Still into You [GxG]

7.

- one look and you got my mind distracted

Her eyes is still burning in me, I can hear loud and clear the ticking of the clock and notice the way she perfectly sit in good posture while holding the clip board. "Reese, I know it's hard and this is a long process but I will wait whenever you're ready to share. I just want you to know that our conversation is private, just between us"

I sighed, meeting her gray eyes "Then tell me what are you writing for? Pretty sure that's not slumbook"

She sense the sarcasm but decided to ignore it with that sweet, super warming and super professional smile "How about we continue this tomorrow again?"

We seated and wasted each other time for 1 hour without no one talking and all she do is examine and try to read me like a close book.

I stand up, pick my bag, fake a smile then say "Sure" then walk my way out of that boring room.

After the session I went straight to the diner because Mr. Hanse warm fatherly face is what I needed, to feel that at least there's one person who welcomes me wholeheartedly.

He place the milkshake in the table as we chatted until peak hours came so I moved to the end booth and watch the people come and go.

The store is packed since it's dinner time and most of them prefer running here. Can't blame them though, the food never taste like fast food. Mr and Mrs Hanse made sure that people get to eat home cooked.

I noticed a familiar face looking for a vacant table since our usual booth is occupied by a family. Our eyes meet between, Eve is looking hesitant with her plate of burger and vanilla milkshake on left hand.

Her tense expression slowly soften as she walk towards my booth and watch her sit across.

It was quite, she ate her food whilst I pretending to be busy on phone.

"You came back for good now?" Eve breaks the ice barrier between us when I look up meeting her gaze.

Placing down my phone in the table, I respond "That's what my mom thinks" she nodded then took a sip in her vanilla.

Eve tilts her head, watching outside. I notice some changes in her style, like short her curly hair is now long straight, she wears light makeup but the cute freckles is still there.

She then return her eyes on me, nothing much of emotion, I know she's being cautious because the last time we saw each other was when I was yelling at them in utter rage.

"Steph told us about Byron. You should be careful Reese" she says before standing up, picking her plate and glass then leaving me alone.

I leaned against the chair with memories of us. We used to be super close, we hangout until midnight in this diner. We talked about life, school, crushes and future until we're back to stranger.

- ——-

Theuglytwin: Hey where u at?
Me: Otw
Theuglytwin: How's your sess?

Ignoring Ross stupid question I push open the door before waving goodbye to Mr. Hanse. It's 1am, Saturday, also means no class and I can sleep whatever time it pleases me.

There's a row of car, teenagers are seated on hood and some are playing dumb tag along the parked cars but there's one person caught my attention.

His smirk widens as if seeing me light up his dark desire. Byron push hisself with two of his suckers team chuckled in unison.

"There's my girlfriend" He says while I'm coming closer since there's no way of turning back or they will think that they scare me. And that's the least things I need right now.

Although they truly scares the shit out of me.

But this kind of scene is not new in my view, I had some taste back in my previous school with my group of friends.

And one thing learned? Never ever let them think that you're chickening and stand on your ground, fucking look them straight in the eye even when your knees is turning jelly.

"I can give you a ride" he offer before continuing "or you can ride me instead" they laugh while I maintain eye contact.

His cockiness vanished the moment he realizes the silent treatment I'm serving, "Do you hear me or what?" He sternly ask, looking pissed for my nonchalant reaction.

Behind him, his friends were whispering, chuckling and teasing him 'she got balls' they said.

He despicably smile at me, trying to touch my arms but I move away before he can and that causes another reaction from his sucker team. His face is becoming denser, fiercer and angrier but I stand on my ground by not blinking.

Byron leaned down, whispering in my ear "I'm gonna literally going to fuck your life cunt" before gaining his stand.

We all look behind my shoulder "Hey Reese you okay kid?" Mr. Hanse calls out in furrowed eyebrows, also checking Byron and his friends.

Not going to draw attention from anyone and not gonna drag someone to my own personal problem, I respond in smile "We're just catching up"

Mr. Hanse nodded but I can see the hesitation before he goes back inside the diner.

If he can only hear the beating of my racing heart in the walls in my chest.

Now back to the beast, I smirked, play the brave card and confidently say "Then you will see why they kick me out" I say before walking away and gained his friends cheering.

It's a 6 minutes walk home but my mind is playing tricks on me for keep looking behind assuming that he's behind. I forgot the last time I walk fast and now it's taking my breath away.

"Reese is that you?" I shut close the door as I'm literally gasping for air.

The reason why I never like cardio and PE is mainly of this.

Ross peeks from the sofa but immediately kneeled up checking on me in pouted face "What happened to you? You look pale and sweaty"

I blew sharp exhaled before responding "....just" my attention diverts to Jace holding a can of beer as if she's waiting for my explanation with that questioning gaze "Need some air. Besides my therapist said I need to run because it helps with the blood circulation and mind sanity—I'm gonna shower" I say then jogged upstairs.