Ecstasy of the heart

Prologue

Miles' PoV:-
There she is. Madison. Madison Smith.
The most popular girl. The meanest girl.
The playgirl.

Every guy I know wants to be with her. But to be honest, I've never really liked her in a way that was obsessive. I used to know her because we were together in the school band but since last year she's been in cheerleading.
She's not really thoughtful of others. She always wanted things her way. She still does. And that's what I hate most about her.

"Oof!" I said as I tripped while walking to my locker.
"Sorry!" Said the person I bumped into. The books in my hand had fallen and I bent to pick it up. I felt a hand on my chest. I looked up. Madison. Great.
"Need any help" she said in her evergreen flirty manner. My gut twisted and turned as I managed to say, "yea... you're... I'm.... amazing"
She giggled as she stroked my cheek, making my face flush a dark shade of red. "You're cute but, I have to go," and with that said she walked away.
Eyes of jealousy pinched me as I reached my locker.
Somehow without having a panic attack I reached my class.
One thing about me: I am physically incapable of communicating when a girl flirts with me. I don't know why but even if I don't really like her I sort of forget how to talk.

Here I was, 5 minutes later, in my chemistry class. Even though I'm a kid who has a pretty good attention span, I just couldn't pay attention in class. All I could do was think of Madison. Her smile. Her voice. Even her scent jinxed me. But oh did she make my blood boil sometimes... but I'd be lying if I said being around her wasn't like having a breath of fresh air.

But I'm not the guy who'll get into all of this lovey-dovey stuff. Right?

Madison's PoV:-

Oh well, it's lunch but no cheer practice. Ugh! Anyways, I was sitting with my girls- Nikki and Amber- when I saw the cute guy from the morning. But, omg! Who's he sitting with?! Eeli, the cheese guy (that rhymed). Ew.

Without telling Nikki or Amber anything I hurried to the table, giving them the 'you-better-tag-along' look.
I slammed my lunch tray on the table. The cute guy looked up to me with the same expression he had in the morning. I thought to myself, I feel like I definitely know him from somewhere...
Nikki cleared her throat and looked at me with wide eyes. I realised everyone in and around the table were staring at me. Ouch.

"You're sitting at our table!" I said. And sat down followed by Nikki and Amber. "But that's okay." I completed.
Miles and Eeli looked at each other for a sec having that eyeball convo.

I cut them off by asking Mr. Cute guy, "Um, hey, your the guy I bumped into this morning, right?"
"Tha-" his voice cracked. He cleared his throat and said, "That's right." Even the voice was familiar.
I asked then, "Do I know you... by any chance?"
"Well, we were in the band together..."
I suddenly remembered. "Oooooh! Your name was Robert Mills or..."
"Miles Robert" he said with a smile.
"Oh! I'm Madison Smith." I gushed. I loved the way he smiled!
"Yeah, I know" he said with a chuckle. Okay, I liked him. Officially. And when I like someone there is no way I don't grab hold of him.

I realised Eeli was gone and Amber and Nikki had gone to chat with Alison, a friend.
"So... Long time no see eh, Madison!" He said.
"Oh call me Maddie!" I said.
"Oh ok... Maddie."
I looked around and then bent forward and asked, "Are you free on Friday night?" In a sadistic manner. "Um... maybe" he said in an uncanny manner. Perfect.
"Great! You are. And you are attending my party." I said all hyped up. "After school, 8, at my place. Don't be late".
Miles opened his mouth to say something but Nikki called out to me. "Caio!" Is all I said.
"But-" he started but it was too late.

So long... Miles.

Word count: 624 words

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Authors note: 11/02/23. After 2 whole years I've decided to just republish these chapters 💀. Might make some tiny changes here and there but that's about it. Also probably changing the title so stay tuned!