Taking Chances

Chapter 10

*** I wake up later than usual; I only have 20 minutes until class starts, so I pretty much hurry to get ready. I quickly changed into black high waisted skinny jeans, a navy blue knitted sweater and some white high top converses. I took my hair out of the braids, I had in all night, I brush through my wavy hair, and I braided the front into a crown and I clipped it in the back. No makeup today, I don’t have time. I grabbed my bag and books and speed walked to my class. I make it to class on time, right as I sit down the bell rings. As usual, Niall and his friends walk in right after the bell. Niall looks over at me and smirks. He sits down next me and I’m surprised when Zayn and Harry don’t sit next to us, instead they sit on the other side of the classroom. Weird... “What did I fucking say? Don’t sit in my seat.” Niall growls, slouching down in his seat. “Calm down.” I mutter. “I told you not to sit in my seat.” His voice raspy. “It’s not that big of a deal.” Why, does he care about his dumb seat? He’s such a baby. “Fine.” I mutter. I get up, out of the seat and wave Niall to take ‘his’ seat back. He fights back a laugh, but he gets up and sits down. I take the seat next to him. “Happy now?” I say. “Much better.” He says. “You’re such a baby.” I whisper. “Don’t be mean.” He pouts. “You look good to today.” “Thanks.” “I mean it. You usual wear makeup, but you look good without it. You don’t have to even wear that stuff. You’re perfect without.” He says. Fuck. Yeah, I’m falling hard for Niall. “I really want to kiss you right now.” He says. I start to blush. He’s so cute. We whisper back and forth for the rest of class. The bell rings signaling the end of class. I say goodbye to Niall and I walk outside. The cool fall breeze greets me as soon as I step outside. I can’t wait for October and December. Halloween and Christmas are my favorite holidays. “Jade, wait up!” I hear Harry call from behind me. I stop dead in my tracks, and turned around, I flash him a smile. “Hey.” I say. “Hey,” He smiles. “I just wanted to make sure we were okay, Alex can be a bitch. She said so awful shit about you. But yeah, she completely made up the bet. I know us guys are all about sex, but we would never do that to girls.” “Yeah, I’m okay. I’m sorry for believing her.” “It’s okay, I forgive you.” He teases. I playfully hit his arm. I suddenly got the feeling we were being watched. “But Jade, I just want you to know I’m always here for you. I know I’m a real dick, but I will be here for you.” He says. I pull him into a hug. He hugs me back tightly. All of sudden I hear his angry voice boom through the air, and I pull away from Harry quickly. “WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?” Niall screamed in Harry’s face. Harry pushed Niall off of him. “Calm down mate, I was just talking to her and we hugged, big fucking whoop.” Harry ranted. “IT is a big fucking whoop. You don’t touch her nor talk to her. Got it?” “Fuck you.” Harry spat, Harry pushed Niall again and walked away. “What the hell is your problem? We were just talking.” “You were touching him. I saw you.” “So? It’s not like we are dating.” “Yeah, that’s good. We aren’t dating. And we never will. I don’t know why I waste my time with you, when your just gonna go behind my back and fuck around with another guy.” Niall spits in my face. “Your acting like a fucking child.” I mutter. The bell rings for the beginning of second classes. Fuck. Great. I’m late. I gathered my stuff and walked away. “Jade!” Niall called. I flipped him off and kept walking. I made it to my next class 6 minutes late. When I walk through the door, all eyes are on me. “Your late, Ms. Montgomery.” My professor calls out from the front of the classroom. I look down and find an empty seat next to..  Zayn and Liam. When I sit down, they both look up at me. “Hey, how have you been.” Zayn asks, for the both of them. “Good.” I nod. “We are sorry about what happened with Alex.” Liam whispers in a hushed tone. “It’s okay, not your fault that she’s a psychotic bitch.” The rest of my classes go by quick, my last period I spent it talking with Addison about Louis’s and hers date. When the final bell rings, Addison and I walk outside together, when we were interrupted by Louis. “Hey ladies.” Hey says casually. “Hey Louis!” “Look Addison, I need to ask you something.” “Okay..” Addison responds nervously. I just now realize his hands are behind his back. What’s he got back there? “I know we have known each other for a while, 3 years actually, and I started to like you that day when we were at the amusement park. I mean that day was the best day of my life. The way you laughed, man if I could listen to that laugh every day I would, and your smile. I’m in love with that smile. But most importantly I’m in-love with you Addison. With that being said, Addison will you be my girlfriend?” Louis stammers, pulling out his hands behind his back. In his hands are beautiful white daisies. Oh my god, that’s so sweet. “YES!” Addison squeals. She jumps into Louis arms and Louis picks her up and spins here around. They look really good together. “Come on let’ go celebrate!” Louis says. Taking her hand and leading the way. “Bye Jade!” Addison waves goodbye. I return the wave. I’m so happy for her. I start my short walk back to my room. When I make it to the building, someone pushes me down. I quickly look up meeting Alex’s eyes. “Dumb bitch.” Alex spits. “Fuck you.” I spit right back. “Sorry, I only fuck guys.” “You’re pathetic.” “I’m pathetic, bitch your middle name is probably PATHETIC.” I ignore her and try to stand back up, only to be pushed down harder by Alex. “Watch your back.” Alex spat, she walks out the front door. God, I fucking hate her. She better watch her back before I beat her ass down. I unlock my door and grab all my toiletries. I knock once on the bathroom door and I get no answer. I take my time in the shower, and I change into some sweats and a tee. I clean off my face and clean up my room. By the time I’m finished my stomach growls. I decide to order a pizza. I relax while I wait for the pizza. “Pizza’s here!” I hear someone call from outside my door. That voice sounds familiar. I open the door, and Zayn is standing right outside, in a uniform, holding a pizza box. “Zayn?” “Jade?” “I didn’t know you worked for Pizza Palace.” “I didn’t know you lived here, it’s a nice place.” He comments looking around. “Come in.” I say opening the door for him. “I really shouldn’t stay.” “Oh come on! I ordered a medium pizza I don’t think I can finish it on my own.” I giggle. “If you insist.” Zayn winks. He sets the box down on the ground, and he grabs some pillows off my bed and places them on the floor. I sit down on the ground beside him. We open the box and dig right in. “This pizza is so good.” I exclaim with a mouth full. “Do it’s rude to talk with your mouth full.” Zayn teases. “Shut up.” I mutter, taking another slice. “So, Niall has got you on a pretty tight leash huh?” “I don’t know what is problem is. We aren’t even dating. He even admitted he didn’t want to date me. I swear to god, he’s bipolar.” “Aren’t you guys ditching together tomorrow? He was talking about it during P.E.” “Really?” “Yeah.” He glances at his watch. “Well, I got to get going, this was fun.” “Thanks for staying,” I smile, “How much do I owe you?” “It’s on the house.” He smiles. He picks up the empty pizza box and leaves. I place the pillows back on my bed, and my phone buzzes. I look at my new message.

From: Niall

We need to talk. Can you come over?

To: Niall

Yeah, I’ll be over soon.

He texts me his address and I’m confused for the first time today. Didn’t he live at the frat house?

To: Niall

I thought you lived at the frat house? Did you move or something?

From: Niall

Yeah, I moved last week.

Well, that’s cool. I clean myself up and I grab my phone and keys. I walked out to my car. Yes, I have a car. I start my engine and drive out onto the main road. I plug in Niall’s address into my GPS and I’m on my way.