Let's Stay Strangers

Chapter Four

As my eyes meet Zach's, he smirks at me and chuckles under his breath.
I don't even know what he finds so funny, but I'm definitely not going to stand having him laughing at me again.

After five minutes that feel like a lifetime, I get tired of standing here listening to their conversation, which I'm not even interested in. I'd rather be waiting alone till the bell rings.

Just when I'm thinking of a believable excuse so I can finally leave, a group of about six girls who are talking and giggling show up. They join their conversation, doing their best to show some interest and force a laugh every time one of the guys makes an attempt to say something funny.

They probably follow these guys around 24/7 , I don't really know what they find in them though. Sure they are hot, but there is a point in which looks are irrelevant, and these girls have a long way to get there.

A short girl with long, brown, wavy hair, tanned skin and hazel eyes surprises Jake placing her arms around his neck playfully.

When she notices me staring, her expression changes completely.

"Who is she?" she asks, as if it were just the two of them.

"She used to be a friend of mine before she moved out of Middletown to LA" he answers, not giving me any importance.

A wave of jealousy hits the girl, she's clearly not good at covering her feelings. If she would even know me a little she would be sure as hell I have no interest at all in Jake, dating him would be like dating my brother. Ew.

Zach is staring at the situation, and he seems to be enjoying it because he says,

"If I were you I'd be careful Nicole" talking to the short girl, who has his complete attention "Mia can be a bitch when she wants to be"

I haven't talked with this guy since I was twelve years old and he is already claiming I can be a bitch. Does he think he is some kind of genie or what's his problem?

I roll my eyes at him and start to think of a comeback. I'm not going to give him the pleasure of being able to say whatever he wants to whenever he wants to and get away with it.

"And you can be a pain in the ass even when you don't want to be" I say, looking him in his eyes, but looking away after a few seconds.

"Ooouch, the chick's got attitude" the guy with the curly hair says mockingly.

I don't even care enough to look at Zach's reaction. The only thing I want right now is for the bell to ring or a very good excuse to leave as the situations becomes more and more uncomfortable by the second.

They say you learn something from each experience of your life, and the way Zach treated me back then has taught me how to stand up for myself and not let other people's opinion affect me.

Finally the bell rings, and as some start to scream nervously (as stupid as it sounds) and others to complain, I take out my phone in an attempt to walk away from the group and make my own way independently to my class.

Do I need to mention it was a completely failed attempt because by the time I had separated myself from the group completely, Zach turns around and heads toward where I'm standing, with an unreadable expression.
A lock of hair is falling down his forehead and he is playing with a lighter in his hands. When he reaches me he says in a sarcastic tone:

"Don't runaway from me Mimi, there's nothing to be afraid of" Again he waits for my reaction, but since the moment he started talking I haven't looked up from my phone.

"Are you not going to say hello to me or what?" He asks. Obviously not, you dick.

"Do you want something in particular Zach?" I ask, looking up.

"So you do remember me, it's good to know I caused an impression" he says looking at me smiling while he plays with the lighter.

I roll my eyes. What did he come here for?

"What do you want?" I repeat, clearly showing my patience is running out.

"I just want you to know that you're not fooling me with your 'tough and hot' girl act, but keep trying" he says smiling while he pats me on the shoulder.

"What makes you think I'm pulling an act? You can't seriously think you know me after 5 years" I tell him keeping a neutral expression.

"Male instinct" he says slowly.

"Then you definitely need to work on it" I say looking down at my phone again. This conversation is tiring me.

"Don't tell me what to do" he adds with a serious expression.

Agghh, I want to punch him. He really gets on my nerves.

"Don't judge without knowing" I say imitating his tone.

"It's not my fault you're an hormonal moody girl who hasn't got over not being liked in middle school"

What the hell? What does this have to do with our conversation? This guy has to work on a lot of things regarding his personality, mainly his 'male instinct' and his comebacks.

I try to avoid the anger boiling inside me. Hide your feelings. Hide your feelings. I repeatedly remind myself in order to avoid losing my temper.

From experience I've learned that when you want to send a clear message to someone, one simple sentence is one thousand times more effective than a long lecture. The difficult part is having to choose your words carefully. They have to have a big impact on the person and at the same time send the message clearly. And in my case, my message is clear: Fuck off Zach Pearson.

I look him directly in the eye with a serious expression, and with a neutral tone I say: "Look Zach, you should get over obsessing about what I am or what I'm not because the truth is, I don't give a fuck about what you think of me"

Just then a familiar voice calls my name and I turn around to see William with a pissed off expression. He starts walking towards us and I notice Zach's body starting to tense. That's the usual effect William has on people when he puts on that face, which is normally not a good sign.

Shit.

[Hey guys!! I posted on the top a photo of the girl I picture as Mia (Gabriella Wilde) I updated even though it didn't reach 10 votes... I don't really know if you guys like this book! I know it may not be that interesting right now but I want you to meet at least most of the characters!! I promise that it is about to get really interesting!!
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