Star-Crossed

CHAPTER NINE.

SKY

Avoiding Alexander was not the easiest thing to do this past week, especially when I felt like he kept taunting me every step of the way.

He actually showed up to all the classes we had together all week, and tried to get my attention at every single one.

Monday he sat behind me and tapped me on my side. Tuesday he full on grabbed a strand of my hair and lightly pulled it. Thursday in psychology class, he made a presentation about the psychology behind ignoring, while staring at me the entire presentation. Friday he gave up finally and I didn't see him in class.

That Friday, I told Aasiyah to find Alexander a new tutor and to find me a new student. She was upset at me but accepted.

The next few weeks were much better.

He did not show up to many classes, and when he did, he sat at the back and didn't pay attention to anybody. I could tell he was angry at me, I could feel it coming off of him. It was intimidating at times, how he would stare at me angrily in the hallways or in class. I tried my best to not even give him a single glance, but failed every time.

"Earth to Sky Williams." Elena laughed, taking me out of my trance.

We were now walking out of the baseball county. Our cheer team went to cheer on a town game of soccer with police officers and teenagers playing, in downtown Santa Barbara. It was a great day filled with happiness and smiles.

Suddenly out of the corner of my eye, I noticed that familiar black pick up truck and felt my heart drop to my feet. This was his side of the city, and the fear of seeing him prevailed. I hated that he could control my emotions this way, and I felt angry at him about it.

"Do you want to go to dinner?" Elena asked me, hooking her arm with mine.

I could not even concentrate for a second, because all my focus was on Alexander getting out of his truck and leaning on the side of it. The sun was setting behind him beautifully, and his dark hair was slightly messy, but only added to his handsomeness.

He lifted his back from off the truck when he spotted us, and waved at me.

I looked back to make sure that perhaps Evil Angela wasn't behind me, and she wasn't.

"He's motioning for you to go over." Elena whispered in my ear, and I internally groaned.

"Huh? Who?" I pretended that I couldn't see Alex, and locked arms with her.

"Alex Scott. Look." She pointed at him, and I had to look.

Alexander sent me a wave accompanied with a boyish smile, the sun and him a beautiful scene.

Honestly, I wasn't sure which was more beautiful.

I sighed and smiled at Elena. "I'll talk to you later?"

"Sure. You don't need a ride?" She hugged me then protectively eyed Alexander when we pulled away.

"It's fine. I'll walk." I smiled.

"Okay. Talk to you later." She said then walked towards her car.

I adjusted my duffel bag on my shoulder and walked toward Alexander who was now smiling boyishly.