Falling - NOAH CENTINEO

ch. 22 | Janitor's Closet

Last night was magical.

I've never experienced something so beautiful and I've never felt so loved.

It was interesting to see Noah contrast from dragging Anthony out of a car by his collar to seeing him being so gentle and loving.

Noah and I got ready for school and hopped in his car to get our friends.

Noah stopped at a red light and reached over and kissed me passionately.

I giggled and pulled away once the light was green.

"What was that for?" I laughed.

"Just trying to kiss you as much as I can before we have company." He smiled, grabbing my hand and intertwining our fingers.

"So we're not telling anyone still?" I asked.

"I don't know. Its kind of fun having a secret." He smiled, squeezing my hand.

"I agree." I decided.

Noah pulled up to Marks house and he jumped in the car while Noah untangled our fingers.

"What's up, guys?" Mark asked, closing the door.

"Nothing much, man." Noah responded.

I already missed his warm touch.

"Yo, did you hear Anthony got fucked up last night?" Mark asked.

Noah went silent. I looked at him for reassurance, but I didn't get any.

I never looked out the car window to see what they were doing.

"Um, no. Do you know by who?" I asked.

"Nah, he's not telling anyone. His friend, Josh, texted me and said he didn't even know." Mark said.

Noah let out a breath he was holding. "Ah, well. He deserves it." Noah shrugged.

I gulped. I thought Noah would just tell him what had happend, but apparently not.

I was walking down the hall after 4th period and realized that Anthony never showed up. I guess he actually stayed home from school, which was odd. If Noah really did beat the shit out of him last night, it usually isn't like Anthony to cower after a fight. He usually flashes his battle wounds proudly, although it didn't happen that much where he lost.

I opened my locker and grabbed my books when my locker was closed for me by a particularly dashing man.

"Well, hey there." I said, with a smile.

"Hey B." Noah smiled. "We're skipping next hour." He said.

"No we aren't." I laughed, walking past my locker with him.

"Um, yes we are." He said, shoving his hands in his pockets. He leaned in close to my ear so no one else could hear. "I thought you liked sneaking around."

I looked up at the boy who had a devilish grin.

"What do you have in mind?" I asked, stopping to face him.

Noah looked both ways to make sure no one else saw. "This way." He said, motioning his head down the hall.

I followed him giddily and we came upon the Janitors closet.

"No way." I laughed. "Way too cliché."

"You got any better ideas?" He asked.

I rolled my eyes and laughed, looking both ways to make sure no one was around.