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The following week was entirely a living hell. Since that night, Artemis had gained a newfound confidence which he'd show through our following interactions. I hate when people get comfortable around you. They start to interfere into your life more than they should, to the point where you'll have this nagging feeling at the back of your head, anticipating their next appearance. It was usually around the time lunch approached, that I'd get this uncomfortable feeling - and I had the right to be uncomfortable!
The moment the bells rang, signaling our lunch break with their powerful voices, I'd turn to the door, where Artemis would come barging into the room before the teacher even left, and with this ludic expression, he would call out for me at the top of his lungs. The kid has problems, I swear to god.
Today was no exception. The bells sung, and the creamy-white hair appeared at the doorway. It surprised me how fast he was able to make it to my class, it was unsettling in a way, the fact that he would just appear out of nowhere... Though appear wouldn't be the right word. He would always just be there. He peeped into the class from the doorway, his stupid grin plastered on his face, golden eyes gliding over the classroom in search. I never understood why he had to look for me, I always sat at the same spot. And I knew that he knew exactly where I would be.
"Oh Graaay~!" He'd call. Every goddamn time. I considered ignoring his calling the moment I'd caught Jasper's amused glance, watching to see what I would do. He found it hilarious how Artemis would come pick me up every day - the whole class found it hilarious, honestly - and in the beginning, I'd feel my face heating up from the embarrassment, but now I had gotten used to it. Despite that, I still wanted to ignore him, or even hide under my desk if possible, to avoid those stares. But there was no escape, I, of all people, should know that.
Groaning, I stood up from my seat and slipped my bag over my shoulder, and walked through the isles where the students were packing their things and getting up to leave. I ignored Jasper's snickering as I passed him, and nodded towards Artemis in greeting.
"Cmon, hurry up!" He chirped with excitement, leading me along as we made our way down the halls. "I found another great place for lunch!"
"Yay..." I tried to make my antipathy obvious. It went over his head. He'd been "discovering" places in and out of the school that he'd like to have lunch at, and he refused to eat at the same spot twice. "Where to this time?" I asked.
"It's a surprise!" He responded with a mischievous grin. "But I have a feeling that you'll really like this one!"
"Yeah because I've totally really liked the others." I groaned, slugging my shoulders. "How much longer?"
