The Weight Rumours Hold

Chapter 13: Forbidden Attraction

(Day 2 at camping)

I woke up earlier then the girls and decided to check my phone...still no connection. I barely slept with the roaring thunder and uncomfortable moist wood beneath. But I knew the real reason was worry, having to explain to my parents wasn't gonna be easy. Outside the birds whistled and the leaves rustled in the wild winds.

I attempted to slowly climb out of the tent after putting on my scarf and taking a deep breathe, but still woke Saf in the process.

"Good morning Saf"

"Morning!"

"Did you sleep well?"

"Hm it was okay, how long ago did you wake up? Omg is my hair okay?!?" She exclaimed looking around for her glasses

"It's exactly how it should be in the morning!"

She rolled her eyes then grinned
"Hm fine I bet yours looked like a hedgehog too"

We both giggled and I waited for her to get ready. Minutes later I walked out the tent to get some fresh air and see where everyone was.

We walked along the green path of freshly watered grass enjoying the comfort of nature and a few metres away some boys stood huddled around.

Ugh ofcourse it's them... there stood Lucas, A.K, Zack, T.J and Chris looking as awake and chatty as ever. Chris, Zack and Lucas were busy boxing the air and play fighting while A.K did kick ups with a football. T.J stood there laughing and occasionally silently judging them. How do they have that much energy in the morning!

"Hey who's that Han?" Safiya whispered while squinting

"It's THEM lot"

"Ohh wow they seem to be everywhere"

"You couldn't be more right." I looked up again from the floor and my eyes immediately chose to lock on Zack. His scar underneath his eye was barely visible now but his eyes still sparkled brightly.

He looked up and I quickly blinked looking away.

I can't. I know my religion or culture doesn't allow all this getting a boyfriend business. But it's only a crush right? I doubt Zack would ever pay attention when there's so many girls out there. It's not like he even knew and I wasn't planning on ever letting him know.
I shouldn't be hoping for anything but something kept pulling at the strings in my heart... almost like I was being drawn to him. I felt a sense of guilt but more....A forbidden attraction.

It's all his fault... that flattering wink was living in my head rent free since last night. I pictured it once again, a strand of his hair falling on his face as he leaned closer for the picture, looked me in the eyes and winked. How dare he make me feel like this while he probably forgot it ever happened. I suddenly remembered the first picture he took was still on his phone. Maybe I should ask him to send it, after all we are friends... just friends unfortunately.. I mean whatever.