UNTAMED

Sheldon✓

Emerald's Pov

I traversed the hallways with my gaze averted, my disposition decidedly sullen that morning. I had overslept, resulting in my tardy arrival to school, and was afflicted with a severe cephalgia.

That recreant best friend of mine remained insensate. However, he had demonstrated some kind gesture by preparing my morning breakfast and providing analgesia before reverting to his somnolent state. He had imparted that he would grace the premises at midday.

I walked lazily to my first class and opened the door. All eyes turned to me. I avoided every eye and turned towards the teacher.

"Miss Emerald Blue Woode, your unpunctuality has occasioned a punitive detention," Mrs. Johnson proclaimed, to which I acquiesced with a deferential nod before advancing towards my customary sedentary position. Upon arriving, I noted my seat had been unlawfully usurped by a blonde-haired guy.

He raised his head and my eye met his. Those same piercing green eyes. He looked at me from head to toe as if assessing me. And for the first time in my entire life, I thanked the heavens for wearing this cropped hoodie and ripped jeans.

I seated myself expeditiously. The verdant-eyed Adonis had unlawfully appropriated the spot customarily occupied by Aidan and myself. I directed a furtive lateral glance towards him and was overwhelmed by the chills I got. This boy is a demigod on earth. How is he this gorgeous and chill at the same time? My subconscious could not but remark upon his preternatural pulchritude.

The whole lesson period was hell for me. Mr Green Eyes and I kept giving each other weird glances and I was thankful when the class was finally over. I stood up and turned my heels to leave when a hand stopped me.

"You're not going to say hello before you leave?"  Green Eye asked and I was left dumbfounded.

"Ummm....I...I...ummm...hello."  I said and he laughed.  "I mean I don't usually stammer... it's just this hangover effect I got." I said in a rush and he nodded.

"I'm sorry for yesterday. I didn't mean to upset your boyfriend. I was just trying to be friends with you." He said and I sighed.

"Aidan is not my boyfriend, he's just my best friend and like a brother."  I said and he gave me a worried look.

"You know, I'm new here. And I don't wanna start the year on a bad note. I just wanna make new genuine friends. I honestly missed my old gees." He continued and I smiled.

"Don't worry,  we don't bite. Aidan is my only friend and we'd love to have you in our squad."  I said and extended my hand to him.

"But...Aidan said no."  He muttered and I laughed softly. "Don't worry he'll loosen up. I'll see you at lunch yeah?" I asked and he smiled.

"It would be an honor", he said and took my hand in his for a handshake.

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My phone beeped and I looked at the text.
Asshole♡: I bought us food!!! So don't go standing in some long ass queue for some shit food. Love you♡♡.

I smiled at the text. I even forgot I have no packed lunch today but as usual, Aidan got me covered.
Me: Thanks manwhore. Love you more♡♡.

I put my books away and made way towards the cafeteria. I sat at our table and took out my phone. My eyes strayed to the door and I saw Green Eyes wondering about. I waved him over and he jogged right up. He sat down and placed his food on the table.

"You got Cafeteria food?"  I asked and he nodded. "And you were able to get past that queue on your first day?" I wondered aloud.
"Yeah, I have my ways." He replied and started eating his food.

 "You never asked of my name." He asked and I smiled. "Well, I call you Green Eyes. Are you offended?"

"Nah...I'm not offended but I'm actually called Sheldon, thanks for asking though." He replied.

"Don't go all judgey on me, you never asked of my name too." I said and made a pouty face.

"For your information, I already know your name missy. You're Emerald Blue Woode." He said and I faked a shocked expression.
"Am I that popular?" I asked and he nodded.

  
 "What the fuck?" I heard Aidan yell behind me and I stood up. He placed my food in front of me and held his.
"What in the name of holy hell is this punk doing on our table?" He yelled again and gained the attention of the whole school.

"Aidan...what the hell are you doing? I invited him here." I said and looked at Sheldon briefly before turning my attention towards Aidan.
"Hey....you, get the hell outta here." Aidan said completely ignoring me and looking at Sheldon.

He stood up to leave but I held his hand, stopping him from leaving.
"He ain't leaving, Aidan!" I yelled getting angry by each passing second.
"Oh... he ain't leaving?" Aidan yelled and threw his food across the cafeteria. "If he ain't leaving then I'll be the one leaving." He continued and threw his chair somewhere.

Everywhere became quiet, the only sound made was our heavy breathing. Aidan stood quiet a bit, as if giving me a chance to make a decision but I didn't say anything. I couldn't say anything. I looked into his eyes and the gold specks have taken over his grey eyes. I saw fire in his eyes. I could tell he was angry as hell and would explode any moment from now.

"You know what? Fuck this!!! I'm done with all this shit." He yelled one more time and kicked the table before turning towards the cafeteria door.
I watched him as he left and I still couldn't form any words.

My heart ached at what just transpired between us. Aidan and I have never had an argument as big as this. A part of me is taking it lightly and another part of me feels things won't go back to normal.

"Y'all should get on with your dumbass lives." A voice shouted to the audience and I looked at who said it. It was Nathan Campbell, the jock who's always on my neck on how amazing his dick is.

For the first time in my life, I felt grateful for his existence cos right after he said that, everyone went back to doing whatever they're doing but some were still looking at us. 

"Listen Emerald I'm sorry for what just happened."  Sheldon suddenly said and I looked at him. My hands were still holding him tight.

"Don't worry about it. I know how to handle this." I replied and forced a smile on my face but from  the look on Sheldon's face, I could tell he was not convinced. I sat down slowly and cupped my face in my hands.

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I won't go begging him. I said to myself as I walked towards my next class. He's being too bossy on me and I don't like that. I'm old enough to make friends with whoever I want.

Honestly, I don't know why he dislikes Sheldon so much.Not only Sheldon, but every other  human being out there who wants to befriend me. So far I've let some of these things slide, but I'm not going to tolerate this shit anymore.

I seriously don't know what his problem is  but since his dad passed away, he's completely shut down on me. He's being aloof and he doesn't tell me what's bothering him anymore.  And I know he'll come around when he calms down. But for now, I'll just stay in my lane.

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