spaces between us (grayson Dolan)

ch.19 awkward

Tessa (POV)
I dreaded going to school today. How could I face Grayson without it being totally awkward? That's right, I can't. If it's not awkward it will literally be a blessing, but I'm not counting on that. I eventually dragged myself out of bed so Nick would stop bugging me to get ready. I was too lazy to do anything special, so I just threw on a cute sweatshirt and some leggings with my vans. All I put on was some quick mascara and brushed my teeth and put on deodorant and perfume. I walked downstairs to eat my breakfast. Nick, for some reason was in some kinda big hurry this morning, and I practically choked on my food when he tried to shove it down my throat, so we would be able to leave. He kept mumbling something about having to get to school before Kylie. I think he was gonna surprise her with something or whatever. We pulled outta the driveway and in 10 minutes we were at school. Here we go.

I got to my locker and searched for Grayson. Thank goodness. We got here earlier then him. I spoke too soon. I saw him emerge from the sea of people in the locker hall that the juniors and sophomores shared. He was headed my way. Crap!The one time I didn't want to see Grayson and he just happens to be here. I quickly grabbed my books, shut my locker, and walked as fast as I could to get out of the hallway. It was Thursday, which meant I had Geometry first with Meghan and then Physics with Kelly. I didn't actually have to see Grayson until after lunch, when we had chemistry together. Let's hope I won't bump into him before then.

Physics just let out and Kelly and I just laughed and whispered almost the whole time. Our teacher, Mrs. Briggs, was getting pretty pissed, but luckily, class ended before she could get a chance to have a talk with us. We went our separate ways, heading to our lockers to grab our other books. Again, I saw Grayson and prayed he wouldn't notice me. Unfortunately, my prayers were not heard when he started to come near me.
"Hey Te-" he started to say before I cut him off by slamming my locker and speed walking away. I could have handled that much better. Whoops!! I probably hurt his feelings. But I sorta panicked. All I wanted right now was to just get this day over with... or hide in a hole until all this blows over.... either one I went to my next class, Spanish. This class, I had with ethan.
"Hi Tessa." he said when I sat down next to him.
"Hey Eth."
"Do you know what's up with Grayson? He looked really confused and kinda upset when I saw him in the locker hall." Ethan asked me.
"Um no. Well. I mean not really." I lied.

I know what you think, "I thought you hated lying"? Well I do, and I try my hardest not to do it, but I couldn't help it. I didn't want Ethan to get mad at me or think I'm stupid for running away from Gray.
"Okay?" he said suspiciously.

*after lunch*

Luckily at lunch, Grayson and Ethan sat with their junior friends that were on their football team. Thank the Lord!But I did run away from him again when we were on our way back from lunch. I just really don't want to have an awkward conversation right now.

I was currently at my locker, again, getting my books for History. Of course Grayson had to come up. I went to close my locker but Grayson held it open.
"Why do you keep running away from me?" He asked a bit angrily but a little sad.
"I'm sorry Grayson. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, bu-"
"But what?" He cut me off.
"Jeez, will you at least let me explain without being interrupted? I haven't even gotten to the point yet." I slightly yelled, getting annoyed. "I was running from you well, cause I was afraid that it would be really awkward between us since.... you know... the other night." I blurted.
"Oh.... about that. I'm really sorry! I don't know what came over me. I shouldn't have done that! And I sure as hell didn't mean to make it awkward." Grayson apologized.
"It's ok." I said with a smile. It felt good to talk to him again.
"So... I was wondering if you wanted to come over tonight?" Grayson asked. " If everything is not awkward between us anymore?"

"Yeah, I'd love to!" I said happily.
"Great! Come over at around 5:30ish?"
"Ok. Sounds good to me!" I gushed out.
Grayson let me go and I was on my way to History class, thinking about "tonight."