Criminal Love

School Project - Chapter 5

I was walking down the school hallway, looking for Justin but he was nowhere to be seen. Maybe he’s sick? Who knows.
‘’Sam!’’
I turned around and smiled when I saw Jason standing there.
‘’Hey. Wassup?’’
He chuckled at my attempt to sound gangsta.
‘’Ok first, the gangsta thing doesn’t really fit you. You’re more of a sweet type of girl. And second, I just thought we could sit together at lunch.’’
 I blushed when he called me sweet. And omg, he gave me a nickname!
 I don’t know why I’m freaking out so much. I mean, I have a boyfriend and it’s not like I like him or something.
 Or do I?
‘’Earth to Sam. Samantha!’’ I snapped out of my thoughts when Jason started shaking me. I looked at him surprised.
‘’Are you okay? You just zoned out over there.’’
Aww, he cares about me.
Wait, what? Ok gurrrrl, you totally have a crush on him. But I can’t.
I have a boyfriend, but he’s just so hot and cute and the way he flips his hair at times.
Oh my God.. I do have a crush on him! Ok, pull yourself together.
‘’Yeah, sorry ‘bout that. I was just thinking about….’’
I didn’t finish the sentence, which confused him.
‘’About what?’’
I opened my mouth to say something but grabbed his hand and dragged him down the corridors.

‘’Let’s go to lunch!’’
 He laughed but let me drag him. 
His hand is so soft. Stop that! Gosh, I hate this.
Amanda was already sitting at our usual table, but Justin wasn’t there.
That’s weird. Oh, well. We walked up to her.
‘’Hey nigga.’’ I heard Jason chuckle next to me.
‘’Hey Sam.’’
 She looked at Jase and then winked at me. I gasped and shook my head. Here it comes in 3, 2, 1…
‘’Were you and him by any chance in the janitor’s closet?’’
I glared at her while Jason tried not to laugh.
‘’What? You are holding hands, right?’’
 I looked down at our hands and quickly let go.
We both sat down, Jase still trying hard not to burst out laughing. I rolled my eyes.
‘’Have you seen Justin? I can’t find him anywhere.’’
‘’Nope, sorry. But I also noticed that Sasha’s not at school either.’’
 I looked at her worriedly. She sighed, knowing what I was thinking.
I shook it off and looked at Jason.
He was staring off into space. Looks like he zoned out..

*Jason’s P.O.V.*

If he’s really cheating on her, I have to get some proof.

