𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 || 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒

T W E L V E

NEXT DAY

Class is almost over and Roman isn't here, thankfully. I've been able to focus on my work and get stuff done. Hopefully he doesn't come at all today.

"Sorry I'm late babygirl" a voice spoke

Never mind. Spoke too soon.

"It's fine " I mumbled back not looking at him

"What's wrong babe?" He placed his hand on my knee

Babe?

My breathing hitched as I looked up into his eyes.

"N-nothing" I mumbled

"Hey I said I'm sorry" he rubbed his thumb across my knee

Why?

"I- I said it's fine" I mumbled again

"I thought I don't make you nervous" he smirked pulling my chair closer to him

We were so close. A little too close for my comfort.

"Roman" I whispered looking around

Thankfully we were all the way in the back and no one was paying attention.

"Brie" he spoke lowly

He licked his lips and slowly leaned in. I turned my head and sighed.

"Please don't. Not now" I whispered swallowing the lump in my throat

Then the bell rang indicating class was over. I stood up and walked out quickly not waiting for Paige. I walked to second period as quickly as I could. I was one of the first people there. I sat at my table and put my head down.

Why a change of attitude all of a sudden? First he comes off as rude and now he's acting like we're together or something? I don't get it.

Thankfully today is a short day. But I still see him in seventh period.

•••

"Brie? Are you alright?" Paige asked

"Yeah" I sighed

"Something's up. Is it about him again? What did he do to you?"

"It's not him Paige" I lied "It's, it's just this whole wrestling thing. Like I don't even know if I want to go through with it"

"Oh pumpkin, you'll do great. It doesn't hurt to try. Plus, it's only conditioning you'll be fine."

"Yeah but it's something I've been wanting to do for a while"

This was all true but I didn't want to tell her about him. I didn't want her to confront him about this. I know she won't but if other people hear about this then they'll for sure tell him.

"You'll Be fine babes" she assured me

•••

Lunch came by quickly. I'm being more antisocial than I already am today. I'm just scared that's all. I'm scared that I'll fall for him knowing that he's not good for me. In the end I'll get my heart broken.

I've already been through hell and back my whole life. I already stress everyday about everything  and I don't need more of it.

I didn't eat lunch today, I packed my own. I ended up in the court yard on one of the benches.

Thankfully I had a bench to myself. I took out my book and began to read as I ate my strawberries. I was lost in the book until I felt someone presences next to me.