Then Do Something About It |BxB|

Chapter 8- Luca

Holy shit. No way we just did that. Did what you may ask? We almost kissed. Not intentionally but we were like 2 inches away from kissing, I swear. It was so magnetic though. Like we both felt it, I could tell. When Elijah bumped into me, I almost fell backwards, so I am assuming, instinctively, that he grabbed my waist so I didn't fall along with my books.

But the thing is, HE DIDN'T MOVE HIS HANDS AFTER I WAS STABLE. HE KEPT THEM THERE FOR LIKE 10-15 SECONDS? We just stared into each other's eyes and it was too awkward for me to comprehend.

He picked up my books for me, and he saw my Heartstopper book. Great, now he knows my secret. Usually, nobody really takes a second glance at the book, at least not long enough to recognize that it was LGBT. Maybe hes stupid and didn't realize? I hope? Whatever.

I rushed off to my class to avoid any further embarrassment, which I can't really get away from him for too long because our first class, conveniently, is shared. Fuck me, honestly.

And as fate has it, he walks into the class 5 minutes after me, just before the bell. We made eye contact and I could feel the blush seeping back onto my face as I vividly remember the event that happened just a few minutes ago. He smirked at me and then winked.

What. I am losing it. Did he just magically become confident? Is he flirting with me? Is he messing with me? I'm so confused.

This is so infuriating. I just want to get Valencia from school and we can go get slime icecream or something, but I know I can't leave early and either way, they wouldn't let me take her out because I am not her legal guardian. I will be one day.

As soon as I turn 18 and I am financially stable to take her as my own, I will. I love my mom, but the other day, I found a plastic bag with some white substance in it on her night stand. God knows what it is but the last thing I need is me moving out and Valencia living with a growing drug addict. I want my mother to get help.

Speaking of my mom, I haven't really seen much of her in the past week. But I have my suspicions that she is slowly giving up on Val and I. That's why I figured that it is high time for me to get a job. I will worry about that later though.

I focus back on class, realizing that I missed a page of notes.

Near the end of class, our teacher stopped our private work time and cleared her throat.

"Okay class, I know that we are nearing the end of the first semester but we are going to get started on a project. This will be worth 30% of your grade so please take it seriously. And, I know that you guys aren't a fan of partner work but it is quite a large assignment to do yourself, so I have assigned you each a partner." I groan in my mind. I hate people. And the thought that I have a chance to be partnered with Elijah made me want to go off the deep end.

The teacher continued, "We will officially start this project today to get a little jumpstart on it. I tried to partner you up with people you don't really know so that maybe you guys can get the chance to know each other. We will have one group of three however. Anywho, I will pass out a paper with instructions on them once you have assembled into your groups."

She then projected her laptop onto the white board and displayed the groups on the screen. I squint my eyes trying to find my name.

Luca M., Elijah M., and Darron S.

Are you kidding me right now?

Out of the 34 students in the class what are the chances?

Am I dreaming?

I look to my right to see Darron shining his pearly whites at me and I look to the front of me to see Elijah smirking. Staring at me. Yeah, my butterflies just got unleashed majorly.

Darron was the first to make his way over, putting a hand on my shoulder and then asking how I was feeling today. He's a nice dude, believe me, but I cannot fathom what he is saying when I feel piercing brown eyes staring in our direction.

I can finally see him get up in my peripheral vision, and I wasn't really listening to what Dee was saying. I felt kind of bad. What if it was something important? I can't really worry about that right now. Not when Elijah just sat down next to me and I am already starting to suffocate in his cologne.

I tore my attention away from the raven haired boy and aimed it to the blonde boy instead.

I tore my attention away from the raven haired boy and aimed it to the blonde boy instead.

"What do you think about that?" He concluded, looking at me with questioning eyes. Well, shit.

"I'm sorry can- can you go over it again? I was a bit distracted." I let out an awkward chuckle as Darron rolled his eyes playfully.

"Pay attention this time." He said slowly, staring deep into my eyes. If I hadn't known better, I would have thought he was trying to seduce me. But that's crazy. There's no way he's into guys, he looks like the straightest person ever. After Elijah, of course.

"You too, Mariano. I don't want to have to explain this 50 times, nor will I do everything by myself." He glared at the both of us, before continuing, "I am not concerned about you," he stopped for a moment to point at me, "more so you." He then moved his finger and gaze to the tall boy next to me.

"Woah, woah. Dar? When did I ever leave you astray on a group project?" Eli queried, putting his hands up in a way of saying "I'm innocent!". I take notice of the nickname as well. Dar. Not like Dare but Dar. Like Darcy or something.

Dee deadpanned the raven haired boy. At this, they both let out a laugh. Well, at least it seems like they are friends, so I don't have to worry about any of us not getting along.

"Can we just get this over with now?" I let out, already annoyed by the fact that I am stuck with them both. There is nothing wrong with Dee. Nothing wrong with him at all. I actually think he is pretty cool, but he can be a little overbearing. And I think it's pretty self explanatory on why exactly I wouldn't want to be partnered with Eli.

I see a flash of surprise come across Darron's face as I usually am pretty well mannered and quiet. "Sorry. I don't mean to sound rude. I'm just exhausted." The blonde gave me an assuring smile.

"It's okay, Luca. We all get frustrated, especially when we are tired." He then proceeded to ruffle my hair and giggle, almost like he was teasing me. I blushed a little. I blush at the smallest of reactions. I don't mean to, I just do.

One of Darron's friends tapped on his shoulder and engrossed him into another conversation. While that was happening, I felt a tap on mine. I turn to see Eli.

"What was distracting you earlier, Luca?"

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