In the Shadows

Chapter 3

That sentence kept replaying in my head in Mr.Nozaro's class "Soon you'll know".

What was that supposed to mean? It was just a dream and I'm fantasizing over Alex because his dreamy charm and handsome looks. Could it be something else? Whenever I stare over at him our eyes link up at the exact moment.

Mr.Nozaro also seemed very interested in Alex being that he asked him over a dozen questions.

"Alexander would you like to explain to the class your views on the Cold War?" his face flashed with amusement.
"I'd rather not voice my opinion because I don't have one" his face serious in persistence. "Come on . . . think of something anything that will help us get a better understanding of the war"

Oh boy was Mr.Nozaro getting persistent.

"I don't mean to jab at you but aren't you the teacher here?"

The class Oood and suddenly became very quiet. As the class was turning into a very awkward situation the bell rang.

Alex didn't seem like the asshole type at all but someone had to stand up to Mr.Nozaro.

"Hey, Natasha wait up!" It was Alex! "So is Nozaro always that vexatious?"
I couldn't focus on his words all I could focus on we're his lips they are so perfect and round.

"Earth to Natasha?"

Fuck he probably noticed I was staring.

"Oh um yeah, he's very aggravating don't let it bother you" I said. "It doesn't" he said arrogantly.

I couldn't help but suck my teeth at the stupid remark. He must of realized I was a bit over it.

"Sorry that sounded vain, I'm just fed up of teachers trying to act as a superior being!" His voice sounded agitated and passionate about hating teachers.

"Hey don't get so worked up about it. Most of us hate our teachers too" I said smiling up at him.

We walked in awkward silence. He turned to me and grabbed my arm. I winced. His grip was strong. His touch was filled with raging energy.

"I'm sorry I was just gonna ask if you want to grab a bite after school? So far you're the only person I've made friends with and I'd like to get to know you a little better"

I was taken a back, I thought this only happened in nonsensical romance movies. I wanted to say yes but I couldn't manage to get the words out of my mouth. He must of known because he said
"I'll wait for you at the front of the school around 5. Don't be late."

My mind was on a loop I couldn't for the life of me stop thinking about the energy I felt from him. I never felt that feeling from anyone ever except this one time when I was 8 years old and some creepy dude touched my arm at the park.

I met up with Jaime and Bridget at the cafeteria for lunch.

"Natasha! How did it go with Alex?" Jaime couldn't stop nudging my arm. I wanted to tell her I was gonna meet up with him but I wanted that to just be between me and him, besides she'd want to come and something tells me he just wanted it for me and him.

"It was okay we just walked to class together, nothing special" Deep down I knew it was the best thing ever that's happened to me all my life.
"Are you kidding!? He's extremely hot and I saw the way he looked at you!" She raised her eyebrows and winked. "What way?" I said. "Oh come one , I know you're into him!" 

That may be an actual truth.

"You shouldn't let him go though because Alice is already talking about how they're going to be the schools next hottest couple." she said.

"God, that bitch is a fucking buzz kill" said Bridget.

"Anyways Natasha, how are you feeling? Mentally?" Said Bridget.

I'd been so caught up with Alex I forgot about my feelings . Then it all came back to me. The sadness, loneliness . . . I forgot what it felt like to feel normal again happy at the highest.

"I'm okay. I feel good." I said. "You know I'm here if you want to talk to someone."

There it was. The golden fucking line everyone tells me to make them feel like they're helping! God I'm so over it.

I went home and changed my outfit. An effort to make myself feel and look a little better. The afternoon felt cold. I walked back to school. On a regular day this would not be happening at all. I managed to sacrifice a little for him. He was already there waiting for me. My face couldn't resist from churning out a half smile.

"Hey you made it." Alex said.