When He Showed Up

Chapter 11

After History class, I literally dashed over to my Chemistry class (surprisingly) even though he was gonna be there.  I ran in, and then walked straight to my seat next to Mr. Jerkface.

“Well, I see you just couldn’t wait to get here,” he said, looking smug.

“Please! If I could, I wouldn’t even come here. Actually, I have something to ask you.”

His smirk widened.  “So, your taste in men finally came back. Where do you wanna meet, babe?”

“Meet?” I asked blankly, not comprehending at first.

“Yeah! I see you’re desperate for some ‘tutoring’  later...” He said, licking his lips seductively.

My mind finally began functioning again.  “WHAT?!? NO! That...that’s not what I wanted to ask you!!”

“Tsk, and I thought you came to your senses."  He leaned back in his chair and sighed regretfully.  "So, what did you want to ask me?”

The teacher walked in at the perfect time: right then.

“I’ll ask you after class,” I whispered as the bell rang.

“Fine, babe.”

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After class, I started to leave and Brie dutifully followed me out.

“So, what was it that you wanted?” he queried as Min Su & Tae were approaching.

“Do you think we could go somewhere...private? It’s sort of a favor I have to ask you.”

“You owe me a favor!”

“Put it on my tab,” I muttered.

“Hey Guys!” Great, NOW Min Su and Tae show up.

“Hey!” I said, with a genuine-looking smile.

“What’s up?”

“Brie was about to..um..show me something!” I said awkwardly, jabbing him in the side with my elbow.

“Yeah, babe. We better go before it's too late.”

“Ok! Ok! We’ll meet you at lunch, ok?”

“Ookk...” Min Su said with a suspicious look on her face. Sorry, Min Su.  I won't lie to you anymore.

Once we were out of their sight, Brie grabbed my hand and literally booked it down the hall, dragging me right behind him.  He finally stopped in front of a door, but he halted so abruptly I ran into him once again.  He smirked and opened the door, only to open another closet door to his right. He shoved us both in, inches apart.

“This private enough?” he asked, eyes sparkling with mischief.

“Brie...” I said, blushing.

“Yeah, babe?” he said, cupping my face, his cologne swirling around me, almost hypnotizing me.

“I was, uh...” I cleared my throat, feeling the tension.  He backed off slightly, making me feel alittle more comfortable.  Little being the key word.

“I was wondering if, um...if you maybe, er, possibly thought that Tae likes Min Su,” I managed.  Smooth like butter, Jess.  Real suave.

“Yeah, I kind of sensed it, but I didn’t wanna push anything,” he admitted.

“Well, I thought maybe you could help me get Tae and Min Su together, since you’re so good at it,” I said, trying to hide my nervousness.

“So, you’ve noticed it too. Well! Now I know you have eyes.”

“Ha ha, very funny. So, will you?”

“Sure, babe,” he said, as though he couldn't care less either way.

“Great!” I squealed like a chipmunk. Well that's embarrassing...

“SHHH!” he whispered sexily, putting his warm hand over my soft lips, “This room isn’t supposed to be...occupied, if you know what I mean.”

“Mianhae [Sorry]," I apologized, blushing again.

“Give me your phone.”

“Mwah? Wae? [What? Why?]” I asked, raising my eyebrow in curiosity.

“Well, you’re gonna need my number to keep up with Tae.  He hardly leaves my side.”

“Oh.  Well... I suppose you could give me your number,” I said reluctantly, giving him my expensive phone. “Hand me your cell,” I said, holding out my palm expectantly.  “Here,” he said, giving me his fancy iPhone 4.

After the number transfer, I thanked him.  “No problem babe,” he said as he opened the door. “Ladies first.”  I gave him a signature smile, glad he had behaved so normally.

Then he smacked my butt!

Furious, I whipped around and slapped the pathetic jerkwad right in the face. He deserved it too.

“Don’t you EVER!” I growled, unable to form my rage into adequate and appropriate words.  

“I got the message, babe,” muttered Brie, rubbing his cheek.

“Good,” I snapped, stomping out the door.

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