Unknown Number

Chapter 1

First days are the worst. Especially when you're starting at a new school in the middle of the semester.

You get shoved into a new building with new people and new classes and a new schedule and...it can be a bit overwhelming at first.

And the worst part is when the teacher makes you stand in front of the class and say things about yourself.

"Um...hi? M-my name is D-Dan...a-and...um...yeah, that's it."

The teacher apparently thought that my introduction wasn't good enough. "Well, Dan, where are you from?"

Does it matter? "Uh...I-I'm from London."

"That's very nice! How about you go have a seat in the back, over by Louise?" He pointed near a girl with pink and blonde hair. She smiled at me and waved a little. I waved back.

"Hi! I'm Louise. Louise Pentland," the girl said as I sat down.

"Nice to meet you."

The teacher had just started the lesson when I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. It's probably my mom.

Unknown Number
Hey cutie

Confusion colored my face.

Me
Who is this?

Unknown Number
I'm your secret admirer of course!

Unknown Number
But I guess you could call me daddy ;)

I blushed.

Me
You're joking, right? Also, how did you get my number?

Unknown Number
Because I'm a stalker (jk school directory is open to everyone)

Me
Glad to see that privacy of the students is at the top of the priority list

Unknown Number
Haha. You're funny. And also, you're incredibly cute when you're blushing ;)

I felt my face get hotter.

Me
Wait, you can see me?

Unknown Number
Yes I can, Daniel. But I have a feeling touching you would be much better than just looking

I couldn't take it anymore. I looked around the classroom for anyone on their cellphone.

Unknown Number
You won't find me, Dan. But it's a nice effort. Much appreciated.

Me
Can you at least tell me if you're a boy or a girl?

Unknown Number
I'm a boy. And I'm really hoping you're not straight, or else this would be incredibly awkward

I laughed a little to myself.

Me
I'm bi, so you're alright

Unknown Number
Perfect! ;)

Me
Haha. Can you please tell me your name now?

I didn't actually think he would tell me, but it was worth a shot, right?

Unknown Number
Um...no. But if you REALLY need a name for me, I guess you can call me M

Me
Alright, "M". Is that pronounced "em" or "mm"?

Unknown Number
Haha, real funny baby. Now I suggest we both start paying attention before Mr. Spencer takes our phones, yeah?

Me
Ugh. Fine. If I must, my darling, then I bid thee farewell!

Unknown Number
Darling? Hmm...I kind of like it...;) talk later

I didn't bother texting back for the remainder of the class period, but I did end up sitting there with a stupid smile on my face.