The Badboy Likes Me.

Chapter 5

Melanie's POV

After School

I have been in this school for about maybe 1 week and honestly after what had happened with me and Lucas, I stopped seeing him in school. So to sum it up I haven't seen him in school for like 5 days? Whatever I honestly don't care much but it makes me curious what has he been doing.

I was thinking to stop by Starbucks to buy myself some green tea latte. I swear I have been craving for it, and when I crave for it, I go and get it. So I was just making my way to my car and I saw Lucas' gang. But no Lucas in sight. I was just searching for my car key inside my bag. I got frustrated because I couldn't find my keys inside my bag so I let out a heavy sigh while looking up to my surroundings. Until I see a black haired dude making his way towards my car. Crap, where is my keys. I tried my best to search for my keys as quickly as possible but I was just too late.

"Oh hey" He said while smiling.

And oh my god guys let me tell you. He has. Dimples. Darn it. Guys with dimples is just extra I tell you.

"Hi" I said back while returning a smile.

"So where are you doing later?" He said while leaning against my car, still keeping his smile.

He seems like the sweet guy in the group. Oh snap your senses back Melanie. He is in a group of bad boys.

"Well nothing much, I just thought of buying a drink at Starbucks before I go home"

"Oh alright then. You might be weirded out by me because I suddenly came up to you and all but I just thought that I would get to know you better." He said that while looking down to his feet, not looking at me into the eyes.

Aw. He's darn cute.

"Oh. Why do you want to know me better? I'm clearly not as pretty or hot like those cheerleaders."
I said while playing with my fingers. Just a habit of mine when I get nervous.

"Well... I have my reasons. Can I at least know your name?"

I kept quiet for a few seconds before answering "My name is Melanie Johnson."

He smiles wider after hearing that which makes me feel so embarrassed but I have to keep my cool.

"And what's yours?" I said after telling mine.

"Jackson. Jackson Barton." He said still keeping his sweet smile. He handed out his hand for a handshake. He looked at me with his light brown eyes hoping for me to accept his hand.

I took his hand and shook it not wanting to leave him hanging. It will be very awkward if I ignored it.

"Well then sorry for disturbing you. You may now continue your routine. It was nice talking to you. See you tomorrow then. Bye Nini" He said while smirking waiting for me to response to what he had just called me.

Wait. Did he call me Nini? I only know 2 person who calls me that. Nate and... my childhood friend Jackson?

I looked at him surprised. "Jackie?"

He smiled while showing his teeth, making his dimples deeper.

"It's about time you recognise me. I didn't expect you to forget about me since I moved out of Australia when we were 10" He said while looking disappointed.

"Oh hey ! Don't get it the wrong way. I didn't recognise you that much cause you've grown so much ! I remember you being shorter than me" Smiling while remembering the good old time.

"I could recognise you straight away. But I didn't want to jump to conclusion so I decided to ask your name first and get a closer look at you."

"Well I saw you last week on my 2nd day of school. I was in the library and I saw you and your friends at the carpark"

"Oh ? So I suspect Lucas went to you after he saw you?"

"Yea. He did. And I hate it so much when he bothers me" I rolled my eyes.

Jackson chuckled. He looked away and mumbled that idiot. But I couldn't hear what he said.

"So I guess I'll see you tomorrow then? Oh before I forget can I get your number?" His hand were already in his pocket getting ready to hand it to me so that I can put my number.

I just laughed to myself and gave him my number.

"We can catch up later. I'll message you when I get back home ASAP !"

"Just take your time Jackie!" I went inside my car and put my keys in to start the engine. I sat in there for a while just thinking how great it is to reunite with someone you know last time.

Maybe Nini and Jackie is a bit too childish to say. I have to call him Jack and I also need to tell him to call me by my name or Mel for short.

I drove myself to Starbucks and boy oh boy look who I found there. Lucas. He was just sitting by the window with his drink on the table. He was just talking on the phone while looking out the window. What is he even doing here. How can he skip school for 5 days and like go to Starbucks for a drink. I had second thoughts about going to another one but before I can exit, I have already made eye contact with Lucas.

What is my luck.

I tried acting natural but I saw him looking amused, probably thinking its funny because I am definitely avoiding him. I will not admit defeat. I decided to just go and buy my drink and maybe just maybe read my book peacefully here because I need to finish the book i'm reading ASAP.

Why don't you just read it at home Mel? Oh I know you will ask this question but honestly reading at home is really noisy for me because my sweet sweet little brother Nate here does not know how to shut his mouth when he plays a game. And honestly the atmosphere here is really relaxing.

I paid for my drink and I chose to sit by a window, few seats away from Lucas. I took my book out and took a sip of my drink. Ah that feels refreshing. My mood was good. I was reading peacefully for about a few minutes but of course there will be no happy ending to me.

I closed my book and glared at the man who is sitting in front of me. "Why can't you leave me alone"

He smirked and just casually say the same thing he said last week. "Why can't I?"

I am ripping my hair off mentally.

I took a deep breathe and let it out and decided to just ignore him and continue reading. I feel his gaze on me which is making me feel uncomfortable so I decided to say this, my eyes still on my book.

"You know staring at people for too long is rude."

He chuckled while saying "whatever you say princess."

I closed the book. "Okay now what is with the names?"

Looking amused again. He said "Let me call you whatever I want to call, you get me?"

I rolled my eyes and say "I have a name and I would appreciate if you call me by MY OWN name" I smile sarcastically.

"Psh. You're no fun at all" He looked away.

"Well sorry Mr. I am a boring person." I said. I continued to read my book and after a while I decided to go back home cause I feel sleepy. I closed the book and put it back into my bag and took my drink. Before I could stand Lucas said

"Are you going back home now cause I called you names?"

"Um are you trying to say I am offended by the name you called? Obviously I am going back home. What else would I do" I said while slinging my bag over my shoulders.

"Oh alright then. Bye now"

"Bye." Before exiting I said "You should also stop skipping school. You're going to get left behind in your studies."

I heard him chuckle and before I leave I heard him say "I am honestly not that dumb for a bad boy."