The Perfect Mate

Chapter 8- Which is it?

Above: Begin Again - Taylor Swift

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Me feel like writing so me write.

(Qn: Is there anyone else out there that also wonders what its like to be a singer and wants to be one but just can't? )

Arianna's POV

"So you're telling me, you like Taylor Swift?"

"Yup. I know a lot of her songs." I said proudly. Jess's eyebrows furrowed.

"I don't believe you. Prove it."

"How?" I just hoped she didn't ask me to sing.

"Name me 15 songs."

That was absolutely no problem. I sighed in relief as she said that.

"You're on." I smiled, feeling confident.

We walked to class, me naming songs as I went.

"22, Blank Space, Bad Blood, Begin Again, Starlight..."

"Really? Starlight?"

I shook my head. Not my problem.

"Our Song, Fearless, Fifteen, Mine, Haunted, Long Live, I Know Places, Red, White horse and last but not least, Ours. Oh and there's also other songs like ' I almost do , Speak now , Mean , We are never ever getting back together and State of grace. "

She just stares at me.

I shrugged. "Perks of being a Taylor Swift fan, I guess."

We reached the classroom.

All heads turned towards us as we walked in. I could see people sneering as we walked by. A few tried to trip me up as I walked. Emphasis on the word 'tried' . I easily stepped over their legs and sat down in my seat.

All the staring was getting pretty annoying.

"What are you looking at? I'm either very pretty or just pretty. Which one is it?"

Most of them rolled their eyes and faced the front again. I could hear some muttering words like "That little witch" ( I know that isn't what they said but some people have a problem with vulgarities) and "Stupid nerd." . That, I took offence. Who the hell are you calling stupid? Unlike you, I try to do well in exams, thank you very much. Plus, its contradictary. A nerd is supposed to be smart so calling me a stupid nerd would be weird.

Someone cleared their throat and the class looked as the history teacher, Mrs. Roberts walked in. She looked around 40 but she was actually in her late 50's. She had steel grey eyes and long, magneta hair which she usually kept in a messy bun.

"Class, turn to page 156." She ordered.

The classroom was filled with the sounds of flipping pages. I went straight to the page.

"Well then, let's start..." Mrs Roberts said, and the whole classed quietened down.

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"Finally!No more school for the next two days!" I exclaimed as I jumped on my bed, snuggling into the warm covers of my duvet.

"Yeah, but we have school on Monday after that." Jess replied, laying on her own bed.

Groaning, I rolled my eyes. Way to spoil the mood.

"Any plans for tomorrow?" I asked, sitting up. It would be utterly boring just staring at the ceiling two days in a row.

"Nope. You?"

I shook my head. Couldn't think of anything interesting to do.

"Anyway, we have exams soon. You gonna study?"

Being a nerd doesn't mean I don't need to study. Most people think that we see a question and know the answer immediately, just like that. But no, we need to study too. Hours and hours of studying. Even I find it boring. I mean, nerd needs fun time too, you know?

"Yeah, but not so soon. Exam's like, one month away. You wanna go shopping with John tomorrow?"
I purposely added the John part. Maybe get them to be alone for some time to talk. It's for her own good. I mean, John has basically fallen head over heels in love with her.

"Okay."

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"Seriously, Jess, you shop so much I think the phrase "shop till you drop" can become literal. " John huffed as he carried our bags. Jess rolled her eyes.

"Oh please. We haven't even gone through half the shops yet."

I had to admit though, she buys a lot of stuff. I bet she bought at least two outfits from every store.

I watched amused as John groaned under the weight of the bags that he had in his hands.

We went into Forever 21. I got a white knee length dress while Jess bought a black skirt and a leather jacket.

"That will be $79.90" the lady at the cashier told us and Jess gave her her credit card.

We bought a few more clothes from other stores. I excused myself to go to the bathroom. Striding quickly, I hurried as I walked to the bathroom.

I kept my head down, trying to walk through the immense flow of people pushing against me. Of course, I had to trip.

I expected my face to collide with the cold marble floor, but instead, I was pressed up against something warm.

I looked up to see a pair of dazzling blue eyes.

"Tyler?"