Equations of Love

Chapter 10

It has been two and a half weeks. Blade and I have been going strong and my parents haven't suspected a thing. His parents are completely cool with it, just glad their son isn't doing something crazy like drugs. But my parents on the otherhand? Well they're a different story. We've been telling them that the due date for the math project has been extended. I feel completely horrible for lying to my mom, I really do, but when it comes to love, you'll do anything.

My dad isn't in the picture. I mean, he's not dead or anything if that's what you're thinking. Its just that him and my mom got divorced and he lives in some other part of the state. He, for some odd reason, is totally fine with me dating, but you haven't tried to ever convince my mom to change her views on something like that, because that is quite impossible.

That's why I was completely surprised when she agreed to let me work on the project at Blade's house after school today. I don't know what his parents said or what spell she's under, but it certainly worked. I need to learn this secret for when I ask for the new iPhone...

I'm sitting in my boring biology class, Lenice halfway across the room due to the completely jank seating arrangements. I hear a light tap at the door as we read and answer questions on this new chapter about genetics or whatever the bald man Mr. Forts said. I look up from my textbook to see Blade standing in the window with a huge, goofy smile on his face. My face instantly lights up as he waves for me to join him in the hallway. 

"Coach Forts!", I beckon the teacher. He looks up from his laptop and eyes me before responding.

"Yes, Miss Rivera?"

"May I use the restroom? It's an emergency", I say, lightly bouncing in my seat to seem more convincing. He sighs quietly and lifts the pass.

"Thank you, sir", I say as I swiftly grab the pass and exit the class. 

Where the hell is he?, I think as I look up and down the hall. A strong pair of arms reach out of an empty classroom, covering my mouth and pulling me inside. The door automatically closes and I'm squirming to get out this person's grip. 

"Hey babe", a cute, yet nerdy voice whispers into my ear. I instantly recognize him as his minty breath hits my neck.

"Blade! You scared me, oh my God", I quietly shout at him. I punch him in the arm as hard as I can, which is about the same strength as a baby hamster attemping to knock over a body-builder. It doesn't work.

"Ouch", Blade responds sarcasticly. "That was the plan, baby. The oppurtunity was there and he was knocking pretty loud."

My heart is melting. Everytime he calls me 'babe' or 'baby', it just feels as though my entire world is frozen. Like I am the most special girl in the world with the most special boy in the world to call mine. It's weird how something as small and simple as a word can have this kind of affect on me.

"You're lucky you're cute. Otherwise, I would've kicked your ass", I laugh. 

"Why thanks, beautiful, but I'm nothing compared to the goregous girl standing in front of me."

I blush as I pretend to glance around. "Is there another girl in this room?"

"No, my love. And even if there was, I wouldn't want to look at them when all I need is you", he says, intertwining our hands together. My gaze instantly falls to the floor as I feel my cheeks begin to rise in temperature. His hand reaches up to my chin, bringing my eyes up to his. I can feel my heart begin to race and my breath gets caught in my chest as his mint-green eyes stare deep into my ugly, dark brown eyes. My glasses get foggy as his breath hits my face and I can't help but giggle.

"Hey. You shouldn't put yourself down like that. You are beautiful to me and that's all that matters. It doesn't matter what you may believe or what anybody else has told you. You are mine and nobody's but mine", he says, suddenly very serious. Its like I can hear my heart crying at this point.

"I know", I sigh, " but I just feel so inadequate compared to you. I mean, look at you and look at me. We're basically polar opposites."

"It doesn't matter what we are. All that matters is what we feel. And what we feel is love, right?" I nod. "There you go. Just forget the outside forces because in the long run, there is only two people in a relationship and that's me and you." The empty classroom becomes silent before I decide to speak up.

"You could've gotten any other girl in this school. Hell, probably even this country. Why would you choose me of all people?" He looks me dead in the eyes as he answers.

"Because no other girl is you", Blade says with he most serious face I've ever seen him wear. My arms quickly reach up and around his neck, bringing him down for a bone-crushing hug. Every trace of hate, anger, sadness, and insecurity slips away from me the longer that his arms are wrapped around my waist. 

As we pull away from each other, I contemplate grabbing his face and bringing his soft, pink lips to mine. I decide not to when I realize I had been in the 'bathroom' for over 20 minutes. 

"Dammit, Blade. I've been gone for too long. I'm never going to get to leave his class again."

"Well fine. I'll walk you back to your class", he smirks, "But first, I want a kiss." He grabs my waist and gently pulls me towards him. 

"Come on. I'm going to get in trouble!", I exclaim, worrying of the consequences that await my arrival to the classroom.

"A small, little kiss won't hurt you. You're already late."

"But Blade, what if when I get in there, he decides to give me deten-." I'm cut off by Blade's lips meeting mine. I forget whatever I was arguing about and melt into the kiss. My arms reach up and around his neck as I feel his hands reach around my thighs, lifting me up unto his waist. I wrap my legs around him as his hands slip down to my ass. I smile into the kiss. My tongue slips into his mouth, meeting his own as they fight for dominance.

As we pull away, my mind is in a daze. "You sure do know how to make a girl shut up."

He laughs as I remove myself from his body. We exit the classroom after making sure the coast is clear. I enter the class just as the bell rings. 

"Miss Rivera, what took you so long in the bathroom?", Mr. Forts asks me.

"Mother Nature came for a visit", I say in the most convicing way possible. He looks as though he could cringe if it weren't for the professional persona he has. 

"Thanks for that information. Next time, just ask to go to the nurse, Miss Rivera."

A smile creeps onto my face as I begin to exit the classroom. "Note taken sir."

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It's been so long since I last updated this story. I'm so sorry for the super long wait. I'm trying to get back on track with this story because I feel like I can go so far with it. You guys should seriously remind me to update. Its not easy for me with school, girl scouts, studying and whatnot. I'm going to attempt to update again sometime this week. If I don't, then you guys have the right to form an angry mob and seige my house. Anyways, I'll talk to you guys later. I love you all. I hope you guys still love me. Later gators!