-AMANDA-
-My legs are hurting so bad!!! I don't feel like going out, but I have to since it's schoolday and I am going to meet up with my "boyfriend" afterwards. -
I grab my backpack and open the door. I spot a red Suzuki and the biker infront the road. He's wearing a 'Southside Serpent' leather jacket. -Riverdale? Since when?...He's full of surprises.-
"Looking good today~" Blake winks at me and tosses me his helmet. Luckily, I catch it.
"Thank you." I am getting used to being with him, but his sudden flirt attempts still make me flush. My everyday outfit is just a plain beige hoodie and a light blue jean. -I still don't get what is 'good' at it.- Speaking of hoodie. "Oh, I almost forgot!"
"What is it?" He raises an eyebrow at me and watches me scrabble through my bagpack.
"Here, thank you again for lending it to me." I hand the folded and washed hoodie infront of him.
He looks at it and shakes his head. "Seriously? Keep it." -What?-
"Excuse me?" I blink a few times. -How rude! I even washed it!- "Don't worry my germs aren't on it-"
"That's not what I meant!" He hastily says and grins. "Geez, I won't mind if they were, but I really want you to keep it. I mean, It suits you better than me." -IT'S A FREAKING BALENCIAGA HOODIE!- I notice him awkwardly shifting his weight from side to side, rubbing his neck. -Awww, he's flushing!-
"But-" I flush as I think his words through. -Suits you better...-
"Get on the bike, Cupcake. You'll be late." He grabs my backpack and wears it on his back. Then sits on the bike, waiting for me to hop in.
I sigh in defeat and do as I'm told.
"The hoodie-"
"Will be thrown away then. I guess, I don't need it anymore-" -NO WAY! HOW SPOILED CAN ONE BE?!-
"Alright! I'll keep it! Geez... You spoiled rich boy..." I hate it, whenever he's teasing me. -Why would he just throw it away?!-
"Good girl."
If I'm not mistaken, did he just smirk?!
______________________________________
Thankfully, we arrive in time. I wave him goodbye, before I step into our school.
I am already used to all the stares people give me, ever since the fight. Thinking about it makes me really depressed. Not only did I hurt Raven, but so did I to Charles. It really sucks, being selfish. I hope Raven is alright... he hasn't been answering my calls nor my text messages... I know, that sorry isn't enough, but it's not like we were dating. I do give in, that I sort of had some feelings for him... But now I destroyed it... as for Charles, I don't think he'll listen to what I have to say.
"Amanda!" -Gosh, his voice is even haunting me....-
"Wait!" - I waited long enough already...-
Someone taps me on my shoulders. I turn around and see Charles. -I am dreaming, aren't I?-
"Hey." He flashes me with his colgate smile and charming eyes.
I forcefully smile back. "H-Hi..."
-This is weird! Why is he acting all normal around me?! After all this... I mean, what is our relationship? Neighbour's? School typo thing?Friends? -
"I heard and saw what happened." He looks away from me. -Freak.... I'm so dead....- "It was all so sudden. I mean, I know we don't know each other for so long, but I'd like to be your...friend. If that's okay with you." He laughs softly and rubs his neck.
-W-WAIT! ME FRIENDS WITH CHARLES MOORES?! THAT TYPE OF MAN THAT HAS TONS OF FRIENDS?! MY CHILDHOOD CRUSH?! OUT OF NO WHERE!-
I blink a few times. "F-friends? With me?" -I must look so stupid right now!-
He nods. "Yeah. Don't get me wrong, I just think you're unique and a likeable person. I'd like to get to know you more. It's pretty unfair, that Creed got to know you better." He slightly flushes, making me flush back. -Creed was outside everyday, so I got the chance to meet him. We just have to years of age difference after all. He's more like a brother to me than a friend. Just like Nath.-
"T-Thank you. I'd like to be your friend." I managed to smile back.
He brightly grins, making my heart skip beats. Come to think of it. He has changed a lot over the past years. "Umm, I have a question." I say as we head to our classrooms.
"Yeah?"
"Why did you never came out to play? I only saw Creed playing in the garden." I honestly say.
"I was an introverted kid. I never taught of making friends, until Creed forced me to go out and spend time with his mates." He giggles.
"Forced?" I raise an eyebrow. -Sounds like Creed...He's more likely to jump off a bridge, than Charles.-
"I am used to reading books and studying on my own. I felt like an outsider, whenever I played with other kids. I was that typical rich brat and they were the humble ones. We come from different worlds." He laughs, but it sounds pretty fake.
-It must've been hard being different from others. I do feel his pain, but atleast I had Court, Nath and Creed.-
"But that's what I thought. The more I grew older, the better my thinking became. I was the fool, keeping distance from the others and that made them think I am arrogant. I understand it now. This is why I'm trying to be honest and more sociable around everyone. Rich or not, I prefer being in a unity." He kindly smiles at me and opens the door for me, before I even realise we arrived.
-Wow, I really... just wow. I'm surprised by someone like Charles, literally the perfect guy, saying such things! I love the way he thinks...-
"You're amazing!" I accidentally blurt out and immediately cover my stupid self willed mouth. -CRAP!-
To my surprise he just smiles. "You think so? I think, You have mistaken me for yourself." -Wait whaaaat?!- He slightly flushes and clears his throat. "Is Blake... no, are you and Blake really dating?"
