Once Upon a Flower

Chapter 3

Storm's POV:

Oh shit!

Really universe! Really! You had to let 'HIM' of all people catch you singing. I just stared at him, blinking a few times. I tried to speak, but no words came out. I noticed that he too was staring at me.

I guess he's waiting for a yes or a thank you or something. Come on dammit! SPEAK!

"Uh......t-thanks, I guess." I said in my softest voice. I think he heard me, because he grinned. Look out stomach, incoming butterflies.

"Storm Carol isn't it?"

"Yes." I said.

That, my dear reader, is Leonardo Torres. He's the school's most popular guy, who is really really really rich, and adored by all the girls, blah blah blah.And when I say adored by ALL the girls, I'm excluded. He and I have been in the same class since fifth grade, and our chemistry has never been great.

"So, you work here?" He said as he leaned against the counter.

"Yup." I said.

Okay. I'm going to say it. He was cute. No, scratch that. He was freaking handsome. I wouldn't be surprised if his mother was Goddess Aphrodite herself. His eyes were an oceanic blue. His jet black hair swept over his one eye. His face radiated beauty. His body was perfectly toned and his jawline, was chiseled perfectly.

But underneath that gorgeous face and body, lay a snarky, rude, irresponsible and pig-headed jerk.

"I'm surprised. I've never heard you sing before." He said while fidgeting with his sleeve. I have my reasons for not doing so buddy boy, I wanted to yell.

Instead I said, " I prefer to sing alone. I helps me get rid of stress". He nodded. "Well you definitely got skills. You need to-"

" Ok!" I said cutting him off. " It's been nice chatting with you, but I gotta go give these to Shirley." I said quickly grabbing all the flower crowns and speed-walking away from him.

"No need to. I'm kinda here for these flower crowns anyways " he mumbled scratching the back of his head, grinning stupidly.

I glare at him. Wipe that grin off your face! "Uh-huh. Ok. Could you kindly head over to the counter. I'll be right back."

I speedwalk into the storeroom muttering, "Nope, nope, nope."
This is so not happening. What is HE doing here? I swear to God, if he's here to mock me I'm gonna kill him!

That asshole.

Leo's POV:

I can't believe it. I seriously can't believe it.

That gorgeous girl with an even more gorgeous voice is Storm Carol. Fuck! She looks so different from the Storm Carol I see at school. There, she is . But, the girl I'm looking at now is the complete opposite of Carol the nerd.

I sigh as she disappears into the storeroom.

Wait! What am I doing? Did I just think that Storm Carol is gorgeous? What the fuck is wrong with me? Maybe someone must have spiked the coke I had during lunch.

"Ahem."

I'm snapped out of my thoughts as Benjamin approaches me. "Come on Leonardo. We've got the flower crowns. Let's go." Wait a minute. The blue roses. "One sec. Can we buy these." I say pointing to the blue roses. "I kinda like them."

"Are you sure you want them Leonardo? You'll have to take extra good care of them." "I'm sure. Chill Benjamin. I can take care of them. I'm a responsible guy."

"Yeah Right." scoffs Benjamin. " I've heard everything now. Go on, buy them. I'll be waiting in the car."

Yes. Perfect opportunity to see her. I walk up to the counter, and there she
was, laughing. I noticed the way her eyes crinkled around her eyes. Her laugh was contagious. I resisted the urge to burst out laughing. She turned around and immediately her smile dropped.

"Can I help you,sir?"she said her voice dripping with sarcasm. Ouch. "Um, I want to buy these." I say pointing to the blue roses. The lady next to her, Shirley I think, smiled at me sympathetically. "Sure thing! Let me put those roses in a bigger pot." She left the counter and it was just me and Storm, again.

"So, you have taken a liking for blue roses, I presume."said Storm without looking at me. "It seems though I have." I say glancing at her. God, she's so cute! I can't believe I've never noticed her before.

"You, look different. It's a good different, but I've never seen you looking like this before." I say.

She shoots me a death glare. "So, you have a problem with how I look? Well, I'm SORRY for disappointing you at school. "

"NO. It's not that. I meant that-"

"Listen Leonardo."she snarls. "I don't have the time and energy to deal with your nonsensical flirting or a whatever. I've dealt with enough of your mockery at school."

"Ok. One,yes you are right about the mockery thing no doubt about that, but I wasn't flirting with you. Jeez woman, relax."

Storm looked like she was about to punch me. She would have, but fortunately Shirley came apologizing for the delay. I shook my head, paid for roses and walked out.

Storm.

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Chapter 3 done. FINALLY! Sorry it took so long. :’(

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