Eccedentesiast || l.r.h.

Chapter 13 - Jealous?

"I bet Arzel has one of those," Arzaylea said. I hoped he did because to be honest, I didn't want Luke hanging around with Blondie. Not because of jealousy or anything, at least I thought so.

"Right Azalea?" Arzaylea turned to me for help. I didn't want to lie but I did anyway, and it didn't help our situation, not even one bit. "Yeah, bet Arzel has em."

"Well the both of you don't seem too sure," she smirked and turned back to Luke, "So?" Luke answer made my jaw drop, "Yeah okay." I seriously thought this boy could do better.

"Uh Luke, we have band practice on Sunday," Ashton said nervously. Probably didn't want to piss off Blondie. "Oh shit you're right, can we move it to Saturday? Tomorrow?" And now he's compromising? I knew he only wanted to hangout for the game which was completely pathetic.

"Yeah sure," Ashton replied and he did not look satisfied. "Thanks mate," and he glanced down. It looked like he was looking at his weanie, like it had a boner or something, but logically, he was just looking down at his wristwatch. "I have to go now," he said, lifting himself up, "See you on Sunday."

"I have to go now too," Blondie smiled and got up from her seat. "Come on girls. See ya Arzaylea, Azalea."

"Bitch," me and Arzaylea said together after the pack left. We looked at each other, and actually shared a similar smiled. I quickly looked away when I realized what I was doing.

I cleared my throat and excused myself as well, leaving Calum and Ashton behind with Arzaylea. I threw away the packaging of my sandwich and walked all the way to the corridor where my locker was located.

"Fuck off man," I heard a familiar voice bark. "Dude what the hell is your fucking deal?" Another familiar one argued.

"She's always asking about you."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean you weren't there for recess and she was worried sick about you."

Then I realized I was eavesdropping on a conversation between Luke and Michael. Although Luke was over exaggerating.

"What?" Michael said. "She's constantly asking where you are and shit. Do you see that happening when Calum is not around? Do you see that happening when Ashton is not around? Do you see that happening when I'm not around?" Luke replied furiously. This worried me. Was I ruining there friendship? I mean to be fair, I was the closest with and to Michael, so why wouldn't I ask on his account?

"How would you know if she had been asking for you if you weren't around?" Michael challenged and I think he was on the verge of laughing. I almost laughed too, but that would blow my cover completely. Quiet, silence, was Luke's reply. "Are you jealous?" Michael challenged for the second time. "N-no! It's just not very fair to the rest of us," he stuttered. "What's not very fair?" Michael challenged even more. Then there was silence.

"You know what? Forget it," and I heard him stomping away. I stood behind the lockers to stay hidden before showing myself.

Then I casually walked up to my locker and pretended to look surprised when I saw Michael leaning against my locker. "Hey," I waved. "Hey," he nodded to my wave.

"Where were you? You didn't show up at all," I kept it casual and usual. I proceeded to open my locker. He stepped aside, "Oh uh," he scratched his head, "I didn't feel like showing up, I guess?" He stuck his tongue out.

"What's wrong?" I said looking away from the contents of my locker and holding the door of my locker to get a better look at Michael's face.

He looked fine. It's either he's a really good actor, or he really is fine. "Nothing," he shook his head and frowned. He looked at me as if I was the one with something going on and bugging me.

"Hey," I placed my hand on his arm and instantly his hand went flying away from mine. "Umm," he nervously scratched his head again. "Oh uh s-s-sorry," I awkwardly brought my hand back.

Before he could be the one to escape this awkward scene, I quickly grabbed books for the next subject and slammed the locker door close by accident. "Bye," I nodded, barely looking at him and paced away from the corridor as quick as my legs could bring me.