High School Sweetheart (ON HOLD)

Chapter 2

"First touch it's like a drug."

Rue's POV

"Okay class, friendly reminder, please handed in your essay right before you all dismissed." Said Mr. Bow before resuming writting in his thick book that he always bring around.

I glanced at my left wrist to take a look at my favourite watch. 1.00 p.m. "Oh thank god, there's five minutes left." I said quietly to my best friend, Zayden Rhys, who was sitting next to me.

He take a quick look at my face before shaking his head slightly and chuckled. "What happened to 'i love English so much." He mocked with a high pitched voice.

I just shrugged and said "You know I never get bored easily when i love something, blame it on the weather!" but Zayden just give me his seriously? looks. "Urgh, look outside, it's gonna rain soon. You know what i'll be doing when it's raining. Plus, it's fri-yayy!" I whisper-exclaimed to him.

"I know that Ms. Captain Obvious, we've been stucked to the hips since we were 7, don't you think i know you more than you know yourself? Hell, I can even know it was your fart eventhough you denied it wasn't yours." Zayden said while side hug me, clearly teasing. "Plus, you become a sleeping beauty when it's rain." He finished with a wink making me blushed.

Gosh, this guy! Now don't get me wrong. I don't have a crush on my best-guy-friend, but when you have an absolute gorgeous walking masterpiece as a bestfriend it's kinda flattering and I can't help it but sometimes to feel proud and grateful to have him as my best friend. He been there for me at my best and worse. Same goes to me and I totally didn't regret lending him my handkerchief when he got snot on his nose when we first met and the rest is history.

Ringgggggg! I snapped away from my short thoughts when the last bell rang. "Earth to bub, incase you're planning to sleep here for the weekend then I'll be leaving first and you're welcome because I already handed in your essay." Zayden said quite sarcastic.

I just brushed it off and look around just noticed it's just the two of us left in the classroom. I smile innocently at him. His eyes widen when he noticed the looks on my face and start backing away, out from the classroom, I quickly follow him. "Oh no, you put that face on. Whatever you're thinking, it's a no-no-no. You know what happened the last time you use that face on me and now I'm not taking any risks."

"But Zayden Blu Rhysssssss, don't you love me anymore? I do remember and I did apologize to you. I just thought your cat having so much fur and I try to trimmed it for you. You should be thankful." I pouted and muster the most adorable puppy look I can manage to get his attention along the walk but just to get ignored.

When we both reached the bus stop, he turn around on the pavement, facing me. He studied my expression before he groaned loudly and face palm himself. "Fine, what does princess want?" He asked with a don't-make-me-regret-this look on his face.

I silently cheered and said "Don't you worry, this favour won't hurt anyone. So, I'll be home alone tomorrow because Aunt Esme and Uncle Eli going out on date, bless their souls for still being lovey dovey with each other, so I want you to join me, mourning over my hopeless love life while watching all crap tv shows. Oh! Don't forget to bring load of ice cream before you come over." I finished with a hopeful smile, he knew I don't handle the loneliness good.

He nodded and smile in understanding. "Okay, okay, princess want company, princess get company, princess want an ice cream, princess get an ice cream." Zayden said, voice lacing with fondness.

"Yeeaaah! Thank you Zayzay, you're the best, this is why you're my best friend." I said and quickly hug him making me stand on my tippy toes, failing to noticed the hurt flashed through his eyes before he covered it up with a smile.

Our little moment interuppted when there is an awkward cough coming from behind me. I quickly pull away from the hug and turn around. Shoot blimey! Isn't this is the vogue-model-guy? I raised an eyebrow in questioning and at his sour expression.

"Both of you are getting in my way." He said shortly. Gosh his voice, wish there is a replay button. What am I even thinking. Act normal Rue! Don't be a creepy and staring at him like he is the one hanging all the stars.

While I was busy gawking at the said boy, Zayden apologize to him and pull me aside to let him passed. That is until there's a hand brush against mine, startling me and make me go into a full panic mood. If it wasn't because of Zayden hand is holding me by my shoulder, I'm pretty sure I already fall face first on the road.

I quickly composed myself and turn around to take a look at the model guy. He doesn't look back, instead he took a sit and pull out his phone and typing something then he put it to his ears. Oh! He must be calling his girlfriend. I can't help but feel a pang of jealousy and hurt coursing through my heart. I force my sight away from him when I realised Zayden was talking to me.

"Hey bub? Are you okay? Kinda spacing out for a bit eh?" He asked a bit worried but I can see a hint of curious on his eyes. Probably because the way I acted.

"Yeah, yeah I'm peachy. Oh, look Aunt Esme here already. Guess I see you tomorrow?" I said quickly to escape from his questioning stare. Clearly he know I'm lying but he letting it go. For now.

He bid me goodbye but not before hugging me once more and a promises he will be there tomorrow with a tons of ice cream.

I open the passenger door and greeted my aunty before climbing in. I decided to take a look at the model like guy but he was already staring at me and gosh did I blushed. Aunt Esme drive away from there before I got the chance to wave at Zayden. Once again failing to noticed the way Zayden's smile fall with his right hand raised in the mid air.