Wonderland

9. Blooming

The day dragged on again and Ric- the devil got a call from her mum that made him grunt last week and never returned.

I bet he really dig in to that. Ha! Take that you asshole.

Peace. That is what I'm feeling.

Until someone put a dot to it.

"Hi!" I was startled.

"Oh, wow-Jaclyn?" I smiled confusedly.

She's talking to me. Until how many weeks.

"Do you have a minute?" she asks.

I look ay my wristwatch. "Yeah..." I said, still surprised.

So we sat in the field's bleacher. Thank God it is a no-sun day today, so its pretty chill. Jaclyn was texting throughout the whole time we walked and it was very silent. Her tapping was the only sound I heard.

And she made me walk and sit.

Wow.

"So..what do you want to talk about?" I started.

Jaclyn smirked. That devil smirk.

"I was having this hard time thinking how can I tell someone something." she said. Almost innnocently.

I furrowed my brows. "And that potential someone is me."

"That came out as a statement. But yes."

I suppressed my breath and let it all go. The wind here is very relaxing- thank you God, because if it wasn't I might do something stupid.

And I'm stupid enough.

"You're blooming." Jaclyn commented.

What's with the sudden change?

I wanted to ask her that but I didn't.

"Yeah well-"

"Heartbreak changes people." she ends up staring at me, smirking.

Again. I laughed awkwardly.

I know how she loves not hearing that.

"Yeah. Well. It did."

"But did you?" she asks.

I turned around and saw Narrian, Jana and Knorr walking towards us.

"What's with the army Jaclyn?" I asked.

She chuckles-almost devily if you ask me.

"They want to talk to you."

"I don't have time." I said to her.

"Well you have now." Jaclyn smirked.

My heart was racing to my chest and surprisingly I felt hotter than I ever was before- thank you mean people. Thank you very much.

Its like I'm running in a marathon.

"Hey!" I heard someone called from behind. "Hey Gracey!"

No one has ever dared to call me that, but the annoying devil himself Ric.

Ric was running towards me together with Stacey and so is Leo and Clin.

Wow. I have a new gang.

I look at Jaclyn and I shrugged.

"Well, I don't have time for you." then walked away.

I run towards Ric and surprisingly I hugged him. He reminded me of Carlisle.

"Uhm.." Ric chuckles lightly. "What's the occasion? Why are you hugging me?"

You just saved my life you dork!

I rolled my eyes, "Oh nothing. I just missed you I guess." I shrugged.

Stacey raise a brow towards me and gave me this lovey dovey smile that unleashes my evil spirits.

Ric stared at me like I was going crazy or something. "So tell me, why is that pretty one looking at us?"

I barely smiled.

Pretty one?

Yeah. Great choice of words asshole.

"More like glaring at Heather." Stacey put an arm on my shoulders.

I walk away from them and told them everything. Ric was laughing and barely listened to my speech, Clin was listening and gave me an advice, Stacey however looks like she wants to throw a punch and as for Leo- he just keep on staring at me all the time.

"Do I have something on my face?" I whispered at Stacey when we got to the Student Lounge.

"I see a doofus." she said.

"What?! Why didn't you tell me?!" I punch her.

"Ow!" she chuckles. "You're so gullible! No there wasn't a doofus. I was just messing with you."

I hid back my smile. "You are such a bad friend."

"Why though?"

"Leo was looking at me the entire time." I told her quietly.

"Oh, he's not the only one." Stacey nodded ahead. I look up to see Clin and Leo staring at me- Ric was wearing his aviators like an action star revealing his pearly white teeth.

And on the corner I know I caught Carlisle looking at my direction. Even when he's with his gang.

And note, it wasn't Narrian.

It was his old gang.

Boys.

"Why are they looking at me?" I whispered again to Stacey.

"Why are you whispering?" whispers Stacey.

"Why are you?" I asked.

"Because you are! You dimwit!" she hissed.

I chuckles, "Just tell me!" I whispers grabbing her arm.

"Ow!" she glared at me, "Okay! They are staring at you because you are blooming!"

"Blooming?" I stopped and then laughed. "You're joking, aren't you?"

Stacey rolled her eyes, "No am not." then she grabbed me forcefully and whispered, "If I were you, I might as well curl my hair everyday and put a small amount of make up just like that to earn attention to half of the boys population in the university."

I chuckled, "I don't want attention."

"Everyone wants attention sweetcheeks." Stacey winked.

But I only want Carlisle's attention.

"I know what you're thinking, but- make him eat the regret. Okay?" Stacey advises as we storm into our classroom without bidding goodbye to the three guys behind us.