Dark Angel (Completed)

He's A Tiny Bit Shorter Than Me

Chapter 3

"So I was thinking maybe you should go out with Chris Collins." My best friend, Lily said.

We were at school in one of the classes we shared together. Everyone was talking to someone and Lily and I were talking about the dance coming up next week.

I raised an eyebrow at her. "Chris Collins? He's a tiny bit shorter than me, Lily." I was exactly two inches taller than him. That made me feel like a freak, but whatever.

"Oh shit, right." Her accent made it sound funny whenever she said a cuss word. She was all British and had the whole blond, accent thing going on. Then her eyes widened in shock. "You should totally go out with Ben Stalinski. He's like oh-em-gee so freaking hot! And he's 6'2! And you're 5'11! And I'm told he likes girls with black hair."

I rolled my eyes. "Lily, that may just be a rumor that got started by the few girls with black hair. I'm like what? The 20th girl who has black hair?"

It was her turn to roll her eyes. "Iz! Go get the guy. He's been totally checking you out since you joined the track team." And that was exactly two years ago.

"If he has, why hasn't he said anything to me?" I said exasperated.

"Maybe he's the shy type?" She said it as a question.

"No. He's probably busy checking out the girl who flashes everything." I rolled my eyes. And by the girl who flashes everything, I mean Haley. She's sporting the whole 'I'm a model and I'm better than you' thing. She is a major hoe. My mom told me stories about a girl named a Marcie Millar. And Haley Benson seems like her twin. "Besides, I'm not going to be here for long so what's the point?" I said talking about my trip to America and visiting my grandma in Maine!

She frowned. "Right. Totally forgot about that. But maybe you should go out to the dance with him. Date a Brit while you have the chance. And then you'll be able to date an American." She said dreamily. "An American like yourself, of course."

I sighed. "Alright, I'll see him after school. Who are you bringing?"

"Who else?" She sighed. "Rick Neilson Sky."

I gasped. "He's like almost my cousin!"

She shrugged. "I don't know. But he's too hot and too sweet and I may be in love."

"You said that about the American we met at the bakery last week." I pointed out.

"Whatever." She grumbled.

I grinned. "Aw. It's alright, Lily. You can date my cousin."

She rolled her eyes. "Okay. I'll date him."

I laughed and then the bell rang.

~after school~

After school I walked outside to the field and started stretching.

I was touching my toes when I saw a shadow behind me. I turned around. "Hey... Ben?" I did not expect Ben Stilinski. He was standing there,dirty blond hair falling into one of his eyes, with a smile and looking at me.

"Isabelle. I was wondering if you have a date for the dance next week?" He said, his cheeks slightly turning pink. So maybe he was the shy type.

I honestly still doubt it.

"No, I don't."

A pause. "What a shame. I was wondering If maybe you'd like to... go with me?" He asked.

I sighed mentally. I am not an unattractive person. I've been told I am too attractive but honestly, I don't think so. I don't think my looks are any special. But I don't like that guys only like me because they think I could be some sort of pretty trophy that they can have around their arms. Its cliche I know but it's how I feel. But I would say yes so that I can say I dated a British guy. I smiled up at him. I felt guilty but whatever. "Sure, Ben. I'd like to go with you."

He smiled back at me. "Alright. I got your number already so I'll talk to you later." He turned around and left.

How does he know my number?

He's a stalker, Iz. Watch out! Stark said, clearly finding my panic amusing,

Stark, this is serious! He has my number! Maybe he knows where I live too!

Don't worry, Iz. If he knows where you live and tries something, he'll regret it.

Something in the way Stark said it made my spine shiver. In very good way. What the hell?

I'm serious. Don't be scared, Iz. I'll always be here. His deep soft voice made me shiver in a seriously good way. I put walls around my thoughts. He couldn't know about the way I'm starting to feel for him.

What was happening to me? What's this I'm feeling!? I was panicking. Over something that is useless. He doesn't feel the same way I feel. Like how can he? I'm just a girl in his mind. Nothing else. I felt my heart breaking a little. It was probably for the best.

I was probably just a pest to him. Something he can't get rid of. Why would he want me? He doesn't know how I look like. He doesn't know anything except things I let him know. I must be getting him tired.

Then I felt determined. I was going to find away to break this link thing between us. I don't want to be a pest to him. I don't want me to feel like a pest.

I was going to break the link. For him.

Sorry guys. It's a short chapter but I promise the next one is going to be longer!