Does He Really Care

Chapter 5

L's POV

Who the hell was that and why was he talking to her. I saw the way he looked at her and for some reason I don't like it. When he helped her pick up her things a saw life flash into her eyes, it was actually nice to see her look alive again, even if it was only for a second. Maybe I should of helped her or maybe I shouldn't have done any of this. Sure the first week or so it was liberating watch the life drain form her as her life fell apart but it's getting old and I sort of feel bad. I actually kind of miss her. What the fuck am I saying no I don't this is exactly what I wanted. I don't know who this guy is but he better... What the hell is wrong with me he was probably just being nice. That better be all that was.

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Amber POV

The bell rings and I gather my things and walk out of English and head to algebra. When I walk into algebra I take my normal seat in the front of the class. Shane walks in shortly after me but he doesn't sit in his normal seat across the room, he sits right next to me.

"Hey" he gives me a warm smile as he sits down.

"Uh hi" my voice is shakey. Why the hell is my voice so shakey. He obviously notices and chuckles. I feel my cheeks get warm and I know I'm probably as red as a tomato. Just as he's about to speak Mr. Germont begins to.

"Okay class settle down its time to get started. Today we will..." he speaks but I stop listening. Shane begins to rustle through his binder pulling out his notebook and pencil to take notes. I don't realize I'm starting at him until he turns and looks at me and I immediately look down. I had always seen Shane around but I never bothered to acknowledge his existence. Now that I am I can see his really attractive and his intelligence makes him that much more attractive. I had always only had eyes for L but Shane is defiantly shaking things up. I am drawn from my thoughts when Shane taps me on the shoulder.

"Um do you need a piece of paper or a pencil" he ask but I hardly know what he's talking about

"What" I question and he points to the board.

"You know paper and pencil to take notes with"

"Oh I uh no I'm fine I just uh" what am I even saying?

"Hey quiet you too!" Mr. Germont barks and Shane and I both begin to laugh

"Sorry Mr. Germont" Shane apologizes and Mr. Germont turns back to the board. Shane gives me a smile and a wink before returning to taking his notes.

I'm unable to focus as usual but this time it's not because of everything with L it's because of Shane. He looks so cute taking his little notes.

When Mr. Germont starts his lesson I actually attempt to pay attention but the whole time I can feel Shane staring at me and every time I glance over at him I'm proven correct. He's already staring.

5 minutes before class ends Mr. Germont passes out everyone's test from last week. I failed.

"An F how did I get an F" I whisper but not quite enough

"Hey um you know I could help. Like I could tutor you if your not understanding" Shane offers

"No, I mean thanks but I've got it" I stutter

"Your sure because no offense but ..." he points at my paper and I cut him off.

"Yeah I'm sure I've just been really distracted with you know everything that's been going on"

"Oh, you mean everything with L"

"Yeah" I stare down at the floor. A kid walks last me and grabs my test off my desk

"Tough blow ass hat" he shouts and the whole class begins to laugh. Except Shane. He gives me a sympathetic look and I look away. He stands to his feet and slams the kid who took my paper against the wall

"Ha ha very funny! Cant you "ass hats" find something else to laugh about ..." Shane shouts and everyone in the room goes silent. Mr. Germont pulls Shane away from the kid

"That's enough you two!"

"Yeah Shane chill out" the kid replies adjusting his shirt. Shane grabs my test from his hands and walks towards my desk and hands the test to me. I take it from him as the bell rings.

"Thanks, you didn't have to do that"

"No problem" he shrugs and turns toward the door then back to me. "If you ask me it his loss"

"His?"

"L, he's really missing out"

"Oh" I flush

"Yeah, well I'll see you tomorrow" he smiles at me before leaving the classroom. I run after him in the hallway

"Shane wait!" I yell and he turns around

"Yeah?"

"So uh the tutoring thing, maybe I could use some extra help"

"Okay" he chuckles "well I'm busy Monday's Tuesday's and Thursday's so how's Wednesday"

"Uh I can't Wednesday"

"So I guess we'll just have to meet up on the weekends"

"Yeah I guess we will" he pulls out his phone and puts it in my hand and I do the same. I enter my number into his phone and he enters his number into mine.

"You text me whenever your available"

"Okay" I blush for the thousandth time

"Well I gotta go, see you later"

"Okay Bye"

Shane walks away and I turn towards the direction of my locker. When I turn around I see L standing across the hall just staring at me. I walk towards my locker and I can feel his eyes on me the entire time.

L's POV

WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!