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9. Why him?

Dangerous - Britney Spears

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-Joey's POV

I must admit that she has some freaking nerves that girl.. And the irony of the whole thing is that I think we both perhaps already dislike each other and I don't even know her name!

As I walked away from her after returning her book, I found Britney waiting for me near my locker.

"Hey honey! Wanna go out for lunch?" she asked as soon as she spotted me. I can see that she is trying to make me feel at ease but it's just not working. I actually wanted some time alone..

"I'm sorry but.. uhh.. I've to go meet a teacher," I lie profusely while removing some books from the locker. I hope she doesn't see through it.. Before she could reply, I walked off hurriedly out of the place. She doesn't follow me and I start to feel bad of treating her that way.. but.. I just can't seem to get my feelings straight.

After getting away from her, I decide to roam around the campus in an attempt to visit my surroundings and get aquainted with them. Remembering Katie's words about my ex-love for music, I wander in the deserted music building. Strangely enough, the deeper I went into that place, I could hear a soft music playing and a girl singing. I followed the sound while humming softly to myself. My steps lead me to a locked room and the music was coming from it. As far as I knew, everybody was at the canteen or having lunch, but then.. who could be singing behind this door?

-Abigail's POV

"This is me..." I sung as I listened to the last few notes before opening my eyes.

"It was fantastic! I'm proud of you my nightingale!" Mr Knit applauded. I had just sung a new song that we had been writing for a few days now. I blush slightly at his pet name for me and thank him.

"I have to rush now Sir.. I have to go to-" I begin to leave while opening the door but the sight outside made me stop abruptly in my tracks.. Joey was standing right outside the door and it was obvious that he was listening! Oh God.. of all the people.. WHY HIM?

"What the hell are you doing here!?" I yelled right in his face. "You were listening to our talks? How shameless of you bloody spoiled brat!" My anger was at its peak. No one other than Mr Knit until today had ever heard me singing and it just had to be him! Thanks fate..

"It's not what you think! I was just walking by and I heard your voice.. It was extraordinary and I somehow found myself attracted to it.. I swear, I wasn't spying!" he explains.

I was going to tell him that he is one hell of a liar but Mr Knit startled both of us by dragging us inside the room and closing the door.

"Calm down both of you!" he said firmly and then turned to Joey. "Joey, I know that it is surprising but it's true.. I've been giving her classes secretly for a personal reason. I hope that you understand and keep this to yourself," he requested briefly. I'm glad that he didn't give too many details.

"Yes I will, I promise," he states.

"Huh.. since when does Joey Mcwell keeps his promises?" I spit at him.

"Since he lost his goddamn memory and doesn't remember his old ways!" he snaps back. I wanted to fight back but I was at a loss of words. He actually seemed helpless and weak for once so I stayed quiet.

"With all that said, I think you should be getting to class," Mr Knit interrupted our argument. We both obliged and walked silently towards the classes. Deep inside I feared that if I continued to annoy him, he would spill my secret. So, I swallowed my pride and broke the silence.

"I'm sorry.. for yelling at you." I slightly turn my head to look at him.

"I know you don't really mean that.. but don't worry; your secret is safe with me," he says always looking straight ahead of him.

"Thank you," I tried to smile but my heart wasn't in it.

"It's fine.. as a matter of fact, you have a really nice voice." he adds shyly. Joey Mcwell is being shy!?

"Thanks.." I scoff but I can't help the slight blush creeping on my cheeks.

"I wonder why you hide it nightingale.." he adds under his breath but I hear it.

"Don't call me that! And besides that's none of your business." I say calmly. He perhaps already knew a really big secret of mine but I wasn't ready to share more.

"Yeah.. I know. I don't know why I said that. Perhaps because I find it selfish of you not sharing your melodious voice to others," he smirked.

"An insult and a compliment in the same sentence.. not bad!" I praised sarcastically and he laughed.

"I know.. I'm simply the best," he mocks.

"Yeah.. the best of the worst right!" I mock back and he gives me a big cheeky smile which I don't return. He seems to find it amusing.

We soon arrive to his class so that meant I would have to walk to mine alone. I wave to him and begin to leave but he stops me.

"Wait! I don't even know your name yet!" he realised.

"Abby.. Abigail Wood," I say before I can stop my tongue and run off to my class.

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From now on, there will be some more drama! <3_<3

Good reading! :D