The halls of the schools are unusually quiet today. It's a bright and beautiful morning , the sun embraces the sky and the sky dances along.
With my Economics books in hands , I walk down to my Econ class .
"Hey." Someone says , and I jump in fright. Where did he come from?
"Dont look so scared Gemma. Just wanted to update you on what we're doing this week." Tyler says. I give him a glare which he ignores .
"Morning Tyler." I say , trying to make him see how frightened I still am.
"Yea , yea, morning . Everyone is going to Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park for Halloween on Friday . You want to come?" He asks , slinging his arm around my shoulders .
"What time Tyler?" I ask him .
"I'll pick you up at six. " he says .
"Oh , sure then . I'll talk to Ally . And she'll talk to her boyfriend , then I'll get back to you." I say to him . He kisses my cheek .
"Eww , dont you have a girlfriend?" I ask his retreating back while whipping my cheek.
"Nope!" He yells over his shoulder.
I push the door to the class. The lecture has already begun , everyone turns my direction and my head habitually bows .
I sit on my usual chair the entire class , I feel someone's eyes glued to the back of my head .
When the bell rings , I grab my stuff and bolt to my English class . I am not fit for all of this .
It still feels like someone is watching me .
The moment I enter Mrs Jackson's class , I notice Ally on her usual seat .
I head to mine which is next to hers .
"Hey." I say to her , she looks up and smiles .
"Hi, did Ty tell you about the Halloween party? Colt wants to go but I told him I wouldnt go without you." She says .
"I told Ty I wouldnt go without you." I say and she nods .
That means we've agreed that we're going , it's kind of our thing .
"Ahh , Mr Goldberg. Finally decided to attend my class." Mrs Jackson says. For some reason that name sounds familiar.
I look closer at the person at the door frame . Its Jeremy .
"Yes." He simply says .
It seems that bad mood I'd seen him in the first time we bumped into each other - literally - was just that , a bad mood.
"There's an empty seat behind Ms Summer . Ms Summer , just raise your hand so that he sees you." Mrs Jackson instructs .
I raise my palm and he walks directly to me . I dont miss the eye contant he gives me the entire way .
His eyes are stuck like glue to my face . It's when he bumps into my table that his eyes peel off me , his cheeks turn a light red that you'd only see if you're close enough to him . He walks to the desk behind me and sits .
The entire class is watching , the deafening silence in this room cause my heart to beat faster . It's as if they are all expecting something to happen . But nothing happens .
You could literally hear a cotton ball fall with how silent it is in here .
I'm surprised Ally is able to be this quiet too . Even Mrs Jackson , the most talkative teacher in the entire campus , is quiet.
I feel his eyes burning holes onto the back of my head . But I dare not turn to see this action.
"Take out your notepads." Mrs Jackson says after what feels like years.
The entire lecture , I feel his eyes drilling holes onto my skull . It's hard to ignore it because everyone keeps looking at us and murmuring .
"Okay, when you head home be sure to study the notes that I've given you . And most importantly read Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. It'll be an assignment essay which contributes sixty percent of your end of semester marks.
Alright, enjoy your day . And learners , class dismissed ." She says and leaves the room.
Quiet murmers hang around the room, nobody moves and then I hear shuffling from behind me .
"Hey Gemma , see you at lunch." Jeremy says then leaves the class .
The moment his cologne is far enough from the class , learners burst into conversation. As if there was never any pin drop silence .
"What was that?" I ask Ally , she's been miraculously quiet .
"That guy ." She says .
"Allison , I know it was that guy , I want to know what it was about that guy . " I urge her . Speaking through my teach.
"Okay , rumour has it..." she says , lowering her voice .
"Wait , since when do you listen to what naysayers have to say?" I ask her.
"Well , its because this time , I'm an eye witness . Look , people say that he's a boxer . " she says .
"Okay, what's wrong with being a boxer?" I ask, feeling very confused.
"Well , nothing is quiet wrong . Its just that he has an issue with anger , he is always angry and he beats people up.
