Dear CRUSH

Chapter 5

    The week was faster than I expected, I was quite anxious for Wednesday. I took more time picking out a cloth that morning which was never a problem but I wanted to look nice for Maya. We talked few times during the week but today would have more talking than ever and I don't want to screw that up.

Daniel honked for the fifth time that morning. I ran downstairs and wore my vans in the process, almost tripping on the stairs. I quickly lock up and entered the car.

"What took you so long?" Daniel asked immediately I entered the car.

"Nothing" I replied.

"Why do you look different? Did you trim your hair?" He asked, popping his head in my face to look at me better.

"You never trim your hair except it is something important. What's going on?" Curiosity in his voice as he drove into the street.

"Just felt like. I can trim my hair anytime" I replied him.

He did not stop bugging me till we got to school and I immediately got out after we parked to avoid more questions.

"You would eventually end up telling me!" He yelled and I smiled, knowing how right he is. He would still get to know, he always has a way of getting me to talk. But I just wanted to keep my little crush matter private now.

I walked in the midst of rowdy teens, talking about different things and I head straight to my locker. I opened it and brought out the note of my first class, Science. Dropping my bag inside the locker before I closed it.

"Hey J" Maya called.

I looked up and saw her walked towards me, my hands grew sweaty.

"What's up Maya" I tried to sound cool.

"I'm good. We are still meeting today right?" She asked.

"Yes yes. That's if you don't have any other important thing to do" I don't know when I said that.

She smiled "See you later J" she said and got lost in the crowd.

I stood there and smiled at the nickname she called me. The bell went off and I knew I needed to get to class.

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After Science class, I had History, Arts and Music before lunch break.  I sat with Daniel and the team during lunch break and I did not pay attention to all their talk. I was stealing glance at Maya, she sat few tables away with her friends. I was not surprised she made friends fast, she was lovable and quite fun. She caught me staring at her and she waved, I smiled at her and waved back.

Daniel nudged my side " Jeremy! Are you even listening? What are you looking at?" He looked around.

"What were you guys talking about?" I turned to them and they briefed me on their discussion.

I ended up zoning out again. I was nervous about my meeting with Maya later that afternoon. Lunch ended and we returned class. Calculus was next before Music and I would be done for the day. We normally have practice after school everyday but Wednesday and Friday are an exception so I guess hanging out with Maya would only be on those days.

I could not focus throughout Calculus class. Maya looked exceptionally beautiful today and I was nervous that I would be spending hours with her alone. After classes ended, I grew more nervous and my hands were beginning to betray me. The bell rang and students trooped out of the music class, I slowly packed my bag and walked outside to meet Daniel by his car.

"Hey buddy. I would walk home today so you don't have to wait" I told him.

"Okay, are you fine tho?" He asked and I nodded in reply.

I still had an hour before Maya meets me in the Library but I think going there before her would be better. Maybe I can settle with a book and my nervousness would reduce. I started walking to the library which was a 10 minute walk from the school.

"Good Afternoon Cole" I greeted the librarian.

He smiled widely and replied "Hey there, seeing you here after a while. You good?"

"I'm fine Cole. Just came to tutor a friend. Is is opened?" I asked him.

"Here" he tossed the key to me.

"Still how you left it" he said.

"Thanks Cole" I smiled and left.

I used to visit the library alot with my dad but since he dead. I often come by. We had a private room that Cole let us have anytime we come to read. He does most of his research in the library and after he dead, I came twice to clear his books and only popped in to say hello to Cole few times.

As I opened the door, waves of memories hit me. The room was still how it use to be. Wooden floors, antique chairs, tables and lamp, few books on the shelves and a small window for light and air.

I smiled. It was surprisingly clean and I knew Cole must have still cleaned it even after I stopped using it. I dropped my bag and sat, bringing out few books and my Calculus note to revise before Maya gets here.

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I'm so sorry for late update. School has been choking😫. I really appreciate all the love I got when I took a break but I'm back and better now. Don't forget to comment and vote plsssss🤲. It goes a long way. I love y'all😊❤️❤️