I had to go to school today, even though I didn’t want to, cuz we had an assignment due and my mom would never sign a sick note for me. She always thinks I’m faking even when I am really am sick!
I only have one class with Morgan on Fridays and its math. He sits in the front and I sit in the back.
At the beginning of class Lindsay went up to his desk and started talking with him. My stomach got twisted seeing her flirt with him, but I couldn’t look away. He kept his eyes down and just nodded. Lindsay didn’t mind that he wasn’t saying much, she just kept talking and laughing. Then when he did say something she laughed REALLY loud. The sound pierced my ears and gave me an instant headache. Morgan probably didn’t even say anything funny, she just laughed to make him feel good. And he smiled. And then the bell finally rang.
At lunch I decided I wouldn’t sit with Lindsay and the other girls. I wasn’t sure where I was going to eat my lunch. Maybe I’d just skip lunch altogether. When I opened my locker a piece of paper fell out. It said:
I 'm sorry I said I 'did' like you. I still do. And I would never tell anyone your secrets. After all this time that we’ve known each other you should know that about me, so don't worry.
Morgan writes really small. I think it’s great. It’s more economical and wastes less paper. And it’s like the tiny letters are personal and private cuz they’re so small, like a secret, written just for me. I’m probably gonna keep the note forever.
5:43 PM - Friday Night
DC -Hi
Me -Hi ^_^
DC -Happy Birthday…
Me -… Is that today?
DC -Yes ;)
Me -You’re the only one who remembered
DC -What about your mom and sisters?
Me -They don’t count
DC -Oh, I’m glad that I count then :D
Me -You count lots. Sorry about being so grumpy yesterday
DC -Its okay. You were just disappointed I turned out to be the geeky boy in your class
Me -No, I’m not disappointed
DC -You said once that you liked geeks, when we were chatting ;)
Me -Yeah. But you’re not a geek anymore, just imagine, you could be in the cool crowd in no time if you date Lindsay.
DC -Lindsay? No thanks, I’ve already got someone in my life who talks a little too much, my Mom
Me -But she’s nice and fun and cheery…
DC -My mom?!
Me -No haha, Lindsay :P
DC -So?
Me -So what more could a guy want?
DC -You…
(pause)
DC -Do you still like me the way that you liked me before? when I was just DC
Me -You’re still DC :) And yes, I still like you
DC -But you ignore me at school…
Me -I’m just not outgoing and fearless like Lindsay. If I did go up to you at school I’d probably just stare at my feet the whole time ^_^
DC -I’d stare at your feet too, they’re cute and small, just like you
Me -Awww, well you can come up to me at school if you want and we’ll both just stare at my feet the whole time
DC -Let’s see, last time I went up to you at school, you ran away
Me -:P Ah yes, I’ve been wanting to apologize for that for so long.
DC -My folder and papers got wet O.O
Me -I’m sorry…
DC -Its okay ;) the folder only cost 50 cents.
Me -:P haha
DC -Lol, but were you really that disgusted that I could possibly be DC?
Me -No! I think maybe I was angry with you at the time cuz you do better than me in math
DC -lol, what? Serious?
Me -I guess… ? Maybe I’m just shallow?
DC -I think everyone is, I mean look at me, I first liked you cuz I thought you were pretty
Me -Really? Today you didn’t look at me all day at school, I thought you were mad :/
DC -You might not have seen me look but I did. Lots!!! I have a birthday present for you
Me -Really?
DC -Yes.
Me -Are you going to bring it to school tomorrow?
DC -The box is kind of big.
Me -I’ll put it straight into my locker.
DC -It won’t fit in your locker
Me -Really? Did you get me a BIG present? I hope it's not a big teddy bear!
DC – :/ should I return it?
Me -NO! I was just joking!!!
DC -Haha, I was joking too, it's not a teddy bear ;)
Me -:P
DC -Do you really think I would get you a stuffed animal for your 14th birthday?
Me -No… you’d give me something totally unexpected.
DC -;) but I could still get you a nice teddy on Valentine’s Day if you’d like
Me – ^_^
DC -Can I bring it over now?
Me -A teddy bear?
DC -The birthday gift…
(pause)
DC -Are you trying to come up with excuses for why I can’t come over?
Me -No!
DC -Yes
Me -It's just that our sewer backed up today and we’ve got city workers over right now
DC -Nice try. What’s your address?
Me -Maybe u can drop it off at my Mom’s Business office? That’s where we are right now
DC -Okay, is it at that building on Kensington?
Me -You’ve seen it?
DC -Once or twice while driving by to the donut shop. I’ll see you soon
Morgan logs off before I can send my next message:
Me -Wait, but you can’t come upstairs because my mom is going through all her inventory, all her cleaning stuff and receipts, and she’s calculating tax stuff. She doesn’t want anyone up here
But it's too late... my message is not read
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Boy Charming
Novela JuvenilAlanna is an introvert who loves to daydream. Her best friend, and online crush, is a boy that she's never met... but he may be closer than she realizes...
