Life

Chapter 6

Excitement overflows my body and I just want to jump around like a little kid at an amusement park. Is this really happening? Hunter is really MY boyfriend! I need to calm down. I'm still not feeling well plus I have to try to not get Hunter sick. I climb out of bed to make my way out of the room. It feels a bit muggy. I prefer to get some fresh air while I can before passing out.

Hunter stops me as he grabs hold of my waist. He leans over me and him doing that makes me feel even shorter than what I already am. 

"Where do you think you're going? You need to get your ass back in bed."

"I just need some fresh air. I just don't wanna get you sick."

"Babe, I'll open a window for you." 

Did he just call me "babe"?!! He brings me back over to the bed and lays me down......he called me babe!! Fan girl scream time!

"You're not going to school tomorrow either. Don't argue, because I don't want to hear it."

Did he become my dad?

"But..but.." I begin, he cuts me off by putting one finger against my lips.

I guess he will get my work for me and explain the process. I don't want him to do so much for me as it is. It shouldn't be hard since I'm always a few steps ahead with my work. Weeks of work ahead to be exact. All my teachers love me since I'm usually the only one getting the work done with no problem. 

Some people tease me since I'm more likely to be a teacher's pet. Well, it just shows how much of a hater they are since I know I have better scores then them. I get my work done so that I can have some free time. Actually, I can leave school early since I always finish my work. I decide against it since I normally chill in the teachers lounge. Maybe every once in a while I'll leave school since I'm well known. 

This is making me sound like a total snob. I'm sorry. I'm just saying that Hunter doesn't have to worry about my work being done.

Hunter leaves the room for a bit while I rummage through my phone. No text messages at all. That's a really good thing so no one can bother me. Hunter needs to just sit beside me and cuddle with me.

"Hey, I made you some soup. This should help a little." a shy smile appears and it's the cutest thing.

"Thank you. You didn't have to."

His face is red.

"Nah, I wanted to. Plus you need it and I also put some soda crackers aside." he rubs the back of his neck.

You have got to love this man. He truly is the sweetest. I don't know what I would do if he wasn't around in my life. Just as I am about to bring the spoon to my mouth, he takes it in his hands and feeds me. I'm not a baby, but I think it's cute. He surely doesn't have to do this. If I say that, he would be like, "but I want to." or something like that.

I've got to hand it to him, he can really be stubborn with situations like this. I still love him to death. 

"I'll be back."

He takes the bowl and I'm just sitting there laughing to myself. I have never seen Hunter act like this before. It's not like every other time when we were younger. He seems more...generous. As Hunter walks back in the room, I check my phone ignoring his entrance.

"Who are you texting?" he sounds a bit aggressive.

"No one. I'm just checking my messages." I show him my phone.

Hunter snatches the phone from me and examines it carefully like it were a science experiment. I have nothing to hide so he can check all he wants. Since we are a couple, I can be more open with him. Hunter better prepare for my craziness. I'm wild towards almost everything.

"Azalea, I'm here for you if you need anything. Just say the word and I'm on it."

I take hold of his hand and have him sit on the bed beside me. He is asking for it.

"By the way, I know you are here for me but I don't need help like you think I do. Plus, you don't need to get my work. I'm always a couple steps ahead of everything. I can leave school but I decide not to cause I would.." I stop myself before realizing that I was going to say "I decide not to because I would always wait for you out of class and just see you smile or laugh with your friends wishing I was there beside you already, daydreaming about us. You know, the usual girl thing."

For sure, I wasn't gonna have him find out about any of that sort. Yes, Hunter meant so much to me way before, but I felt that I should keep my distance from him because I felt like he was embarrassed to be around me during school.

"What? You would what?" he implies.

"Nothing. I would just wander the halls."

"Oh. Well, you're pretty lucky. Hey, if that's the case, can you do me a little favor?"

I'm kind of scared on what he has planned in that mind of his.

"Sure, anything."

"Anything?" he repeats as he scoffs. "I need a little tutoring in math and history and English and, pretty much all the classes except gym." he rubs the back of his head smiling.

My jaw drops. How can you be so idiotic. I mean, sure, math or science, possible history or English, but all the subjects? How can ones mind process so low? I shake my head in nuisance and agree. 

"Why do you need help with all of them?"

"Things have been distracting me lately. I can't focus since it happens everyday now."

"May I ask what it is that is distracting you since I'm gonna try to keep it away from you?"

"You." he says straight forward directly in my eyes.

I gaze upon the wonderful orbs he possesses. Feeling lit up like a flame in spark, butterflies fleeing from my stomach.

"M-Me..? I couldn' possibly be the distraction you so speak of."

Hunter nods his head while I'm lost for words. I can't believe it! I'm actually someone's distraction! All this time, I was a distraction while he was my distraction. I never knew I was attractive in the first place.

Success in love and being a distraction! I guess life has given me obstacles that Jesus set for me. Thank you. Life is great.

"It's always been you. I also noticed at times when the bell rings, you hide behind other people or behind walls watching me. I'm smart enough to know that."

I gulp hard. I swat his arm, but just as I swing it, he catches my wrist and kisses my palm. Electric sparks flicker in my heart. Love can have so much feeling to drive you mad. It's unbelievable to feel so compassionate with someone you desire. 

"So, what I was thinking, I was thinking as soon as you get better, maybe we could...go on a date?"

"Yes! I would love that." I sneeze just as soon as I begin to say a new.

"Great. I have everything in mind and I know what you are going to love. And bless you." he chuckles.

All I can do at this point is smile like an idiot. I can't wait. My very first date and my very first boyfriend. Moments like these feel like I can show off about it. I just wanna strut, posing at my essence. 

"I can't wait." why now do I have to cough?My throat is killing me and I can't take the sneezing any more either. 

This date is going to be so much fun! I can just feel it! There is something I want to do while we are on this date but I'm debating whether I should or not.