BEING HALSEY

CHAPTER 5

We're having a pop quiz and I'm blank.

Like dead blank.

Dave is sitted behind me and it's uncomfortable. He's busy asking for answers and I keep telling him I'm blank.

I don't even know why I'm talking to him. He ditched me for Khloe.

Ugh!

I make sure Mrs. Susan is distracted before replying to Dave.

""No idea," I whisper. Though I kinda know the answer, but it's payback time.

He holds up six fingers and I shake my head.

"Number six?" he hisses.

DAVINCII PAYNE!

Dave tenses as Mrs. Susan walks towards his desk. She rips the quiz from his hands and drops it to her feet.

Busted!

"And you, Hal." She snatches my quiz as well .

" I wasn't doing-"

"I don't tolerate cheating." She shouts so loud I want to hide underneath my desk.

She marches back toward the front of the classroom.

"What the hell ?" Dave whispers.

I shush him, but she jerks back around.

" Davincii! Halsey!...I thought I made it clear no talking during tests."

"Sorry, Mrs Susan," I say as Dave protests he wasn't saying anything.

Which is dumb because everyone heard him.

And then . . . She kicks us out.

I don't believe it. I've never been kicked out of a class.We're instructed to wait in the hallway until the period is over, but Dave has other plans. He tiptoes away and motions for me to follow.

"Come on. Let's just go in the stairwell so we can talk."

But I don't want to go. We're in enough trouble as it is.

"She'll never know. We'll be back before the hour is up," he says and smiles.

"I promise."

Dave winks and I shake my head but follow him anyway.

I can't say no to him.

I like him.

I expect him to stop once we're in the stairwell but he descends the entire way.

"Better, right?" he asks. "Who wants to be stuck inside on a day like today?"

It's freezing out and I would rather be in the hallway but I hold my tongue. We sit on a chilly bench and Dave is prattling about snowboarding or skiing or something.

I'm distracted.

By his beautiful green eyes and his peppermint breath.

And his lips!

"You know, I'm kinda glad we got kicked out," Dave says.

"Huh?" I turn my attention back to his eyes.

"Why?"

He smiles. "I never get to see you alone."

And then, just like that, Dave leans over, and we're kissing.

I- Am- Kissing- Davincii Payne!!!!😭

And it's NICE....

A shadow falls over us and I break apart from his lips.

" DAVEEEEEE!!!!!"

Its Khloe. I love the look on her face.

She tries to reach for my hair but Dave stops her.

Oh. I'm SOOO ready to fight!

" WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!"

I think she's gonna cry.

I like it.

" Something I should have done a long time ago."

Wait. What?

Dave shoves his hands into his pockets. " Hal, let's go."

Oh. My. God.

Did you guys see that? A dream come true!

We walk back upstairs and I imagine Mrs Susan waiting for us, smoke pouring from her nostrils like an incensed dragon. But when we get there, the hallway is empty. I peek into her classroom window as she finishes up her lecture. She sees me and nods.

I don't believe it.

Dave was right. She never knew we were gone.

°°°°°

It's been a week since I've kissed Dave and we're kinda dating.

We've taken a few walks on the park, eat meals together and we've made out in various locations.

I still can't believe I'm Dave's girlfriend.

What the fuck happened?

But there's something odd about him. Everytime I try to ask what happened between him and Khloe, he just ignores and changes the whole topic.

Its strange.

" Should we head to the park?" Dave asks and scratches his nose.

" Yeah sure."

The park is filled with blooming flowers and sounds of birdsongs.

It's peaceful. Magical.

But the best part?

Hidden nooks, perfect for kissing.

We find just the right bench, private and tucked away. Dave places his hands behind my head and pulls my lips to his. This is what I've been waiting for. His kisses are gentle and rough. And his peppermint.

I love Dave. I should start calling him Bae.

Our relationship is progressing quickly. My dad keeps asking questions but I can't tell him everything that happens in my life. He knows that I spend much time with Polly and work.

You're probably wondering if we've done it .

No. I'm not ready yet. But the kissing is fantastic, so I'm sure it'll happen.

Except today I can't concentrate on his lips. I've waited for them all afternoon, but now that they're here, I'm distracted.

Why would Polly ask me if I like Tray. I don't like him. Why would I like a guy with curly hair, big brown eyes, tattoos....

"What?"

I'm startled. Dave is looking at me.

When did we stop kissing?

"What?" he asks again. "Where are you?"

My eye muscles twitch. "I'm sorry, I was thinking about work."

He doesn't believe me. He sighs with frustration, stands and puts one hand inside his pocket.

"I'm sorry," I say again.

"Forget it." He glances at the clock on his phone. "It's time to go, anyway."

The drive to our street is quiet. Dave is pissed and I feel guilty.

"Call me later?" I ask.

He nods as he pulls away, but I know I'm still in trouble.

As if I needed another reason to hate Tray.

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P.S. am still searching for Dave's pic. I'll post it tommorow maybe? Not 100% sure...