Unexpected

• Chapter Eight •

"NO! How could you do this to me Kez." Rolo asks while dropping to his knees. "I thought we were in this together."

I give him a weird look pulling him off the ground. "Stop embarrassing yourself Rolo."

"You're honestly such a loser Rolando." Exclaims Evelyn.

"You cant talk Evelyn you-" They end up arguing so I decide to zone them out and focus on everyone else.

"So, you're the infamous Abel? The guy who captured my friend's attention." States Rani.

Instead of chuckling like he usually would, Abel just smiles.  "And your name is?"

"I'm Rani. The two people still arguing are Evelyn and Rolando. You know Anastasia obviously and this one next to me is Eliza." She introduced.

"Hey". Eliza says.

"Well its lovely to meet you." Abel responds with a heart stopping smile.

"Oh, my ovaries." Rani whispers.

I'm pretty sure Abel hears this though because he blushes. Surprisingly.

I clear my throat before shouting at Evelyn and Rolando to stop arguing and get over here.

"Rolando, Evelyn meet Abel." I say.

Rolando circles Abel slowly assessing him from head to toe before speaking up. "Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in. You're the guy in mine and Kez's Psychology class. What brings you to our spot?" Rolo questions.

"Um well I'm new here and a friend of Ana and Keziah so." He replies.

"Right right." Rolando says. "Or you're in love with Kez and want to get in her pants."

"Ow! Keziah what was that for! Geez woman."

Everyone bursts into laughter except for me and Abel who just smiles. He's been doing that a lot lately.

"Ignore him Abel. All he does is talk rubbish."

"Hey! No I'm no-"

A ball is suddenly sent flying in our direction stopping Rolando in the middle of his sentence. Just when I think I'm about to get hit in the face, Abel jumps up and catches the ball smoothly.

"Woah! Nice catch man." Says Raphael as he saunters over.

Raphael. One of our school team's top football players that transferred from Nigeria in year 9. He's a tall dark-skinned guy (way darker than I am, like charcoal dark) with his hair shaved close to his head. Add the constant serious face that he seems to always  have and it makes him one of the most intimidating guys I have ever met. He's also the boy Ana's been crushing on since he moved here. Why she hasn't done anything about it, I have no clue. Anyway-

"Oh it's no big deal. Here's your ball." Abel replies.

"No, you have seriously quick reflexes. Ever played before?"

"In the past yeah."

"Nice, you should try out for the team. I'm Raphael and this is Israel." Says Raph while referring to the guy who joined us.

Israel is a lanky olive skinned guy that's a little on the geeky side. He has long shoulder length hair that's always pulled into a bun and dark uniquely grey eyes. He's part Egyptian which I think is really cool and he seems nice except for the fact that he doesn't really talk much.

"I'll think about it. I'm Abel."

"Cool. So i'll see you around yeah?" Raph says before walking away. Israel just nods at him.

"Now that the introductions are over," Ana starts. "I would like to personally invite you to Bittersweet after school with us Abel."

"What's Bittersweet?" He asks.

"It's a Café/diner/bakery kind of place." Answers Eliza.

While I'm eating my homemade pasta, Abel turns to face me. "Do you want me there with you Brown Eyes?"

Ignoring the knowing looks my friends are given me I stutter in response. "U-um I don't really mind it's up to you."

I avoid staring into his  piercing eyes until he grabs my chin and turns my face to look at his. "But would you like me to come with you?" He asks again.

"Yeah. It would be fun I suppose."

"Then I'll be there."

Abel lets go of my face and picks up his burger before continuing as if nothing just happened. My friends stare at me in shock and once again, Abel has made me speechless.
       
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A/N:
By the way, Rolo is short for Rolando.

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