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Out of all jerks, my teacher had paired me with Gabriel.
''Jayda, since you were late today I'm going to have to pair you with Gabriel for the art project.'' Says Mrs Chloe in an excited tone.
My eyes trail to where the teacher is gesturing and locked eyes with him. The boy I haven't forgiven yet, the boy I hate. He smirks at the disgusted look on my face.
''Why the sour look Jayda??'' He twists a pencil in between his fingers.
I rolled my eyes in disgust.
''Remember class, this project is not meant to be done at school, one of you have to visit your partner in order to complete the project, understand?"
''Understood'' Replied the class in sync.
School ended an hour earlier as it was a Friday.
''Hey, let's walk back to your house together.''
''Uh, no you're not" I replied.
''I'm not asking you sweety, I'm telling you.''
''Fine, whatever.'' I said.
''So, why did you change schools? I'm sure you miss your friends.''
''It's nothing really, you wouldn't understand anyways." I said sighing.
''Try me.'' He said in a calm tone.
''Well, I never really told this to anyone not even Lila but if I tell you,could you keep it a secret, just us two?'' I said.
''I promise.'' He said reassuringly.
''I changed schools as we had to shift houses. My family and I are going through financial problems, we're trying all our best to keep our business afloat. The reason I arrive school late is either because I help my father and brother catch fish or I get up late because I'm extremely tired.''
''Ouch, that's sad. I'm sorry if you're going through a lot in this school.'' He replied.
When he said that to me, it felt so genuine. As if I'm seeing the soft side of him. A side he tends to hide from others. That is freaking adorable!!!
We reached my home. I hesitantly opened the door hoping the house is spotless. It turns out the house smelt like fish again. I mean,what can i expect the house to smell like. [smh]
''I'm sorry about all this. My house is kind of gross.'' I said embarrassed.
''Nah, it's totally fine.'' He said.
We went up to my room and started our project. WE decided to do a hand figure painting. I drew the hand while he painted it. I gotta say, he's quite the artistic person.
Sometimes i ponder why he would hide this beautiful side of him from others. He genuinely is a nice person. To be honest, it was fun hanging around with him.
As we were cleaning up the mess we made just now, we heard glass shattering. We ran down to find out that my brother accidentally dropped a glass bowl. My brother came to me curiously and asked my why I have a boy in the house.
{''Why is there a boy in the house? Is he your boyfriend? You're too young to get one.''}
One thing i dislike about my brother is that he brings girls to the house and I'm fine with that. But whenever I bring a boy to the house, he makes such a big fuss about it! Like, their just my friends? I'm happy that he thinks about me but not to the extent that he's overprotective..
I replied to my brother and said
{Relax, he just came over for a project that's all}
{''You guys didn't do anything weird right?''} He asked angrily.
{''Ewww, why would you think that. I'd never do that okay?!''}
{''Fine, I'll trust you this time''} He said while walking to his room.
As my brother left, my parents walked into the house surprised to find a boy beside me. They told us to sit in on the couch as they prepared refreshments.
{''So looky here, looks like you brought a boy home. He's quite handsome. You dating him?''} asked my mom excitedly.
''My mom says that you're handsome.'' I told him
''Why thank you!'' He said happily.
{He thanks you for the complement but no we're not dating each other!''}
{''Aw, what a shame'' :( } My parents replied.
''What are you talking about?'' He asked all confused.
''My parent's are wondering whether we're dating each other so I said no''
''But we could'' He said while grinning.
''Haha, what a funny joke.'' I said to him.
''But what if I wasn't.'' He whispered to my ear.
''Oh no it's getting late, your mom would be worried about you. you should go home now.'' I said as my heart was racing.
''Why, I'm having so much fun here with you all?'' He said with puppy eyes.
''You can visit next time." I said while pushing him to the door.
''I had fun and the art project went smoother than I thought.'' I said to him.
He scratched his head and said ''I had fun too, thanks for having me over. ''
''See you tomorrow Princess!'' He said while bowing to me....
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Short StoryJayda is the only hearing member of a deaf family. At 17, she works mornings before school to help her parents and brother keep their fishing business afloat. One day, Jayda and her family are forced to shift houses due to financial problems. But in...