Accidentally In Love

Chapter 10: Will

The Next Day...
Leigh's P.O.V

I think this is the first normal day I've had at this school, but something feels off. Or maybe I'm just overthinking it because Knox hasn't said a word to me this whole class. He hasn't even looked at me...did I do something wrong?

In first block this morning, Tatum found out what happened with the seating arrangement, and she was really upset about it. She actually tried talking to the teacher-even though I told her it was the teachers decision, so we shouldn't bother her. Tatum actually gave Mae a weird look...which was a little concerning. But I may be reading too much into it.

The bell is going to ring any second for 3rd block, so I pack up my stuff in my backpack. As I pack though, I look over at Knox from curiosity, just to see if his mood has changed.

I'm not exactly sure what he's doing, but he seems to be writing something on a sheet of paper covered by his arms. My nosy self is telling me to peek and see, but my respectful self is keeping me over here.

The bell rings and Knox instantly stands, crumpling the paper, and sticking it in his pocket. He grabs his bag, and without even glancing at me, walks right out of the room.

I have these empathic moments- at least that's what my mom says I have. It may just be high intuition. But I can feel that Knox is upset, or worried about something. Maybe on edge. Possibly mad. Although this may just be one of the obvious moments when someone's feeling a certain way.

I follow out of the room, seeing Knox ahead of me. I don't ever see Knox walk alone, since we're usually together, or he gets to class before me. As Knox walks, he keeps his head up high, and his hands in his pockets. People keep out of his way, but give him weird looks. Pretty rude ones. But Knox doesn't react. What is all that about?

I make my way into the classroom, Knox and Tripp both already sat at the lab tables. I take a seat, Tripp turning to me. He nods his head over at Knox, who is scrolling on his phone, quiet.

I shrug, shaking my head. So it's not just me. Tripp thinks something is up too. I hope he's ok...

"Hey guys, all I ask for you to do today is turn in all your work you've been doing this week. Because today is the due date. If you are finished with your work, and have turned it in, you may have a free day." I hate free days. It means I have nothing to do. And when I have nothing to do in class, I get awkward.

Knox takes out his papers as I do, Tripp too. But as soon as I get my papers out, Knox holds his hand out to me. I stare at it for a second. Oh...

I cautiously hand Knox my paper, looking up to see his eyes. But he doesn't make eye contact, just takes Tripp's paper and heads to turn all of ours in. That was sweet of him...but why is he still not talking or making eye contact? Even with Tripp. Maybe it's not me...

Tripp leans over to me once Knox walks away. "You two didn't argue or anything, right?" I furrow my eyebrows.

"No...last time I talked to him was yesterday afternoon, and he seemed perfectly fine. I got to second period today and he just started ignoring me..."

Tripp nods. "He's said a few words to me this morning, but other than that, nothing too. He seems zoned out." I nod back in agreement.

I turn to see Knox walking back, and he keeps his eyes trained on the floor, seeming to be thinking about something. I feel like he needs a hug. But it'd be weird if I gave him one, right?

Suddenly, I see a guy walking towards our table, eyes trained on Knox. He has a mischievous look on his face. I think his name is...Will? He's Jaylen's partner over there. He talks really loud, and Jaylen is always telling him very loudly to stop talking.