30 Days In Rome

Chapter 11

25 days to go...

"Everyone pay attention. Jomar stop!" the teacher warned

"Loosen up old man" Jomar who was behind me teased

I giggled

I was in chemistry class and this Jomar guy kept joking about nearly everything in class.

The teacher was so fucking annoyed but I found it rather entertaining. Jomar is definitely someone I would want to hang with.

"I will assign you partners to make reading easier" the teacher said "you and your partner will be expected to study together and teach each other of course"

"Like a reading partner" Jomar snapped his finger

The teacher stale faced him

"That's exactly what I said"

He brought out a long sheet of paper and started calling out names. I wasn't paying attention till he got to my name

"Ruby Adams and Jomar Kingston" he looked at me pitifully "I feel so sorry for you Ruby"

"I don't" Jomar snickered

"Thanks Mr Sean" I said

The bell rang signalling the end of class. I stood up and started packing my belongings.

"So....partner" Jomar trailed off

"I am not in the mood for your shenanigans. Don't start"

He raised his hands up in surrender

"I just wanted to know what topics we should get started on"

I looked at him to see if there was any hint of playfulness but there was none. He was actually serious.

He was a very good looking guy with piercing brown eyes and a million dollar smile. That is, when he's not being annoying.

"Alright then" I said "How bout we both read one topic then we meet at the library this evening to discuss it" I suggested

He nodded in approval

"Sounds like a plan. What time?"

"By 5"

"Cool" he shrugged

"See you around"

"See you"

"I'd watch my back if I were you" Mary told him as she casually walked out of class "she's bad influence"

Who does she think she is?

I was about to go give her a piece of my mind but Jomar blocked me with his left hand.

"Leave her alone" he said "she isn't worth it"

"She's so infuriating!" I stomped my foot "I just wanna strangle her so bad"

"What good would that do?"

"Teach her a lesson?"

"You've got to cultivate the habit of ignoring people. Hurting them back will only give you temporary pleasure"

Those were his final words before he left class

I stood there for at least seven seconds taking in what he said. I was beyond shocked.

Wow. Who knew Jomar could be so...mature?

I made my way to the girl's restroom and entered one of the stalls to quickly empty my bladder before heading out to the cafeteria for lunch. Anabelle is probably waiting for me at our table already.