My Fake Boyfriend

Lunch Time Madness

It was lunchtime now and I had a bigger headache from Miss Sarcrovy's class. She always managed to give me a headache.

I was currently putting my books away in my locker when I heard someone call my name. I turned around to see Danny coming towards me, a grin on his face.

"Hey, New Girl, shall I take you to the lunch hall?" He offered, the grin never leaving his face.

This boy needed to be held back a few grades.

"No thanks. I think I'll find my way" I said, forcing a smile.

He waved off what I said with his hand.

"Don't worry. I'll take you. After all, you probably heard, I'm a nice guy" he said, popping his collar.

I turned around to shut my locker.

"Listen, Danny. I'm not new here. I've been going here for a while. Now, I don't want you to argue with me on this matter. I think I know if I have, so just take my word and let's just get on with our lives. Understood?" I said firmly, leaving no room for argument.

No answer.

I turned around to see him talking to two girls. He was putting his arm out in front of him and they were touching his biceps.

"No, ladies, I'm not on steroids. These guns are the real deal, baby" He said smugly, flexing his arm muscles.

The girls giggled and carried on touching his arm, making me roll my eyes. He didn't listen to a word I'd said

I walked away from the weird scene and made my way to the lunch hall.

As soon as I got in, all eyes were on me. No doubt, they were looking where I was gonna sit. If I sat with Aaron, it would confirm that we were in a relationship like most people had been gossiping over for the past few hours. If I sat alone, the rumours would be tossed aside and a new rumour would start.

That's how it worked here.

I sighed and searched the tables until I found Aaron. He was sitting at the table with a large group and I briefly wondered what I should do. Often I would make my way and sit outside for lunch where I didn't have to face anyone and the silence would calm me.

Yet, Aaron had told me to meet him for lunch and I couldn't chicken out. I had told him I would, after all.

I walked up to the table, hearing people whisper with every step. Aaron, and everyone on the table, looked up at me and he smiled, standing up as I neared.

I tensed as he enveloped me in a hug.
"Hey, what took you so long?" He murmured and I tensed as it tickled my neck.

"Sorry, I was let out of class late" I said, not sounding sorry at all and he withdrew from me with a tantalising smile. His arms stayed around my waist as he did so.

I felt very conscious of the stares from his friends at the table, no doubt assessing my relation with him and I cowered. Aaron seemingly noticed this as he tightened his hold around my waist, bringing my attention back to him.
"Don't worry about it, I brought you some food" He answered and I smiled in thanks, feeling happy at the gesture. He then pulled me down to sit with him and carried on eating his food, his other hand still holding my hand.

I blushed and looked around. Yes. Everyone was staring and whispering. I chose to tune out their words, knowing that the comments would hurt me and I didn't need that negativity right now.

I ignored them all and looked at my plate, taking a big bite out of my pizza. I was starving as I had missed breakfast due to my nerves and didn't care to even monitor the way I was eating. I turned around to find Aaron staring at me, his eyes wide with amusement.