Finding Love

Chapter 20

The constant babble in class was annoying me. However I tried, my mind kept drifting back to yesterday.

In love with someone.

Noelle.

Im still shocked. I cant believe somebody actually loves me.

Nerdy Noelle. The look of disgust on Amanda's face. Dylan and Ace wanting to date me.

I wanted Dylan, I had realized that last night. But Ace loved me. I wasn't going to break his heart. I know what a broken heart did to my father. And I wasn't going to let anyone go through that much pain. My old crush on Dylan kept popping up but I pushed them away and made myself ready to say 'yes' to Ace. I wanted to be selfish and say yes to Dylan. Honestly, I do.

But Avery kept flashing through my mind. She would want her brother happy. Not heartbroken. So I decided to give up on Dylan. Because I loved Avery and I believe I'll learn to love Ace just like he does to me.

The bell for lunch rang signaling the end of the period before the week long holiday for Winter Fiesta preparations.

I mentally freaked out when I saw both Ace and Dylan outside my class.

"So, Who?" Ace asked as soon as I stepped into the hallway.

I looked at Dylan and smiled at him, checking him out. Dylan cleared his throat and raised his eyebrows at me.

"Uhmm... I-" I started not knowing what to say. Should I just blurt out they names? Will Dylan feel bad? Maybe he'll hate me after this.

"Who?" Ace asked grinning down at me.

"You." I whispered looking at the ground,ashamed to meet Dylan's eyes. I saw Dylan's legs walk away and I stared at his retreating figure until he merged into the crowds int he hallway.

Ace cleared his throat and I shifted my attention to the boy I will learn to love. But my ears were hot and I felt like somebody was ripping my skin off.

"Date tonight at six." He said and. walked away.

I nodded and walked away. I think I lost Dylan. I don't know if he'll forgive, but I hope he does.