Alice Mayor is seventeen and has been only in one relationship through out her life. Books. As much she is passionate about getting good grades and setting a great career, a part of her also wants to breakthrough her monotonous life and get to know...
I was late today for school. I don't know how...I don't know why. It has never happened before. Recently my brain has been over working. That is probably the reason I have been sleeping more. So many thoughts occupy my head in the middle of the night..it's difficult to not think about it. Thankfully I just got into the class before Mrs Cooper. I had to sit in the last bench..but am not complaining at least I am able to attend it. I thought I'd miss it. I sat down and scrutinized the room. Mel was unwell so she was missing school today. Jake wasn't there too. A pang of disappointment hit me. Maybe he is missing the school too...nonetheless I drifted my attention to class as Mrs. Cooper had already started the topic. "May I come in Mrs. Cooper?" I looked up to the familiar voice. There he was standing outside the class. Okay so am not the only one who overslept. "You're late Mr. Brian" Mrs. Cooper said. "I know..I was caught in some work" "Its okay get in" Woah...that's it? Maybe being Jake Brian has its way with the teachers too. I was busy making notes when I felt a presence on my side...It was Jake. He calmly sat beside me. "What did I miss?" He whispered. "Umm just the introduction to genetics" I said with my eyes fixed on Mrs Cooper as I was already getting glares from the rest of the glass..umm girls actually.
Bianca looked furious..it was then that I noticed she was sitting alone. Maybe she saved a place for her boyfriend...but things didn't go as she planned. That's sad...please am kidding. Biology class was peaceful for a change as Jake was quite attentive to the lecture unlike Mel who is always whispering into my ears about some random stuffs. I was surprised actually since I always thought that Jake was like one of those guys who must be into his phone during the entire lecture and not pay attention...but he was just the opposite..he was so attentive so calm..and there was I feeling conscious the entire time. Is there actually any tension between us as I am feeling or its just inside my head...I don't know but every time his eyes shifted to me I froze internally.
The bell finally rang. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. "I thought I was the only one to be late today" I said turning towards Jake. "You and late? Now that's something unusual" he asked surprised. "Yeah I overslept..but why were you late?" "I had a meeting with a brochure..and he turned up late" "Brochure? You all are shifting?" "Just me actually" "Why just you?" I could see he was a bit uncomfortable with that question. I was going to budge it but then he said," I'll tell you in the evening...at 5 right?" "Umm yeah" was all I could say as he left in a hurry.
The rest of the day was fine. We had a surprise test in trig which went well fortunately. Then I made history notes in the library along with Max. He is really a fun person to be around..we talked about so many things. We have a similar taste in quite a few stuffs. He has started hanging out with us in the cafeteria..the only sane company I had among my two insane best friends. I came home and lied down on the sofa to relax a bit...and ended up sleeping. Woke up to the sound of door bell. Mom had said that she would be late...has to be Jake then. I opened the door not caring how I looked at that time. "Were you sleeping?" Jake asked the moment he saw me. "Umm no" I lied. "You were baby doll" he smirked. Ah! Not that name again. We sat down immediately with books. We had questions to cover. It went quite smoothly. Jake was much more serious than the last time. He didn't even ask for a break. We were studying silently which was broken by the growl of my stomach. Shit! Jake looked up at me...I was drowning in embarrassment. "I think this much is enough for today...let's eat something now..someone's starving" he smirked. "Yeah..but mom isn't at home..I don't know if there is something to eat in here" "Lets go out then..somewhere near" "We can go to cream and cakes..it's just a 5 minutes walk" I suggested. "Sure" he said getting up.
Jake
The walk was small as she had said. I really enjoyed it actually. It felt good just walking with her talking about random things. She asks a lot of questions...but it's nice to have someone who wants to know even the smallest thing about you. We entered the cafe...it was small but very attractive. I had come here the day I found her bracelet but I never really noticed it properly. We sat near the window.
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"Hey Alice I still couldn't find it" a girl said to Alice walking towards us. "Its okay Maria..I don't think it's here" Alice replied with a sad tone. The girl then went to check on the customers. "What is it about?" I asked. "Umm I lost my favorite bracelet..I was here the last time I wore it so I thought I dropped it here but it has been two weeks and the owner hasn't found it yet" she said disappointed. I was feeling so guilty. The bracelet she is talking about lies peacefully in my jacket at my home. "Was it precious?" "It was priceless to me...mom had gifted it" Oh great..you had to ask that didn't you? Now loathe in guilt. "Lets order something" I said to avoid feeling too guilty. "Yes sure" she smiled. She looks very pretty...especially when she smiles.
"So you were supposed to answer something?" She asked taking a bite of her burger. "About?" "You shifting alone?" She rolled her eyes. "Oh about that..." I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. "Its okay if you don't want to" she said quickly. "I think I can share this with you baby doll" "Okay if you say so" I was quiet for a minute watching her eat. She looked so adorable. "What?" She asked. "Nothing..okay actually my parents are getting divorced" "Oh I'm sorry" "Don't be baby doll...am not" "So that's why are you shifting?" "No actually I don't want to stay with them...their everyday arguments and fights challenge my sanity...I cannot take it anymore..so I'll stay alone and they can get divorced and go wherever they want.." "So you are happy with the divorce thing?" "I don't care actually..and that is the best feeling ever" he smirked.
Alice
We got out of the cafe in an hour. Jake had to go back to my place as his books were at my house and his car too. I liked walking like this with him. It's peaceful and it makes me feel like he is some other person not the Jake Brian we all know at school. I was glad that he was comfortable in sharing his problems with me. It means he considers me as his friend...good friend. "Hey watch out" I heard Jake's voice and before I could react he pulled me quickly. I watched a speeding car pass me. My heartbeat was so high...don't know because of the accident I just escaped or this proximity with Jake. I could feel his breath on me as he gently scrutinized my face. "You should really be careful while crossing roads" he said still looking worried. "Yeah..sorry" "It's okay..come" he took my hand in his and we walked back like this...hand in hand and so my heartbeat hardly became normal.
Jake left as soon as we reached. Mom had already returned. She was surprised and quite happy to see that we were hanging out. She asked Jake to stay for dinner next time he is here and he gladly accepted the invitation.
I lied down on my bed looking at my hands...thinking about the way he saved me...his frightened expressions...the time we spent in the cafe and how that Maria was extra sweet to us today...oh sorry just Jake..Umm am I jealous? Hell no.. and those giddy feelings were back...God save you Alice Mayor.
