A Diamond Between Us

crossing over to you

 (Special Chapter) 

CHLOE 

"I'm full, Chloe. I don't want to eat."

I rolled my eyes. Here we go again.

"Fine! Do you think you're losing weight by starving yourself?"

She shot me a sharp look, and I met her gaze with the same intensity. She's being a brat again.

"You're acting just like Mom. I'm done with the lectures. Besides, I'm chewing my gum..."

"I'm sorry," I softened my gaze. "I'm just worried about you. You didn't eat dinner last night, and now—"

I didn't get to finish what I wanted to say when she suddenly stopped walking in the corridor. I was about to ask her, but then I saw a guy entering the school gate. 

Who is that?

"Chloe, look at that guy—"

I stopped her. "Who?" I raised an eyebrow, hoping she wasn't referring to the guy I was thinking of.

"That guy holding hands with another guy." She glanced at me. "Are they boyfriends?"

I shrugged. "I don't know." I felt a wave of relief. I thought she was talking about that hot guy they were with.

I stared at the guy—was he real? Why did I feel something strange in my chest and stomach? It was a sensation I hadn't felt before, something completely new to me.

"I'll follow them," she said.

I snapped back to reality when I heard that. I was against it!

"No, you won't follow them," I shot her a glare.

"Whatever!"

Of course, she didn't listen to me. I rolled my eyes, letting her do whatever she wanted. It was clear that's what she wanted. I was just waiting to hear about her experience later.

I headed to a coffee shop nearby and decided to relax for a while. A cup of coffee in hand, I settled into the moment. Yeah, this was ideal—a morning coffee, just me and myself.

ZOE

I forced a smile as I blocked his way, causing them to stop. I stared at him—he was so handsome and fine. Why am I just seeing him now? Are they new here? Oh, no! I hope Mommy doesn't find out about them. Or maybe they're just taking business-related courses...

"Uhm..." Oh my God, he's hot! "You're blocking our way. Can you move a bit?" I smiled... Why is he so perfect in my eyes? The way he spoke and parted his lips while talking only made him more attractive.

"Let's go."

That guy... I glanced at him. Is he his boyfriend? This can't be!

They started to leave, but I blocked their path again. I wasn't finished yet.

"Who said you two can just pass by like that?"

They stopped. Just the way I wanted. I fixed my gaze back on him. He was the kind of guy I could stare at all day, his aura just so captivating.

"Ah?" He looked confused—so cute! "Why are you looking at me like that?"

I laughed as I slowly chewed my bubble gum. Wait a minute... Is he scanning me? He's looking me up and down. Do I look good today? I know I'm beautiful today.