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Homeroom dragged on.

Having both Luke and Calum in the same room together was awkward even though there was no interaction between the two boys. Luke and I sat in our normal seats towards the back and against the wall with Charlie sitting next to Luke. On the other end of the room, in the very back was Calum-- who of course sauntered in late.

I haven't told Luke that Calum and I were partners for our English project, nor did I tell him that he gave me a ride to the outreach center yesterday afternoon after missing the bus. I don't know why I was feeling so paranoid about it-- I could just tell Luke the truth and hope that he won't freak out about it. But the thing was, Luke would freak out about it. He's already warned me about Calum, and they have some taboo history together that is still unclear to me. Luke has become like a best friend to me while here in Sydney and Calum-- he's become more of a headache.

"Psst, Gwen,"

I turned my head slightly to catch a glimpse of Luke in my peripheral vision, "what?"

"Calum keeps looking at you," Luke informed.

"Huh?" I whispered. Quickly, I turned my attention to the back of the room where Calum was, and just like Luke said, the dark-haired, tattooed boy was indeed staring right at me.

I redirected my attention back to Professor O'Connell who was standing at the very front of the room explaining end of the semester exam schedules and where tutoring will be held.

"Why does he keep looking at you? What's his deal?" Luke questioned, his breath tickling the back of my neck

I shrugged in response. I didn't know why Calum was looking at me. Maybe it was because I was sitting with Luke? Which still didn't make sense to me-- he knows Luke and I are friends.

The bell rang and like reflex, everyone stood up from their seats, hastily throwing handouts into their binders that was sure to crinkle. I however, slipped the papers neatly into one of my folders.

"So why was Calum staring at you?" Luke brought up again.

"Calum was looking at you?" Charlie chimed in.

"You couldn't feel his devil eyes piercing your back?" Luke scoffed. Charlie just raised a brow at his statement.

"Luke," I sighed, the pair looking back at me, "I don't know why he kept looking at me. But just let it go... maybe he likes my hair or something."

"Did something happen?" he guessed, "I know you have classes with him."

I placed my books and binder into my messenger bag and looked up at Luke, whose face was still bruised, "no, nothing happened. But..."

Luke looked at me with suspicion, "but what?"

I looked at Charlie and she glanced back at me with a shrug.

Here goes nothing, "Calum and I are kinda partners for our English class--" Luke opened his mouth to try and interject but I quickly continued, ceasing his attempts, "I already tried talking to the teacher about switching but she won't let me."

"You're going to end up doing all that work by yourself," Luke told me.

"I won't let that happen. Calum will help me," I pressed.

"Just be careful Gwen," Luke advised, proceeding out the door and into the crowded hallway as Charlie and I followed suit. "He's not the greatest guy to get close to."

"I know and I promise I will be careful around him," I reached my hand to give Luke a reassuring rub on the arm, "and thank you for your concern... Lucas."