Unbreak our hearts

9: Such a Harry Potter Nerd

Tristan's POV

After detention all of us were leaving for second period. Unfortunately Stella and I didn't have the same class.
"So we'll leave for the carnival from campus right? No going home today then?" Asks Noah.
"Yeah, of course. It makes more sense that all of us leave together only." Says Jayson.
"True, does Stella know we're not going home then? I mean it is Friday so she might go back home for the weekend right?" Asks Noah.
That's right l. There are rules that we have to live at campus on weekdays but on weekends we can go home.
"Shit. I totally forgot to tell her. I'll just go. What class does she have?"
"She has dance right now." Says Jayson.
"Okay. I'll just go to her."
And with that, I ran towards the dance studios which are at the top floor of the campus.
I know I could have told her later at lunch, but this was just an excuse to go see her right now.
I was still running when I reached the top floor and with the momentum I had gained I barged into the studio.
A soft melodious tune was playing in the background when my eyes landed on her.
There she was doing ballet and hadn't even noticed my presence.
Her steps went from one position to another in split of seconds, yet every move complete and neat.
Her hair was slightly messy and there was a little sweat trickling down her fore head, yet standing there she looked like the most beautiful girl in the world.
While she was dancing her eyes were shut as though she was feeling every bit of the tune playing, lost in her own world.
When she turned to me, her eyes still closed, I noticed a single tear drop had fallen from her eyes and was rolling down her cheeks.
Is she crying? No she can't be. But she is. I had an urge to go to her and hug her but I knew I couldn't.
I am supposed to make her hate me, not fall in love with me. While I was battling my inner dilemma, Stella had finished dancing.
"Tristan! What brings you here?" She beams after wiping her tear streak.
Gosh, if I wasn't here a minute ago, I would never be able to tell that she was almost crying earlier.
"Oh nothing. Just randomly. You tell me Stella. Were you crying?" I ask cockily being sure she's going to hate me after I pull a few stunts like these.
"No, I wasn't.
"Oh you were. So tell me, is Ms Salvatore not the strong girl we all think she is? Is she weak?"
"Okay first of all, I wasn't crying.
And secondly, we cry not because we're weak, but because we're tired of being strong." She said and I honestly don't know what to say.
"Anyway, I'm leaving, I need to take a shower." She said before leaving me alone with my thoughts.
Like always, the only question I really have is, what are you hiding Stella Salvatore.
The bell rung and I had Accounts so I left. While walking towards class I realised I didn't even tell Stella about not going home.
How stupid can I be?'
I reached class on time for the first time in ages and took a seat at the back.
The teacher, whose name I don't know came inside and said, "Let's wait for Mr Wellington for another 5 minutes before starting."
Wow. How sure she is that I'll be late.
"Um Miss I am in class already."
As soon as the words left my mouth everyone was staring at me in shock.
"Whatever guys, calm down. It's just a one time thing anyway."
"Right. Let's begin without further ado." Said the teacher.
That being said I fell asleep and woke up after the bell rung.
"Tristan" shrieked a girly voice.
"Becca"
"I knew you missed me. How are you sweetheart? I hope you didn't go around with your player ways while I was gone." She said batting her eyelashes.
"Of course, Becca." I paused before saying "Of course I did." And with that her smile vanished.
"How could you?" She gasped.
"Oh lord, Becca. Can't you get the message? We aren't dating. We never were."
"No. You're lying." She started whining.
Oh my freaking god. Save me from her.
Now you see, I've hooked up with her a couple of times but that's it. And she knew it.
Now she can't come upto me and act all possessive.
"Good bye Becca." With that, I walked off.
It was lunch now and my mood was a disaster, but as soon as my eyes landed on Stella, my frown turned into a smile.
She was sitting at the table with Kiara and both of them looked deep in conversation when I saw Emily and Rosella along with Noah walking towards the table. I walked towards them as well when Kiara held Stella's hand as soon as she saw me.
"What?" I asked amused.
"You'll sit with her if I leave her hand." Said Kiara and Stella started laughing.
"I promise I'll come sit with you just let me get something to eat. I smell chocolate." Stella said and then took a deep breath to inhale the scent of chocolate.
How the fuck can she be so cute.
Going against my usual self, I can't help but ask her, "Can I get you something?" And I see Noah and Jayson who had joined later were staring at me like they had seen a ghost.
"Will you?" Stella asked expectantly.
"Chocolate cake?" I asked already knowing the answer.
"Always" she smiled, a genuine happy smile.
"Such a Harry Potter nerd." I said while walking towards the counter.
"Says the one who knew the reference." She retorted.
I got the cake and went back to the table.
Stella literally jumped in excitement at the sight of that piece of cake.
"Thankyouuuuuuu!" She beamed dragging the u.
Kiara still hadn't left Stella's hand so I decided to sit on the other side of Stella, but sadly Noah was sitting there already.
I stood behind Noah and when he wasn't paying attention, pulled the chair from beneath him and then sat down next to Stella.
All of us were laughing so hard at that moment.

Suddenly I remembered I hadn't told Stella about not going home.
"Hey Stella."
"Hmmm?" She mumbled with her eyes closed and a bite of cake inside her mouth.
"Don't go home after school today. We'll leave for the carnival from here itself."
"Oh yes, the carnival. Stella, you're going to have so much fun." Said Emily.
"Hmmm" Stella said again with her eyes still shut.
"God someone take that cake from her!" Said Rosella.
And I took the plate from her hands and her eyes snapped open.
She looked at me with accusing eyes.
"Do you want it back Stella?" I laughed looking at her.
"Yes and you will give it to me right this moment."
"Nope, if you want it, you'll have to take it yourself!" That being said, I started running.
"Tristan Wellington this is war." Stella Shouted running behind me.
"See Sugar, I told you I'll have you running behind me."
"I swear I'm going to kill you Tristan!"
"For that you'll have to catch me first."
"Oh that I will. And once I do that, I won't leave you!"
"That's a mutual thing we both want then Sugar." Don't you ever leave me.
And in that moment, I knew I was happy.