She combed her fingers through her hair, loving the silk touch of her h/c strands falling through her fingertips, oblivious to the boy staring intensely at her from across the room.
Cole nudged him, catching his attention.
"Dude, you've been staring at her since the beginning of class. Just go talk to her."
He shook his head, turned back towards the young, beautiful girl. She was supposedly a nobody, just another face in the crowd. But she was too oblivious to know that that was a lie. Every boy, let it be freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior knew about her, especially for her looks. Her body could make Aphrodite jealous, her e/c doe eyes would make a fawn's look small, and her hair, from a friend, he heard was so soft it felt literally like silk.
He sighed sharply, even in middle school she was popular and she didn't even know it, too busy with either a book or studying or just hanging out with her friends. Guys never asked her out because her friends were some of the delinquents of the school and were extremely protective of her.
"Seriously Kai, if you don't go talk to her, I will," Cole growled, leaning back in his chair.
Before Kai could speak a retort, the bell rang, signalizing the end of class.
"Alright kids, remember, partners, are going to be announced tomorrow!" The teacher said as kids scrambled to pack and bolt.
Kai sighed and shoved his notebook into his backpack, not bothering to ask Zane for notes, since he was the only one who took them. He followed Cole out of the classroom, his eyes immediately finding the small h/c haired girl among the swarms of other teenagers. She giggled as her friend laughed beside her, wrapping her arm around her. He sighed, wishing that he was the one giving her the embrace. Cole nudged his shoulder.
"If you want, I'm friends with one of her's, I could ask him to hook you guys up?" He asked.
Kai rolled his eyes.
"Dude, I would be surprised if you got past Nya." Kai scoffed.
Nya was his younger sister and Y/N's most loyal friend. They told each other everything, and he meant everything. They had known each other since elementary when Y/N first became popular. Nya confessed to her after a year that her original reason was to gain attention but had grown loyal in the first few weeks of them hanging out. Y/N didn't even seem offended and had wanted to continue their relationship as loyal friends. Her other friends, you didn't want to get on their bad side. Apparently, according to rumor, they saved her from some pervert and had hung out ever since then, welcoming her into their little gang when she stood up for them in court when one of them was accused of murder.
Again, Kai was nudged in the shoulder. This time, it was Zane, jerking his head towards the young girl. He looked towards her, noticing that a guy had manned up and was talking to her, of course under the watchful eye of her friends. She and he walked away after she said something to her gang, which made them nod reluctantly. She and he disappeared.
"I'm picking up bad readings about that boy. You should go check it out." Zane said, his eyes staring holes where Y/N and the boy had disappeared, his voice hinting robotic.
Zane was an android that his father had built, given to Kai for his seventeenth birthday. He guesses that he's some type of bodyguard.
Kai nodded, making his way over. Nerves poked at him when he realized that the small, dimly lit hallway where they had disappeared into led towards the back of the school. Very few students, even teachers went back there, and the rumor that a love-sick dude killed his crush just because she didn't like him doesn't help its reputation. Kai made his way back, clenching his fists. That boy better not do anything to Y/N or so help--
He slowly eased open the back door, peeking past. Murmurs could be heard around a nearby corner. He snuck towards it. Peeking past the corner, he watched.
Y/N was against the wall, the boy in front of her, begging her to give him a chance. Just by looking at her, you could tell she was nervous and regretting her decision to follow the boy.
"Why can't you give me a chance Y/N?! I would treat you right, I would make you happy! Why can't you accept my feelings?!"
She swallowed.
"I-I'm sorry, but I just can't accept them. You seem like a nice boy, and there are lots of pretty girls in this school! I'm sure--"
She yelped when he slammed his hands against the wall, caging her. Kai tensed.
"I don't want those other girls, I want you! You're the only one for me!"
Kai had enough. He stepped out from the corner.
"Leave the girl alone," They turned to him, surprised that they weren't alone. "She said that she doesn't return your feelings, so get out of her face." He said coldly.
The boy growled.
"No! I'm not letting some other punks take what belongs to me!" He snapped.
The second the last word left his mouth, Kai snapped, storming towards the boy and ripping him away from the cowering girl. He held him up by his collar, disgusted by the look of fear in his eyes.
"She will never belong to you. So shut up and get out of here." He snarled.
The boy nodded vigorously, scampering away once Kai released his collar. He turned towards Y/N, seeing her face flushed. Making his way over, he knelt in front of her.
