Us Against The World

Chapter 4

Anna and I had a one-hour vacant before we head to class and as for Priscilla, she needs to attend a meeting for their campaign. I don't know but somehow I felt relief for I need to get out of an awkward situation with her after what happened.

Anna suggested we head outside to get some fresh air as I agreed, maybe I really need some.

“Are you alright?” She asks as worry covers her face. “Huh? Yeah, no I'm fine.”

“So much happened this morning. So weird.” I finally said as she looks at me and asks, “That's new to you?”

“Yeah, It's interesting huh?” She nodded.

“I think your life is interesting.” She said looking at the sky. “So high school.” I said as she laughs. “Yeah, very much high school.”

“I saw the way Dave looked at you. He was looking at you intently. Did you see his face?  It was so serious. It's like he's studying you.”

“Yeah, I noticed that. Which made me a hundred percent uncomfortable. Not just what Dylan did, but also Dave's stare.”

“You're right. I don't know about you but I sense something.” She said as I asked her curiously, “What something?”

“You don't feel anything?” She asks with her eyebrows raised as I shook my head slowly. She looked surprise as she says “You know what? Just forget about it.” My face turned to frown.

“Are you serious?” I can't believe her.

“I think you should figure it out yourself first.” I sigh in defeat and she chuckled.

“So, let's talk about you. Why did you move here?”

“Well, I grew up in this place until I was 6 years old, our relatives live here. My parents decided to moved back here to settle down and be with my grandparents.”

“That's that. There's nothing really special about me.”, “Well, me neither.” I muttered. “Any special guy in your life?” I ask curiously.

To be honest, I find Anna really pretty. Her long red hair suits her olive skin very well making her brown eyes look big.

“Oh no. I just broke up with my ex boyfriend last year. If you're wondering why, he's nice but it just didn't work out.”

“Well some relationships are meant to happen like that.”

“So have you seen any cute guy?” I waited for her but it took her long to answer. “There's someone.” I smiled as she rolled her eyes playfully.

“Yeah, I don't know I just find him cute. That's all.” I face her as my smile grew bigger, “Tell me, who?”

“The blonde guy in the cafeteria. The one who's standing beside Dave? Do you know his name?” She asks.

Justin

“Ohhh right. His Justin Rein. Fun fact, I used to have a crush on him.”

“I wouldn't be surprised though, I mean he is definitely attractive. But not as attractive as Dave.” She says as she wiggles her eyebrows. Dave's gorgeous face popped in my head as my cheeks blushed and I tried to hide it as possible.

She laughs at my face as I hit her, "Whatever"

After class, Priscilla, Anna, and I decided to call it a day. Priscilla needs to attend her grandmother's birthday celebration, while Anna needs to babysit and I shall help my dad in the bakery.

It was still early, so I decided to head straight there before I go home. As I opened the door, the small bell rang making my Dad look up. I love the smell here. Not only it makes me hungry, but it makes me feel comfortable like I'm home. 

“Hey, dad.” I said as he greeted me with a warm smile, "Hey pumpkin, you're early. How's school?" I sigh as I recall what happened today. I don't exactly know what to feel. I still have lots of question in my mind and it's making me really tired.

“Honestly? I don't know.” I said as his face got worried. “Why what happened?” He asks and I shook my head. “No, it's fine dad. Nothing to worry about. I'm just tired.” I said as I rest my chin in my hand.

“Just go home Nessa you should take some rest.” He said as he organized the pastries. “No, I'll be fine I'll wait for you,” I said as I looked around to see if it's all good in here.

“Alright, we're going to close at 6 so you can rest early.” “Okay, no problem. Do you need any help?”, “No, we're almost closing-” He was cut off by someone who went in, it was Mrs. Stone.

Her eyes landed on my dad as she noticed me beside him. She looks beautiful. Her simplicity made her look even more beautiful and classy. I can see Dave's eyes through her. The first time I saw her was when she dropped of Dave at school. I was in awe when I first saw her. She hasn't even change since then.

“Hi, Mrs. Stone.”

“Hello dear, you must be Vanessa.” She said as she looks at my dad and walks closer. "Yes, but you can call me Nessa." I said then smiled at her.

“Well it's nice to finally meet you, Nessa. I think you look very beautiful.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Stone. You look very beautiful as well.” I smiled and she nods kindly.

“How kind of you, dear. Well I'm here to pay for my order. I must say your dad makes the most delicious pastries in town.”

“Thank you, Brinn.” He said as I smiled at her compliment. While Mrs. Stone pays, the silence fills up the air. It was the awkward kind of silence. My eyes met Mrs. Stone, and she smiled at me, she looks very kind.

“Well here's your change, we're looking forward to seeing you again.” My dad says as he gave her.

“I'll definitely order soon. Thank you. You take care of yourself Nessa.” She said as she head towards the door and took a last glance at my dad and nods smiling before she went out.

“She's so pretty.” I whispered as my dad chuckled.

As we went home after 6, I went upstairs to my room. I just let the dark filled my room illuminating the stars up at the ceiling. I remember sticking them there when I was 12 with the help of my dad.

I head towards my bed, “I missed you.” I said as I lay down comfortably. As I stare up at the ceiling, thoughts came running through my mind.

I finally got to talk to Dave, but he makes me question everything he did, which is weird, also Priscilla is acting weird as well. It's like she's different a while ago at the cafeteria. Her confidence made me surprised. To sum it all up, everything felt weird today.

My thoughts were drifted apart by my phone's ringtone. When I look at my screen it displays an unknown number. I sat up and answered the phone.

“Hello?” I asked as I waited for the person to speak. But after seconds there were no response.

“Hello? Who's this?” I tried again as I waited but there were still no response. I looked at my screen, “Who's this?” I muttered.

I brought my phone to my ear but the call ended. Uhm okay, probably wrong number. I threw my phone in my bed as I laid down again. As I was drowned in all of my thoughts, I fell asleep right away.

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I'm sorry if this chapter is not long enough, I really had a hard time thinking about what shall happen in this chapter. Mrs. Stone had been introduced, and who do guys think called Nessa? Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Watch out for the next one ;)

- Faye Bie