Mate

Chapter 6

After going to home room which I also had with Lucus and amber we migrated to chemistry. Nearly having to drag Amber because she hates this class, it even trumps Latin and I guess that's a big deal because she loathes that teacher. "Don't make me go my luc-y( pernounced like Luke-ee ) charm!" She groans trying to get Lucus to take mercy on her with that silly name. He almost caved too! But we both ended up getting the upper hand as she begrudgingly stomped into the class with a frown.

Right now we are just having a free period, kind of. I mean the teacher already went over the important class  information, right now he's reading the code of conduct but nobody's listening so...

"So where's Andrew?" Amber asks from beside me, taking my full attention.

That name.

It's like the first word spoken to me after not being able to here my whole life. It's so gorgeous. A shiver goes down my spine. What th-

"He had to talk to his dad this morning, so he slept in. But he'll be here before lunch." I feel like what he says has a double meaning. 'Talk to his dad?' Why would he have to stay from school for the majority of the day just to talk to his dad?

Lucus probably senses my confusion and clarifies. " He's another one of our friends we hang out with." Not really what needed to be clarified but I let it go, it's none of my business.

Maybe it will be soon enough.

Ok I'm losing it. What is it with these thoughts?

Amber nods in acknowledgement and reaches for my schedule. Probably checking to see what other classes we have together.

"Hey guys?" I try to get their attention. Lucus focuses on me and Amber looks up from my schedule.

Lord this such an awkward conversation I did not want to have.

"So I was wondering if I could sit with you guys at lunch? Like I can find somewhere else to sit tomorrow, it's just I have only talked to you guys so far and I don't want to be known as  the desperate girl asking everyone for a seat."

"Ofcourse! I thought that it was  a given that we wanted you in our small group of friends. Oh well! Yeah 100% we would like for you to sit with us, if you don't have other plans."

"Nope! I'm all free. Thanks." I shyly show my gratitude. Looking at my now seemingly very interesting fingers.

"So tell me about this Andrew dude." my curiousity gets the best of me. I try to make it sound as casual as possible but it even sounds weird to my ears.

The couple surrounding me looks at me suggestively. Oh god! I try to hold back the huge eye roll I have reserved for these two.

"I was just asking! You know starting a conversation?" I defend my self but only get a 'yeah right' look from both of them.

Lucus still doesn't look convinced and Amber has this evil smile in her face. "Our parents are really close so we practically grew up together. We'd keep each other out of trouble and fight like brothers. He may seem scary at first glance but he wouldn't hurt a fly unless, it hurt someone he loves." his voice goes from playful to a more serious tone towards the end.

Wow, I think dreamily.

What is this?! You don't even know him Amelia! But he does sound like a dream boat.

"And then I came into their lives in middle school. Oh goddess, they were so scrawny!" I have a hard time believing that last part. Lucus scrawny? I don't think so.

"I'm serious!" Amber screeches grabbing the attention of some students at the same time an amused Lucus confesses " It's true. I mean I wasn't alway this awesome." Motioning to his body as he stretches through a yawn. Earning looks of appreciation from other girls as his shirt rides up. I roll my eyes.