A Classic Teenage Romance

Chapter 12: Monday Morning Drama

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Walking onto campus on early Monday morning, I was feeling good, happy. My dad had the day off today and had offered to drop me off at school, saving me from catching the bus. I walked with a bounce in my step, strangely enthusiastic for a Monday morning, I had an extremely good weekend full of fun and was ready to take on the day. Until i saw them. Dane and Millie at the school entrance, her hands were tangled into his long blonde locks and he was kissing her passionately. My heart dropped and I looked away quickly, my face flushing and rushed away from the embracing couple. What was this sick feeling in my stomach? I mean I'd seen the two kiss plenty of times, never did it affect me. I mean Dane was my best friend sure I cared for him but not like that. However, I felt rage begin to fill me. I mean Dane had told me they were over, and then merely two days later they are making out? I rushed to where my group usually sat, knowing I'd be the first there. I sat on a bench quietly, thinking. Suddenly a presence sat next to me, I turned not knowing who it was. Christian grinned at me, "Hey Belle, how you doing" I gave him a small smile before replying "Good thanks Christian, what about you?" I replied politely, ignoring the unusual pain in my chest. Ignoring my question he asked concerned, "Are you sure? You look a bit down?" he looked so concerned, his eyes focused on me, waiting for a reply. I sighed softly, "You know just worried about Dane, I saw him and Millie together this morning and I just don't want him to get hurt" I said, partially trying to convince myself that was the reason I was upset. Christian studied me quietly running a hand through his chocolate coloured hair. "You guys are really close aren't you?" he inquired. I nodded, "Yeah, he's been my best friend for years, we've been through a lot together" he nodded thoughtfully, "And you guys are just friends?Like I dont mind to be nosey but you guys are just really close, and usually in girl-boy friendships one developed feelings for the other. You know" I felt my face flush "No, no not Dane and I. Trust me" i rushed out. He smiled at me, "Good, because I think I might have a bit of a thing for you" I masked my shock. What. Christian had a thing for me, I hardly knew the guy. I mean sure he was hot but we just met. "Huh?" was my only response, my face burning.

"Hey guys!" we whipped around quickly at the sound of Danes voice coming towards us, Millie following closely behind. I shot a quick side glance at Christian who was smiling sweetly at me. "H-hey Dane" I stuttered, still flustered from Christians earlier statement. "Are we interrupting something?" Dane asked, his eyes studying my flushed face. I shook my head slowly and he shot me a curious 'We'll talk later' look and I groaned internally. Oh great, now I'm going to have to talk to him about Christian after seeing him suck face with Millie, who was currently texting furiously on her phone. "Hey Millie" Christian said kindly, I echoed him and she looked up at us and smiled. "Hey you guys" she said flipping her long, dark locks over a shoulder. "How are we all this morning?" she asked. "Oh, good, good. What about you" I asked feeling Dane and Christians eyes on me. "Oh yeah good" she replied her concentration going back to her phone. "Excuse me you two, I need to borrow my best friend for a sec" Dane stated grabbing my arm, tugging me away from the two. I felt Christian and Millie's eyes follow us as Dane dragged me after him. "What is it Dane" i grumbled when we were out of earshot. "What the heck did we just walk in on? And dont say nothing" he demanded. I studied him, he was wearing a school jumper today the dark colour making his tanned skin and light hair stand out. I tugged nervously on a strand of my brown hair "Um, Christian and I were just talking" I mumbled not meeting his dark eyes. Then I suddenly remembered what I had witnessed this morning. "Hey, what about you? I saw you and Millie together this morning" I stated carefully, looking up at him. He was the one averting my eyes this time. Shuffling his feet awkwardly, he glanced over at me "Oh, you saw that?" i rolled my eyes, "well yeah, i mean the school entrance? Really? Discrete Dane, very discrete" he shoved me playfully. "You're one to talk, you and Christian sitting all close, your face looking like a bloody tomato. Mmm, yeah I'm sure nothing went on there" I slapped his shoulder laughing quietly. "All we were doing was talking okay, he just said he thinks he might like me, thats all" Dane stiffened. "What?" he asked. I studied him, wondering about his sudden change of manner. "He said he might like me, no big deal" I repeated coolly. Dane studied me, our eye contact not breaking, it was as if he was challenging me to look away. I didn't. "Uh-huh" he said breaking the silence. "OKay wel-" my sentence was interrupted by the shrill ringing of the bell signalling the beginning of first period. We hadn't noticed how long we had been talking, almost all of our friends were at school now, probably wondering where we were. We walked over to our friends, and Dane leant close to my ear whispering "Too be continued Belle" Damn it.

Authors Note:

Hello all, so its 2am here and I'm so tired but felt the need to write, for some strange reason. I hope your enjoying this story. Whoa Christian has caught some feels. Daaaaammmnnn, some drama is about to go down!

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