People have seen him with bruises on his face and limps and visiting the hospital once .
He's just dangerous . I know this because I almost say him kill Colt for bumping into him one time." She says , still whispering .
"Oh " is all I manage to say .
"Yes , and there's more . People actually think that he's from juvie. We're not sure but that's what people think .
Gemma you have to stay away from him please." She says .
"Yea, yea sure." I nod , still in shock from what I'd heard.
I mean, a light 'he has bipolar ' would have been much better.
Instead we're talking about a possibly mentally disabled person.
"Come on , you know how professor Jenkins gets when we're late. " She says pulling me.
Our economics professor is really old and even stricter than he is old . He will throw you out of his class for coming late.
Ally and I push our legs faster .
We take our seats in the class , but luckily for us Mr Jenkins is out of the class.
"Hey , tomorrow my mom is hosting a birthday dinner for my dad . Would you like to join me?" She asks .
Before I answer her , Mr Jenkins walks into the class and greets us . He begins drawing the demographic cycle and continues to explain it to us .
After class we head straight for the seating area , not before buying two cups of coffee from a near by stall .
Colt slides to the seat next to Ally and the two begin to chat .
My phone pings , saving me from having to feel lonely watching these two.
Al : Hey there : )
Me : Hey Alyster. How are you?
In less than a second he replies .
Al : I'm great , how are you?
Me : Could be better : (
Al : What's wrong? : (
Me : Just came from my Econ lecture , she gave us a load of work and I was hoping to catch some rest tonight . Oh , and I heard about your mom's dinner party .
Al : Sorry hun, but you only have two years left . Just hang on.
Al : About my mom's dinner party ...
I wait , thinking about what he's going to say next. What if he asks me not to come because I make him feel uncomfortable? Oh snap this is scary .
Me : What about it?
Al : Dont go.
I freeze , its exactly what I thought would happen . Maybe I make him feel uncomfortable.
Me : Oh , okay : (
Al : Yes .
I see this reply and I throw my phone back in my bag .
What was I even thinking , persuing my best friend's brother. It's just low of me.
My phone pings .
Al : Let's both not go , I'll tell her that I have a meeting at work and its urgent . And you'll tell Allison that you have a load of work you want to complete or that you have to go visit your parents . I dont know , you'll think of something.
Another ping sounds .
Al : We'll go on a date.
He says again . And I swear my heart just stopped for a minute.
I stare at the text long . With a toothy grin painted on my face .
"When am I going to meet him." Ally says . My head whips up and I see hers and Colt's smiles .
A blush runs up my cheeks . I stare at the both of them , trying hard not to blush
My mouth was about to say 'you know him , he's your brother .' But I snapped it shut .
I stare at them both . My mouth feels extremely dry , my eyes are a bit teary . And I suddenly have an urge to pee.
"Excuse me." I say , rushing fast out of the room.
I push my legs fast through the corridors. My body moving opposite to the wind .
Then suddenly I'm stopped by a big wall of muscles .
"Hey , Gemma." The deep voice says.
"Hi Jeremy ." I say then I push right past him .
I push my legs to run faster but my action goes in vain because my wrist if pulled and I fly back and land on that big wall of muscles again.
"What's the rush ?" He asks .
He's holding me onto his chest , my chin is tilted up to see him clearly . His head is bowed a bit , our lips are just a breath away from each other .
"B-bathroom." Is all I can muster .
I stare into his mesmerizing eyes . He says nothing , he dips his head and places his lips on mine .
The kiss is gentle and soft . Then he pulls back . He suddenly pushes me back , as if I'm the one who kissed him .
Then all of a sudden he walks what ever direction he had been going.
My phone rings , I dont even look at the caller ID , I just answer .
"Hello?" I ask .
"Hey Gem , are you okay?" Alyster's deep voice asks .
Author's note
Hi everyone , I know I kept y'all waiting for the next chapter . Super sorry about that , like I said on the other book. Just going through something. 😭
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