Between Us [COMPLETED]

21 : Nathan's Step

Averyn's POV

   I woke up this morning with smell of fried bacons and coffee,knowing that my mom was making breakfast. I quickly ran into the bathroom, showered and slipped into a raglan shirt with navy blue jeans. I tied my hair in a high messy bun, tidy up my bed before walking to the kitchen with my backpack and phone.

   "Morning mom!" I greeted her as she was placing plate on the dining table. She gave me a big hug, looking good in her black slack paired with purple blouse.Her chestnut hair pulled into an elegant bun, a pair of shining earrings completed her look. "Hi sweetie. Let's eat. Or you'll be late for school," she claimed. I took a sit as she poured me a glass of orange juice. She sat opposite with me, digging the breakfast and gulped her favourite coffee.

   "Oh. The summer break will be in two weeks, right?" she asked. I nodded my head, munching my toast. "I'm not sure if I can spend time with you because we're going to design clothes for autumn. So,I'm giving you a permission to hang out with your friends. Don't worry about money. I'll give it to you later," she chirped. "That's fine,"I exclaimed, finishing my breakfast and put the dish in the sink. As I came back to the table to have another glass of orange juice, my phone beeped. A message from Darren.

Darren : I'm waiting outside.

   I quickly gulped down my orange juice, grabbed my backpack and kissed my mom as I informed her about Darren's text."Don't go home late eventhough I'm not at home!" She shouted as I wear my converse. I quickly walked out from the house and greeted with Darren's cheeky grin.He wore a white shirt that hugged his body perfectly, paired with dark washed jeans and Converse.His dark brown hair dressed messy but still look adorable. He hugged me and kissed my cheek,before we walked to the school together.

   As usual, he hung his arm around my shoulder, and I took a brave action slipping my arm around his waist. He kissed my cheek again as he realized my action and let out a chuckle. We talked about random things, and mostly about comments leave at our performance's video that uploaded at our school's site. He told me that Jake asked both of us to do a live performance again for Prom's Night. I decided to take few time to think about it.

   We reached in front of our locker, and start stuffing things in it. As we done, we greeted by Helen and Dania. Darren stood behind me, enveloping my waist as we talked. I couldn't focus with the conversation because I felt something weird in my stomach.My heart beat faster and I tried to create a distance between us, but he tighten more the grip. I tried to calm myself, and luckily the bell rang. He grabbed my hand,and we waved both Helen and Dania as we walked to the first class.

   I took my sit while Darren sat few rows behind me. He said he chose that place rather than beside me so he could stalk me,aiming if anyone ever tried to flirt with me. I took out my book,waiting for Mrs.Holland to step in when Nathan, a boy that sat beside me tapped my shoulder. I looked over and he looked nervous to start the chat. "What can I help you?" I asked. His blue eyes stared at mine for few seconds, before placed on the table. "You've got a friend name Helen, right?" I nodded my head,hiding my smile as I knew where this will lead.

   He scratched the back of his head, gave me a weak smile. "You know. I-I-I kinda like her. She is lovely, cute and adorable. Is she single? Because I saw her dancing with Logan at dance's night." Before I could answer his question, I heard a familiar voice was fake coughing. I looked over and saw Darren planted a hard expression on his face. I snickered before shifting my attention to Nathan. "I guess she still available.Maybe you should give it a try," I suggested. He nodded his head with a happy smile. As we heard Mrs.Holland's high heels clicked on the ground, Nathan looked at me with a sweet smile that I almost melted.

   "You guys are a cute couple.Seriously," he said as he glanced at Darren. I thanked him and gave him a smile. Then, the class started.

   In the middle of the class, my phone vibrated. I looked over and saw a text from Darren. I looked at his place first, and I saw he tried to ignore me. He scribbled something on his paper, not looking at my direction.vI read the message and a smile crept on my face before I turned my focus on Mrs.Holland.

Darren: What did he want? And you looked happy. Seriously,I'm jealous.