VALENTINA

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Because when the sun shines we shine together...
*Rihanna

VALENTINA.

"Shouldn't you be carrying my bag,"I ask Theo playfully poking his arm  as we walk out of history our last morning class.
"And shouldn't you be sitting with me at lunch"he claps back smirking.
"Well played Mr Mendez,"I reply smiling and I feel my bag pack being lifted.
"You know I was just joking,"I say to Theo.
"I know but I want to,"he says.
"Alright then you won't mind be doing this"I say getting his bag and he looks at me like I've gone mad.
"Damn Theo what do you carry in this bag"I exclaim swinging it over my shoulder.
"Books and a few files after all I'm the headboy"he says playfully.
"You don't say"I reply and realize we have arrived in the cafeteria.
We switch back our bags and I can see a few curious looks from the girls but I couldn't care less.
"See you later,Val "he says giving me a side hug which I happily return.
I walk away, get my food and walk over to my friends who are gapping at me like I'm a ghost.
"So I'm assuming you talked"Bree asks as I sit down.
"We did"I reply.
"And so now you hug in the cafeteria,infront of everyone,"Mal says.
"And so?"I reply to their curious stares.
"Alright Val, what's happening between you guys"Bree asks leaning toward me.
"Wearegoingout"I say in one breath,.
"I knew it,I knew this would happen eventually"Bree practically screams with joy.
"This is huge"Mal adds.
"Guys don't over react,it's just a boy"I say twirling my pasta.
"Fine,but we are definitely talking about this later"Bree says pointing at me and I just smile.
"Did you invite the boys to our table"Mal says.
"No why"I ask.
"They are coming here"She says and I turn.
Sure enough,Theo , Adrien and Gabriel are walking over to our table.
"What are you doing here"I ask Theo immediately they arrive.
"Well you didn't wanna sit with me and my friends,so I came to sit with you,"he says casually sitting next to me.
Adrien sits next to Bree,and Gabriel next to Mal.
"So beautiful ladies whats up"Theo  asks.
"You not telling me you like my best friend"Bree answers and Theo laughs.
"C'mon Bree,well atleast now you know"Theo says putting his hands around my shoulder.
"Look at the lovebirds"Mal gushes and the boys laugh.
"Okay,I think it's lunch time and we are supposed to be eating"I say avoiding everyone's gaze.
"We should do triple dates sometime, babe"Adrien says looking at me.
"Totally,isn't that a good idea Gabriel"Bree says looking at him then Mal,and I don't miss the little blush on her cheek.
We'll deal with this later.
Lunch goes on better than expected,withTheo trying to steal  nuggets from my plate.
"Alright guys, Gabriel and I,need to bounce,we have an early class"Mal says before leaving with Gabriel.
Soon Bree follows with Adrien and I'm left with Theo.
"So we're finally alone"Theo says smiling.
"And so"I ask facing him.
"I've been meaning to do this,"He says pecking my lips and I swear I heard someone gasp.
"Great,now everyone is looking"I say.
"Atleast they'll know you're off the market"he says winking at me and I feel some butterflies in my belly.
"Alright,Theo but we better get going,"I say getting up.
"Sure"Theo says getting up as well.
We walk out of the cafeteria
"What are you doing in your free period"Theo asks.
"Well I was going to rest a bit"I reply.
"Let's get a head start on Archery"Theo says.
"Why would I do that"I ask him.
"Val c'mon we are in the same class,I've Seen your shots they are terrible"Theo says smiling and I'm not offended cause his not wrong.
"Fine,but how do have Access to the field"I ask curiously.
"I'm the headboy"he says waving keys infront of me.
"Of course you are"I say and he chuckles.
We walk to the Archery field and it's empty,like expected.
I put down my bag by some tree before going to grab my bow and arrow with Theo.
"Okay,first I need to see what you can do"Theo says to me.
I step forward and get my Bow and arrow ready before looking at him.
"I must warn you though,I'm terrible at this"I  say before focusing back on the target infront of me.
I shoot and the arrow doesn't even hit the target.
"Wow"Theo breathes out.
"I know,I'm terrible"I say laughing.
He comes to stand behind me.
"Follow my instructions"he says and I nod.
"Position your arrow on the bow"he says and I do that just.
"Okay now make sure you have a good angle"he says his breath tickling my neck.
"I think this is it"I say squinting my eyes.
"You sure?"he asks and I nod.
"Now pull the Arrow back slowly and let it go"He says.
I pull the arrow back still maintaining my angle.
I let it go and watch in slow motion as it soars.
It's hit the third circle from the bullseye.
"Wow,that's the best I've ever gotten"I say excitedly.
"Looks like I'm a good instructor"he boasts and I roll my eyes.
We repeat the process several times,and sometimes I get lucky and sometimes I completely miss the target.

"Okay,this it"I say pulling back my arrow.
"You've said that for the last five times"Theo says from behind me.
"But I can feel it,I'm sure this is it"I reply.
I look at the target ,suck in a breath and I let go of my arrow.
I watch it as is slowly reaches the target and hits the bullseye.
"It hit the bullseye"Theo says in disbelief.
Before I know I'm jumping on Theo.
"It hit the bullseye"I say throwing my hands around his neck.
I can smell his cologne and I feel him hug me back.
"I must be a good instructor"Theo says.
I pull away from him and look at him.
"Thank you,"I say.
"My pleasure"he says smiling at me.
Soon Archery starts and I'm on fire,I mean I've only hit the bullseye thrice but still atleast no arrows missed the target.

Maybe going out with Theo,won't be so bad after all.