The Nerd's Secret |Ongoing|

☫ Chapter 21 ☫

☫ Chapter 21 ☫

Jenna Davison came to school today and I wasn't sure how to approach her.

     It's not that she's difficult to talk to. She's actually really nice. It's not that I was nervous around her either, despite how my previous interactions with people would support otherwise. And it's not even the fact that she had recently been abducted and I didn't want to come off as insensitive or offend her in any way. Nope. It's none of that.

     It's Lucas Trevor.

     I stood by the lockers, my blue eyes peeking over one of the locker doors so they wouldn't notice me. I gulped, sweat forming by my temple. You got this, Jeremiah. The papers began to crumble when my fingers gripped on the edges of it. Just give it to her. I scrunched up my nose in frustration and let out a sigh.

     Other students went up to her, offering comfort and gifts. She seemed overwhelmed with all the attention but at her side was Lucas Trevor and he stood tall. He handled the situation as if he was her bodyguard. Hovering over people he decided was a threat and analyzing everyone he let near her. She didn't seem to mind him doing that. I think she appreciated it actually.

     So in reality, the predicament I wish not to face was Lucas Trevor.

    Taking in a breath, I recalled what he said during that peculiar event. He crossed his hands over his chest, still sounding pleased in some way, "And I don't dislike you." That whole entire conversation was strange and convoluted that somehow revolved around misconceptions that I'm still pondering about to this day. Like why did he think I was dating Jenna Davison? Jenna Davison. Out of all people. She's completely out of my league. And there's the key fact that I've never even dated anyone in my life!

     Which I'm sure he doesn't know about. However, it's not so hard to infer that much.

     I shook my head and focused on what was occurring now.

     See, even if he says, "And I don't dislike you," that could mean that he doesn't like, actually like me either and I really don't want to end up getting bullied by him. Did you guys see him?! His glare is enough to scare me. But, I do doubt that he would bully me. I've never seen him bully anyone. Except for that one time he messed with me. Though, he also did stick up for me. I'm very conflicted you see. However, if I go near Jenna I feel like I'll be the exception towards his no bullying thing he has going on.

     I licked my lips, contemplating the position I was in for a bit longer.

     The bell rang, signaling that it was time for class. I jerked up. Everyone started rampaging to their class while I balanced myself against the surface of the lockers so I wouldn't get plummeted down. I squeezed my eyes shut, still holding the papers, making sure they wouldn't get ruined. Fluttering my eyes open I noted how mostly everyone was gone. Including Lucas Trevor but excluding Jenna Davison.

     My heart skipped a beat as I smiled.

     This was my chance!

     I awkwardly walked towards her as she closed her locker shut. She clutched her books and began making her way. Her ponytail swayed left to right as she moved farther away from me.

      "Wait," I called, slightly out of breath.

     She turned to me with furrowed brows. I shifted my legs.

     "Jeremiah, right?" She asked with hesitation, tilting her head to the side as she thought about it with a soft smile. She's probably wondering why I'm talking to her.