Why Would U Want Me?

Chapter 6

During third period, it's pretty awkward. Chasetin sits in the middle of us, and tries to ease the tension by using corny pick up lines to make me smile. But, I guess Tristen gets annoyed with him and whispers something into his ear. Causing our little group to go dead silent. A few questions were asked and in reply I would only nod, or shake my head. It went on like that for almost the whole period until Chasetin broke the silence once more.

"Can I get your number?"

"Huh?"

"You know, so we have a way of communication to work on our project from home. We can facetime and go over the questions."

"Oh, ya, sure. I was just a little confused for a sec." Duh, why else would he want your number. My inner voice mocks me. Chasetin lets out a light chuckle and turns to Tristen. 

"Here," he says. He hands him his phone. I became a little confused for a second time, but decided to let it go. My phone double vibrates in my back pocket. Letting me know I have two new messages. Since class is almost over and we're done with our work I know the teacher won't mind. I slowly pull out my phone and look at the messages.

Unknown Number

hi

Unknown Number

hi😊🤪

I look up knowing automatically who texted. I saved the first message as Jerk,

and the other as Chasetin . I like Chase much better than Tristen, but  he's still in the friend zone. Besides, I don't ever see myself dating him or anyone for that matter. I replace my phone in my right back pocket and began to gather my things since class is over. 

I exit the room once we are dismissed and head to my next period.  My phone buzzes again.

Jerk :are you free after school?

Me :you asked me that earlier.

 Jerk :I thought we were gonna work on the project

Me :I didn't agree to have it at my house

Jerk : I never said we were having it at your house.

Me: fine send me your address  

Jerk : its going to be at your house              

Me : You just said we weren't 

Jerk : ya i know, bec you didn't let me tell you we are actually  practicing at your house yet.                                                                    

Me: ya, no

 Jerk: Sesame Street Drive.  be there by 5. 

  Seen                     

I put my phone back in my pocket. I really don't want to be around him after what happened early today, but I rather know where he lives than for him to know where I live.  And does he really live on Sesame Street? Does he know how long I've been looking for that place. I laugh at my own joke. I pull my phone out again because it buzzes. Like gosh, I'm so popular today. I never get this many messages. I read the text as it pops up on my lock screen. 

Queen Valeria😘🤞🏽👑: Sorry for the short notice but I can't pick you up today. Working late. Derik will take you home instead.