Collision

Chapter 22

"Okay class you may leave. Remember to work extremely hard on your projects" Miss Morgan yelled over the top of distracted 16 year olds. I frantically collected my books and rushed towards the door. I had to leave before Nicholas noticed. My hair fell over my face and I pushed it back forcefully. I pushed everyone out of my way and made it out the door, finally. I am such a ninja.

"Oi, Ava" someone yelled. That definitely wasn't Mia so I decided not to risk turning around. I sped up my speed and turned around the corner. All the students were walking to their lockers now, so the locker area was quite crowded. He won't see me. I stopped where I was, once I realised I passed my locker.

Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder that softly held me back. I scrunched up my face. "Finally" Nicholas said sounding slightly out of breath. I gave out a soft sigh and turned around. He dropped his hand from my shoulder. I reluctantly looked at his face and gave a small smile. Hopefully I didn't seem b*tchy. He grinned at me and ran his fingers through his hair. "You're not avoiding me, are you?" He asked humorously. Am I seriously that obvious? I slowly shook my head and laughed as if what he said was ludicrous.

"Of course not! Why would I do that?" I asked with furrowed eyebrows. He just shrugged.

"I don't know, maybe you didn't want to talk to me" he said. My eyes widened slightly and I shook my head. He just gave a small smile. After a few seconds of silence and me looking at the ground awkwardly, Nicholas cleared his throat.

"So uhh...I didn't realise you come here"he said. I looked up into his hazel eyes.

"Yeah, for a couple of weeks now" I said casually. I bit the inside of my cheek. "What happened?" I asked quietly. His eyes casually roamed around. They finally fell on mine and he sighed heavily.

"Da-" he stopped himself and rolled his lips in. "This kid p*ssed me off and we had a punch on. I got expelled and for some f*cking reason the other kid just got suspended. Anyway, mum's friend told her this is a good school, plus her daughter goes here....apparently she's in the same year level" he said nonchalantly. I bit my tongue and nodded. I guess he didn't want to mention Daniel to me. Why? Because he thought I was going to get memories hearing that name? He scratched the back of his neck and gave a sheepish smile.

"I'll let you get to your locker now. Sorry" he said. I waved it off.

"Nah, don't stress it" I said with a genuine smile. He shoved his hand into his pocket and tightened the grip of his books with his other hand.

"Ok, well see ya" he said. He started tapping his nikes on the ground carelessly.

"Bye" I said. I gave a small wave, smiled and side stepped him to start walking.

"Don't forget we need to talk about our project" He said. I slightly turned my head to see him giving a small smirk.

"I am so eager" I said sarcastically. He just rolled his eyes in reply. Before I could do anything else, a girl named Sarah from our English class came strutting towards him.

"Do you want me to show you around?" She asked innocently. He looked at her and smiled.

"No thanks uhh...sorry what's your name again?" He asked with furrowed eyebrows. She gave a tight lipped smile.

"Sarah" she said forcing a bigger smile. He gave himself a face palm.

"That's right" he said. I ran my fingers through my straight hair awkwardly and spun around. I started walking but after only a few steps Nicholas yelled out my name.

"Oi, I wanted to tell you something"Nicholas said smiling once I turned back around. I made an "o" shape with my mouth.

"Sorry I just thought-"I said. He stopped me mid way by throwing something at me. I have no idea what it was, so I scanned the floor to see a small piece of what I am hoping is an eraser. I raised my eyebrow at him and gave a pointed look.

He put his hands up in surrender and laughed. "It was just to shut you up before you got carried away. I forgot what I was going to tell you anyway" he said.

"What was the point of stopping me then?!" I said exasperated. He opened his mouth to speak but someone cleared their throat. I finally realise Sarah is still standing there. She diverted her scrutinising gaze from me and gave Nicholas a smile.

"I am gonna go now, tell me if you need anything" she said. She went the opposite direction of me. Luke looked at her back and casually walked over to Nicholas.

"She's hot. If you didn't realise, she said to tell her if you need anything" he said suggestively. He hit Nicholas' chest. Nicholas just shook his head and laughed. I looked at my English books and pretended to be busy. I guess she was pretty. She looks a bit like a barbie doll, except with dark, dark brown hair. I have to say I have heard some rumours about her though and trust me they aren't worth repeating.

"Ava, babe come here for a second" Luke called waving his hand forward. I groaned and stomped over to them. Luke's blonde hair looked all dishevelled with his clothes just being a plain v neck and a pair of grey track suit pants.

"What Luke?" I asked. He smiled at me, ignoring my attitude.

"Can you do me a favour?" He asked. Before I could reply he did. "Aww thanks Ava. Such a sweet girl isn't she?" Luke said to Nicholas. Nicholas laughed and looked at me. Then he started poking my cheek, which became very annoying.

"She is sooo cute" he cooed. I swatted his hands away and frowned. Why are they teaming up now? Luke stood back slightly and crossed his arms.

"You know what's cute? You two...together"he said as if he just gave the best suggestion ever. I just blinked at him while Nicholas threw what seemed to be another piece of eraser at Luke. "Hey you nearly got my eye b*tch" Luke sulked.

I hit Nicholas' arm to get his attention. "How many freakin' eraser things do you have?" I asked.

"Check my pocket" he said tapping his hoodie's pocket. I looked at him and then to his pocket. I slowly put my hand in his pocket a felt a massive load of small bits of eraser. My eyes widened at him and I took my hand out.

"How much do you need?" I asked. He just shrugged.

"I get bored" he said smiling. Luke came over to us and put his hand out.

"You are so weird" I said slightly shaking my head.

"Give" he just said motioning towards Nicholas' pocket. I gave Luke an exasperated look.

"What? It can come in handy" he said. Nicholas pulled out a handful and dropped it in Luke's palm. Nicholas looked at me.

"Want some?" He asked. I gave him a flat look.

"No Nicholas, I do not need small pieces of eraser. Thanks for asking though" I said with a fake smile. He gave a fake smile in response.

"No worries. I wasn't gonna give you any anyway" he said patting me on the shoulder.

"What the hell?" I heard some random girl squeal. Luke started laughing hysterically. I examined the girl and eves dropped on her conversation to see what was so funny. "I swear I felt something hit my neck. If it was an insect I am going to die" she groaned. I looked accusingly at Luke but Nicholas and him were too distracted throwing eraser bits at innocent students.