in class now and I know they were wondering why I wasn't in class ..and most of all why I was alone with Garry. I was more than an hour late for my class..so I thought 'why not just skip class for once'
I got off the elevator at the sixth floor..where the gym was. I spent the rest off my afternoon in the gym thinking about Garry's lips..on my lips. I thought of Joe's lips too but it wasn't as good as Garrys
Four reached and I left to go meet with Joe . I went to the parking lot where I waited for him.
"Babe...I didn't think I'd find you here" wow...I was loving the way that word 'babe' sounded .
"I wanted a free ride..and I didnt want you to look for me"
He opened the car door for me. He looked very excited.
He kept on looking at me and smiling.
"What ?" I asked him
"Nothing..I just feel like the happiest man in the world today " he took my hand and kissed it .
"It was bound to happen sooner or later...you're so sweet. I'm sorry I never noticed " I tighten the grip on his hand .
"I'm glad you finally did " he looked at me for a shortwhile before having his eyes back on the road .
I was already getting comfortable with him as my boyfriend ..theres no way I could push him away. He was so sweet, so loving .
I couldn't bring myself to decide whether it was Garry or Joe that I loved . And the more I thought about it..the more confused I became.