Living With the Mirrors

Introduction.

'Mrs. Morris you are paired with Mr. James. Take your seat, now this shall be your partner for the rest of the year as this is your final science project. It's worth 10% of your grade.'

He turned, facing me. He had a handsome face, with strong facial features. Striking blue, almost grey, eyes and dirty blonde hair.
'Hi, I'm Matthew James, but I'm sure you already know that. Now here's the thing, I'm gonna be busy so I was wondering if you wouldn't mind doing the project.'
'How are you gonna be busy hey? You mean screwing Hazel. Yeah your not taking any credit then.' I dripped of sarcasm today.
'No! I haven't.... I mean, it's none of your business. ' he bore into me with those blue eyes. Why did I get paired with him.

}A note about the two of them{
They reconise each other
but they don't know where from.

'Oh but it IS my business cause I'm your partner. For the project. ' I added that last part quickly. He set him to work on the design well I did the visual part.
His ego was so big. It needed to be put down. Why did I get him as my partner?
Once we were well into the project, he leaned over and took off my glasses.
Deaths. So many deaths await you. The voice echoed. I saw fog, thick and musty then I saw a lonely gravestone. It had a name, I knew yet I couldn't quite remember who it was, written on it. Flowers wilting on the grave. I saw Matthew there, and he was crying. Why was he crying? I tried to look at the date on the stone but the earth starting shaking like an earthquake and suddenly I was back to reality.
'Helloooo, are you ok?'
'HANDS OFF ME!'
He smirked. Maybe he thought I was joking and acually I was in love with him and would anything for him. WRONG. He was full of himself and as soon as this project is over, I'm never gonna see him again. Good riddance. Just 3 more months Robyn, 3 more long long months.
The bell rang, saving me from this torture chamber.
Wwwwwrrrrrrrriiiiinnnnggggggg
I started walking out the class when a hand touched my shoulder. Reflexes made me spin around and punch the poor fellow.
'Sorry...' I began then I saw the face it belonged to.
'Never mind, I'm not sorry. ' I said and started to walk away, just to be caught by a hand, he slipped his hand in mine. I blushed. Stupid Matthew. Why did he have to be so attractive?
'Hey, can I take you to a movie on Friday?'
'No.'
'Why not?'
'Because I don't want to be seen in public with you.'
'But I'm Matthew Morris?!'
'And I don't care. Bye.'
I started walking away from him again. He slipped a paper in my hand.
It was his number.
'What's that, Nerd?' I knew that voice. It could only be Hazel, her voice dropped with envy.
'It's a paper. Haven't you ever seen a paper?'
'No, I mean what's on it cause you got it from THE Matthew Morris. The MOST popular guy in school.'
I opened it up, 'He didn't need a whole introduction. I'm sick of him already. Also it's his phone number. '
'Gimme that!' Hazel grabbed it from my hands. Well there goes the only way to talk to Matthew. ABOUT THE PROJECT, I MEAN. Stop smirking people.
'Why would he give you his number? Your a nerd.'
'Thanks for stating the obvious, also it because we have a project together.'
'Swap with me.'
'What?'
'Swap partners with me.'
'No. Matthew is a horrible partner but Evan is worse.' Evan was a jock and he was worse than Matthew. I know, can you believe it. There's worse than Matthew.
'Stay away from Matthew, nerd. He's mine.'
'Take him. I don't want him. '
I walked past her heading for my next class.
Now I had to ask Matthew for his number again. Great. As much as I'd hate to have it, I need it for this project.

I saw Matthew right away. He's hard to miss. NOT CAUSE OF HIS LOOKS but the swarm of girls.
'Hey Matthew. Can I have your number?'
He looked up from his adoring fans. 'But I gave it to you already...'
'Hazel stole it.' I blushed, my cheeks were betraying me today.
'Ok, here you go. Pass your phone.'
'No.'
'Just pass.' I handed over my cell phone, he entered his number with a heart ❤️.
' Who's the guy in the photo? Is he your boyfriend?' He looked envious.
'What would you do if I said yes?'
'I'd tell you to break up with him and go on a date with me.'
'No. It's Keean.'
'Ohh, your friend. And the girl is?'
'She was an exchange student from England. Her name is Ally.'
'So since you have no boyfriend, will you go on a date with me?'
'Why would I do that?'
'Well, I figured it would make your week if you went on a date with me.'
'Let me think about it,' I pretended to think about it then,' NO!'
'I'll pick you up at 7 on Friday.'
'What part of No, do you not understand?'
'All of it. Dress casual.'
'Why casual? I thought it was a "date"?'
'Ahh, nerd wants to dress up for her first date?'
' No! Why do you people all call me a nerd?'
'Sounds like someone can't get enough of the BoSS.'
'Oh I can get enough and I have. See you Friday but your paying for everything, Mr James.'

This whole time everyone in the class, including the teacher, was watching us. The teacher is Keeans mom, she just winked at me. Keean was never gonna stops bugging me about this, I gave in cause he was bugging me and I hate repetition.
I saw Keean after class and he did exactly what I expected. He went all older brother on me. Saying that if I even try go further than a kiss, he will kill me. Trust me I won't do that. I blushed thinking of it. Stupid cheeks.
'Why you blushing? Oh, is it that you think you have a chance with Matthew? Cause dream on.'
'What? N-no. Not at all. '
I thought that was the end of Hazel for now.

Why do I keep doing this to myself? I should really stop blushing at the thought of Matthew? Why does Hazel think I even like Matthew. I don't. Do I?