If Not Now, When? // Book 1

Chapter 5: Feb 5

Chapter 5: Feb 5

(MICHAELA'S POV)

Geez. Ok, I just have to suck up the courage to actually talk to him.

I was so nervous walking into school... My face flushed red and my heart was in my throat.

I entered the office, not really looking where I was going, causing me to bump into him on my way in. He was grabbing the folder for his Care Group teacher.

Well, shit. What the fuck do I do now.

"I'm sorry, Sheldon..." I whispered, trying to hide my face from him. I was sure my face had turned a dark pink by now.

"No, no, it's alright, it was my fault," he said awkwardly. I noticed his cheeks darken.

I tucked my hair behind my ears and walked off, I was kind of embarrassed...

I went to Care Group and met Kasey and Shannon. I put my books down on the table and gave the folders to their respective teachers, once again. I sat down and Mr. Small gave me a note for counselling in period 4.

Just what I need... Not.

"Why are you so red?" Kasey laughed at me.

"I ran into Sheldon at the office, he was getting the folder for his teacher," I sighed.

"Oh, uh, I can tell it went well..."

"Uh huh," Shannon interrupted us. "Yeah, what happened?"

"I ran into Sheldon at the office, that's it."

"Rude," Shannon said.

Mr Small, once again had to tell Shannon to get off the table.

The bell went, and I had English with Sheldon and Livia next...

Great. Lord help me. I am going to die in there.

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During English, we were reading Romeo and Juliet again, and I was very thankful I didn't get the time to talk to him. The problem was in R.E. We were starting a group assignment this lesson and Mr. Kaminski chooses the groups. It wasn't until period 3, but I was still shaking, hoping and praying that we weren't put in the same group. I kinda wanted to avoid him after this mornings shenanigans.

In period 2, I had Food Tech again.

"Do you think I'll be able to escape Sheldon next period?" I asked as we sat down.

"Depends on what group Mr. Kaminski puts you in."

"Yeah, I guess..."

"Are you okay?"

"I bumped into him this morning in the office and it was just a really cringey, awkward moment."

"You poor thing. It'll be fine, I'm sure."

Recess slowly came around, "God, I hate Mrs. Heath," I complained, throwing my head back as we made our way to my locker bay.

"Same though. She's such a bitch."

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Period 3 quickly came. In R.E, I was put in the same group as Sheldon. I sat on the same group of tables as him, he was right in front of me.

It was a very awkward lesson. Glances were exchanged, blushing ensued. Finally, class had ended and I was able to leave. I just managed to get out the door when I felt a hand on my shoulder, I turned around to see Sheldon. Even over his dark skin, I could clearly see his cheeks had turning a deep red and his hands were shaking slightly.