Wishing For Something More

Chapter 9: Burst Out

*Hunter's POV*
     "What... In the world was that about, Hunter?" My sister says, smirking at me. "We accidentally fell. Get over it." I say, avoiding her eyes. "Oh is that why you didn't immediately get off of her? I saw you leaning in. Did she?" She pauses, "Oh my god, Hunter, do you like her?" She says, using her girly-excited voice. I don't answer. "Oh my god, you totally do, don't you." "I don't!" I shout, "Get out of my room, Leila!" She sees my anger, and immediately exits. I don't know what to think about Leila's words. I couldn't possibly like her could I? She is simply a girl and I was having hormonal thoughts about girls, right? I brush it off and immediately go to sleep. I don't want to think about this right now.
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*Sydney's POV*
   What in the world just happened? Did I just almost kiss Hunter Daniels? What was I thinking? I need to quit asking myself so many questions. I need to be smart about this. I have never kissed anyone, and I don't plan on starting now. Wow that sounds depressing, inner thoughts. I hate having hormonal feelings towards people. "I was simply caught up in the moment," I repeat to myself. Besides, I hate Hunter Daniels.
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*Hunter's POV*
      After what happened last night, I couldn't decide whether to text Sydney or just see her in first period. I decide to quit being a whiny little boy and text her, "Are you still coming to the game tonight?" She doesn't respond.

     When I arrive to school, I see her sitting in a different spot, then in front of Tyler and I. I look at Tyler for answers and he simply shrugs. Sydney is fully focused on her notebook as she does homework, and Tyler is pointing to seat next to him, wanting me to sit by him. I take one glance at her and then one glance at him. I dart my eyes back over to her, as I rush to take the seat next to her, barely beating Jack to the seat. I mutter a quiet apology to Jack as he takes a seat at the front of the room. She doesn't even acknowledge my presence until Mr. Hursney walks in. She takes one look at me, and then looks back at her notebook.

    "Sydney Tanner, please put away whatever it is you are working on." Her eyes immediately widen. I can tell that she has never been called out in class before. Her face heats up and she puts it immediately into her book back. The teacher begins to speak yet again, "Okay today is going to be a free day for you guys to get with your partners and work on the project. Good luck, and no other work." He diverts his gaze to Sydney, who immediately blushes again.

   Then when he finishes talking, she groans in anger. I suggestively say, "Wow, Flower, didn't know I make you feel that way." She takes her hand and smacks me arm. "I-I don't want to work today.. Can we just ignore each other for the entire class period and pretend to be working?" She says, not looking at me. "No. We can talk about what is bothering you?" I reply, not giving up easy. "I don't want to talk about it..." Sometimes, please really get on my nerves. Don't act like something is wrong and then not tell me what it is. I hate that more than anything. "Then no... We cannot ignore each oth-" "Hunter, we are not friends! Okay! Get that through your head!" She says, bursting, but continues, lowering her voice slightly, "You are my best friend's brother. We cannot be friends. We aren't friends. I don't want to be friends. We are merely study partners. Okay. I don't want to go to the game."

    To say she snapped was an understatement. I had always been aware of who Sydney Tanner was in my classes. She was the nerd who was always too scared to do anything wrong or speak up. She never broke anyone's hearts and no one dared to break hers. She always kept to herself, but that didn't mean that people didn't like her. Everyone knew her as Jared's younger sister or the nerd. Jared was our school's legend. He was our best quarterback, until he graduated. Even though he was out of school, he was still the protective older brother.

   I notice some people throwing stares our way, especially Tyler. He then looks away and my phone buzzes. "What in the world did you do, buddy!" It's a text from Tyler. I look at Sydney, whom is biting her lip, and trying to avoid everyone's gaze in the room, including mine. My voice is barely a whisper, "Sydney," I say using her full name, "if there was something I did to upset you, now would be the time to let me know. I am sorry if I did anything." I ignore the text, and instead throw Tyler a glare that clearly shouts, "Stay out of it, Bro". "You.. I guess you didn't really do anything.. I don't know Hunter. I am under a lot of pressure and I don't know if I can handle being around you right now." What does that mean? "Please... Please let me do my homework alone.. I'll come to the game." She says, still not looking at me. I put my hand on her shoulder to comfort her, but she immediately knocks it off and brushes a piece of hair behind her ear.

    Tyler, clearly, has the best timing as he makes his way over to us, and takes a seat on the other side of me. "Uh-hey Sydney. I just wanted to let you know that there is a party at my house after tonight's game, and you and your friends are certainly invited." He says, winking. Best timing, sir. Sydney coughs as if to ask if he was serious. She mumbles, "I'll make an attempt to come.." He nods and returns to his seat. We are silent for the rest of the period.
   
    There will be no studying with Sydney after school, because of the game. I head to the locker room to get pumped up. Tyler comes up to me and says something I would never expect him to say, "Uh.. Dude.. How do I ask out a girl that probably doesn't like me back?"

A/N: OMG it is so unbelievable that this book has reached 150 views! That's amazing! Also, I enjoy writing in Hunter's point of view, so I will write one more chapter as Sydney, and then maybe a couple here and there when needed. I honestly don't like her and I adore Hunter so much. I KNOW THINGS ABOUT HIM THAT YOU DONT! Next chapter will be the Football game and the dressing up for the party in Sydney's perspective! Thanks for reading!! :)