Life, Unexpectedly

Chapter 11: Surprise, Surprise.

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~Hazel's Point of View ~

Since that day I couldn't stop thinking about that time with Luke. He was sweet and all to give me those roses, although I can't help but think that maybe it was a friendly gesture or maybe it was something else entirely. I should probably just stop putting a load of effort fantasizing about what could have been.

The girls and I were heading up to the cafeteria later that lunch time. As we walked and pass by the locker doors, we accidentally bumped into Luke. He was simply placing his books in the locker, when all of a sudden we were abruptly halted by Leah and her gang. She screamed out Luke's name and marched right infront of him. She held him by his collar, pushed him towards the lockers, and kissed him.

I stood there completely frozen, feeling my blood boiling across my veins, my heart throbbing more quickly than it should, and anger filling my very existence. I wanted to run up to her and just slap the freaking life out of her. Slap her HARD. But there was nothing I could do because at the same time, I felt weak. I felt like my legs were about to give in, and my whole body drop on the floor and to just begin crying my eyes out. The worse thing was I didn't even know why I was feeling this way. Luke's just my best friend.

But now it's pretty obvious I didn't like what I was seeing. I told the girls that I needed to go now, besides they had other places to go. So I picked up my things and just ran out of the hallway and into the cafeteria alone. I sat down, and placed my books on the table. My eyes were getting a bit blurred, realizing true enough that they were filled with tears by the time I started to sniffle.

I covered my face making it not too obvious when I realized I was already sobbing. Then I noticed a person sit opposite of me, "Here." I quickly wipe my face with my hands and looked up. He held a hankerchief and insisted that I took it.

I did take it, used it to wipe and blow my nose, afterwhich I held it up to him again, "Thanks."

"Uhm, You can keep it." He chuckled.

It was Cedric, a close friend of Luke's, and what surprised me was the fact that he was nice and all, because a jock like him didn't normally talk to girls like me. I do wonder what changed. He then crossed his arms and just looked at me, "So what kind of f*cked up ass would make a pretty girl like you cry?"

Surprised, I quickly looked up and stared blankly at him, then gave him a subtle laugh. He didn't really know what I was sad about, but even though he didn't, I knew I was being pathetic. I gently shook my head, "It's nothing. Just some stupid thing."

He moved closer towards the table and placed his arms on it with his face about two inches away from mine, "It doesn't look like nothing?" he said with his eyes laid on my reddish-colored, tear-filled face.

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~Luke's Point of View ~

As I placed my books on the locker, I've been giving a thought on how to be able to overcome what it was I was really afraid of. I mean Hazel was special to me, but then I really didn't know if we were meant for each other in that way--the couple relationship thing? Once I tell her there's no turning back afterall. I was about to close my locker door when out of the blue someone called out my name. It was Leah, and she marched right towards me. Admittingly, it was kind of scary how she walked so damn quickly.

She held me by my collar and kissed me! She kissed me! I never saw this coming. I glanced on both sides, trying to figure out what the hell was happening, and there Hazel was completely shocked with all her things dropped on the floor. She did see how Leah grabbed me and made the first move, right!? I didn't do it!

I could hand it to Leah though, it seemed like she was as strong as the guys in the football team, I mean I couldn't get out of her grip!

Hazel ran out and I tried to escape from her grasp, but her tongue was right down my throat! As soon as I did manage to get away, I quickly ran towards the cafeteria. And what I did see was my pal Cedric with Hazel, I didn't know they knew each other enough to be eating on the same table. I know alright, I do know she's not mine, but seeing that just made me angry and frustrated, and somehow I felt like I still owed her an explanation but I guess I didn't have to anymore.

I went back to the hallway with Leah standing by my locker. I came closer to her, and she apologized for being impulsive. I held both her hands and kissed her back, "It's okay," I said giving her a warm smile. Leah does like me, and I think I like her too. Maybe it's her, maybe she's the one for me. Hazel should be happy with whomever she wants to be with, I want to see her happy.

We walked through the hallway with Leah's hands clasped to mine and entered the cafeteria showing a completely new image. We were the new thing now, just like Collin and Kim is, and it seems like Hazel's happy with him, laughing and all. Now, everyone was staring, including Hazel and Cedric. I looked as if I was going through this red carpet thing--me with the most popular girl in school. I guess it wasn't half as bad as I thought it was going to be.

Cedric came up to me while Leah grabbed some food, "Nice one, dude. Give me five man!" He said as he winked and pointed at Leah.

"Mhm yeah, I guess." I gave the faintest laugh, because that's all I could actually give him. I was irritated everytime I'd see his face even if I had no right to be. Hazel, then, followed coming up to us. She told Cedric she needed to go. I couldn't help it. I grabbed her hand, and looked at her, hoping for something miraculous again; but she gave me this frustrated look, like somehow it was my fault. She removed my hand from hers and ran off. Cedric followed her, and Leah arrived with the food shortly after.

"What's with Hazel? She seems upset?" Leah asked.

"I don't really know. But nevermind that, let's eat."

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~Hazel's Point of View ~

Cedric made me feel a bit better, he was kinda funny and slightly sweet too. As Cedric and I talked, Luke entered the cafeteria with Leah holding his hand. Honestly, I couldn't bear the view. I was hurt even if I knew we weren't together. I wish somehow, emotions could be turned off, then maybe things wouldn't be as complicated. Cedric walked up to Luke, then I followed after a little while.

I told Cedric that I had to go, I really needed to go. But then the weirdest thing happened. Luke held my hand again, and the sad feelings just came rushing back. I needed to go, and I needed to go now, before I say something stupid. Cedric followed me and just accompanied me while I walked across the hallway. He stayed quiet as my eyes became blurry once more.

Then he said something. Something that I've never admitted 'till the words came out of his mouth, "So you like Luke, huh?"

I paused for a moment, distracted, but then after what felt like a minute I responded,"W-what? No, ofcourse not!"

"It's okay, you don't have to say it out loud." He said, walking quietly beside me, "You know I've been watching you lately and I think, maybe I like you."

Startled, I looked at him and he just smiled at me. He said that out loud, I mean was he even aware? I didn't even know what to say, my feelings were so mixed up right now. I kept silent, hoping that he wouldn't get the wrong idea.

"I know you don't like me now, but I do, so please be alright with it."

His words and presence made me kinda feel warm inside. Who would have thought my first impression of Cedric was wrong. As we continued walking along the hallway, he just kept silent and accompanied me to class.

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A/N:

I apologize for a short chapter, but I still hope it was to your satisfaction!! Anyway, there are now 11 chapters, and I hope you guys are enjoying every one of them! If you are, please do share it with your friends as well! :D

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