Finding the One

Chapter four

"Are you ok? What happened?" He asked with obvious concern

"I think I'm better now. Thanks for asking. All that happened was that Xavier sounded jealous of you for some reason and said that there's something about you that he doesn't like. Then he said that you don't look like my type and then he tried to judge me by the books that I read, then I lost it because I have really sensitive feelings. And so yeah..." I said to him trusting that he won't tell anyone.

"Well...um. I really think that it's wrong to even try to figure out someone's type of person because everyone is different and it really shouldn't matter. Truthfully I don't even have a girlfriend anymore because my last one left me for my best friend back in Puerto Rico because he had a motorcycle. The next week that she had left me, his bike was stolen and she dumped him right when I left to go to California." He said not taking his eyes off of mine.

"I'm so sorry. But if she didn't see how great and handsome you are then that's her loss not yours."

He was still staring into my sympathetic eyes when he started smiling. He wrapped his arms around me and whispered something into my ear that had to have been in his native language because he repeated it in English and it translated to "You're a sweet and beautiful girl."

"And you are a strong handsome guy." I said with a big smile on my face. I couldn't believe that I had just said that to him. Xavier would hate me forever if he had found out about this conversation that David and I had just had.

When we made it to first period which was math, Xavier was already in his seat waiting for me. He smiled when he saw me but, that smile quickly faded when he saw David come in after me. I sat next to Xavier and David sat next to me.

"Are you ok? I didn't mean to hurt you. I just don't know what it is about that guy that I don't like but it's something." He said still with that jealousy in his voice.

"Yeah I'm better. David and I talked for a while and he made me feel better, but I don't see what there isn't to like about him, Xavier. He's a really sweet guy. He listens, he cares about what you have to say and he's just a great person over all."

"I think I don't like him because I think he has feelings for you and..."

"Wait you don't like him because he has feelings for me?! Do you like me? And please be honest." I said now wanting to know

"Of course I do. When I first talked to you, I knew that I was in love with you. You are the most beautiful girl that I have ever laid eyes on. Do you have feelings for me or David? He asked me quietly making sure David or the math substitute didn't over hear.

"I don't really know. You both just got here and so far you guys both have wonderful personalities. You both are really handsome and I get lost in your eyes. There is so much that I love about both of you but, it's going to take me more than just a day to find my price charming so you'll just have to wait on it." I said proudly

I could tell that that wasn't what he wanted to hear but the bell is something that I really wanted to hear right now. Or something that would please break this awkward silence between us. I look over at David and he seems to have heard the entire conversation because he starts talking to me about what I had just said to Xavier.

"So, that's why he doesn't like me. He thinks that I like you and he doesn't want anyone else to like you so that he can be the only one that wins your heart. Do you really think all of that stuff about me being handsome? David asked

"Yeah. You are amazing and I love everything about you. Why, do you have a "crush" on me too?" I asked almost sure he wouldn't want to answer that question.

"Marissa, I hate to say it but, yeah I do. I only hate to say it because Xavier also loves you and that will just make the relationship between him and me worse than it already is and I am not a fighter." He said looking at me with sympathetic puppy eyes.

"This has never happened to me before so, I wouldn't know what to about two guys having feelings for me at the same time. I guess a guy has never thought I was worth it enough to go out with. This is definitely something new for me. I really haven't even gotten to know you guys yet." I said still in shock & stressed out.

"Well, tomorrow my family is hosting a party at my house. It's casual though; there will be lots of food and dancing. We're going to be watching a few movies too. There might be a lot of people depending on who shows up but you're invited if you want to come. I can pick you up at six o'clock from your house and drive you to mine." He said obviously excited for it

"Yes, I would love to come. I just wouldn't tell Xavier that I'm going if I were you."

The bell rang and Xavier left immediately not even asking if I wanted him to wait for me. I don't know if the relationship between he and David is going to end badly or if he might actually learn to like him. Either way, I don't see what Xavier thinks is so bad about him. He just got here today. Maybe Xavier knows more than he's telling me.