Never Again

Chapter 2

"Are you excited to see Hunter inside our classroom?" Wendy teased.

I squeezed her in the arm and she flinched a bit. I really want to keep this feeling I have for him. I don't want to let anybody know how I feel towards him, with the exception of my Wendy.

We took our seats. Fortunately we aren't late for class. I look around the classroom and to my surprise Hunter is sitting behind me. I gulped. This is not too good for my hormones.

Wendy kept on staring at me, teasing. I rolled my eyes and continued drawing random lines on the back of my notebook while patiently waiting for our professor.

"Love" a random word I wrote without even knowing it.

"Class" a familiar voice startled me.

It's Professor Taylor. I sat properly and kept the notebook and pen I've been playing for ages. I looked in front and observed the way Professor Taylor arranged her books on the table before everyone. She's aged but highly respected in this university.

"I have an important announcement to all of you. There are 2 students I want to introduce to be part of this class from now on; Hunter Williams, please stand?" she said softly smiling bright to the handsome lad behind me.

My heart is pounding. It felt like Professor Taylor just called my name. How can I survive in this kind of set up?

The other girls at the back screamed out of joy; being able to see another almost-perfect creature inside our classroom is a delight.

"I am glad to introduce Ms. Vera Davies, please come in." she said while looking at the slightly-opened door.

Vera walked inside the room, she's prettier this time. She looks perfect in our school uniform and all the boys roared in happiness.

"Hi I'm Vera Davies. Nice to meet you all and I hope we can get along well." She said, smiling.

"Please take that seat beside Hunter Williams." Professor Taylor instructed.

I didn't notice that empty seat beside Hunter I'm going insane, this can't be. With that beautiful girl beside him, I'm sure he'll notice her, be friends with her and ---

I don't want to continue anymore.

The morning class started, I really don't like our Tuesday schedule since major subjects top the list. I opened my notebook and English book trying to keep myself busy and attentive with today's class.

We are in the middle of discussion then suddenly someone knocked on the door and excused Professor Taylor for some urgent meeting about the transferees, which gave us a break from all the poetry she had been talking about for almost an hour.

The class was quiet. I guess these kids turned sleepy with all that read and writes earlier. I scanned the whole room and took a quick glance behind me and saw Hunter with his cold gaze outside the window. I wonder what thoughts he has right now. I then realized, I only know him by his name and looks, I have no idea what kind of person he is.

"Talk to him." Wendy whispered covering her face from behind.

"What? Are you crazy?" I replied sounding startled.

"You'll just keep on looking at him? This is insane!" Wendy shouted at me.

"Keep your volume down, will you?" I whispered looking embarrassed.

The whole class was awakened, all looking annoyed.

"Sorry." Wendy said sheepishly.

Vera caught my eye and suddenly spoke.

"Hey! Talk to me, I'm bored." She said smiling.

I am in a very awkward position right now. I don't know why I'm so shy turning my head back, I'm afraid that if Hunter sees my face this close, he might think I'm ugly and unworthy.

I managed to turn my head back and chat with the bored Vera without looking shy in front of Hunter. I can feel that he's looking at me right now, trying to interpret what our topic is.

"Hunter can we take a picture?" Leila blurted out.

Leila is the oldest in our class. She's very famous among freshman since she is a good singer. She never fails to top the rankings every school year. She is indeed a model student.

"What? Okay." Hunter replied, still surprised.

The girls from the back suddenly rushed their way near Hunter and took pictures. I cannot really blame them for being this enthusiastic in front of him. He is a demigod that managed to exist.

"Can I join you at lunch?" her eyes fixed on mine.

Wendy overheard what Vera is saying and cleared her throat as if saying not to let her join us later and mention some excuses.

"Oh yes. Come with us later! We'll tour you too." I said with a smile.

"Thank you Kaia! I think I've got the best buds now." She said with her smiling eyes.

I smiled at her and looked at the annoyed Wendy sitting beside me.

"I hate you." She whispered.

"Come on let's give her a nice personality okay?" I whispered back.

xx

"I have a bad feeling about that Vera." Wendy said as if she knew what will happen in the future.

"She's kind, pretty and –"

"I just don't like her." Wendy interrupted.

This is the first time I saw Wendy being annoyed by a pretty girl in class.

"Guys!" a sweet voice shouted from the back.

We turned our heads, its Vera Davies waving her hand and running towards us.

"Hey Vera let's go eat, it's lunch time already." I said.

"Sure thing!" she cheerfully replied.

We're walking downstairs chatting about why she suddenly transferred in our school when suddenly Hunter Williams appeared out of nowhere with his hands on his pocket, stopped right in front of us.

"Vera Davies I'm looking for you all this time." He coldly said with his eyes fixed on Vera.

"Huh? Why?" Vera asked, smiling.

"Professor Taylor is looking for us." He replied now looking at me.

My heart raced. I looked away, because if not; I might collapse right in front of him. And the reason; Hunter Williams' eyes met mine and stared at it for seconds.

"It seems like you'll be taking lunch on your own?" Wendy teased grinning.

"It's a pity I cannot join you girls right now." Vera said.

Hunter and Vera made their way upstairs while Wendy and I moved downstairs. Different paths in an afternoon Tuesday.

"I'm happy Vera failed to join us today!" Wendy said looking excited.

"Hey it's more pitiful for me now." I said scratching my head.

"Why? Do you really like that unworldly girl?" Wendy asked gripping my arm.

"She's with Hunter you fool!" I said now walking even faster.