Knowing Asher

Chapter|14|

"Please, I have got better things to do than follow you around. I didn't know anyone else was going to be here," I scoffed as I held his gaze.

"Good to know. Just pretend I am not here, and I will do the same," he said, ducking his head back into the water.

That wasn't the hardest thing on earth, and it was not like I was dying to talk to him.

Of course you are not.

I blew my hair from my mouth, frowning at the change of situation. I hoped my feelings for him were dropping now that I knew he's an ass.
It was hard to pretend he wasn't here. I just wanted a calm time to myself, but I think that was too much to ask for.

I couldn't help but think about the certain guy in that water. My mind was going the wrong way. Now, I was thinking about how his wet hair made him look like a model. And that shirtless chest, even though I didn't see it well, was already haunting me.

Why did he also have to come here?

I jumped into the lake, swimming far away from him, enjoying the peace that comes with it. It did calm my nerves, and I was in a much better mood to meet those girls. I know they have my best interest at heart, but it annoys me when they go overboard with it.

I think you should be grateful you have finally got real friends.

I didn't really have close friends growing up. I wasn't antisocial and tried my best to befriend people. I was the girl people made fun of because I have always been book smart.

Nerd!

Teacher's pet!

Stuck up!

Dictionary!

Naive!

Stupid!

The names I used to get called rang in my ears. I wasn't sure how to behave when I transferred here, and I was so sure it was going to be worse. I couldn't reject the scholarship when my parents were so happy that I was getting a taste of luxury. Something they couldn't afford, so I had to school here. I thought everyone was going to be rich snobs, but they proved me wrong and showed me what true friendship was all about. Maybe that was why I was skeptical to tell them about my crush. I was scared they were going to judge me, but they did the complete opposite.

My eyes were glossy now, but I tried blinking back the tears. Now wasn't the time to reminisce on bad memories.

You are strong. Don't you dare go all emotional on me. I really hate it.

Really surprised that you are comforting me.

I always got your back.

I chuckled lightly, amused at my subconscious. Now that is a first.

I have to be like this once in a while, and I wouldn't like you getting used to it. I am still here to haunt you!

I shook my head lightly and opened my eyes. I saw Asher staring at me.

When did he get out of the water?

He must think I was some kind of weirdo. Like, who cries in a pool?

Technically, you didn't cry.

I almost did. I ducked my head into the water, attempting to wash all the forms of sadness from my face. As if that is possible but it is always nice to try the impossible. I was glad that I didn't have makeup on because I couldn't start to imagine what I had looked like.