It was the next morning and was already in the car on the way to school. I had woken up a bit earlier than usual. I wanted to stop by a thrift store and pick up a coat. I loved going to the thrift store. They always had some pretty cool peices. Especially near where I stay deeper into the heart of New York.
I walked into the store, the smell of clothes filling the air made me feel so refreshed. I browsed through the isles until I found the perfect coat and one that especially goes with my outfit right now. It was crazy to even think I was going to buy this but I had too. It was a long red velvet coat. Unique huh? I was wearing a black joggers and a tight black high neck shirt. Just revealing my my belly button piercing I gave myself in 9th grade. Long story.
I picked up a couple of other things getting swooped into the thrifting dark hole. I checked out realizing psych class starts in 5 minutes when I'm 10 minutes away and still had to park. Shit. I quickly threw the bags into the car and wore the red coat before I sped away.
I was running to class only a couple of minutes late. I opened the door and quickly spotted Aria sitting next to an empty spot. I snuck in as quickly as possible to sit next to her.
"Hey Ari, sorry i'm late. I got carried away in finding new coats" I say out of breath pulling my notebooks out of my bag. I tied my hair into a loose bun just trying to get my hair out of the way. To many times where I lost hair to the zipper of my backpack in a rush.
"It was definitely worth it" Aria says as she holds up a thumbs up looking at my coat.
I smile happy of her approval and turned to the front of the classroom. Something felt off and I couldn't figure it out. Until it hit me like a bag of bricks. Almost literally.
"Aria if you hit me one more time i'm goi-"
"Shut up. Twat at 8 o'clock" she says eyeing way behind us.
I casually put my back behind my back to see who she was talking about. I look to see Ethan. Not sitting behind me but next to some other girl. He was writing something on her paper and she giggled as he put her arm around her. I felt his head turning my way. Before I could make awkward eye contact I turn back around pulling my hair out of my bun. Not wanting to look like a complete slob. I turn to Aria and tell her
"It doesn't bother me" I say quietly "He can be an asshole to whoever" I say progressively getting louder. " I couldn't give a shit" I say finishing
Aria was silent for a second. "Good for you Nailea" she says playfully punching me in the shoulder.
I smile back at her and start to write the notes on the board.
I check my phone to see that we still had a full hour left. I turn back to my backpack to grab my chapstick. When I see Ethan look at his desk playing around with a pen. He was just clicking it really fast against the paper. oookay? I turn back around putting my Aquaphor on. I feel a buzz underneath my leg to read a notification form ?. Great timing
? I'm boredddd.
What are you doing?
My mom told me not to talk to strangers.
Didn't seem like that when you called me Daddy and sent me a picture of you?
I blush at my phone looking up to see if anybody could notice. Fuck. I calm myself before looking at my phone again.
Don't go quiet on me baby what are you doing?
Welll, I'm sitting down texting you stranger.
I don't like that nickname.
Let's change it than. What's your name stranger?
Grant.
Ehh I like stranger better.
You have changed ? to Grant
Your gonna get it princess.
Is that a threat?
Do you want it to be ....?
Mai
I used my middle name because I don't want it to be traced to me. I'm not that dumb.
Wellll, do you want a threat Mai?
Maybe I do stranger.
I text licking my lick. What am I doing. Who is this person? I felt an adrenaline running through me when I clicked send.
I'm anxious. I hadn't received a message in a while. Did i come off to strong? I was just matching his energy?buzz. My thoughts are interrupted as I pick up my phone fast hoping it's from Grant.
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Holy shit. I sit up strait looking around one more time casually to see if anyone is looking at me. I turn down the brightness just in case it is something I don't want other people seeing Im looking at.
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Woah. I was not expecting that. I readjust myself in my seat as I feel butterflies in my stomach and my face getting hot
Cat got you tongue princess?
I can sense a smirk through the phone. I have to respond.
Nope I'm just thinking.
What about?
What outfit I'm going to wear tonight.
I can feel my face on fire. As an attempt to cool off I fan myself with my hand. Aria notices and asks if I'm okay looking concerned.
"Yeah it's just a bit hot in here. I think i'm going to step outside" As I stood up exiting the row. I wasn't lying it was fucking hot. I walk up the stair passing the rows not seeing the girl or Ethan in their spot.
I mentally eyerole as I realize what they may have been doing.
I make my way to the bathroom and take out my phone after numerous buzzes.
Ohh?
And what will that be?
Actually, wait no.
Surprise me Mai.
The less I know and see the better. ;)
I can feel my face heating up again as I smile shaking my head at my phone. I'm suddenly stopped bumping into something.
I stumble back a bit being surprised at who's in front of me.
"Are you okay?"
A/N Hi!!! So it's going to get more heated between Mai and Grant. Your warning is now! Have been pretty good on a schedule of posting every single day. Not able to tell how many chapters the story will be in total but can tell you it's 20 chapters guaranteed.
