R E J E C T S

CH.33: PROBLEMS

*WEDNESDAY*

"I will be returning your test papers so that you can see how you guys did." Our trigonometry teacher said.

I have nothing to worry about, right? Since Louis tutored me and all...

"Cher, I want you to reflect on your score." The teacher handed me my paper.

When I saw my result, I was more than surprised to see that I got a big zero as a score!

This is even worse than what I usually get without Louis tutoring me!

Speaking of the devil, Louis turned around from his seat rather briefly so that he could 'smirk' at me...

That kind of expression clearly meant that he wanted me to fail intentionally by teaching me the wrong stuff.

How the hell did I NOT see this coming?!

That's what you get for trusting an enemy, Cher.

Well played, Tomlinson. I shall plan my revenge right about... now.

******

So I doodled down the top three problems that I currently have to deal with at the moment.

1. My complicated feelings for Rob

2. Revenge on Tomlinson and

3. Finding out who keeps a photo of me in the men's locker room which can be narrowed down to the athletes

Scratch that, my number one problem should be extracting revenge on Louis.

I just can't wait to get back at him!

"What's that?" Zayn took a peek at my 'confidential' list.

"Nothing." I quickly ripped out the page from my notebook then crumpled it.

"Okay... want to go on a date with me?" He changed the subject.

"No thanks. I've got my hands full of problems right now." I rejected his offer.

"Exactly! You need to forget about your troubles by going out with me. You know that I'm all about 'fun'." He grinned.

"Which is why you're flunking most of your subjects..." I mumbled.

"Speak for yourself. I saw your trig score and I can't believe I got one point higher than you for the first time ever!" He sounded rather proud of his one point score.

"It's not my fault that I failed. I blame it on Louis for tutoring me the wrong stuff."

"No way! What a jerk! Well, what do you have in mind? I can help you if you like..." He offered.

"Help me with what?" I asked.

"With revenge of course. Just call me if you need anything for it." He smiled as he ruffled my hair like a kid before walking out of the classroom.

I don't really need anyone's help but it was nice of him to offer his assistance.

*LUNCH*

"I really like all kinds of food. I eat almost anything and I'm not really that picky as long as the food's great... or as long as I'm hungry." Niall blabbed.

He abruptly  pulled me out of nowhere to a corner in the cafeteria while I was carrying my tray back to the table.

Long story short, I never made it to the table and now my stomach's grumbling like mad!

"Just get to the point, Niall. What are you REALLY trying to say?" I confronted him.

I don't even know why he started talking about his love for food so randomly.

"Well, I want to ask you out on a date this weekend... are you free? I mean, I already asked your boyfriend if he's cool with it since he publicly announced that you two are okay with seeing other people. That's how an open relationship works, right?" I could tell that he's very nervous about this.

"No. Sorry, I can't go out with you." I rejected him flat out.

"What? Why?! It's because of Louis, isn't it?" He guessed.

"Yeah." I'm too busy plotting my revenge for him.

"Oh. So you do like him better than me after all... my theory was right." He made this cute sad look on his face which reminded me of a cute puppy that I once had...

"Huh? I like Louis better than you? Where'd you get such a crazy idea?" I scoffed.

"I hate the guy to death." I added.

Wait, what if I steal Niall away from Louis? In that way, I'd be hitting two birds with one stone because I totally need a 'distraction' right now to help me forget about my 'funny' feelings for Robbie.

And then Tomlinson will be miserable without his only friend around that he can hang out with! This is just brilliant!

"On second thought, I think I can hang out with you this weekend. What do you have in mind?" I changed my mind.

"Seriously? I haven't really thought about that part yet because I certainly wasn't expecting that you'd say yes." He scratched the back of his head accompanied with a boyish smile.

"Why'd you start talking about food anyway which has no relation to asking me out?" I got curious.

"I was talking about food? How embarrassing... I don't really know what came out of my mouth when I dragged you here but I guess it's what I do when I get REALLY nervous. It's my first time asking someone out..." He confessed.

Could this guy get any more adorable?

"You're such a cutie." I awkwardly pinched his cheek. I don't know why I just did that though so just shoot me already.

I thought I was over crushing on him but I stand corrected...

People do the most awkward things in front of their crushes for no apparent reason.

******

"I saw your wedding photos on the school's website. What do you have to say about that?" Luke cornered me at the halls during dismissal.

"It was just for work and nothing more." Wait, why the heck do I need to explain myself to him like he's my boyfriend?

"Oh right. I almost forgot that he's ga---" I quickly covered his mouth with a hand before he could blurt the 'gay' word out.

"I thought I told you that that's our secret?" I pressed him against the wall with our bodies very close to each other's.

"My bad." He said when I removed my hand.

"What's that sound?" My ear was basically at the level of Luke's chest. That's how tall he is.

"What? I don't hear anything." He says.

I pressed my ear against his chest and true enough, I could hear his heartbeat beating real loud like a ticking bomb.

"Uh, people are kind of staring, Cher." He shifted uncomfortably in place.

"I don't think that's what's making you nervous right now..." I stepped back so that I could throw him a teasing smirk.

His jaw dropped slightly when he saw my smirk and the guy was speechless for a moment.

"I... Uh... I'm crashing at Jamie's place tonight so be sure to lock the door and don't wait up for me. Bye!" Then he dashes off real quick.

Since when does he do sleepovers besides at my place?

And who the hell is this 'Jamie' chick?!