Becoming a Nashville Predator

Chapter 11

Rachael's POV
Before I knew it, the class was over. The class wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. Only a few people had introduced themselves to me, including this really cute guy named Tyler.
"Hey Rachael, my name is Tyler. It is nice to meet you, and I love your accent." Tyler says with a smile as he shakes my hand. I can feel myself blushing which makes him chuckle
"Thank you, it is nice to meet you too."I say to him. And with that, he walks away and sits back down on his seat. Juli looks over to me with wide eyes
"What?" I say looking at her with the same look
"That was Tyler Lowe. Every girl in school has a crush on him, and you like him don't you?" She says getting excited
"I don't like him, I just met him. I mean he's cute, but I don't have a crush on him." I reply
"Okay then, but all I know is that he won't quit looking over here at you." Juli smirks
"I'm just gonna ignore it, I just got here. I just want to focus on my grades right now." I say. Just then, the bell rings to leave first block. I gather my things and I am about to leave when I feel someone grab my arm. I immediately yank my arm away, not knowing who the person was. I turn around to see Tyler standing there a little shocked.
"Woah, I'm sorry. I didn't know you would react like that." Tyler says
"Oh, that's my bad. It's just a reflex." I say to him
"No, it's cool. Anyways, I was wondering if maybe you wanted to go out sometime. We could do dinner and a movie." He says with a grin on his face. I can feel the burning in my cheeks
"Well, the thing is, I just got here and I kind of just want to focus on my grades for right now."I say
"Oh, I totally get it. But, here's my number in case you ever want to talk to anyone." Tyler hands me a slip of paper with his number on it
"I'll keep that in mind." I say back to him
"So, what is your second block?" He asks
"Honors Biology." I say
"That's my next class too. We can walk together if you want." Tyler suggests
"Sure I guess." I say with a smile. I really do just want to focus on my grades and hockey right now, but there is something about him that makes him so much more appealing. I don't know what it is, but this has already been a great day. We step into our second block and Juli is already there be used she didn't want to intrude on mine and Tyler's conversation. Although, I wish she was there. I already love hanging out with Juli, she is awesome. I sit down next to Juli, and Tyler sits down on the other side of me. The teacher, Mr. Cantrell, tells me to pick a lab partner. I look over to Tyler and he smiles at me I can tell he is gesturing for me to pick him. I tell the teacher that I want to be partners with Juli though. I look back over to Tyler and he is looking at the notes on the board.
"Sorry, it's just that I've known Juli the longest and she is my best friend." I say sincerely to Tyler
"It's okay. What is your third block?" Tyler asks
"Honors English 2." I say with a smile
"That is my third block too. This class moves like a herd from class to class hah." He laughs
"That's cool." I say as I start to take notes. And within the blink of an eye, it is the end of the day and I am waiting for Filip to come by and pick me up. Then, I feel a hand touch my waist. I swing my elbow back and hit them in the gut. I turn around to see who it is and it was Tyler again holding on to his stomach in pain.
"Sorry Tyler, but you should've learned your lesson the first time. Make sure to keep your hands to your self next time." I say expressionless
"Yeah, I deserved that one. I'm sorry, that was going to far. I shouldn't have done that." Tyler says genuinely
"Yeah," then I see Filip pull up "well, my ride is here. Bye." I say to Tyler. Juli had already left so I was alone when all of this had happened. Although, she probably would've loved to see me elbow Tyler Lowe in the gut haha. Besides the point, I get into Filip's black sports car and we drive out of the school parking lot.
"So, you never called me. I'm guessing you had a good day?" Filip asks curiously
"It was awesome! I made a couple of new friends. Juli and I met this morning in the office and we have every class together. She has brown hair and green eyes, and she is really pretty." I say with a smile on my face
"That's great!" Filip says excitedly
"I know! And apparently, the cutest guy in school likes me. He asked me out, but I turned him down. He still gave me his phone number though." I say to Filip. I decided not to tell Filip about him touching me.
"Well, are you gonna use it?" Filip asks
"Huh?" I say
"His number. Are you going to call or text him?" Filip asks
"Maybe, I'm not really sure. I just want to focus on my grades for right now." I say to Filip
"That's good that you know what you want to do sis." Filip says with a smile "but, you should know that if you guys go out and he does something to you. Everyone on the team is going to be on him." Filip says seriously
"I know Filip. You have told me that a hundred times in the past couple of days haha." I say laughing. We pull up to the apartments and go inside. I grab an orange and cut it up for a snack. I sit down at the table and do my homework. Today wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.