~ Is this Love? ~

Chapter 2

     I wake up with a bad headache. I make my way to the bathroom and look at myself. Wow, I look so...pretty? I don't usually like looking at my self but this time is different. I lean in closer to my reflection. I look as if I could put a wig on, people would immediately think I would be a girl. My face in disgust, I start brushing my teeth.

What had happened yesterday was a day I could never forget. I'm scared to go to school. I'm scared it will happen again. I don't want this.
Maybe I should skip. No, I can't. It's only the second day. He has other stuff to do. No way he's interested in me. I grab my backpack and head out.
I make it to first period and head to my seat in the back. I find myself shaking. The teacher walks into class.
"Good morning!" Mr. Samins says cheerfully. "How are we today?"
~silence~
"Yes, I hate waking up at 6 AM as well, but it's something we all have to do till the rest of the year."
Eli walks into class. I duck my head onto my desk.
"Late again Eli. This one will count because I explained this yesterday."
Eli glares at the teacher.
"For your information Mr.Samins, I really don't like you."
"And why is that?"
"Idk I think it just your hideous face."
The class laughs at his remark.
"I will not tolerate disrespect in my class Eli. Please leave."
"Glad to. Didn't want to be in this dumb ass class anyway."
I look up to watch him leave. Before shutting the door he looks straight at me. I blush as he exits.

The bell rings for second period
I go sit next to my friend John.
"Hey."
"Hey Gabriel. Are you alright?"
"Yeah...why?"
"It's just you look a little pale."
"Oh I'm fine."
I get out my warm up for chemistry and find that John is staring at my neck area. I turn and look at him.
"Is there something wrong?"
"Oh! Uh...it's nothing"
He turns back and starts writing the warm up. His face looks red. I continue my work.
After second period I head to the bathroom. I look in the mirror and tilt my head. I see a read mark bright as day on my neck.
I gasp at the sight.
A hickey?! I blush while covering my neck.
John saw this...what was he thinking just now. I can't let anyone see this.

Eli

I go to third period trying to hide my neck in my shirt. I see Eli walk into gym. He shockingly comes up to me.
"Hello Gabe."
I look down and grab my shirt even harder. I don't say anything.
"Your adorable. Can I get a kiss?"
I look up in surprise. My eyes widen.
"Just kidding."
He pats my head and heads to the bleachers.
I sit far away from him until it's time to change.

This is it

The teacher insists us to the locker room. I start shaking again. I head to my locker and stop myself from opening it. No, I'm not changing today. No way. The teachers call us out. And guess who I see walking towards me. Yes, him. He waits till everyone's gone. He shoves me against the locker. I shudder as he leans in closer.
"You like me don't you?"
I look up and see his face. I blush at the sight of him.
"I-I don't really know."
"Why are you lying?"
"I'm not!"
He grabs my waist with one hand and uses the other to lift my chin up.
"Well I think your hot. Just, be mine." He lowers his head to kiss me.
I put my hands on his chest and try to push away. His lips touch mine. My face turns red. He sticks his tongue inside my mouth. He's to strong. I hear something approaching us. He stops kissing me and looks aside.

John?

Eli glares at him. "What the hell do you want?"
"G-Gabriel?"
Eli looks at me, "you know this guy?"
"Y-yeah I do. He's m-my friend."

~Johns POV~
The guy I'd fell in love with is kissing this jerk? Are you kidding? I feel my heart breaking slowly. I clench my fists.
"Gabriel, why are you with him?!" I shout angrily.
"What?"
"Your not even supposed to be in here! Why him?!"
Gabriel looks at me in confusion.
"IM IN LOVE WITH YOU!" I confess. My eyes start to water. I run out of the locker room.

~Gabriel's POV~
"J-John?" I say sadly.
Eli looks at me. "Huh, so that guy liked you."
I look up and see Eli smirk.
"That's to bad. Oh well sucks to be him I guess."
"What is wrong with you?"
Eli looks at me surprised.
"Your horrible! I just lost a friend because of you!" I push him away and run out. I don't turn back.
I end up in the office.

A nice old lady comes up to me with a cup of water. "Now what's wrong sweat heart?"
I look down. "It's just, I lost a best friend today."
"And how did that happen if you don't mind telling me."
"I did something, bad.."
This lady has no idea what's going on. The lady sits next to me.
"We all make mistakes dear, if I were you in whatever situation your in, I would apologize for what I've done."
Apologize for what exactly? I didn't know he was in love with me. Should I apologize for not knowing? Was he jealous..?
Instead of apologizing, I should just talk to him about this.
I realize the old lady is waiting for a response.
"Thank you for the advice. I will surly use it." (Not).
She smiles back,"here I'll write you a pass for fourth period."
I take the pass and leave. I head to fourth period and see Melissa smiling at me. She waves.
"Aye Gabriel! How ya been?"
I stare at her and frown.
"Eh? What's wrong?"
"I lost a friend today."
"THEY DIED?"
I give her smirk but then frown again, "uh no, John isn't my friend anymore."
"What?! What happened?!"
I look down. And tears start forming in my eyes. Melissa notices.
"Ah! You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." She pats my head.
"Don't cry, your making me sad as well. Plus we're in class, it will be embarrassing for you and me."
I wipe my tears away and chuckle.
What's with the head pats today?

~time skip~
I arrive at my house and get on my phone. I search through my contacts and notice johns name. I call him but no response. He's not that far away from me, I should try going to his house to talk to him.
I knock at the door. His sister answers. "Gabriel! Whoa, you look...different."
"Cassie please I need to talk to John, can he come out?"
"He came home with a bad attitude. I don't think he wants to be bothered with, you can come in he might want to talk to you idk."
"Thanks."
I step inside. This place smells good. I look at Cassie, "uh, where's his room?"
"Upstairs down the hall to the left. But the second door though, the first one is the bathroom."
I head upstairs and knock on his door.
"Who is it?"
"Is me Gabe, can I come in?"
"Who let you in?"
"Your sister did."
"Damn it. The door is opened."
I walk into his room. The smell is completely different from downstairs.
"What do you want?"
"Why are you mad at me?"
He gets up and looks at me, "because we've been friends for a while and you didn't even notice that I'd had feelings for you. And now all the sudden your making out with some tough guy."
I go up to him, "I honestly didn't know you felt that way towards me. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings."
"Gabe." He comes closer, "c-can I kiss you?
"W-what?"
"I just, really like you. Your so cute."
I blush at what he says.
"Just one kiss.."
He hold my shoulders and leans in. His face is really red. I stand there waiting for his lips to touch mine.
This is taking a while...
I open my eyes and see that he's still getting himself in position.
I giggle
"What's so funny?"
I smile, "I can tell this is your first time."
"You would know."
I lean in closer to his red face. I kiss his lips and he starts as well. He's very gentle. I start blushing as his hands go to my waist. I push away.
"We shouldn't go to far, your sister is here."
"She will be leaving soon to go to a friends house, and my mom doesn't get home till 9."
"And?"
"Stay here for a while with me."
He tugs me closer and starts kissing me again. I start to give in.
My head is getting hot.
"Can..can I use my tongue?"
I look at his lips and blush. I nod my head.
He kisses me and slowly puts his tongue inside. I can feel that he's blushing as hard as I am. His hands start going up my shirt. I gasp. I try not to make a noise.
Eli pops inside my mind.

Tears start forming.