One bet, One love

Chapter 7

  After like a month since I've came to this new school, me and James got closer. He was funny and sweet, and i liked spending time with him.
  ~What was this feeling?~ i kept asking myself.
  From time to time, i would also spend time with Carl. He was sweet, but i didn't feel the same as when i spent time with James.
  Sometimes, i would notice how James and Carl would give eachother death glares. I didn't really understand why, but i hoped everything was alright.

  *One day at school*

  I was walking on the hallways when i saw James. I went up to him to say hi.
  But suddenly, i froze.
  A beautiful blonde girl went to him.      She was the same girl i saw at the party that was a month ago.
  I turned to another way to walk, when James noticed me:
  - Oh, hey, Ellie! he said, looking at me.
  ~Great! Just great!~ i told myself.
  - Hey...
  The blonde girl looked at me and smiled.
  - Hii! I'm Bianca! Nice to meet you! she said, sounding happy.
  - Oh, uhm, nice to meet you too! i said.
  ~What the heck is wrong with me?~
  - Anyways. I gotta-go. See yall! she said, waving at us.
  - See ya! James said.
  After she left, i turned to James.
  - Uhh, who was that girl? I asked without thinking.
  I suddenly realised what i just said, and almost turned red.
  - My sister, was James's simple response.
  - Ooh, alright!
  I didnt understand why did i felt relieved that Bianca was his sister.
  - Why did you ask? he said looking at me, seeming like he saw how i became relieved.
  I froze. I didn't know how to respond. I didn't want to sound jealous. Besides, why would i be jealous? There's no reason to be jealous.... right?
  - Oh, uhm... just wondering!
  ~Gosh! I sounded kinda like an idiot. Why am i like this...?~ i said in mind.
  - Ok. If you say soo, he said, smirking.
  - I told you. I'm just wondering. Ok? i said, trying to convince him.
  ~Gosh, i sounded like i was trying to hide something!~ i said in mind.
  - Ok-ok! I'm just kidding! Anyways, class will start in 2 minutes, he told me.
  - WHAT- I-I mean: what? Why the heck didn't you tell me? I said, sounding angry.
  - You didn't ask soo... I didn't tell you.
  I felt like kicking him.
  - Ughhh. Now we should get to class, i said, dragging him to the way to class.
  - Ok.

  *After the lesson ended*

  I was putting my books in my bag, when i saw Carl coming my way.
  - Hey, Ellie! he said calm.
  - Heyy! Did you understand anything from the class? i asked him.
  We walked out of class, going to our next lesson.
  - Well, not really. Didn't understand a sh!t. The teacher talks fast, so of course you ain't gonna understand anything, he said, sounding annoyed.
  - I know. But, at least, he won't kill you if you are late. He doesn't seem that strict, i said.
  - You have to see him mad. Last year, he was soo mad at us, that he gave a test to everyone in class. And guess what? The next lesson he gave us another test! Thank goddess it wasn't that hard! But still.
  - Oh, wow! 2 free marks! Nice! i said jokingly.
  - Haha. Very cool, he said, rolling his eyes. I didn't need another 2 marks. After all, I'm not that bad at history. So those 2 marks were useless.
  We entered the class, when i saw James talking to Blake. He noticed me and smiled. But after he saw Carl, he gave him a death glare. Carl gave him one back.
  Before i could say anything, Ashley waved at me, and signaled to come to her.
  - Ellie! Where were you? After history finished, you didn't even wait for me! You just left with Carl.
  Ashley didn't sound too happy.
  - I'm so sorry, Ash! I didn't mean to leave you there!
  I felt guilty. I guess she saw my expression, because she sighed before saying:
  - It's ok i guess... Anyways. Girl, i didn't signaled you to come here only for this. I have something to tell you. But first, let's go somewhere more private, she told me before dragging me near the girls bathroom, since there were barely any people.
  - Ok soo, why did you drag me here? Wait, did somebody hurt you?
  - No-no! No-one did anything to me! Don't worry! Anyway. What I'm trying to say, is that... i think i have a crush, she whispered to me.
  - That's great 👍, i whispered back. Will you tell me who that lucky person is?
  - It's uhmm..... B...*takes a deep breath* it's Blake.
  She sounded embarrassed. But i was happy for her.
  - Ooh! That's interesting. I thought you didn't like Blake, i said moving my eyebrows.
  - I used to. But now... i feel like... i have a crush on him, Ashley said, with her cheeks turning red.
  - Look, i won't judge you. I'm actually happy for you!
  Before i could continue, she interrupted me:
  - Look, i told you this so i can feel better. But i also told you this, because i need your help.
  - I'm all ears!
  - I need you to try to ask Blake if he likes anyone or what he thinks about me. I know it's quite much to ask, but pleaseee! Im scared to ask him out rn. Will you at least try to do this?
  Ashley begged me to help her so i said:
  - Sure! You know, since James is Blake's best friend, i could ask him if he can ask Blake if he likes anyone, i said.
  - Of course! But please dont tell him i like Blake. It'll be weird.
  - Don't worry! You can trust me!
  After the conversation ended, we entered class just in time, because the bell rang.
  And now, all i needed to find the perfect time to ask James about Blake.