The Narcissist

Chapter 20 - WONDER

My visit to Rhett's training was moved to another day because of work and school. I didn't think I even have time for our club activities.

Good thing we had this same class and as soon as I saw him, I approached him and sat by his side, "I heard you're competing for the championship." I said smiling at him.

He smiled back. "You got that right." Not a hint of smugness in his voice.

Rhett seldom smile, so I swoon at his sight.

"I heard from captain that you're gonna watch me train?" He asked raising an eyebrow.

My smile widened, "More like observe. Watching seems like stalker-ish."

He laughed, "Don't you want to train with the other guys?"

I frowned at his suggestion. Ugh. How dense can you get.

"I want to watch--I mean observe you train. But I made a bargain with captain that I'll practice with the other guys if he'll let me watch--I mean observe you train." I explained.

He studied my face for a while, "Why?"

His question was so simple, but I couldn't bring myself to answer him honestly. I looked away from him.

Am I being conscious of him again? I'm starting to hate this feeling.

"Why?" I repeated. "Hmm.. I wonder why." I smiled coyly.

He just smirked at me. He then turned his attention to our professor who timingly entered the classroom.

I couldn't concentrate on our lecture, cause I kept on glancing at Rhett. He was busy taking down notes, and didn't even notice me oggling at him.

That's when our professor called my name, "Ms. Antoinette? Can I have your attention please."

I blushed immensely at this kind of attention, because it was of embarrassment. Rhett looked at me which added to my embarrassment.

I just nodded weakly at our professor who's now back to lecturing again. I kept my head down the whole time.

Rhett nudged me gently, "Are you okay?" He whispered, now sneaking a quick glance at me.

I smiled at him, "Yeah." I managed to say.

And I'm done, at this point I know that I really really like him.

He didn't seem to believe me when I told him I'm alright because he searched for my hand under the table and held it, squeezing it tightly for a moment then releasing it immediately.

"I'm sorry." He stated, scratching the back of his head.

I giggled at his reaction, he's so adorable.

Suddenly, our professor appeared in front of us. "Please get out, you're disturbing the class."

It was so humiliating, I slowly got up and got my things. I know she was referring to me so I'm confused when Rhett also stood up.

"What are you doing Mr. Vaughn?" Clearly, I'm not the only one who's confused.

Rhett looked at our professor directly, "If you're making her leave, I'll come with her because it was partly my fault. I'm really sorry prof." He explained.

We didn't get to hear her response because Rhett grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the classrom. I was startled at what he's doing, because I know that Rhett was the kind of guy who's diligent with his studies.

So why is he ditching class for me? with me?

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♡J