Perfect For Me

Chapter One

Cade's  POV

Being a popular guy in high school wasn't easy there were so many girls that wanted me and I didn't want them. I was the popular kid and don't get me wrong it has it's perks but at the same time, I hate it. There she is, standing at her locker in her own little world. She was shy and sweet but at the same time fragile. It's like every little thing made her upset. Who am I talking about you ask. I'm talking about Junie adams that's right the girl that's shy and considered an outcast to everyone in the school. She didn't have any friends and she was lonely. I watch her closely, she closes her locker and grips her books tightly, but she gets shoved by a student. Laughter erupts through the hall and I stand there wondering what she's done to deserve to be treated the way she is.

She was struggling to pick up her books and everyone walked past her, finally I walked over to her. Kneeling down I helped her pick up her books, everyone was staring at me but I didn't care popular or not, I wasn't gonna stand around and let people bully her. She doesn't look at me but quickly stands up. "Thank you." She whispered softly and hurried off. She didn't seem to talk much and was always jumpy around people. I couldn't imagine what she was going through.

Everyone was still staring at me. "Is there a problem." I yell and they turn away. The bell rings and we all head to class. Our class was chemistry and I hated it but it was sorta fun in a way. I meet my buddies jay and Matt and we walk to class together. We were on the soccer team together and it was fun.

Junie is sitting at the desk in the very back, I forgot she had this class with me. We lock eyes for a minute and she quickly looks away. I wanted to get inside her head, be her friend, she needed someone. My desk was in front of hers and as I go to sit down, I could feel all eyes on her, it's like death stares from everyone. Matt and jay were laughing, it's sad how cruel kids can be especially in high school.

"Hello, class this is chemistry 101 and in this class it's all about mixing ingredients, this will be a team project so there were be teams of two, Immediately everyone started picking their partners, junie and I were the only two left, seeing as how everyone else was partnered up already, that meant I had to partner with her. The teacher notices and sighs. "Alright, Junie you will be partnering with Cade." She says calmly. The class is quiet so quiet you could hear a pin drop. I get up and sit in the desk next to her, she was looking down and fiddling with her fingers, she didn't look at me once. I scoot my desk next to her, and I could see that she was about to run out of there.

"Hi, I'm Cade." I smirk extending my hand to her. Although I already knew her name I just wanted to hear her talk. She stares at me for a brief moment then hesitantly takes my hand. "My name's Junie." She says quickly letting go of my hand as everyone notices. There were whispers and stares but I didn't give two shits. No one expected the popular kid to be interacting with the outcast but she wasn't an outcast to me, she was a human being like everyone else. She didn't say a word at all and I was getting frustrated that she wasn't talking so I started the conversation. "So, Junie I hear you're pretty good at this type of stuff." I say looking up at her.

I just wanted her to talk. "Yeah.... I guess I am good at it, I wouldn't say I'm the best but whatever you say." She was carefully pouring something into the jar and I stared at her intensely. She had long brown hair that flowed past her shoulders and her eyes were as blue as the ocean. She was petite and wore a blue denim jacket with shorts. She had nice legs and she was very pretty. She tucked a piece of hair behind her ear and that's when I took in her features. I had never noticed how pretty she was until now. It's not like I watched her on a daily basis but we both go to the same school so it's hard not to see her.

The bell rings and she quickly leaves, I meet Matt and jay in the hall, we had to stay after school for practice so I would get home pretty late in the evening. I called my parents to let them know I was staying after practice so they wouldn't be concerned, I'm such a good son aren't I. Soccer practice went on and on and on and then finally break time came. I sit on the bench and Matt and jay jog over. "Okay, I wasn't gonna say anything but I couldn't keep it in any longer, why did you partner with that girl in class, do you not realize what being around her would do to your reputation. Jay says taking a sip of water from his bottle. "Yeah, I know, but I really don't care." I say. Jay and Matt shake their heads. "Cade, we are the popular kids, we don't hangout with weirdos and outcasts, come on dude do you really want to be known as the guy who hangs with outcasts, I know you were trying to be nice but don't be nice to her, you don't have to be a jerk but just make it clear to her that you don't want to be anywhere near her okay." Matt says running a hand through his hair.

They stare at me in silence until I finally give an answer. "Fine, I'll stop being around her." I knew that wasn't me talking but I just had to say something to shut them up. The whistle blows again and we head back out to the field. What am I thinking.

Junie's POV

Why why why. Why was he talking to me, he wasn't supposed to be talking to me. I was an outcast, he was popular I was an outcast. Why was he doing this. Did his friends put him up to it. I was at home and all these thoughts kept running through my head. Junie, you're so stupid. Okay, maybe I can avoid him after all we don't have every class together. If he talks to me I'll just ignore him yeah that's what I'll do. But it was gonna be very hard seeing as how we have lunch together.

I was concentrating on my work when my computer dinged. It was a message. Weird, no one messaged me. No no no it was from him. Why was he messaging me. What's his plan in this. I quickly reply back and in comes another message. He's a fast typer. I was gonna confront him at school tomorrow and ask him why he was doing this, why he was messing with me. I didn't want any part of it.

I wished I had friends, I was lonely all the time and didn't have anyone. I wished I wasn't an outcast sometimes but that was my choice. I hear commotion next door, the voice sounded familiar, I peek out the window. Oh my god it's him. Cade. What the hell he lived next door to me. God, why me. He glances up and I quickly hide. I hoped to god he didn't see me. I didn't want to deal with him at school and outside of school.

A knock on the door interrupts my thoughts and I was really hoping maybe it was a delivery. "I'll get it." My mom yells from downstairs. I heard his voice and I started freaking out. No why. I take a deep breath and walk downstairs. "Oh, honey there you are, this is Cade and his parents they recently moved next door." Cade grins at me and I'm not gonna lie I kind of felt myself blushing. What was he doing to me. "We've met." He says still looking at me.

"Uh, yeah we have chemistry together." I say quickly. I bite my lip I hated him staring at me. I was ugly what was he staring at. My mom basically wanted me to show him around, I didn't know why. But I did as she said and finally they left but unfortunately Cade wanted to stay for a while. My mom had to go out so I was left there with him. It was a little awkward. I found myself opening up to him about stuff I normally wouldn't tell anyone.

Maybe he wasn't so bad after all. We said goodbye to each other. He hugged me and I hugged him back I didn't know why but I just did. I didn't know this was what it was gonna come too. But there are consequences to your actions and I would find that out soon.

To Be Continued