The Secret I Will Never Tell (The Secret Series Book 1)

Chapter 4

I nervously take a bite of my sandwich while Blake clears his throat.

"Listen," He gazes at me. I make a motion with my hand for him to continue. "It's just an idea.." I look across the football field and there are a bunch of people laying in the grass, basking in the sun.

"Keep going." I say while staring at the people.

"You and I pretend to be...together," He says the word really slowly then takes a few bites out of his sandwich and continues. "And Victoria will see that I've moved on or whatever and she'll want me back."

"What's in it for me?" I ask. Other than being in a pretend relationship with my best friend/crush. I finish my sandwich and grab the candy bar. I split it in half and hand Blake the other half.

"I've been thinking about that." He grabs the candy bar from me and sticks it in his mouth. "I figured that...Ed...is probably bugging you to be with him. If you pretend to be with me, then he'll stop bugging you because you moved on from him." Blake may not be the smartest banana in the bunch, but he has his smart moments, like this one.

"I don't know, B-ster," B-ster has been my nickname for Blake-other than Blakie-since forever. I finish my half of the candy bar and grab the Diet Pepsi. I take a few sips from it.

He grabs my hand. "Will you at least think about it?" Electricity shoots up my hand. I try to ignore it, then give him a weak smile and nod.

"Okay...I'll think ab-" Rriiiinnnnggg. That's the bell ending lunch. I help Blake put the rest of the lunch in the brown sack. After we're done, I get off of of the bleachers and cross the field. Blake is a little ways behind me when I decide to head to my locker.

It takes a few minutes to get there. Once I arrive, I open it and get my P.E. clothes out. I shut my locker with a loud bang. I turn to head to the gym. Blake's waits for me, because he has P.E. fifth period, too.

"Shy!" I recognize the voice. I've been so used to listening to it for years..
I whirl around and come face to face with Ed.

"What!?" I snap. I bite my lower lip, trying not to cry. Ed's dark brown eyes meet mine. They seem to have gotten darker since the last time I saw his cheating face.

"Please, baby." He reaches out his hand and puts it on my shoulder. I slap it away.

"Don't! Don't call me that and don't touch me!" I see Blake out of the corner of my eye. He walks up on my right side and crosses his arms.

"Shyanne, please. I made a mistake! I want, no," he pauses for a second and looks away. "Need you back!" The song Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri comes to my mind. I use it to fuel my anger.

"Well, I don't want you." By this time, kids are gathered all around us. The only people I can focus on are Ed and Blake.

I look at Blake but he's to busy glaring at Ed. An idea comes to my mind...I here goes nothing!

"Besides, I have a boyfriend. I'm over you." Blake's head turns so fast, I'm surprised he didn't get whiplash! I grab Blake's hand and squeeze it. Electricity shoots through my hand again and I blush from embarrassment. Ed's face turns from desperation to pure hatred. He glares at our hands then looks at Blake who has a smug look on his face.

"How long?" Ed says through gritted teeth.

"Just recently." Blake answers for me.

"I wasn't talking to you, Smith." Ed never uses last names unless he's pretty p*ssed.

"What are you gonna do about it, Boone?" Blake sneers his last name and lets go of my hand.

The next few seconds go by in slow motion. Ed throws his fist and socks Blake right in the jaw. Blake stands up then kicks Ed in the gut. A full-on fight starts.

"Stop! Stop!" I scream and try to pry them appart.

"Mr. Boone and Mr. Smith. My office." The boys instantly stop fighting and look at the person behind me. Their eyes grow wide in realization of who it is. I turn around to see Principal Harvey.