You Keep Me Centered

Chapter 5

I massaged my poor right hand, as it stung with pain from the fall. I then began to gather anything that I dropped, and I was slightly startled when two more hands helped me. Handing me my fallen items, I looked up to see who it was. At first, I was questioning it, but I decided to accept it. I recognized his face from last year.

Alan Garcia; A shy, quiet boy who was on my bus just last year at this Hell hole of a school. He was usually on his phone, and almost never looked up. He was taller than me, considering the fact that I was short. His skin ranged closer to tan than it did white, his hair was slightly fluffy and curly, and his dark brown eyes had Asian features despite the fact that he was Hispanic. I never really talked to him before, and I only have one class with him.

"Thanks," I muttered quietly, my cheeks still flushed as I gathered the books in my arms. He nodded quietly, but a very slight smile brightened his usually blank expression.

"You weren't hurt from the fall, were you?" He asked, his voice was slightly deep and pretty quiet. I shook my head, adjusting my glasses.

"No, no. I'm fine, thanks for the concern though,"

"I was worried for a second. That was quite the fall,"

Rocky's voice interrupted me from giving a response, grabbing my shoulder with her usual wicked grin. "No, Jess! Stop flirting, we got math to focus on!" She loudly exclaimed, the grin stuck to her face as she tugged my shoulder. I nodded at her, giving a shy wave to the helpful boy before stumbling into the classroom with her. My right ankle ached slightly, so I ended up limping a bit.

"Was that another nerd?" Rocky questioned eagerly, taking a seat in the front. I shrugged a bit.

"Well, I guess so. He never really talks unless he's with his friend,"

"You two would be cute together," the gothic girl stated, wanting to see my response. My light tan face began to flush a dark red, my eyes shifting to the desk and my head lowering.

"I-I don't know-"

"You don't need to know! It's my job to know so I can help you!" Rocky exclaimed, her grin widening. "Trust me?"

"I've only known you for an hour and thirty minutes..."

"Taking that as a YES!!"

What has gotten into this girl? What did I get MYSELF into?