Eyes on You

Chapter 7

None of you guys make a move for a moment, and it was Brendon who breaks the silent first. He snickers at the sight of you being so helpless within his grip. You are not sure why but you suddenly feel your cheeks getting warm as you blush. You quickly push Brendon aside so that he wouldn't see your red face. And now you've learned your lesson not to argue with him for now. You pout a bit, as a sign that you are actually mad at him while crossing your arms. Brendon let out a low chuckle, then goes to sit on the floor next to where you are standing.

He reaches for his backpack and grabs some sandwiches. You just watch him, not knowing what to say or do. "Want some?" He offers you. You quirk an eyebrow, but slowly make your way and sit beside him. "Never thought I would have a guest today." He tries to lighten up the mood you guess and shares his sandwich with you. But you still want to be a jerk to him coz why not? "Oh wow, so the store is your second home now?" Brendon rolls his eyes at your sarcasm. "So, what brings you here?" Brendon's mouth is full as he asks you the question. You squint your eyes a bit at him, contemplating inside whether you should tell him the truth just to kill time, but can you trust this guy?

You finally sigh and decide to share your current problem with him. "You probably have heard of that new guy Patrick, right?" Brendon nods as his mouth is still full. "Well, I am actually avoiding him now." You play with your fingers a bit as you say this, feeling slightly guilty for Patrick. But Brendon's reaction was so unexpected. He laughs at you. You hold yourself from punching him right on his face. His laugh starts to falter, then he spoke, "That baby-face guy is quite a stalker." Your face literally says 'how the fuck did you know??' as you look at him.

Then he continues, "What? You think I didn't notice the way he always looks at you? And how anxious he becomes whenever you are around? That boy is sickly in love with you! Hahaa!" You don't find what's so funny about it that makes Brendon laughs his heart out. Now it's your turn to roll your eyes. "Then explain your reason to be here." You glare at him. Then Brendon stops laughing, and turn to look at you, with a small smile on his face.

For a moment there, you thought that it's nice to see him gives you that kind of smile. Almost sincere and pure. But you quickly get rid of that thought. "You know, I didn't expect for you to be so honest with me about the crisis that you're dealing with." His smiles turn more beautiful, as if it has kind meanings behind it, as he speaks. "And since you trust me, I guess I should probably tell you the truth as well." He moves a bit so that he faces you properly. You give your full attention to him, all of sudden you are interested. "I am actually running from a certain someone too." He smiles at you sheepishly.

You tilt your head to the right a bit. "Who?" "Sarah." You fell silent, not sure whether you should proceed with the next question or not. But since he's being open about this matter, you ask him anyway. "Why?" Brendon looks at you a bit then turn away. "She wants to get back." Brendon sounds like he doesn't want to discuss further bout this. So you save the questions for later. Then you start, "So..... For how long have you been spending your recess time here?" "Since school start this year. You are welcome to join me." He says while grinning.

Your jaw drops open. "Are you kidding me?? You can't keep it forever like this! No wonder I haven't seen you around every lunchtime." Brendon suddenly smirks, "So you do care about me." You let out a small groan. "Ugh, please. Whatever, we should do something about this. I don't wanna spend the rest of the year like this!" You stop for a while and wonder.Suddenly an idea pop in your head. "Or maybe... we could help each other!" You beam at your own idea. Brendon raises an eyebrow at you. So you continue, "You know, we could cover up for each other, me keeping an eye out for you and vice versa." You wiggle your eyebrows a bit. Brendon thought for a while, then smirks. "It's a deal then." He extends his hand out for you and you both shake hands.