Falling For a Geek Charming

Chapter 5

I quietly walked inside my classroom while they were having their lecture. As soon as I sit on my chair, the professor called out to me.

"Ria, Peneloppe told me that you are sick. Why are you here?"

"I.. I don't want to miss any lessons, sir," I answered.

"Are you sure? You still look pale. I think it's a good idea that you should stay inside the clinic after you get better."

"Sir, It's--"

"Someone please help her go to the clinic." The professor asked and many hands start to raise. I pretended to look at everyone, but the truth is I'm actually looking at him. He is only paying attention in his book and didn't raise his hand. I sighed in disappointment. Why would I even assume him to raise his hand?? Ugh, stupid me! I just wanna talk to him about something.

"Mr. Smith, may you excuse yourself to court Ria to go to the clinic? Thank you."

I almost smile, but I pretended not to because I might get caught. I stood up and stared at him as he sighs like he doesn't want to and is only forced to do it. I didn't mind it after all, so I avoided my smile to show up. Oh my god! Travis is actually gonna be courting me! Well, of course, going to the clinic duh? But it's gonna be better if it's a 'real' court :> I'll definitely say yes! Well, in my dreams that it will really gonna happen.

When we headed outside the classroom, everything became so quiet and only our footsteps were heard. We were only walking, but he didn't manage to help me walk even though I'm still honestly weak right now because of the running and the punch on my arm.

"Um... Travis?" I asked as I look at his outfit, but noticed it was different this time and not the one he was wearing earlier inside the music room. Maybe he changed it so it'll not gonna be obvious?

He didn't answer anything and just kept quiet, but I still talk anyways.

"Where were you when lunch?" I asked. We are next to each other right now, that's why I can see his face clearly emotionless.

"Why?" He asked, but didn't manage to glance at me.

"Can I ask something?" I asked with a shy smile on my face.

"You're already asking," He answered. "Pfft! Anyways.. are the one who got beaten up by those two guys earlier in the music room and was the one who carried me through the clinic?" I asked.

"Beaten up? Who got beaten up?" He stopped his pace as he decided to look at me this time. I can tell he's curious but still cold.

"I-it wasn't you..?" I stopped and asked. We were both staring into each other's eyes. My heart! My soul! Oh my god, he's so cute when I'm near him.

It took him about ten seconds to stare at me with a serious face before walking off again. I caught up at him, but suddenly, my stomach started to ache. I stopped and groaned.

"Hey, are you okay?" He asked seriously and I just nod. I decided to walk again but it started aching again.

"Climb on my back," He ordered and I widened my eyes.

"W-what..? N-no--"

"Just do what I say." He ordered with a threat in his voice and I gulped because of it. He looks scary when he's serious, dang it!

I slowly climb behind his back and he suddenly carried me quickly. My heart started pounding so fast right now because of my closeness to him!

He started walking at a normal pace while I cling unto him. I smiled and giggled inside of me. I hope this isn't a dream! The guy I like, carrying me on his back? Wow.

"You silly girl." I heard him whisper and I just smiled and enjoyed this moment of me and my crush together hehe!

While talking to myself by thoughts, I suddenly smelled this familiar scent. I widened my eyes in shock since this isn't the first time I smelled it. I'm definitely not mistaken it was Travis who got beaten up!

"Please tell me truth, Travis. Are you the one who was inside the music room who got beaten up?" I asked in a serious tone. I'm so worried right now about him. What if it's really him, but he doesn't do any actions to pay for their dept like he doesn't care at all?

Travis suddenly stopped from his track and let out a deep sigh. He continued walking afterward.

"No," He whispered.. cold.

"A-are you sure..?"

"It's not me," He answered calmly.

"Because your scent--"

"How many times do I have to tell you that it's not me, Ria?" He said, almost gonna shout. I was shocked by how he is cold and pissed towards me right now. I know he's always cold whenever he talks to me, but this is the first time I saw him like this. It makes me really sad.

I apologized, "I'm sorry. I'll be quiet from now on." I answered and sighed, but he didn't say anything after it.

Damn, Travis! Why are you hurting me this so much, but I still like you a lot? If it's not you who saved me, then who is it?