Lovely Problems

Chapter 7

The buses arrived at Cadbury Boys' College.
Helena was grouped with Ivy and Emily from her class. She was curious as to whom she was going to receive in their final groups. Perhaps a few girls from Fontina High, or Cadbury boys if they were lucky.

While walking to the gymnasium, Helena looked around. She passed the canteen. Her eyes were drawn to the yellow squeeze bottle of mustard.
"Jordan's favourite", she thought to herself, replaying his quote in her head.
"Pastry without mustard is like you without your passion for violin"

"Precella Girls' Group 14, and Cadbury Boys' Group 2!"
Helena, Ivy and Emily got up after hearing their group name. Helena was more excited than ever to meet their team members.
They walked over to the boys. They were quiet, silent actually, as they waited for the groupings to finish.

"Hello! Hello! Hello! I am Ivy and this is Helena and this other one is Emily. We are from Precella Girls' College and we are just so happy to be working with you guys. I mean like we never get to meet any boys at school, except for teachers but that's just ew and-"
Helena covered Ivy's uncontrollable mouth with her palm.
The boys looked at each other. They seemed to be a little shy and freaked out by Ivy.

"Uhhh, my name is Harris", one boy introduced.
"And mine is Billy", another one continued.
Harris nudged the last boy with his elbow, but he remained silent, as if speaking would kill him.
"That one is William. He is very shy, but he'll probably get used to you guys", Harris explained.

Helena looked at William. He quickly forced his face to the wall when he caught her looking at him.
"Was he just staring at me?", Helena thought, "maybe my brain is just playing tricks on me".

"I'm a professional violinist and pianist, I passed AMUS, and I play at concerts and events". William looked proud.
"I play violin too!", Helena told him, "But I'm still working on it".
"Hehe...Nice.", William replied. His voice sounded uncomfortable.

Helena could not take her eyes off his. She didn't know why she was staring at him. Deep into his eyes. Her heart started to feel...strange.
Helena couldn't comprehend the feeling she was getting, maybe a bit of a crush? But that title went to Jordan, so did she have two crushes now?...

The group had decided on a sausage sizzle to raise money.
Helena and other Precella girls we're waiting for roll call back on the bus.
"Helena, just one more thing", William panted, handing over music sheets, "Mozart's Concertone in C Major for two violins. I have the other part, we should sync the duet after you have learnt your part".
"Thankyou William!", Helena said, watching William run off towards the classroom building.