Something Beautiful

Something Beautiful Chp. 7

                                                                        Delilahs Pov.

I pulled back and looked up into his blue eyes,I felt my heartbeat go faster.He smiled,his smile was small but very sincere and adorable.I giggled and pulled back,james was handsome then any guy at this school.And everyone knew it,everyone didnt like him though.

Why i got no idea,hes a real sweetheart.But the still ignore him,and label him the "hot weird guy"..Has anyone even Tried to get to know him?Probably not..And i think thats wrong,and im gonna fix it.

I grabbed his hand and started walking back up the steps pulling him with me.He instantly followed though,which made me smile.

"Uh,where we goin?"he asked confused but calm.

"Were going to class silly,lemme see your schedule again"I asked holding my hand out

He got it out of his black messanger bag and handed it to me.I smiled and looked at it..

Sooo lets see, hes got 1st with me,..and then lunch. and then 5th period.

I wonder how come I never really noticed him before..

I grinned handing the paper back to him,he gave me a causious look..

"we have 5th period together too "

I laughed still holding his hand as we walked through the doors

He looked at our hands"Uhm,what do you think your doing?"He asked suddenly smirking

"Its time youre noticed james,and im gonna make that happened.Your my friend,and i dont care who knows."I said with confidence as people were watching ,and started gawking and whispering at us.

"Delilah,holding my hand is going to make everyone think that were like..uhm-"he stuttered for the word

"Dating?yep i know" i said,thatd bring him even more attention.

He didnt deserve to be ignored.no one deserves to be ignored.

We walked over to my locker and he stood there awkwardly trying not to look at everyone who was Already looking."uhm..i dont think this is a good idea,i appreciate it but id rather be alone..but what are you planning?"he asked leaning against the locker casually,his body was very lean.I swallowed my thought,and nodded.

"My plan is,we can pretend to be dating,hold hands and stuff,but we dont have to really be actually dating ,I just think you deserve to be noticed.To be respected.And uhm,sad to say but dating someone popular can do some magic " I said smirking getting my books out.

He sighed and ran a hand through his hair"delilah i dont know.."

"come on james,you never know!it could be fun?" i said giving him the puppy dog eyes as i closed my locker

He huffed and rolled his eyes,standing up straight again" alright alright..but were just pretending,only so im noticed.thats it.."he said firmly.

I nodded once,and smiled holding my hand out "ready for 5th?"

I heard someone near by say "what is he doing with her?are they-"

"Yea i guess.."he said unsure,but took my hand anyway as we walked down the hallway and felt every single pair of eyes watch us,looking from james,to me,and then to our hands.

He cleared his throat nervously.

"relax,silly"i gently squeezed his hand.

I thought i seen a smile on his face,but it was out of the corner of my eye.

We walked into 5th period still holding hands ,and then took our seats.

As soon as we had walked in,every single person stared..and then when we had sat down,everyone started talking..

"why is she with him!"

"looks like hes not gay afterall..dang"

"hes hot..but hes so weird.."

"what'd she do to him?"

"more like what'd he do to her!"

I shook my head and started taking notes,I was an A+ student,and was popular..and pretty i guess..

But no one knew my home life,No one knew how i felt,or cared about how i felt..no one ever asked what was wrong if i came into class crying.They just ignored it.

They only liked me because i was smart and pretty,pretty enough to be seen with,smart enough to be a friend and do their essays.

My "best friend" is now hanging onto Alans arm across the room,i look over and she winks.

I use to really really like alan,hes changed into a stranger..

I remember the time he came over and brought me ice cream and flowers because  i was sick.

That was probably the sweetest thing he ever did..how could he be so different...

I felt tears well up and I couldnt bare sitting there,and having him get the satisfaction of my feelings being hurt.

I got up and walked out of the class,half running out of the door.I hurried down the hall and into the girls bathroom.I sat in the stall,gripping my hair and cryed.Everythings going so wrong..my home life,my friends,everything,everyone.

I still have so many art projects due in a week from now..I sighed frusterated tears still streaming.

I heard a knock on the door,"h-hold on"i choked out.

"delilah..come out"a deep voice said ,gently knocking on the bathroom door.

I stared at the door ,and my hand shooked as i unlocked it..

I rushed into his chest and cryed,his arms slowly wrapping around me.

Seemed like we always got into this,holding eachother...james has been there every single time ive needed him,ever since i took a step into that bookstore..

I smiled at the doodle I had taken from him and held onto him tighter..

He gently rubbed my back,"cant have my pretend girlfriend crying now,can i"

I laughed sadly and shook my head "no i guess not silly"

He smiled at me and wiped my tears away with both of his thumbs,and then cradled my face in his hands.I hated when people touched my face,but,the way he looked at me ..well it changed my mind.

james changed my mind

but little did i know,he would change everything.