His Tidal Love by C.Nicole

Chapter Three

Class went by slowly, but I also liked it in a way. It kept my brain working. Kept me from looking around the room for Damen. I hated that I was drawn to him. I just hoped it wouldn't turn into anything serious, like infatuation.

I wanted to shudder, but the feeling wouldn't come. Instead, the thought of falling for him gave me a giddy feeling. I grit my teeth. I was angry with myself for feeling like this. Geez! I haven't even known him for thirty minutes and I am already giddy with the thought of falling in love with him.

I shook my head and made myself promise I wouldn't pursue Damen unless he wanted to pursue me as well. No, that was not enough. No, I would not pursue him unless Blake and I weren't a couple anymore. The thought made a lump form in my throat.

I wouldn't pursue him unless I knew who he was completely.

But let's be realistic here. Blake and I love each other and have been together for two years. And that won't just disappear because of a trio of hot new guys. That, I was certain of.

My gaze started to gaze around the room, but I quickly focused my eyes on the smartboard that Mr. Jenkins had on as he explained a more complicated equation. I let the words flow through my brain, but they wouldn't settle. I growled in frustration, gaining a look from a girl in front of me. I bit my bottom lip and ran my hand over my face and into my hair.

Why was I so...

So...

Distracted by them? Yeah. That was a good way to say it. I pinched the bridge of my nose and closed my eyes tightly. I shake my head slightly and then force myself to focus on the lesson.

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Kids' voices rang in my ears as I make my way through the crowd entering the Cafeteria. My eyes searched for Blakes. I hadn't seen him all day so far. We don't have any classes together all morning. Then we have all our classes together after lunch. It was a bit weird in the beginning but we got used to it.

I finally found him, sitting with the swim team. Well, part of the swim team. The entire swim team itself takes up about three or four of the circular cafeteria tables.  I make my way towards him and see he had two girls hanging on his arms. I feel jealousy rip through me. I stride over to them, head held high and when I get to them, I clear my throat. He looks up at me casually and smiles.

"Hey, baby," He says to me, untangling his arms to wrap them around me.

I look deep into his eyes to see if he had been doing anything purposefully. But I only saw innocence so, I let out a breath. I was overreacting. Blake would never hurt me like that. I scold myself internally and then peck him on the lips, one to show those brats whose mine and to show Blake that I missed him.

He grins against my lips.

"I was just telling Cassidy and Charlotte here how fast you have gotten in the water," He boasts.

I scoff and roll my eyes. My eyes shifting to the girls. They were on the girls' swim team with me. But they were more preppy then me. They are not only on the swim team but the cheer team, and the track team.

So, naturally, when Blake boasted about me, they sneered and scoffed.

"You are just too sweet, Blake," Cassidy says in a sickly sweet tone.

Blake tugs on my waist and I plop into his lap. I lean back and muzzle into him. He gently pulls at the ends of my hair, sending shivers up my scalp and spine. I sigh and he tightens his grip on me.

See, there is nothing to worry about. He is completely faithful.

"So, Ashley, you and the new boys seemed super cozy today," Charlotte pipes in.

I feel heat creep onto my cheeks and I glare at her.

"There are new guys here," Blake asks, looking at me.

I shrug nonchalantly.

"Yeah, I fell out of my chair and everything fell on me. He came over and helped me up and clean everything. And then his brothers came over and we chatted," I explained, leaving out the reason why I fell out of the chair.

He laughed, making me bounce slightly.

"Sounds like you," he shakes his head in amusement.

I scoff and shove his chest lightly.

"What? It's true," he chuckles.

"Yeah, but you don't have to laugh at me," I say, ending up giggling with him.

I picture myself falling out of my seat for absolutely no reason and ended up having my head leaned far back against Blake's shoulder, laughing uncontrollably.

"Well, I thought it was funny, too," Cassidy scrambles.

We just look at her and start laughing again. Even Blake knew that she was a Queen Bitch. Her and Charlotte.

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Thoughts? I feel like, because you have gotten this far, we are on more familiar ground, haha! Again, this means the world to me and thank you! Love you guys! ❤️

C.Nicole