Chasing Grant

Chapter 20 ~Grant's "Rival"

Chapter 20 ~Grant's "Rival"

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel ~Maya Angelou 

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Grant's POV 

"What's got your panties in a wad" Harley asked as he settled down in the seat next to me. 

I kept my focus down on my homework as I strained not to break my pencil in a fit of rage, and jealously. 

"Nothing" I muttered trying hard not to pay attention to the pair a few yards away. 

Harley frowned but shrugged it off as he turned his attention to welcome Jett, who just arrived at the table. 

Meanwhile I couldn't help but take a glance at the two boys straight ahead. I was suddenly regretting ever convincing the boys to come to the library for lunch today. I should've known better. I should've known that he would be here during this hour. 

My teeth started to grind together and I found myself getting even more irritated the longer I stared at them. I was almost sent over the edge when he placed his hand on Felix's bicep. 

The action could've easily been brushed off as a friendly act, but not to me. Suddenly I started to assume and jumping to the endless conclusions that came to mind as I watched the two laugh. 

I was so invested in glaring and keeping my attention on the two that I didn't realize Brendan and Tyrell had shown up. 

"If you glare any harder the vein in your head is going to explode" Tyrell drawled out as they took the seats on the other side of Jett. 

I shook my head "I don't know what you mean" I mumble under my breath. 

"If you're so jealous why don't you just claim Felix already" Jett asked as he leaned into the table his chin on his hand. 

"You know in the animal kingdom animals mark what's theirs to ward other animals off" Harley added. 

I stared at him blankly. It's ironic coming from him, but I won't mention it "I'm not jealous" I stated simply while going back to my homework.

"Are you sure about that because you're looking a little...green" Brendan smirked. 

"Oh I get it! Like green with envy" Tyrell smiled. 

"I said I wasn't jealous!" I said, a little to loudly at that, earning me a hush from the librarian and the attention of the two boys. 

I couldn't even look up and meet his gaze. Which, not to mention, was burning into me. I felt the embarrassment run through me as I quickly gathered my things and dashed out of the library ignoring the groups protests. 

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I ran to the only person I knew I could turn to "Costas" I gasped for air. 

He turned around sharply at the sound of his name "Grant? What's wrong" he asked me worriedly. 

He was probably concerned over my current state. I was probably all sweaty from running across the campus, and my face was probably still bright red since I couldn't stop replaying the scene in my head. 

Costas excused himself from his friends and ushered me away. "What happened" he asked. 

At this point it might be a bit confusing as to why I would run to him with my problems. But truth be told is because I've known him since I was little. 

He was good friends with my cousin and would come over often. When my cousin left for the military Costas and I grew apart. Despite being apart from him I managed to develop a school girl's crush on him. 

I don't like him anymore, at least not in that way, but he's still the only person I can turn to at the moment. 

"Felix" I gasped out. Now that my embarrassment blew over the jealously came back tenfold.  

Something flashed in his eyes "What did he do" he asked tightly probably thinking something absurd. 

"Nothing! At least not what you're thinking" I exclaimed. "It's just that....it's...Okay fine! I'm jealous! Very jealous and I've never felt this feeling before, and I don't know what to do or how to react" I admitted my face flaming red.

"Oh" Costas whispered. "So," he cleared his throat "You like him? And somehow he did something that triggered your jealousy" he asked sounding confused. 

"I told the guys that we should meet in the library during lunch. Felix and I went together and upon entering he leaves me and walks up to him" I seethe.

Costas' eyebrows furrowed "Who's he?" he asked me. 

"My rival since elementary. We've been neck and neck for the top place in our grade. You know Jason Udell" I asked him finally. 

He thought about it for a second before shaking his head "Nope, I haven't heard of that name" he tells me. 

I groan "I don't know what to do" I sigh. 

"Well you can always get Felix back by making him jealous" Costas suggests. 

"No, I don't think that would work. He doesn't like me like that so I would just make a fool out of myself" I muttered. 

Costas looked like he wanted to say something but instead he pulled me into a hug "Then tell him. About your crush I mean. The worst thing he can say is that he doesn't feel the same" he whispered. 

I pull away slightly and gave him a small smile "Thanks Costas" I thank him and he nods before letting go. 

I walk away feeling a bit down. I know that I don't have the guts to tell Felix that I like him. If he doesn't like me back, which he doesn't, things would be awkward between us. 

I sigh and tread to class when the lunch bell rings. 

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A/N This chapter is rather short but it's more of a filler. I hope you guys enjoyed. WELL BYEE!!!