The New Kid

Ch 7: So, About That Party...

I'm packing my bag for today's school day. Math homework, history textbook, and other assorted papers. I soon sling my backpack onto my shoulder, and walk out of my room, grabbing the pre-packaged 'Big Texas' roll, and head out the door.

It takes me a while to get to school. The entire time I'm walking, all I can think about is that party. That damn party. I can't get it out of my head! And then there is Cameron...the one who has turned my mind to mush.

I couldn't call him over the weekend; I was too nervous. Today...I need to ask him about the party. I need to see if he meant what he said. I NEED to know. I don't know why...I just want it to be true. God...it just needs to be true.

I make it to the front entrance of the school, setting my bag down on one of the steps. I plop down, and plug myself into my music, relaxing some.

After a bit, I feel a tap in my shoulder. I look up, to find Cameron. His cheeks are slightly red, and he looks embarrassed. I stand up slowly, looking at him.

"So....h-how are you?" He asks, looking as nervous as I feel. I look down at my feet for a second, building up enough courage to look up at him.

"I'm doing fine...and you?" I ask to him, pivoting my foot some into the ground. He rubs the elbow of his left arm, which is just hanging by his side.

"I-I'm doing good..." He stutters out.

We stand there awkwardly for a while, trying to ignore the elephant with us. I guess he remembers what happened. Now, the only question is...was what he said true? Did he love me? Why can't we just talk about this...

I soon look up at him, and into his emerald eyes. I need to know, and now.

"So...w-what happened at the party, Cameron..." I finally choke out, and Cameron's cheeks start to flush a bright pink.

"Well-Uhm..." He says, trying to stall. Unfortunately, it's all the time he needs. The bell rings, signifying to come into the school.

"I-I've gotta go!" He exclaims, grabbing his bag, and speed-walking off. I'm about to say something to him, but he is in the door by the time I could react.

I soon walk through the school doors, not pursuing him. I walk to my first class, math. We have a quiz today. The teacher passes them out to the class. I try my best to focus on the quiz before me, but...I just can't. I can't get him out of my head.

I'm almost positive that I flunked the quiz as he collects it, and I rub my temples.

It goes like this for the entire day. Period after period, I can't pay attention. I can only think about Cameron...why can't his thoughts just leave me alone!

By the end of the day, I am about to leave the school, when I catch a glimpse of the man I've been pursuing all day. Cameron.

I quickly run up to him, and grab him by the shoulder, before he was able to escape. I drag the surprised teen with me, and once were far enough away, I spin him around, looking up at him.

"What WAS that this morning? Why didn't you answer me?!" I ask, feeling aggravated at this point. I couldn't wait any longer. It was eating me up inside. I was going to get an answer out of him, and now.

"Uh..." He says, looking away from me. I sigh some, and look up at him again.

"What you said at the party....did you mean it? And don't tell me you don't remember, otherwise you wouldn't be acting so awkward...just tell me!" I exclaim, hoping to God that no one has noticed us.

His next action takes me off guard, sending my mind to another dimension. He puts both of his hands on my shoulders, and within an instant, his lips are on mine. My eyes are open wide, my body paralyzed by the shock of his actions. My mind instantly goes numb, as his lips come into contact with mine, and I lose feeling in my entire body. Everything else fades away, and all I can see is Cameron.

My eyes are open wide, my body paralyzed by the shock of his actions. We hold the kiss for a moment, I believe, but it feels like an eternity. He lets go at one point, and his cheeks are bright red. He rubs the back of his head, looking to the side.

"U-Uh....I-I've gotta go...m-my bus is here. Call me later?" He asks me, still rubbing his head. I can feel my cheeks burning up, but I nod slowly.

"I-I will...t-talk to you later.." I say in a hushed tone. Before he leaves, he gives me a hug, and whispers in my ear.

"S-Sorry if I came on too strong..." He says, and he runs off to catch his bus.

When he is gone, my cheeks are still red, but I laugh some. 'Sorry if I came on too strong'?. I mean, maybe you did. I sit down for a second, thinking to myself.

I mean, there are other ways to tell someone you love them...but I think Cameron's way works. At least for me.

PS - Thanks for all of the readers still reading this! I may get chapter 8 out tonight, but I may wait for tomorrow, depending on what goes on c: Thank you so much for all you peeps reading!