Neighbor

school

It's Monday. Arny and I have decided to be an official couple. God I'm nervous.

Like I know I shouldn't be worrying about how some girls or people will take it. But I am. Especially with how Samantha might take it.

Arny notices that I seem a bit distracted, as we are walking to school.

"Heyy, you okay?" He asks in a concerned voice.

"Y-yeah I'm fine." I give him a smile that doesn't quite reach my eyes.

"I know your lying. Even though I haven't known you for that long. One thing is for sure though, I know when your lying. Are you worried about how people will react to us being together?" Arny asks.

"Yes, but I'm mainly worried about how Samantha will react. Since you know she used to tease me and stuff."

"Love, if you don't want to do this today or any day. You can just tell me, I hate seeing you like this. We can do it when your ready."

"You know what? Screw her. I shouldn't let her ruin this for us. I am ready. I know that whatever happens I'll have you by my side." I say with confidence. And I give Arny a smile.

Then he leans over to me while we are holding hands and presses a gentle kiss on my cheek.

We arrive at school and before entering the front door. We look at each other and smile. Seeing him smile always just fills me up with happiness. And I forget about all the shitty things happening in my life.

We walk into school and I exhale. I do notice that people are looking at us first then at our hands. Which are holding each other's hand.

Then I see Samantha and inhale deeply. She walks over to Arny and I. I can just feel her glare on me, but I look over at Arny who is standing next to my locker.

I open my lockers and grab my binder, I close my locker. Then Samantha walks over to my locker. As I am talking to Arny, she rudely interrupts our conversation.

"Seriously?! You chose her over me and this??" She says and signals towards her body.

"I never chose you, I will always choose her over anyone. Because she's my best friend and my girlfriend. Whatever happens I know I can rely on her." He says and gives me that cute smile. We look at each other and smile.

She rolls her eyes and says " ughh." And walks away.

"Geez okay... That was a bit dramatic. " I say and laugh.

"Yeahh it was, let's walk to first period together." He says.

"Okayy!" I say excitedly.

"Wait, something's wrong." He says and I give him a confused look.

"What's wrong?" I ask confused.

"Your hand." He says.

"What about my han- OHHH." I slide my hand onto his and I interlock my fingers with his.

*4 periods later*

I'm in math class right now. Probably the most boring class in the world. Actually I take that back, it's history.

I ask the teacher if I can go use the bathroom and she says yes. Honestly I don't know why we have to ask to use the bathroom?! Doesn't make sense. Anyways...

As I open the bathroom door, I notice Samantha in the bathroom as soon as I close the bathroom door shuts.

Ugh great...

I use the bathroom stall and walk out of the bathroom stall. Samantha is still here. Geez I thought she would be out by now. I ignore her presence, and wash my hands.

After I finish, I walk over to the paper towel dispenser and get some paper towels. I dry my hands with it. But then Samantha walks closer and closer towards me. Which makes my back hit the wall.

She scoffs.

"You really thought I would let you go that easily?! If you did, your a joke."

I'm so done with her shit, I'm not dealing with her anymore.

"It's funny and rude of you to assumed what I though. Also, I don't know why your still trying. I told Arny what you used to do to me back then. You can play this game all you want, but just know that your playing by yourself." I give her a face smile and scoff at her.

Wow. That felt amazing.

Her face looks completely blank, she doesn't know what to say.

I walk over to the door and open it. I finally got the courage to stand up to her.