I mean if he is, then I’ll have a chance to get with her and she’ll give me her full trust.
Nice plan, McCann.
I smirked at myself and looked at Sam.
She was looking at me worriedly. I must have zoned out.
I smiled at her.
‘’What?’’ She shook her head.
‘’You just zoned out.’’ She chuckled.
Her chuckle is so cute.
Gosh, I need to stop thinking of her like that.
The bell rung, making us stood up and head to class.
‘’Ugh, I have algebra.’’ Amanda moaned.
Sam chuckled.
‘’I have biology.’’
‘’Me too.’’ I smiled at her.
‘’Looks like you two lovebirds will be seeing a lot of each other.’’
Amanda smirked and winked at us.
I looked at Sam, who had her mouth wide open and she was glaring at Amanda.
I chuckled.
‘’Do I have to pull you apart?’’
Sam was now glaring at me. I just smiled and pulled her down the hallway, to our next class.
I suddenly stopped, remembering that I don’t know where the biology class is.
Samantha smirked, knowing exactly what I was thinking.
‘’Aw, don’t worry. I’m here.’’
I rolled my eyes and made a ‘tsk’ sound with my tongue.
She grabbed my hand and led me through the corridors.
Her hand is so soft.
Ugh, I have to stop thinking like that!
We soon reached classroom 13B.
 When we entered she quickly pulled her hand away from mine.
The teacher looked at us.
‘’Ah, Mrs. Woods and Mr. McCann. How nice of you to finally join us.’’
I rolled my eyes and mumbled ‘whatever’.
Sam glared at me and then looked back at the teacher.
‘’We’re sorry Mrs.Wally, I was just coming out of the bathroom when I saw Jason had some problems opening his locker, so I decided to help him. Hope that’s not a problem, Mrs.’’
I looked at her, surprised.
I didn’t know she could come up with a lie so quickly.
It looked like Mrs. Wally bought it ‘cuz she smiled at us.
‘’How nice of you to help him Samantha and that surely doesn’t bother me.’’
Sam nodded her head and hinted me to follow her.
We sat down at a twin-table and got our stuff ready.
‘’So, kids, today you will start working on your projects. You will have to work together for a whole month, studying eachother and getting to know eachother. You will have to show the class what you learned about your partner.’’
I hate teamwork. I usually work solo but I guess I’ll have to go with it this time.
The teacher went to her table and picked up some papers.
‘’Now, I have already set you in pairs. The following must sit next to eachother and start working immediately:
Sarah Drake & Scott Binkley…  and the last pair, Samantha Woods & Jason McCann.’’
I was surprised when I heard our names but it soon turned into happiness.
I’ll get to know more about her and I’ll gain her trust.
Since we’re already sitting together, I turned to her and sighed.
‘’Looks like it’s you and me.’’
She nodded.
‘’We better start working today. You’re place or mine?’’
I thought about it. I can’t take her to mine, she might get suspicious.
‘’Can we go to yours? If you don’t mind. My brother is having some friends over and I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable or something like that.’’
She smiled and nodded.
The bell rung and we both got up and went to our lockers, which I might add wereextremely close to each other.
I closed my locker and looked at Samantha.
She was beautiful, no doubt in that.
What is wrong with you?! You’re Jason McCann for god’s sake!
I decided to ignore my thoughts for once and just let it go.
She caught me staring, making me blush and look down.
She giggled.
‘’Um.. let’s get going.’’
We walked outside and I nodded towards a car.
She got the hint and followed me to my car.
We got in and drove off to her place.

- 2 hours later -

‘’Have any siblings?’’
I was sitting on her bed, taking my turn in asking questions while she was pacing around the room.
‘’A sister named Kayla.’’
She smiled as she said that but I furrowed my eyebrows.
‘’Where is she now?’’
She looked at me and shrugged.
‘’She’s sleeping over at some friend’s.’’
As soon as I nodded, the bell rung, signaling that someone was at the door.
She walked downstairs to see who was it, while I laid back on the bed, closing my eyes and letting out a huff.
I instantly opened my eyes when I heard voices and footsteps, coming towards Sam’s room.
‘’I know someone’s here and it’s definitely that new kid that was flirting with you.’’
The bedroom door opened and that Beaver kid walked in.
He looked me dead in the eye.
I saw anger in his, while there was confusion in mine.
I sat up and he started walking towards me, pulling me up by my shirt.
‘’You little fucker. I’m gonna-‘’
‘’Justin Drew, put him down this instant!’’
Samantha cut him off but instead of letting me go, he punched me square in the face, making me fall on the floor.
I heard her gasp but I wasn’t gonna let him off that easy.
I stood up grabbing him by his neck and repeatedly hit him in his face.
We kept fighting like that until Samantha stepped between us.
‘’Stop it you two! Just stop!’’
She looked at Justin and then walked up to me.
‘’Are you okay? I’m so sorry about this.’’
I nodded, signaling that it’s ok when Justin let out a groan.
‘’Oh, so you’re gonna ask if he’s okay but not me? I’m your boyfriend not him!’’
He yelled and walked up closer to Sam.
‘’I-‘’
She was cut off rudely by that jerk again.
‘’You know what? Forget it! You’re such a slut anyway.’’
What?! Samantha is nothing like that.
I wanted to punch him again for saying that but he already walked out, slamming the door downstairs.
Samantha broke down crying.
I didn’t know what to do, so I just held her in my arms, whispering soothing words in her ear and kissing her forehead at times. I still can’t believe he would say that to her…