Dimples and Glasses

Chapter 4

*Noëlle's POV*

When the bell rings signaling the end of class, I head to my locker to get my stuff for second period, and I bump into Marcel.

"H-hey Noëlle." He says nervously.

"Hey Marcel. Are you new to the school? Maybe I could show you around sometime.." I say opening my locker.

"Yes I am, and that sounds great I would love that." He squeaks.

"What's your next class?"

"English. Acedemic of course." He replies.

"Me too!" I say, shutting my locker.

"Do you want to walk with me?" He asks.

"Of course."

As we walk down the hall, I examine the shy boy. I wonder what he would look like if he lost the hair gel and glasses. His chesnut curls would hang loosely and his gorgeous green eyes would shine just a little brighter. Maybe if he lost the cute sweater vest and loose jeans and switched to a t-shirt and skinny jeans. I wonder... He looks at me and I look away, smiling.

*Marcel's POV*

I look over at the girl named Noëlle, examining her. She is a beautiful girl although she doesn't know it. Her long brown hair is put up in a bun and her beautiful blue eyes glisten. I want to get to know this girl. I wish I wasn't so shy. I wish I had more confidence, and self confidence. Maybe one day we can be good friends.

We get to English and Noëlle asks me to sit with her. I agree, and we take our seats.

"Ok class, since we will be starting off with Romeo and Juliet, who can give their opinion on love at first sight?" Mrs. Bartholomew asks.

Noëlle and I lock eyes for a few seconds, and she raises her hand.

"Yes.." The teacher looks down at her attendance sheet, "...Noëlle is that right?"

"Yes. My opinion on love at first sight is....well I believe in it as long as it's with the right person. It may not seem like it at first but they come to realize they were perfect for eachother all along." She replies. She looks at me and smiles.

"Tell me you're not in love with that stupid nerd beside you!" A dumb jock mutters. The comment stings a little.

I examine the guy, and he's the stereotypical jock. Short blonde hair, very fit, probably has like 10 girlfriends...and he's a huge arse.

"No I'm not, I only love you." She replies sweetly.

"Good."

So they are together, I guess. Why would she want to be with such a jerk?

"Just kidding!" She yells and sticks her tongue out at him.

He makes a funny face and Noëlle laughs.

"Im confused, are you two dating?" I whisper later during class.

"Ew my brother? No way Styles! I don't have a boyfriend." She says. I let out a sigh of relief.

"Oh ok" I say, and I mumble something under my breath.

"Sorry he was being a jerk.." Noëlle says.

"Thats okay" I reply.

I'm used to it.

"So um do you want to come over later?" she asks me.

"Uh sure" I reply.

*Noëlle's POV*

At the end of the school day I drive Marcel to my house. We walk upstairs to my room and he walks around, examining every aspect of it. He notices a poster on my wall that I made. It has some of the lyrics to Teenage Dirtbag.

"So you like that song?" He asks, pointing to the poster.

"Yes I do. Especially because my name is in it." I say smiling.

"I see" he says.

"I love to sing" I say. His face instantly lights up.

"Really? I like to sing too." Marcel says.

"Can you sing something for me?"

"I-Im a little shy, as you can see"

"Oh okay, maybe another time then." I say, I'm a little disappointed, but im glad he opened up a bit. Marcel nods in agreement.

He has to go home a couple hours later, and we exchange numbers before I drop him off at home.

"Thanks for today, it was fun." he says shyly.

"No problem. Text me!"

"I will!" Marcel calls back before going inside.

That boy is shy, but he is cute. I hope he will sing for me one day, I have a feeling he would impress me. I head back to my place and go up to my room. I look at the poster on the wall, and it reminds me of Marcel. He's so sweet, I hope he doesn't get bullied at school. Marcel texts me.

Hey-Marcel

Hey-Noëlle

I had fun today thanks, I dont really have a lot of friends so it was nice-Marcel

No problem, hey um could I possibly be your friend?-Noëlle

Sure!-Marcel

I can imagine how his face must have lit up and his dimples indent his cheeks more than usual. It makes me smile.

Can't wait to see you at school tomorrow! -Noëlle

Same!-Marcel

I put my phone down and get some rest. I can't wait to see him tomorrow. I have to say I may like him. As a friend of course. I fall asleep thinking about Marcel.

*Marcels POV*

After texting with Noëlle for a bit, I put my phone down and try get some rest, when I get a text from her brother.

Hey I know I usually don't do this so dont mention it. You may be a stupid nerd to me, but to Noëlle you seem like more, so please don't break her heart-Tommy

Really? She would ever like me-Marcel

Hey you might have a chance with her you don't know. dont put yourself down-Tommy

Okay-Marcel

See you at school nerd-Tommy

Well at least I'm not 'stupid nerd' anymore. I put my phone down and go to sleep thinking about Noélle. I wonder what it would be like to date her? I only like her as a friend, we barely know each other.