Let's Fly Together

25

You like her right?

That echos on my brain.

"You mean Miss Reinhart?" I asked acting as if I was weirded out

She nodded reading me with those chilly eyes of hers.

"You know, almost everyone in our class like her." I countered trying to escape my death

"Umm.. Nah.. I'm a good observer. You can't fool me Nessa." She replied raising her eyebrow slightly

"What's the big deal if I like her? You know everyone has a crush on her right? She's hot, that's just normal." I exclaimed

"Then what if I tell you about my hunch?" She challenged me piercing her eyes on mine

"Go on then." I responded trying to play it cool

"You're courting her. " She pronounced

I froze on my seat. As if a cold wind passed by. Courting? Is that our situation?

She really is testing me out.  And she knows how to crack me open. Damn it. I can't take back my reaction now.

"Haha.. What are you saying?, you scared me a little there. I thought you'd say something scary." I faked gathering myself

"That's my observation. You two just seems sus." She pointed out as she reached for her mug

"She's just being nice to me. I was actually failing her class before and she notices that. That's probably why you think we're close or something. But the truth is, she's just helping her student." I explained

"So she's helping you who in fact has no way to fail in every subject instead of helping the jocks at the back who's really about to fail their highschool." She asked rolling her eyes

"I told you I was failing." I replied

"Failing? With your influence in our school? I don't think so." She retorted making me pissed

"I really hate it when someone rubs that on my face. I don't care about that. If I fail, I fail. I don't need to change that just because I can." I exclaimed agitated

"I'm sorry. I went a bit too far on that." Mariah whispered

"No-no. I'm sorry for raising my voice. I didn't mean to be so emotional." I facepalmed

"I don't really intend meddling on both of your business. " she said scratching her head

I brushed her off and checked my phone.

"Don't worry about it now. I won't force you to say anything else. You just do what you need to do." She added

"I don't know what to say anymore." I replied finishing my coffee

As on cue, my dad called me.

"I need to go. My Dad is here." I voiced out off relief

She nodded and walked with me out of her room.

We reached the gate and she opened it for me.

"I'm really sorry. I hope you're not mad." She whispered making me look at her

"Don't worry about it. I was the one who started it after all. I'm not mad or anything." I assured her

She smiled and startled me with a hug. I didn't have time to respond since it was as quick as a flash.

"You can go now. Take care." She muttered while waiving her hand

I nodded and gave her a smile.

I reached my Dad's car and sat on the passenger seat.

"Is that your girlfriend?" My Dad voiced out making me shift my position in shock

"Wha-what?" I asked in disbelief

My dad lowered the window and eyed Mariah. I watched as Mariah smiled to my Dad to say hello.

"Are you her girlfriend?" My dad shouted embarrassing me

" Uh, I'm her classmate sir." Mariah replied stammering in surprise

"I know. But I'm asking if you're her girlfriend." My dad asked making me slap his shoulder

"Dad! She's my friend. Stop it. You're scaring her." I voiced out making my dad laugh

"Okay, if you say so." He replied as she waived to Mariah before driving us home.

I sighed and mouth 'sorry' to Mariah as she showed me her alluring smile.

We took off and realization hits me.

"Dad?" I muttered gaining a humm from him

"Why did you said that just now?" I asked not attempting to look at him

"What do you mean?" He exclaimed as if he wants me to say it myself

"You know. If she's my Umm. Gi-girlfriend." I answered bitting my lower lip

My Dad pulled off on the side and came to face me.

"This is making me nervous." I commented

"Tell me the truth Sweetie , I won't be mad." He started making me gulp

" The truth? Umm.. I don't know." I answered

"I'll be waiting." He added

I silently played with the zipper of my bag. This suddenly looks interesting.

"Then I'll ask you some questions." He proposed as he leans his back

"Can you state a name of a guy you were attracted to even 5 years ago?" He asked

"Umm.. I don't know. I guess no one. But I was seeing this guy in my middle school though I mean, it didn't seem special." I answered honestly gaining a small nod from him

"Now state a name of a girl who caught your attention." He pronounced as he checks my reaction

My mouth kept shut making me silent. How would I respond to that?

"No need to answer. It's all written in your face." He exclaimed as he started the engine

How can I lie to my Dad? I don't want him to be disappointed on me but he knows me well.. Lying is not an option.

This is the very first time I felt uncomfortable inside my Dad's car. The sound of the music didn't felt right even if it's my vibe song. Geez.

"Sweetie. I'm not mad or disappointed. You don't need to worry too much." He said patting my head

My eyes became teary hearing my Dad's words. It poured without my permission so I surrendered and cry.

My Dad patted my back to help me calm down.

"Why are you crying? You'll have a swollen eyes if you keep on crying sweetie. You're Mom will Nag at me if she sees you." He exclaimed

I calmed down after a while and so I fixed myself. I smiled to my Dad giving him a thankful look

"Dad. Just don't tease me again like what you did to Mariah. if Mom hears that, she'll probably sent me to church to be baptized again." I exclaimed exaggerating

"Yep.. I know. But I hope if you're ready, make sure to speak with your mOm about yourself." He muttered

"Yes Dad.. I need time for that. Probably in a few years. " I assured him

"Okay, good. Don't cry anymore okay? You know I love you the way you are. " He added as we reached our house

I nodding forcing a smile on my face.

I cried not just because of how might be dad feeling a bit of disappointment and was just hiding it from me to not hurt my feelings. But really, I'm the one who's disappointed on myself. I felt worthless, selfish, a good for nothing, who doesn't deserve such good parents. And I hate myself for that.

I hate it. But how can I stop it?

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*(I'm really Sorry for the late update🥺.. I've been really busy but I'll be back with more chapters so stay tuned. Thank you so much.)*