What Happened to Us

Chapter 6: Speak Up

~Kayla~

"You won't speak up, speak up, speak up."- Speak Up, POP ETC.

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That's when I saw who he was. Jeremiah.

OH MY GOD...

My eyes widen as I saw his face. His eyes were looking into mine. I looked away as the light dimmed. I am currently watching a movie next to Jeremiah. I felt quite squished. I wanted space. I ignored everything and just watched the movie. I could occasionally feel Jeremiah's arms next to mine and I catch myself holding my breath. The credits rolled on and Jeremiah's friends started to sit up, but he stayed still for a few seconds, looked my way then stood up.

When we went out the theater, I saw Jeremiah with his friends standing around the entrance. The girls weren't there. Jeremiah was looking towards us and then one of his friends did too. I looked away pretending to be occupied.

"Ethan! What's up, bro? Didn't know you were in here," Tristan Adams greeted. Tristan was one of the football players, just like Ethan, but way more cockier, just like Jeremiah. I recognized the other guy with them, Matthew Cortez, another football player.

"Hey!" Ethan said as he grabbed Tristan's hand and then they bumped chests. I never really knew what that's called. "What are you guys up to?"

"Well, we'll probably just walk around," he replied. "What about you?"

"Same. Just follow these ladies around as they shop their asses off," Ethan said laughing. They did too. I looked at Jeremiah who had a half smile in his face. We stare at each other for what seems like ages. It frustrates me that all we do is stare at each other. We've been having small talks but everytime were out with our friends or we pass by each other in the hallways, all we do is stare. I never had the courage to speak and talk to him, even if I want to. His eyes seem like its giving me a message but I really can't understand what its trying to say. Just then, the two girls with them arrived.

"Jeremy! Can we go to Forever 21?" Jaylene Ortega said as she held Jeremiah's arms. Are they dating? As far as I know, Jeremiah is not dating anyone. I look at her, then moved my gaze to him. He was looking back at me. God stop doing that! I start to feel myself blush so I looked away.

"Can you get off me?" Jeremiah said as he took Jaylene's arms away from him. She glared at him and went to Matthew. Ugh, what is wrong with her?

Dian was talking to the other girl, Sophia Rodgriguez. Sophia is Tristan's girlfriend. She's one of those famous smart and pretty girls. Andrew and Alliah were in an argument on which Halloween costume suits them the most. Sophia and Dian joined in which made it even worse. Jaylene, Matthew, Alliah and Andrew went to Forever 21 while Sophia, Tristan, Dian, Ethan, Jeremiah and I went to Topshop. I walked towards the shoe section and started to check some of the boots. I saw this pink cut out boots which I thought was really cute.

"Hi..." I heard a voice say. I turned around and saw Jeremiah standing there.

"Hey!" I said in a higher pitch than normal. I smiled at him and he grinned back. That grin can kill.

"So... uhh... I'm just wondering... do you want to go get something to drink?" he said. My eyes widen.

"ummm..." He had the look of anticipation. I giggled and said "Yeah. That'll be great."

We headed towards Barnes and Nobles where there's a Starbucks cafe. "Sit here." I sat down in one of the seats for two and looked at him. He went to get our drinks. I looked at him from afar. When did Jeremiah become so nice?

He came back with two drinks in hand. One is a Caramel Frappucino and the other is an iced Caramel Macchiato. I grinned at him.

"Your favorito!" he proudly said.

"How did you know that this was my favorite?" I asked.

"Well... I have a lot of connections." He said and smiled. He sipped his drink and I did too. A song started to play in the store. It was cooling and soft. I started to think what the title of the song must be.

"What did you think of the movie?" he asked.

"It was great."

He nodded. Okay... this is awkward.

The music starts to say "Speak up, speak up, speak up" and I just laughed inside my head.

We talked about different things. Movies. Games. Books. I must admit miss talking to Jeremiah. Even though he can be a jerk sometimes, he was still a good friend. Even funny sometimes. I mean just looking at him makes me smile.

"Jeremy!" a girl called. We both looked towards the voice. I was expecting to see Jaylene but it wasn't. Shock filled me. Am I seeing who I'm seeing?

Jeremiah stood up looking at her. "Francheska..."

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Author's note:

Dedicated to Sidra Muntaha for supporting me and for being an awesome friend. xx

So Kayla and Jeremiah are getting close but... who is Francheska? :o

Hope you like this chapter. :)

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Kianaxx