His Nerd.

Chapter 4

My eyes shot open as I glanced at my alarm clock. 7:00 am.

Crap!

I rushed to the bathroom. This was the first time I ever slept in. I've never woken up later than six! It was because of yesterday. Was what Caleb said true?

I hurriedly put on my uniform and my glasses. 

Haven't used these in a while. Always wearing contacts.

I ran down the stairs and turned to the kitchen. My mom sat there drinking her coffee and staring at her phone. 

"I was wondering when you were going to wake up, but I let you get your beauty sleep anyway. You needed it." She smiled.

I sighed as I grabbed my lunch from the table. After that, I put on my sneakers and held the door handle.

"B-bye!" I shouted hesitantly, before sprinting out of the house. My mom opened the door and stood in the doorway.

"Bye sweetheart." She beamed. It had been so long since she'd heard my voice. It felt nice saying something to her. I waved at her as I rode my bicycle. I didn't have the time to go through my other route, so I went straight to school.

When I got in, I saw Finn waiting. He came to me while I tried to catch my breath. I wasn't exactly late, I just wasn't used to waking up at that time. I guess I panicked.

"Are you good?" He asked.

I raised up my thumb and nodded. Finn gave me a pat on the back and hugged me. I hugged him back and we started walking to class. 

We got our books and headed to homeroom. I hadn't seen Axel anywhere. What Caleb said yesterday was troubling me. Why?

Why am I so interested in his relationships? I mean, fine. Let's say he is Caleb's sister's boyfriend. So what? How is it any of my business? Why do I care?

Someone tapped my shoulder causing me to flinch, "Oh, sorry. You were spaced out. Are you really ok?" I smiled weakly and nodded.

I need to know if it's true. I can ask myself questions later.

I walked into the classroom. Axel was resting his head on his desk and had slept off. He looked so defenseless and the charm around him had changed. My heart started thumping faster, but I couldn't understand why.

Do I like Axel?

I was interrupted by a sudden hand resting on my shoulder. "If something is troubling you, you can tell me. I don't want to burden yourself or anything."

I let out a sigh and smiled.

What was I thinking? How could I like him? 

I came closer to Finn and whispered into his ear.

"I'm fine. Thanks."

He stared at me in awe for a few seconds, then covered his face and ran out of the classroom. I didn't think he'd be embarrassed about me whispering into his ear. 

All of sudden, I felt someone's hands wrapped around my waist. I jumped back, and Alex started laughing.

"Calm down. It's just me." He chuckled.

What the hell? My heart. It won't slow down.

I started to laugh nervously as I walked to my seat. Axel sat down and stared at me. I started to feel very conscious of myself.

No! Get it together Nathan!

I looked back at him. Straight into his eyes, and I opened my mouth.