Forbidden Love

Chapter 1- We Should Hang...

Jack's POV:

"Holy shit, I'm late!" I say as I jump out of bed and run to the bathroom to get dressed. I had planned to wake up extra early to look extra nice for Lucy. Today would be the day I'd ask her to the Fall Formal.  Although she's probably never noticed me before in a positive sense, I was willing to try. I guess I'll have to do it tomorrow, but what if she gets a date by then?! Uggh.

Lucy's POV:

I arrive to the school just on time for class and quickly get into my seat before the bell rings. My friend that sits next to me passes me a note. It says, 'took you long enough, got a date to the dance yet? Ryan just asked me and Tyler and Asher. I don't know who to pick.' I look at her and shake my head while balling the paper up. She knows I don't pass notes.

I actually don't know her name, so many friends I have. But I'm pretty sure they only are my "friends" for my money, so I just ignore them. I chose this school to get away from the rich life, not be reminded of it. All of a sudden the class clown, Jack, walks in, his usual lateness. But I've noticed he seems not to be proud of it today, like he wanted to come on time. That's... different....

Jack's POV:

As soon as I walk in all eyes are on me, even Lucy's beautiful blue eyes. I feel bad that she sees me all late so I just slump to my seat without saying a word and lay my head down. Yeah, I'm usually late, but I make everyone laugh. Not today, I wanna be good so she'll like me. The teacher walks out for a little bit and she turns around to face me. "Are you okay?"She asks. 'She is actually talking to me!!!' Is all I could think and I begin to blush a lot. "Uh...yeah I-I'm fine...h-how are you?" I say, hiding my face.

Lucy's POV:

I felt like something was wrong so I asked him if he was okay, all of a sudden his face became red so I got really worried. He struggled with his words and hid his face so I thought maybe he had asthma or something. I didn't know what to do so I waited until the teacher came back and ask to take him to the nurse. She said yes and I quickly collected the pass and took him out of the classroom.

Jack's POV:

After she turned back around I lied my head down and hid my face, smiling big. She actually talked to me!!! All of a sudden I feel someone's hand touch mine. I look up to see it's her and she takes me out of the classroom. I was confused so I asked, "W-what's going on?" "I thought you were like having an asthma attack or something,your face was all red and you could barely talk," she replied and I started blushing again. 'Oh my gosh,she actually cares about me!' I think and smile.  "Oh, I'm sorry, no I'm really fine," I say. 'I wonder if I should make a move?' I think but decide against it. I have to show her respect and take things slow.

"I've never really gotten to know you, how about we get some water and talk," I ask and she nods, walking to the water fountain as I follow. Wow, she's beautiful. I love the way her blond hair sways. I realize I've gotten distracted and haven't moved at all, I was just staring at her the whole time. "You coming?" She asks and I nod and come to the fountain. "Ladies first," I say as she takes a drink, her pretty pink lips slurping the water. She finishes and I take a small sip. "So, tell me about yourself," I say. "Well, my name is Lucy Arbader, of the Arbader franchise. I am 16 years old, my favorite color is pink, and I like to read and write stories/poems. But I wanna hear about you," she replies. Wow she's really interesting, although her hobbies are boring. "Well, I'm Jack, I'm also 16 my favorite color is blue, and I like to play my guitar and skateboard",I say. She would probably like me if I had a more boring hobby like hers...but she smiles and says, " That's really cool, maybe you could play for me sometime."

What the hell?! Was that a hint for a date or something?! Maybe this conversation should go further, should it? I started, "So, about that dance, do-" then she stops me. "Don't you think we should get back to class?" She asks and I nod. I was gonna ask if she had a date yet, but I guess if she wants to go back to class we will. When we arrive there are about 20 minutes left and she passes me a note with her number! It says 'You're pretty cool, we should hang sometime.' Oh my God!!!