Between The Two

Chapter 13

Paige POV

Where is the overnight shift barista? I have to go home now. I have school early in the morning tomorrow. I glanced at my wrist watch. It's already ten thirty. And the customers keep on dining in. What am i supposed to do? I call out my manager on shift.

"Mary, i really need to go home now. I have school tomorrow morning. Where's overnight barista?" I rushed my words.

"Paige, the overnight barista is on urgent leave. Apparently her daughter has high fever and need to be sent to the hospital. Other barista can't make it at this timing. All i have is only you. Can you please extend till 12am at least? Clear the customers and then you can leave. Please, Paige." My manager, Mary is putting hopes on me. She is so kind to me and has helped me before to get this job for me at age 15. Actually, minimum age requirement for this job is 17. And so, i gave in.

"Hais. Alright Mary. But, can you treat me one slice of oreo cheesecake please?" Hehehe i tried.

"Yeah yeah, anything for you, Paige." Yay! Free oreo cheesecake to bring home!

The next morning, i was really late for school. Late for 15 minutes. Just as i reached my seat, i flopped down lazily, and placed my bag on the floor, next to my table.  I am super exhausted, seriously.

Dylan poked my elbow. "Paige, are you okay?"

I nodded without looking up at him.

"Paige, can i borrow a pen?" Pen? Seriously Dylan?

I shoved him my pencil case.

"Paige, how to do this–" He is getting on my nerves. I am already tired and he keeps bugging me. I cut him off.

"Dylan! Shut up will you?" Before i knew it, all eyes on me. The teacher giving me a glare for interrupting her lesson.

I looked down on my table immediately, hiding my fully crimson cheeks.

During lunch time, i dragged myself out of the classroom. Out of the blue, someone tugged my arms and pushed me towards a corner.

"Paige. What is wrong with you? Why are you shouting at me? Why are you so mad at me? What did i do?" It was Dylan. He looked pissed.

I tried to escape but failed as he locked me in between him arms.

"Answer me, Paige." He slammed the wall causing me to jump a little.

"What do you want ,Dylan? I need to go. I need to eat." I simply said. Why is he cornering me?

"Answer me first." His tone is filled with authority.

"You want to know why? Okay, fine! You are so irritating, Dylan! and why do you have to annoy me during class when I'm already freaking exhausted from OT yesterday? Do you have any idea what time i slept yesterday? At 3-freaking-am! And the best thing is im late for school today! And who is that on the– nevermind." Why do i have to ask who is that on the phone with him 2 days ago? Oh stupid stupid me!

"Finish your question, Paige. Who what?" Dylan raises his eyebrows.

"I said nevermind alright? Let me go, Dylan." I tried pushing his chest but he is too goddamn strong.

"It was Kate. My girlfriend. Why?" Oh shoot! He knows what I'm talking about. Wait, Kate? That annoying freak who always bad mouth people? His girlfriend? What the hell? Are you serious?

"Let me go!!!!!!!" I screamed for the second time at Dylan today. Instantly, Dylan took a step back, looking at me with those unreadable eyes.

I took my chance to escape this time. Why do i feel so mad after finding out Kate is Dylan's girlfriend? Next thing is know is, i feel a tear escaped from my left eye. I wiped them harshly using the back of my hand.

Do I feel something for Dylan?