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Chapter 10

Chapter 10

What happened over the weekend between Richard and I was intense. It was quite the unexpected. I fell all over the guy in just one day. I didn't even know what to expect today when I see him at school. The truth is I never dated a guy before in our school. Deep inside, I'm quite ecstatic but I have to contain my feelings for him at the moment.

During my period break, I hang out at the football bleachers hoping to see him on the field. He was there alright, warming up for the practice. I didn't know if he sees me. At least I got a glimpse of him. I felt like a stalker already. I was just doing some sketch anyways, killing time. After no such luck for Richard to look at my direction, I stood up and left the bleachers, with tears in my eyes running down to my cheeks. And suddenly rain fell all over me. Okay, I am just being a drama queen. Nothing of that sort actually happened. I just left and that was it.

It was a boring Monday after all.

I sat at my classes pretending to listen with the occasional nods and ah-has. I was most of the time daydreaming. How can I fall for a guy whom I loathed to see for as long as I can remember and suddenly longing to see every millisecond? I knew that somehow he cared for me too. Was that all? We didn't even discuss us? What are we anyway? Was this just a one time encounter? Gosh this is more complicated than a quadratic formula.

"I would appreciate very much Mr Donovan that you pay attention to this class, " said Ms Higgins. And as she continues, "As I was saying, what is the difference between Keats and Frost's literary styles.... " addressing the whole class as her voice faded as I wallow in my daydreaming once more. The bell rang and I thank God school was over for the day. I went to the hallway as quickly as possible and out to the parking area. As I was checking my phone, I received an SMS with an unregistered number.

"Hey monkey. I saw you during my football practice this morning. I came to see you but you already left. Let's talk tonight. I'll call you. Richard"

This wasn't a bad day after all . Feeling relieved and happy, I replied back,

" Yeah, I was there this morning . I thought you were ignoring me. You can call me around 8 pm. Taylor "

I headed home asap. Charged my mobile phone just in case and stared at it for like 10 minutes. I looked at the clock and it's only like thirty minutes past five. What am I? Fourteen? I just laid on the bed, shifting from one corner to another like a lunatic. I decided to take dinner at 6 pm and then check my phone again. After two hours of a very unproductive encounter with the 'bed', I was still tossing and turning in my bed. Did I just smell Richard? I thought so. His scent still lingered on my pillows . It's 8:01 pm and he's still not calling. Should I call him instead? But my mind is saying no. He promised to call. Aaarrgghh. It's like I'm waiting for forever already. And then came 8:07 pm. I heard my phone ring, then waited for few more rings and then I answered, pretending to sound bored and casual.

"Hey, wassup?" I answered.

"I didn't see you much the rest of the afternoon. I forgot to give back your pads. Can I bring them over now? " he said.

"You don't have to but if you insist, I guess you could come over. But I have to tell mom so she won't freak out, " I replied.

" You're weird you know. What are you? Preschool or something? " him teasing .

"Hey. I'm still a minor. I just want mom to know in case you turned out to be an axe murderer, " I said.

"Fine. I'll be there in 15 minutes."

I still have enough time. So I stepped in the shower to relax my mind. The strawberry scented body wash help in soothing my whole body, escaping a bit from my preoccupation with Richard. After some few minutes, mom informed me that Richard has arrived.