Apparently I Know You #Wattys2019

Chapter 6

Pic of Chip Murray Dale^

Munira's POV
I stashed my books in the locker hastily,coming across a piece of cheese tart from lunch yesterday.I popped it into my mouth.

I was hanging out at Chastity's today.Finally some time to breathe...
Ew,it's sticky...

I shut my locker,still struggling to swallow it.
I sensed a lanky figure leaning against the locker next to mine.
Ummm...Chip?

He was staring down at me with a small smile and his arms crossed around him.
Anyways,Chip Murray Dale,one of the most attractive hockey players in school,vice-captain on his team and former class monitor.He was also my Chemistry and Biology lab partner.Basically,a golden boy stereotype in chick-flicks...He had wavy and bright blonde hair which was tucked messily under his beanie.His emerald green eyes shined from his sun-kissed skin and there were light freckles all around his nose and cheekbones.He smelled of shaving cream.
I don't remember having any homework with him?

I would have said hi if it wasn't for the sticky gunk in my mouth.
"Uhh..Hey Munira..." he uttered while scratching his head.He looked lost.
"Mhnmnhh"
Stupid cheese!

He chuckled softly,waiting for me to swallow it.
But I can't swallow it!
An awkward silence stretched between us...And it seemed like he found this situation amusing.
I gazed at the tiled floor,still chewing...
"Do you need to spit it?" He questioned,trying to hold in his laughter.
I nodded.

"Hey Pete!Hand me some tissues." He shouted to one of his friends passing by.
He caught it between his fingers,twirled around and dangled a piece in front of me while grinning.
Okayyy...

Once I was done with my business...I glanced at him with curiosity.
"Hi." I smiled at him.
"I don't remember having any project due..." I continued.
He seemed edgy...
"Umm...I'm not here for a project..."
"Is there a pair experiment?"
"Nothing school related..."He emphasised.I could spot his eyebrow twitching.
"Oh well then what?"
Could he hurry up? I really wanted to get out of this hellhole.

"Ummm...I actually wanted to ask about...You know...Well." He stuttered.
"Are you okay?"
Seriously could he hurry up?
"Yeaahhh...I just wanted to...You know...Well." He stuttered once again.
"Chip.Could you hurry up please?" I spoke,as polite as possible.
"Sorry" He muttered sheepishly.
"Okay...Okay"He took in a deep breath.
"So I just wanted to ask if you're free tonight for dinner and stuff..."
He scratched his jaw looking away.
Woah ok...
"Are you asking me out?"
I was quite taken aback.
"It's a date if you want it to be.If not then it's not." He added with a small smile.

The last time I went on dates was with Him... I inconspicuously shivered as I thought about his hand wrapped around my neck-No I couldn't think about him.Not now,not ever again.I ruffled my hair and glimpsed at him,trying to blink away my wet eyes.

"Don't you have training in the evening?"
"Not today,I'm hoping you'd book me." He teased playfully.

I gave him an awkward smile.He's a nice guy.But I don't wanna go out with anyone.I mean what if he's playing a joke on me? I mean I knew better than to trust cute blonde,freckled hockey boys.
How the drumlets do you reject someone who has a smile bigger than a darn whale?

"Ummm...Chip,I don't think I can go."
Seriously,I stink...
Great,his smile fell.He looked like an anguished puppy now.
"Yeah it's fine." He breathed before leaving.
Okay I can't.

"No no.Chip! Chip!" I gripped onto his forearm so he couldn't run.
"I'll go." I said softly.
"Really?"
I nodded.His flashed his award-winning grin once again.
"Why do you wanna go with me though?"
"Another question?" He smirked,his blue eyes catching me again.
I shook my thoughts away.
What the-