My Guardian Angel

35: That was dramatic

Hanging the bag over my shoulder and adjusting my top, I left the classroom following Karly and Dorian, who were still talking rapidly about something which we assumed was about Dorian. We had the announcement of prom night just some minutes ago. Well, that isn't a very complicated situation for me like it is for most others - I always have Klaus to be my prom date. Karly, on the other hand, had Trent till this year, but now that they've officially broken up, maybe Dorian might take her to prom. I just hope that Trent doesn't interrupt that in any way till that happens. 

"Look at them," Klaus whispered in my ear, "They still don't realise that they like each other, do they?"

"What if they do? What if they're planning to go to prom together, like we want them to?" I asked excitedly. Klaus nodded, "I hope they do. Trent doesn't deserve my sister and I'll personally dump him into some trash can if he asks her out for prom again."

"Nah, he wouldn't. He's got a partner who's perfect for him in every way," I cooed, referring to Sally. Klaus laughed, "Of course, the bitch with the asshole, how compatible. Two cheaters together."

"I'm just wondering if Dorian told her everything about himself," I said, slowly gazing over to the chatting pair and wishing for a split second that that was me and Jasper. Not that we don't talk at home every damn second, but I wanted to be like them, I wanted us to look like the perfect couple even though we're obviously not and probably will never be. Though Jasper considering me anymore than a mere kid and a friend is obviously inappropriate, I did hope for that at the depth of my mind, ignoring Klaus' suggestion. But that would never happen in Jasper's case and I'm partially glad it won't. I turned to Klaus then, realizing that he didn't reply to me yet.

He had gotten distracted by something. When I turned to his gaze, I saw that he wasn't distracted by something, but by someone. His mischievous grin had turned into a grim face and he looked a little worried as he stared at Ava laugh and talk excitedly with some other girls. Surprisingly, Sally wasn't there with Ava this time like she usually is.

"Klaus?" I called, wondering what might've attracted his attention so much. He looked at me suddenly, his face blank, "You said something?"

"Uh, I just asked if Dorian might've told Karly about his possible bullying problems," I said, narrowing my eyes suspiciously at his distracted state than actually being focused on what our topic had been. He nodded a bit uncomfortably, "I guess."

We walked until the gate silently afterwards. At the gate, we went our own ways after bidding each other goodbyes - Karly and Klaus towards the bus that they usually take home and Dorian to his car. I began to approach my own car, slowly feeling a wave of awkwardness wrap around myself. I rubbed my sweaty palms on my jeans. Shit. Why do I suddenly feel so strange, so sweaty but cold all over? Why are my hands trembling like that? Why is my heartbeat gradually increasing? No wonder Klaus understood my feelings. If I keep acting this way, everyone around me would understand. Maybe I should search Google about how to hide a crush.

Just breathe in, breathe out, do NOT act strange around Jasper, pretend to be your usual self and go about your daily routines without any doubt being raised.

But that isn't really easy for me...

Make it easy, you stupid piece of shit!

Okay, okay, calm down.

I shook my head at myself pathetically before I stopped myself abruptly just metres away from where our car had been parked at the ground near my school. There was a girl's voice, and in response to that, Jasper's voice. My heart almost sank to the far bottom before I realized that Jasper's voice sounded a bit raised, a bit harsh, and the girl's voice was very familiar.