Overwhelmed and underestimated

From a distance

Aries POV

Since that day I dropped Elia off in my car about a week ago I've been seeing her more and more around school. I feel like she's everywhere. Did we always have this many classes together? I feel like I'm suffocating every time we're in the same room because I want to be with her so badly. I can't tell if she's following me or if I'm following her. Has she always smelled this good? Has she always been this pretty? How have I never noticed how gorgeous she is before?

 I'm brought back to reality when Brooke touches my shoulder and asks me what I'm staring at. I shake my head and sigh realizing I had been staring at Elia getting something out of her locker for god knows how long now. She glances at me for half a second before breaking eye contact and walking the opposite way towards the exit. I am soo happy it's Friday and I don't have to worry about seeing her until Monday. Even though I went a little crazy not seeing her for 3 days last week since she didn't come in on Friday, The day after we had our conversation. I was both relieved and stressed out when I saw her on Monday morning quietly make her way to the back of the classroom. Much to my dismay. I couldn't stare at her if she was behind me. Meanwhile Brooke's been hanging around me like a fly that I can't swat. "Are you coming with us to that party as Josh's house tonight?" Brooke asked giving me a flirty smile that no longer has any affect on me. I nod my head yes and walk towards the exit not wanting to miss my last chance to catch a glance of Elia before the weekend.

 I see Elia waiting at her bus stop about to get on when James C from the basketball team approaches her. I watch them closely while they have a conversation about who knows what while she smiles nodding her head yes to whatever the hell he's saying before he hands her a piece of paper and she gets on the bus. I try to swallow my anger but I couldn't stop myself from following James to his car on the other side of the lot and attempting to start a friendly conversation with him. He's a friend of mine so this wouldn't seem off to him in the slightest if my vibe didn't come off as annoyed. It didn't take him long to notice something was off. "Hey man, you okay? You seem kinda irritated?" he asked looking worried. I try to fake a smile and figure out the best way to ask him about what just happened with Elia, without losing the trust of one of my pack members. "I seen you talking to that girl with the dark hair just now, what's her name?" I pretended to be confused. "Oh Elia? yea she's a cute girl" He said smiling, My fist balled up on their own accord and I was about to lose my temper before he blurted out "But I've had a crush on her friend Cas for a while now and Elia said she'd wingman for me" James had a slight blush on his face. All of the hostility I felt two seconds ago dropped and I felt so stupid in that moment. How does she make me so irrational? I was ready to break his neck a few seconds ago. "Oh that's great man!" I smiled at him hoping he didn't notice the complete mood change. I still had one question though, "What's the piece of paper you gave her?" He looked caught off guard and my jaw tightened up waiting for his answer. "I gave her the address for the party tonight. She said she'd get Cas to come. Were you watching us that whole time?" James has laughter in his eyes. I feel so stupid right now. I must look like a stalker. I kind of am. I can't control myself when it comes to her. We haven't spoke since that day but I can't stop myself from watching her. "No, but I've gotta go man. I'll catch you at the party tonight." I turn to walk away and hear him shout "Aries has a thing for sweet little Elia" followed by his irritating laughter. I smiled and walked towards my car. I do have a thing for her but I've got a pack to think of.