Complicated

Chapter twelve

"Penny for your thoughts?" I managed to say, breaking the awkward silence between us.

We were sitting on the high compound wall of our school, a place where no one usually passed by, as it was at the back of our school facing the woods.

The noon breeze was already starting to feel chilly, considering the fact that it was already the third week of December. Both of us had our jackets on, gripping 'em tightly for warmth. It was almost four in the evening but the sun was already low and it was getting dark soon.

"Um...I guess?" He said, cocking his head to look at me.

"Go on. I've got all the time in the world, Calvin."

"Well, I, um...I don't know where to start from. So...I was kind of in a relationship in tenth grade, with my junior. The name was Adair. She was so cute and one front tooth slightly on the other one made her look so adorable. And it all happened so quickly. I still remember that day. My bus mates and I were having a friendly fight in the bus. She was in my bus as well. So she was in the opposite team and her soul intention was to disarm me because I was the only one who was left in my team. When she was trying hard to disarm me, she came and sat on my lap which made me shiver but she just smirked at me, looking at our position. Our lips were so close and we were thinking the same thing. I told her that she was just the shy girl she always used to be and she couldn't do anything of that sort. She just raised her eyebrow and smashed her lips onto mine, leaving me shocked as hell. That day, when I reached home, I just fell flat on my bed, trying hard to believe that she stole away my first kiss. Then things escalated quickly between us. I liked her. A lot. In fact, I loved her. And when my tenth grade ended, one day, she confronted me. She told me that her mother got to know about us and she wanted to call it off. I was hurt. And she just moved on with another guy, right after the day she confronted me. She made it look like she used me for lust and I was so disappointed. My classmates started to treat me differently. They separated me from everything. I was isolated from my surroundings. I always kept to myself, never came out of my bedroom and all I did was study. And even today, I feel so bad when I think about her. She used me. And through one of her friends, I got to know that her mother hadn't gotten to know anything about us and she had clearly lied to me. It hurt more than anything. She stays a few houses ahead of mine and every time she passes by my house, I see the guilt in her eyes and she can't even look me in the eye. I've always wanted to put it behind and get back to being friends but she never acknowledged it. So yeah...that's pretty much my story. Hope your ears didn't bleed."

I was so hurt when I listened to his story. How would he have felt.... I thought.

How could someone hurt a person like him? He's so sweet and awesome...I wondered.

"Carmen?" His voice brought me back to reality.

"Yeah?"

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"Y-yeah. I am. Its just that I was wondering about the shit you've been through and you're still alive in one piece. Well, that's something to appreciate about." I said, trying to sound cheerful.

He laughed at that.

Oh. My. God. He looked so damn cute when he threw his head back while laughing. I was no way gonna admit that out aloud.

"It must be really hard for you to laugh, isn't it?" I asked, looking at him, locking my eyes with his.

They were a beautiful chocolate brown. I think I was getting lost in his eyes. His eyes held out so many emotions and it was quite hard for me to figure them out. They looked distant and it suddenly felt like they radiated a dark vibe.

"Nah. Not really. At least not when you're by my side." He said, looking at me with that same adorable lopsided smile of his.

Wait...what the hell is wrong with me? Why am I getting into so many subtle details about him today?  I wondered.

"You know, Carmen, you're the only one who knows about my story. No one else does. I thought you'll understand when I share my story, so I did. Hope you don't stop talking to me because of my past."

"Well, I'm so glad you shared it with me. And yes, I did understand what you went through. And where did you get that idea from? Me not talking to you, that is,huh? I would never do that. Just because you had some horrible past doesn't mean that I'll judge you or stop talking to you. I've never been like that and I'll never be like that. You've got me, alright?" I said, trying to make him feel better.

"Thanks, Caramel." He said, smirking.

"Anytim- wait what? What did you just call me?" I asked, hoping what I heard was right.

"I called you Caramel. A sweet nickname for a sweet girl, eh?" He said, with a British accent.

I absolutely loved British accent. I mean, who didn't?
It just makes the guys cuter and sexier at the same time, don't they...

Before I spoke, he said, "Well, I personally love that name and it suits you the best."

I'm definitely hallucinating.... I internally blushed at that nickname.

"Why Caramel? Why not something else?" I asked.

"Because...." He paused.

We both jumped off the compound and headed towards the main gate of our school.

"Because...?" I repeated, feeling a million butterflies in my stomach.

As we reached the main gate, we spotted our friends and Cara, especially, was giving me the evil smirk.

My heart leaped when his fingers brushed against mine and I slightly jerked, thanking God that my jerk wasn't noticeable.

I felt the blood rush through my cheeks, when I noticed that we were walking side by side, millimeters apart.

"Because..." He continued, till we walked to the other side of the street where our friends were.

"You're saying it or not?" I said, slightly getting impatient and chills through my spine.

He leaned closer to me and his warm breath against my neck sent tingles throughout my body. Our friends were watching us with amusement as well as a smirk plastered on their faces.

My heart pounded against my chest.

His lips brushed against my ear and he said, "Because....you're special, Caramel."
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Author's note:

Hello, my dear readers...

Long time no see, huh?

Well, sorry for the late update.

Coming back to the book, was that a cliffhanger? Yes? No? Maybe?

Upto you guys. Try to figure it out till I come back with my next update.

Until next time, lovely people!!

Love,

Peaches;)