Secrets and Lies

First Hour

He walked me around the campus a while and I couldn't stop blushing. He asked me about my personal life, where I'm from. Things like that. One question caught me totally off guard. "Do you have a boyfriend?" he asked. My breath caught in my throat as I managed to tell him "No. I don't." he seemed to notice my hesitancy and let it go. We arrived to a classroom with a big grey door and a small window and plaque that said

English 7-8 Mrs. Hunter

I would admit I was mildly terrified. "I will be right outside for the next class okay? Here's my number if you need me at any moment." Anthony said as he passed me a little white strip of paper. Our fingers brushed and again I was sent spinning. What was so enticing about this boy and why does it feel like I may have known him forever I asked myself as I walked in to the classroom.

The class hadn't started yet and luckily I was not the center of attention at first. Once I walked up to the teacher's desk. That was a different story. I could feel all eyes on me as the room suddenly quieted to a whisper. "Hello Mrs. Hunter, my name is Alexandria Clark. I am new to this school and I believe I am where I am supposed to be..?" I managed. The teacher behind the desk looked up from her iPhone 7 and acknowledged me, "Ah yes, Mrs. Preschton informed me I had a new student. Welcome! Pick a seat anywhere you'd like." Mildly terrified I turned to face the students.

I had one of three options. Sit in the middle of the chaos in the back or in the front. Being in the back would give me greater chance of having to talk to the teacher and class. So would the front. When I finally made my decision I walked down the aisle left of the center one and sat in the empty desk. The silence continued. I caught the stare of two boys. One was brunette, shorter than most, his eyes were a gorgeous brown and his hair was so curly. The other was blonde he had hazel blue eyes. Both of these boys had glasses. The brunette had larger more nerdier glasses and the blonde had simple jet black glasses. Both boys were absolutely sexy but I couldn't stop thinking about Anthony and the way his hand felt perfect in mine.

The class went on till about 9:15. Mrs. Hunter focused primarily on the syllabus and the books and materials we will need for this year. I had never been to a school where they were so focused. I started thinking about Nogales. The people I left behind. Do they even remember me? I thought. I pulled out my phone and cursed inwardly when I saw it was dead. I forgot to charge it last night. I took notes and drifted off into a daydream only to be snapped back by the bell that signalled the end of First Hour. I collected my things and walked out the door. To my surprise Anthony was there. Smiling his gorgeous, make you weak in the knees, smile.

What the hell are you thinking Alex! He's probably got a girlfriend and I bet he isn't interested! I told myself.