-I almost forgot! We have a plan to fulfill... What am I doing?!-
"Yeah." I try to make it sound realistic as possible. -Gawd, I hate lying!... I'm afraid, I've sinned too much...-
"Be careful. I'm here if you need someone to talk to." He assures me and I thank him.
______________________________________
-Ever since the fight happened, I haven't got to see Crystal nor Kim. I feel so bad, for deceiving them... I understand that they hate Blake for particular reasons, but he's also a human. Gosh! Why do I have to be so strange?!-
"Did something happen?" I look up to Blake, who's been staring at me since we came into the bar. "You seem really off today."
I shake my head and wear my best smile. "Nope, everything is fine. I'm just thinking way too much." I take a sip from my coke.
"About what?" He sounds like my dad, whenever he notices something about me. -It's kinda sweet...-
"About you hugging me tightly..."
"Kissing me softly.."
"Whispering bad and dirty words to me..."
-WAIT!!! I DIDN'T SAY THOSE !!!-
Blake and I look over to Tyler, Ryder and Miguel grinning opposite us. Next to them is Niall, literally facepalming himself. -Oh, I forgot they were here too...-
"You're so dead!" I look back to the three and see Blake's hands wrapped around their shirts, ready to lift them up. -When did he even stand up?!-
"I take it back! I take it back!" Tyler playfully whines.
"For fucks sake! You're ruining my polo shirt!" Ryder hisses.
"This is the thanks you give us? I bet we did you dirty-" Miguel gets pushed back to his chair.
"FUCK OFF!" Blake barks and the three laugh out loud. "Ya'll better run now."
I watch them fight and cuss for a while, until Niall nudges his shoe tip to mine. My attention goes to him.
He warmly smiles at me and leans forward. The more I look at him, the more he reminds me of a celebrity. With his sharp jawline, dark hair, dark eyes and pointy nose...
"What did you feed him?" He looks back at the four, who are still busy cursing at each other.
"W-what?" I'm startled by his sudden question.
He laughs and shakes his head. "I didn't mean it that way... Blake has changed."
"In what way?" I raise my eyebrows making him laugh again.
"Hey, I really like you! That was a good one." He grins.
"Thank you, same thing to you. You're very kind." I smile back.
Niall does a weird bow, making me giggle. He winks at me and sits down again. "Trust me. I know Blake, since we were in kindergarden. He was always that silent and 'doesn't-give-a damn' kid, even after we've became friends with Raven. When I first saw him, I could've sworn he died. He was really pale and skinny. Now he's just fat and ugly." He looks back at Blake, who has not noticed us talking yet.
I don't know, but the way Niall talks about him makes me laugh. "Is that so?"
"Yup. He soon gave up being that sweet and kind little boy. Somehow, he turned into a big bitch and egoistic jerk. I know, he's an asshole." He sighs and smiles at me. "But he isn't actually a real one. I think, it's just a way for him to stay strong. Some kind of distraction from his past self... All I want to say is, give him a chance."
-Hmm... The way Niall talks about Blake sounds pretty sweet. They seem really close just like Raven and Lance together... Give him a chance, huh?...-
"I know that much." I smile. "Do you know anything about Raven's and Blake's past?" - I've been meaning to ask one of their closest friend. I just hope he'll open up to me.-
Niall stares at me for a while. His intimidating hunter eyes frighten me a bit. It reminds me of the black eyed kids. He seems to be deep in thought.
"Let's talk about that another time, okay?" He warmly smiles at me and I nod.
"What are you two talking about?" Blake plumps next to me and glares at Niall, who slowly leans back to his seat. -Oh no!-
-Think about something, Amanda!- "We just..." His eyes are boring into mine.
"I told her a little about yourself." Niall grins and Blake hastily looks back at him. -Phew...-
"Damn, Niall! How thoughtful of you." Miguel adds and they bump fist each other. The man beside me seems so frustrated, that it makes me wanna laugh at his annoyance.
"Bet you told her his darkest embarassing secret~ uhhh~" Tyler playfully winks. Blake trembles a bit.
-To be honest, I wish I heard his darkest embarassing secret...-
"Karma is a bitch, Cohen." Ryder barks and tries to fix his now wrinkled polo shirt.
"Niall, I swear I'll kill you. The fuck have you done?" Blake impatiently hisses. If looks could kill, Niall would've died right now.
"Oh, nothing much! I just told her how you used to sing Justin Bieber's songs in the shower." Niall sticks his tongue out and Blake immediately grabs his shirt. The three laugh out loud. -No, actually wait what?-
"S-SHUT UP! I DID NOT! FUCK YOU! Cupcake, It's not what you think it is! H-He's talking bullshit!" Blake slightly flushes. - Is he embarrassed? awww~-
"Oh, am I? I could've sworn I heard you sing, wait how was that again?...
And I was like, Baby Baby ohh~" Niall winks at me. I cover my mouth as I try my best not to laugh out loud.
"LIKE BABY BABY NO~" The three scream in unision, making Blake shiver.
"FOR FUCKS SAKE! SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTHS!" Blake shakes Niall then hits him in the face, who just laughs out loud. Next he faces the others, but they rush to the toilet.
-Oh damn... This is going to be interesting...-
______________________________________