As Long As You Love Me | j.d.b (UNDERGOING REVISION)

Chapter {16}: Proper Introduction 0.2

Published: January 17, 2016
Edited: October 16th, 2016

For all you ghost readers..I see you.

  Hearing those words escape his mouth, made the girl freeze. How could one be so different? Unique and captivating in a way. He doesn't even know me, she thought as she watched his slim figure walk away. For some reason, she hoped for another party. Although, not for typical reasons, she still hoped. Just so she could encounter him once again.

"Ms. Raymond. " Mr.Hunt called. His voice made the girl hesitantly remove her eyes from the fading figure and up towards the one that stood before her.

"Mr.Hunt." She greeted.

"Are you still free next period?"

"Of course. I'll be in your room before the bell." She smiled.

"I honestly appreciate it. I'll see you then." Mr.Hunt stated gratefully as he disappeared across the lawn. Soon after Mr. Hunt disappeared across the lawn, Vanessa gathered the little belongings she had with her and did the same.

Encountering Mr. Hunt's class more than usual throughout the week was Van's reason to smile. If anything, Mr. Hunt's class was the reason to make it through the day. As Vanessa walked down the long narrow halls, a few students passed her. Other than that the hallway was dull and beyond dead. Not a single soul lingered around the halls during lunch and if they ever did it was rare. Van's eyes took in the countless amounts of lockers that were adjacent to her and the random posters and flyers that promoted school events and other information that involved some sort of academic character. Arriving at Mr.Hunt's door, Van turned the nob and walked in. The room was tidied up from the previous class but it still needed a little work. The paint brushes that weren't in their desired location began to bother her right when her eyes laid on them. Happily, sighing Vanessa found her typical seat that she would sit in when she helped with a class and dropped off her belongings beside it. She then began to pick up the brushes and put the in their desired locations. As she continued to work, a light knock found its way onto the open wooden door.

Vanessa turned her head only to see, Guitar Dude. Justin smiled and shook his head slightly. His eyes took her in as she gave a slight nod.

"So, you must be who Mr.Hunt was gushing about."

"I might be." She responded, coughing and fixing her attire.

"You know.." He trailed on . "I know of you but I don't know you."

"I think you know what I've let you witness. For one,you've seen me drunk . Twice at that. You've helped me through a hang over and you've taken care of me. I've even crashed at yours . Plus, you've taken me home . We literally ran from the cops together. " Van stated seriously, only to laugh. Everything was true. The two seemed as to be acquaint in a way.

Justin nodded in agreement and the room took hold of their laughs.

"You're right. I guess that's progress."

"See." Vanessa chuckled. Before the conversation could escalate, a few students began to emerge into the class room. Soon, the kids noticed the two and greeted, Justin. They sent compliments his way, about his music or him overall. Vanessa found herself taking a step back not wanting to interfere. Plopping into her seat she studied Justin and he did the same. Soon, realization dawned on him and he noticed Van wasn't at his side. Turning around he nodded towards her and called her over. A slight blush swept along Vanessa's face and a smirk tugged at his. Vanessa quickly stood and brought a chair over, sitting adjacent to him.

"Mr.Bieber, may I ask that you remove your hat?" Mr.Hunt questioned as he walked into the room with a cup of coffee. Mr.Hunt's eyes never welcomed the room but instead, they eyed his desk. He was now setting his coffee onto his desk. Vanessa's laugh died down as Guitar Dude nodded and reached for his hat. His finger tips played at the rim as he removed it and placed it over his knee.

"Thank you." Guitar Dude nodded in response. Soon after the class began to fill with more students.

"You know this is our third encounter and we still haven't had a proper introduction ." He continued, eyeing the students who began to emerge into the classroom.

"I'm aware." Vanessa chuckled. " I was hoping earlier one would occur but it didn't."

"Maybe we should try again." He shrugged, his eyes fading away from the students and landing onto the figure that sat beside him.

"Maybe." She smirked.

Keeping:

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