Apple of my eye

Chapter 16

Krise felt cold all over. She couldn't believe what she had seen. Tears streamed down her face yet again, and this time, she did not brush them away. Why am I even upset over this? Then it hit her; she liked him. But he would never like her back. The commotion in the cafeteria proved her point. Her face was now wet with tears, and she felt broken. At least, no one will find me here, she thought bitterly. Looking all around her, she was sure nobody in their right mind would have thunk( not a typo) she'll be here. At the corner of the vast field, a small abandoned equipment shed was camouflaged perfectly as if you did not look carefully, you would not see it. Krise felt calmer in the warm, dark but clean shed. It was her safe haven and comfort.

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Deon really, really never ever thought that finding a girl could be this difficult. And getting rid of one too. " For the last time, get lost, Camellia. I'm trying to find Krise!" He hollered in frustration. "You wound me." She whined. Deon scowled at her. "This is all her fault, ruining our bond. She just trying to get your pity, hon. But I'm here now, just let her g-" Her 'convincing' speech was cut off when Deon, growling in anger, shoved her off, hard. "You're not the Camellia I used to know." He said simply, and walked off, mellowing down. Camellia glared at his diminishing shadow with hatred. That stupid pig ruined everything! She thought, a venomous look finding its way to her dark eyes. She was supposed to break those two lovebirds up for Fred. Deon's too......uncool for me, she thought with a evil smirk. She was a certified evil flirt, as Fred would often say. The only reason she agreed to do Fred's bidding was because she hoped Fred realise how she was so much cooler than that Nobody Krise. She held on to that thought as she raced after Deon.

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Kaira glared at the jerk before her, hands on her hips and looking very murderous indeed. She caught Fred sneaking up on her as she was trying to find her sis.Fred looked at her pretty face with a gulp. He knew better to provoke Krise's equally hot-tempered sister. "Um....." Kaira did not waste a second. She grabbed his collar and hissed, "Why were you following me?!" Fred smiled sheepishly. She responded with a death glare. "I hate you." Was all she uttered. Fred felt a little frustrated. Why Krise and Kaira refused to fall for him like other girls was beyond him. "Why?" He asked, them shrank back when she raised her hand to slap him. " You dumb orange! My sister is probably crying her eyes out as you speak utter nonsense to annoy me!" Kaira screamed at him. "Don't you think you had had enough? Everyone's mad at you." Kaira turned on her heel and flounced off. Fred grabbed her arm. It felt soft and smooth. "Wait." He said. "'Let go." Kaira snapped impatiently. "Look, all I ever wanted was to get your sister's attention, I did not want to hurt her." He looked at her meaningfully and added, "Or you." Kaira smiled dryly, without mirth. "I know what you asked Camellia to do. I'm not stupid, naive or easy to deceive. It will take more than pretty lies to convince me, Frederick." Fred felt himself turn as small as a mouse. "You....you stalker!" He accused, a random word popping from his tongue. "What about you, then? I'm doing it to protect my sister and me." Kaira rebuked harshly, glaring hard at him. Fred flushed angrily, returning her glare. Kaira felt like punching him till he bled to death. But she restrained herself and turned away. "Coward." Fred spat. Kaira stopped, tears of anger and accusation filling her eyes. She felt upset, yet she didn't know why. "And you said you never meant to hurt me!" She yelled, and ran out of sight. Fred watched her go, and he never felt more guilty in his life. He really hurt her this time.

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Deon was beyond frustrated. Camellia was seriously getting on his last nerves. She simply would not get lost! Talk about a leech. "Camellia Bailes Brown. Go away." Deon hissed for the umpteen time. Camellia gave him a innocent look. Deon finally realised she wasn't going to leave him alone. The only way to keep her off his back was to ignore her. So that's what he did. He trudged along the side of the field. Lunch was already over and he was ditching class, but he didn't care. How would he concentrate without Krise? Camellia tagged along restlessly. She was frustrated, too. Why Deon did not succumb to her charms was an annoying her. She watched Deon as he trudged along. He seemed to only think of that Krise girl. She's not even pretty. She scoffed to herself. But deep inside her, she knew who was prettier and it was clear that Krise had something she didn't have. Knowing that Deon was pretty much going to ignore her, she decided to sit on them instead. After all, she was a certified stalker.
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Krise knew she was ditching. For a stupid reason. A boy. Her conscience told her she had enough crying and pathetic self pity for a day. She stepped out of the equipment shed. And came face to face with Deon. "What?" She folded her arms and have him a unbearable look. "If nothing I'm going back to class." She continued and stepped past him. A hand grabbed hers and she blushed despite herself. "I'm sorry." He uttered. Krise felt herself soften as she turned around and threw herself into his arms. Tears sprang out from her eyes once again as she shook in his arms. Deon hugged her back and patted her head. "Don't worry, I will always be here for you, no matter what." Krise smiled through her tears and looked up. Deon gazed at her innocent eyes and his lips turned upwards. She looked so cute, he couldn't help but pinch her cheeks. Krise giggled as she playfully pushed him away. "Are you made of copper and Tellurium?" He asked her with a cheeky grin. Krise stared at him, confused. "Huh?" Deon chuckled at her adorable reaction. " Because you're cute."