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Chapter 5 - Keefe

"Cool it, Keefe! STOP THINKING ABOUT HER!" I practically screamed at myself for the millionth time. It didn't work. Shocker. I couldn't get her out of my mind - for God nows why! 

"You know why. Because she's amazing in every single way." a voice in my head pointed out.

"And how would I know how 'amazing' she is? I only just met her like an hour ago!" I shot back. But I do know she's amazing. Why? Couldn't tell ya. I just know. 

And you know how some people say "fate brought us together"? Weeell, here's what I have to say "fate brought you towards air which made you fall towards me." Before she hit the ground, I caught her, hoping she couldn't see the red creeping up my neck as I held her up by her waist.

 "Guess you're falling for me sooner than I hoped for, Foster," I said with a smirk, because I have no brain-to-mouth filter. 

She rolled her eyes. She looked embarassed, and then I saw her eyes wander to wear my hands were still on her waist. I let go quickly. "What? Disappointed?" I asked.

"You wish," she teased with an attempt at a smirk. So original!

But the thing is...I did wish...

If only she knew. But she can't, because then it would end in a ruined friendship - if we even have a friendship - and rejection. Oh, and depression. For me. Not her. If that wasn't obvious. But...then again...maybe it would be better to just get it out there? I mean, rejection was better than pretending - wasn't it? 

"Okay, Keefe. Man up. You can do this" I failed to encourage myself.

 But maybe that was a good thing. Maybe that would stop me from embarassing myself too hard. Whatever. Time to stop stalling. 

"Foster - I mean, Sophie, I-" I started. Then the bell rang. 

She flashed me an apologetic smile, "Sorry, Keefe! I gotta get to class! Catch ya later!"

I watched as all - and I mean all - the boys gawked at her as she strutted down the hall elegantly. Wow. Maybe I can tell her after class?...

But who am I kidding. I have no chance.

A/N: okay, guys, so next week is my spring break and ill be going to big bear so i cant update! buut, i will be writing down ideas i have for this there, so expect a lot of updates when im back! ill be leaving on tuesday, so ill keep writing as much as possible until then! sorry for the bother, baiii!