"You okay? He didn't hurt you right?" He asked worriedly, even though he saw the whole thing.
She nodded.
"Thanks." She whispered.
His heart skipped, this was the first time she had ever spoken to him. Her voice was so tiny and cute, it helped complete the innocent look she featured.
She looked up from beneath her lashes, opening her mouth to say something when the intercom boomed, telling everyone to head to the gym for the assembly they were having that day. Silently, they made their way into the building.
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You sighed as you made yours out of the gym. Nya walked on your left, Jay on your right.
"Hey Y/N, did you notice my brother kept staring at you the entire assembly?" Nya snickered.
You looked at her, your big e/c eyes staring startled at her.
"Really? Did I have something on my face?" You asked. "Was my hair all weird?"
They snickered, continuing their way down the hall with you behind them, confused about what was so funny. They knew that you had a crush on Kai. He was so sweet and kind, really smart, and just seemed like a good person. He was popular with the girls because of his looks, but he always rejected them, saying either he wasn't interested in a relationship or that he had someone else in mind, so you never tried, knowing that he would never return your feelings. Suddenly, you were grabbed from behind, stopping you.
"Hey, guys I'm going to borrow Y/N for a while!" Cole said, dragging you away as he said this.
He dragged you past the door of the gyms, towards an old supply closet. Fear hooked your gut as he opened the door and shoved you inside, locking the door behind him. You stumbled, ramming into a large, hard, and warm mass. Arms wrapped around you, holding you still. You whimpered. The space was so small that your bum barely tapped the door.
"Y/N? Is that you?" The boy asked.
Looking up, you could barely make out the silhouette of Kai. A blush painted your cheeks. Your hands unintentionally tightened their grip on his shirt.
"Yeah. It's me." You squeaked.
Suddenly, you heard Cole call from outside.
"I'm going to come back in five minutes and I better see some progress!"
Kai growled while you stood there confused. His footsteps faded and you were left in silence.
"What does he--"
"Don't ask."
"......Okay."
You tried to move out of his hands, bumping into the door and squeaking. He tightened his grip on you, silently telling you not to move. You complied.
After a moment of silence, you stiffened when he kissed your head, his lips dragging down to your temple.
"K-K-Kai?" You squeaked.
His lips continued down, caressing your cheek, your jaw, then your neck, all the while his fingers in your hair. You shivered and whimpered in confusion. He began to press kisses to your neck and your breath hitched. Again, your hands tightened their hold.
"I'm sorry..." He mumbled against your skin. "I can't help myself." He kissed your eyelid. "You're just so tiny and cute."
Your cheeks turned into infernos and you began to stammer.
"W-W-What?!? W-Why would you s-say s-something like that?!"
He snickered. There was a moment's silence before you both spoke at once.
"I have some-"
You smiled sheepishly.
"You go first." You said.
"No, you can." He offered.
"No, you go."
"But--"
"Just go."
He sighed. Now was his chance to tell you how he felt. He swallowed.
"Y/N. I've been wanting to say this for a while now, and it's always been on my mind. Ever since middle school I've watched you, wondering if I ever would get the chance to talk to you. What I wanted to say is..." He sighed, taking your chin in his fingers. "I love you."
Your eyes went wide.
"Wa-Wait a minute...." You squeaked. "Th-There's no way that you like me, I-I'm not that pretty and you s-said that you didn't want a relationship and you deserve someone better and prettier, y-you must have--"
Your eyes went wide as his lips crashed against your own. His lips were bruising, punishing you.
"Never...." He breathed against your lips. "say that again. You are beautiful, and the only person who can't see that is you."
"B-But--"
"Stop talking."
Your eyes squeezed shut as he pressed his lips against yours again, kissing you with passion. Your hands gripped his shirt, wrinkling the fabric.
"Kai..." You whimpered between kisses.
"Yeah?"
You swallowed.
"I love you too."
He beamed, kissing your lips again, pressing you against the door. Suddenly, the door clicked as the lock freed. Kai pulled you away just as the door opened, swallowing you both in light. You both winced at the sting, your eyes accustomed to finding a grinning Cole, his iPhone in his hand. A click chirped and he went running.
"This is going on Social!" He yelled.
Kai groaned as you giggled. He looked down at you.
"Y/N....will you be my girlfriend?" He asked.
You nodded. Again, he kissed your lips, smiling.
"Thank you."
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Not my favorite but here you go!