Dawn's Embrace

Chapter - 3

Lia Raven

Why is he even smiling at me like that? Do I have something on my face or is it disgust? Ugh, fine I should look away if he doesn't.

There were still 5 minutes before the sudden announcement. I was sitting keeping my hands on my notebook and gossiping with Skylar. Those three were probably too. After a moment, the place became quiet, even though it was yet to be start.

I could hear his breath beside me. The aroma coming from his body was so good. And his freaking voice. Why is everything so perfect about him?

I put my hand unknowingly on the handle where Raiden was already keeping his hand. The sudden contact snapped away those thoughts. I had a sudden chill. I quickly put my cold hand away from his warm hand.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't-" He stopped me with his hands, "No problem. Your hands are so cold. Let me." He took my hands into his and started warming it up.

No way. What's with him? He's a jerk to me always. What's with the sudden change?

"It's okay. They always stay cold." I took my hands away from him gently to prevent "rumors" definitely. "Sorry for that but take this." He gave me a little bag from his pocket which was probably for warming hands. "Thanks." He gave me a smile and took out his phone scrolling Instagram.

The bag was so warm and comfy. As my hands got warm, I tried to give it back to him. "Keep it. I have some extras. Well, it's reusable. Just read the instructions." He said while having his eyes fixed on his phone. "Thanks, but it's a lot." I said, struggling to get the words out. "It's okay. You have insta?" he asked. I replied, "Yeah, why?" He asked again, "What's your username?" I replied, "Umm... it's raven.lee_._" He hummed to my response. The hell was he doing? What's with the sudden switch up-

OMG HE'S SCARY RN...

"Students, sorry for making you guys wait that long." Our principal said. We all focused on the speech.

"So, my lovely kids, I made the sudden meet up because your terms are in some few months. We'll have small tests before and keep yourself busy in study but in a good amount. Take a break, go out, talk to your family and friends and also keep your studies in regular basis. Best of luck. But that's not why I called you guys here today in such a hurry. We'll be having field trips for each class and we'll hang the schedule later. Keep an eye on the central board and that's all. Today have a free day. Everything will be announced by your room teacher tomorrow. Thank you, my kids." Mr. Flynn left after that.

Ms. Grayson announced, "Children, you might leave now. And Raiden, meet me in my room at 3:45 p.m."

Everyone was leaving. I left with Skylar and they do too.

- Lili, isn't he sus? I mean, it's his maybe like third time talking to you and he had always been a jerk before.

- I feel the same too. What's with the sudden change? He even asked for my insta idk...

- Whatever it is, a win is a win. If he follows you, you do too. Simple.

- I mean, I liked the behavior because it was different this time but yk...

- Yeah yeah.

- Whatever, Sky, let's go to the classroom. I didn't bring my phone with me. I need to check if it's okay.

- Okay, let's go.

I walk to the classroom and see Adeline, Rose, Charlette, Rachel and Grace chatting together.

"Oh, Lili, your phone was vibrating a lot." Rachel said to me. "Oh, let me see."

As soon as I saw my notifications, my jaw dropped.

grayson.r followed you.

Skylar asked, "What's wrong, Lili?" I replied, "Nothing's wrong... it's just shocking. LOL."

Skylar snatched my phone, "Oh. Accept it." Adeline asked, "What accept?" I replied, "Sky made a misunderstanding. It's just a follow request." They all gave a disappointed look and Skylar added, "By Raiden"

They all gasped. "Didn't you say he blocked you?" Charlette asked. I replied, "I mean, I thought he did... but it came in my suggestions and the username is confusing." Rose asked, "How do you even know it's him?" I showed them my message requests-

Raiden

This is Raiden Grayson, Ms. Raven.

Adeline asked, "How come you not understand it's him? Like it's already followed by Kai and Adrian's account and its clearly RAIDEN-" I replied with annoyance, "I don't look up into profiles and I didn't want to follow him first at all!" "Lili, chill." Skylar said. "Btw accept it. I mean, he did it first." Grace added.

I accepted the request and followed him back. Like, it's just "an account", right? We all packed our bags, changed into our sports fit and left to the badminton court to play badminton.