Lone (BxB)

Chapter 16

During my study hall, I didn't want to face Jason or anyone else who might think that there's something going on between us. Having to tarnish his reputation like that? Yeah, he could definitely do better... He's my partner as the Prime Duo, nothing more. Maybe a friend, but nothing... nothing more... So, I asked my physics teacher if I could observe her class that period. She didn't have a problem with it, and so I took my seat in the corner in hopes that nobody would pay any attention to me.

These guys are learning about potential energy? Pfft. Lucky... Here I'm learning what makes things spin round and round and round....

As soon as the last period bell rang, I stayed back in the building. Lord knows Jason will be waiting for me... Wait, he came to school without my vehicle? What am I saying? I don't need to stay back...

I packed my stuff up after completing the rest of my assignments for my math teacher.

"Thank you... for helping me catch up, Mrs. Lowell."

"You're very welcome. I'm just glad you don't have any more missing assignments."

"Do you... want to know why I've been behind?"

"I won't pry. I trust that you have legitimate reasoning. Unless you really want to talk about it, I'll listen."

"Well... I won't waste too much of your time. Basically, I have this... person, whom I'm supposed to help out now. He and I are... partners, so to say. And, the last couple days have been hectic for the both of us. I've been having to complete both of our assignments, and some I just didn't have the time to complete..."

She nods to show that she's still listening.

"I... I'm not trying to think much more of him than a friend, but... I don't know. Today during the test, I overheard Damien talking about doing... stuff..."

She cringes and hesitates to ask, "Does it have anything to do with his... 'sex pen?' Actually, never mind. I probably don't want to know that answer."

We both laugh.

"This person has been getting very close to me since we became partners, and when I hear other people wanting to... do stuff to him..." I copied her cringe, and I could tell she wanted to laugh. "My stomach and my heart just... I choke up..."

"Well... if I'm giving my honest opinion, it sounds to me like you might be finding comfort around your partner. And it's all new to you, it sounds. My advice would be to continue whatever partnership you two have and see where things go. Making a call too early would not always fare well in the real world, especially if you don't know what direction the events will go."

On the way to my new car, I smile to myself. What Mrs. Lowell said... I really needed to hear that... She's right. I got into this partnership for a reason. I can't let something as pitiful as... whatever I was feeling get the best of me. I have a duty. A duty that includes- Damien...?

Nobody else is in the student parking lot. I see stupid Damien and a guy in a rainbow-patterned t-shirt... I know that they see me. Once they made eye contact with me, my eyes involuntarily prepared for a staring contest, but then they just looked away as though I didn't notice them?! Whatever... I'll walk around them...

Before I could take another footstep, I could hear their conversation... How?! I'm more than a hundred feet away! Wait... my vision... I can... I can see through Damien's eyes... No! Of all bodies, how do I end up in this one?!