His Nerd.

Chapter 6

Luckily, I slept quite well. I got up and got ready then before I headed downstairs, I stared at my glasses.

Should I wear them?

I shrugged and put them on. They were more comfortable anyway. When I got downstairs, mom had already made breakfast. 

I ate it, washed my plates, got my lunch, and headed out. I took my bicycle from the garage and began my journey.

I had enough time to go through my normal route, so I did. When I reached the place I first saw Axel, it felt weird. 

Who could've done that?

He didn't seem like someone that could get beat up. I couldn't even ask him anymore. After it yesterday, it was going to be so awkward. I hadn't thought about it.

I shook my head and continued pedaling. I reached the end of the path and turned back. Riding my bicycle really helps me out. It's like the wind just steals all of my thoughts. I like it though.

I got to school and parked my bicycle. I thought that I wouldn't see Finn, but he was waiting for me. It made me feel a bit happy. I walked up to him and stretched out my hands for a hug.

He avoided me and high-fived my hand instead. I slowly lowered my hands and looked at him, but he looked away.

"Ah...s-sorry." I muttered.

"N-no you did nothing." He scratched his hair.

We looked close as we walked, but I could feel the distance. He seemed so far away. I clenched my sweater. I didn't like it.

We got to the lockers and I got my stuff. Finn got his too and we went to class. Like yesterday, Axel was already sitting at his desk. Sleeping. I still thought it was cute, but I looked away immediately after I thought of it.

I went to my desk and settled down. I had nothing to do. I could've been talking to Finn or even Axel if he had woken up. But even if he did, I don't think I could've been able to. I

 looked inside my bag and saw the handkerchief Michael had given me. I washed it yesterday and put it in there. I didn't even remember.

I looked at the window. It had a good view of the field. Some people were training as the couch shouted orders. I heard that a competition was coming up. Maybe that's why.

For some reason, we had a lot of time before homeroom. Everybody talked with themselves as I just rested in my chair. I didn't notice when Axel woke up.

He tapped my shoulder and I slowly turned to him.

"Do you feel better today?" He asked.

"Y-yeah."

"Great." he smiled.

"A-aren't you m-mad?" I asked quietly.

"Why would I be? Yesterday you needed some time alone to gather your thoughts."

"You s-seem to und-understand much."

Axel looked at his desk and played with his fingers, "I've had time like that."

There was so much that I didn't know about Axel. Why he was hurt, the whole meaning of his relationship with Caleb's sister, his hobbies, and everything about him.

All I knew was that he was good-looking and good with words. Axel looked at me and I realized that I had been staring at him all the while.

He chuckled. "You're so cute." he blurted.

I laughed awkwardly and turned away.

What did he mean by that? Was he joking? Was he serious?

I was down bad for this guy, and I couldn't understand why. Before I could think about it anymore, Mr. Lawrence came into class.