The Lifesaver or The Heartbreaker?

Chapter 12

(Alexis)

In my last school the Talent Show wasn't such a big deal. Yeah, I mean, the kids who could dance or sing participated in it and the whole thing was pretty good organized, but it is nothing compared to what is happening here. Every teacher is involved in organization and the number of participants is so big, I am not even sure how long will the show last. Right now we were in the dining room, having our lunch. By we, I mean a lot of people: Luke, Thomas, Melanie, Anna, Jack and Brody. So, as you can imagine, our table was attracting a lot of unnecessary attention and I was not okay with that. I am dating Luke for 2 weeks and the school is still whispering when we pass by. I wasn't affected for the first week, but the whole situation gets on my nerves by now. You can't imagine how really annoying is to see every single girl's' eyes on you, either burning holes through you or looking at you with admiration. I never really liked being in centre of attention and never have I understood people who did, but I am not here to judge. I just try to avoid it as much as I can and I am fine with that. Back to the present, right now I was laughing very hard about something that Jack and Brody said and I literally was dying because of lack of oxygen in my lungs. This guys are idiot, but it is hell of fun with them.

“So, guys, what song are you going to perform in the Talent Show?” Anna asked and I groaned mentally at her question. You see, Luke was bringing the idea of singing with them every time we talked about the talent show and the worst part is that the others see it as a perfect idea.

“Well, if Alexis could finally agree to sing with us, we could decide together what song we could sing.” Luke said looking right into my eyes. His ocean blue eyes were so intense that I had to turn away from him.

“I think you'd better decide it without me because I am not going to sing.” I looked at the rest of my food with no interest. Why do we have to start this conversation over and over again?

“Alexis, I agree with Luke, it will be so cool if we could add a feminine voice in our vocal and because of what Luke said, you are very good at singing. So, I don't see a reason not to do it...” Thomas trailed off, looking carefully at me like he was waiting for the storm. And he didn't have to wait for too long.

“And I have reasons, Tom! Why does nobody asks about my reasons for not doing that? Well, if you are all so obsessed with that idea, I have bad news for you. I am not going to sing with you. First of all, I am terrified of public. When I see a lot of people in front of me, I freak out and I know I am going to mess up because of that. Then, haven't you noticed how much attention brought the topic that I am dating Luke? If I am going to perform with you, it will get worse and you know how much I hate being the subject of all the conversations. Lastly, I never had vocal lessons and how the hell I am going to sing in front of all those people? So, if you still want to know the reason why I am not going to sing, I can carry on. ” I know I shouldn't put all my irritation on them, but I couldn't help myself. It just I really was fed up with all that attention.

“Oh, I didn't know dating me caused you so many problems...” Luke said to me, and even if his face was unreadable, I could tell how hurt he was. Well done, Alexis, high five yourself!

“Luke, I didn't mean it like that...” I hurried to fix the situation, but he didn't let me finish my sentence.

“No, it's fine. You know, you could made up a better excuse. You are sacred of attention? Really? Alexis, you literally spilled the coffee all over me the first time we met. The first day of school you stood up to the girl who terrified every other girl in this school for a person you have never met.You argued with me in front of everyone back when we were hating each other. And I could carry on, you know. So, next tiem make up something better than that.” He took his bag and stood up to leave the table. “Oh, how could I forgot, you started dating me that must be so harmful for you, isn't it?” His every word was filled with sarcasm and I knew how hurt he must be for talking this way to me. He didn't wait for my response and left the dinning room.