I'm st school having lunch with Zoe.
"I can't believe they want us to write three English essays" she threw her hands around in annoyance.
"That's not a big deal. What about the maths assignment? Did you see those questions?writing it gave me a headache" I shook my head.
"You're smart so you don't get it. Some of us are really struggling" she huffed
"You're not dumb. You won the debate competition last year"
"That was awesome" she smiled
"I'm sure you will ace this as well" I winked at her
"Anyway, where is Shane?"
"Shane who?"
She threw her head back and laughed, "You ditched him?"
"I told him I needed space"
"Why would you do that?"
"He is not my type. First he is older than me, he is very wild and.." I shrugged, "I wanna focus on my studies"
"Is this about your father and his plan to get you married to the highest bidder?"
I shook my head no,"Yes" I rolled my eyes. "I don't wanna fall in love with someone and then have to break up because my father doesn't approve"
"You should start standing up for yourself"
"To my Dad? No way"
"Why are you so afraid of him?"
"I'm not"
"You are"
"No"
"Whatever"
The bell rang signalling the end of school. I packed my things into my backpack then headed home.
A car slowed down next to me and rolled down the window.
"Miss serious" Shane greeted
"I'm miss serious?"
"One and only"
"Whatever, can I help you?"
"I've been calling you" he licked his lips
"I noticed" I crossed my arms.
"Was hoping I could take you out". It wasn't a question
"I told you I don't have time "
He got out of the car, walked to the other side and opened the door. "Let me drive you home" he ordered
"No"
"Either I drive you home or I follow you behind until you get to your house"
I gave in. I got in the car, he closed the door then walked to the driver's side and started driving.
"How have you been?" He looked at me then back at the road.
I placed my back pack on m thighs, covering my exposed skin then crossed my arms.
"You're not gonna talk to me?" He asked
I shook my head no.
"Okay, well. I'll do the talking then", He cleared his throat.
" My life has been hectic. Wrestling and being a doctor?" He raised a brow. "Hard shit" He shook his head no.
"Then why do it?" I muttered
"Huh?" He tilted his head to the side. "Did you say something?" He asked. I looked at him biting my lip, "You talk too much" I rolled my eyes at him. "I do?" He sounded surprised. "Very much" I laughed. "Ah" he threw his hands in the air, "She's laughing!" He beamed. "Whatever" I blushed.
"Go on a date with me tomorrow" He demanded.
I huffed in frustration."Can't you ask me nicely?"
He smiled, grinned at me like a two year old." And if I do will you say yes?"
"I might"
He took in a loud breath of air then released it. Dramatic. "Christian Dube, May you please go out with me tomorrow?"
"That's it?"
"What?"
"That was lame" I laughed
He stared at me with confusion. I stopped laughing and shied away from him gaze. "Why are you laughing?" His voice is serious now.
I chocked on my own saliva and coughed.
What's wrong with him?
I ignored his question and looked out the window. Is he crazy?
After a few minutes of silence he said, "sorry"
I nodded.
"Hey" He cupped my face with his one hand.
"Are you bipolar?" I asked
He stopped the car, "Get out" he said.
"What?" I stuttered
"We're here" he pointed out.
I looked out the window and noticed we are now parked outside my house.
"Oh" why am I disappointed? "Bye" I whispered
And just before I got in he side,"I'll call you about our date tomorrow " he winked at me.
I threw my bag on the couch and sat down next to Phila who is looking at me like I have two heads.
"What's up with you?" She slapped my arm.
I huffed, "I'm so confused" I tell her.
"Talk" she demanded
"Shane is..." She cut me off
"Doctor Shane?" She screamed excitedly."He is back?" She grinned at me.
"We're going on a date tomorrow" I said dryly.
