Roses and Flame

The Bleachers - Chapter 13

~AUTHORS NOTE~ I know the last chapter wasn't that long but I'm trying to make some of the chapters shorter to be more interesting and some chapters longer to fit in some more detail. I hope you enjoy it!

-Tuesday morning-

I got up out of bed and went over to my closet and picked out my white shirt that said 'Big Dreams' on it in a black cursive font. And my ripped jean shorts, I decided to wear my blue sneakers. I also put on my crystal necklace.

I grabbed my backpack and went downstairs.

"Hi mum," I said. "Hi, what would you like for breakfast today?" she asked. "Can I have some cereal please?" I asked. "Yes, of course," My mum said as she opened up the cabinet and grabbed the box of Chex Mix and some milk from the fridge. I grabbed a bowl and a spoon. I put some cereal into the bowl and poured some milk in the bowl as well.

I soon finished breakfast and said goodbye to my mum.

I got a text from Sarah, it said: Hey, girl I'm outside.

I replied saying: I'm on my way right now.

We walked to the bus stop and sat in our usual seats on the bus.

About 10 minutes later we arrived at school.

Sarah and I got off the bus and started walking to Pre-Calculus together.

When we got into the room, only a few people were there. Blake was talking to Ashton. And Blake noticed me and walked over to us. "Hey, Grace," he said.

 I'm not quite sure what's going on, with the whole nickname thing but it sure is cute when he says my name in his British accent. 

I think Sarah noticed that I was confused as to why he said 'Grace' instead of 'Lovely' or 'Darling' because she nudged my arm and whispered to me "Say something." "Hey, Blake," I said. "Grace, can we talk later, alone?" He asked. It took me a few seconds to take in what he said. I mean what does he want to talk about? What's going on? "Yeah, yeah sure," I said but it sounded kind of like I whispered it because I was so nervous. Sarah could definitely tell that I was nervous, she can tell how I'm feeling by my actions and my emotions, and she's a good friend that way. Blake walked away and waved his little goodbye. I waved back, knowing he was facing the other way and wouldn't see me.

The class ended a half-hour later. All we did was talk about our upcoming field trip to the aquarium. I'm very excited. At the end of class, Sarah said she had to go to the bathroom, and that she would meet me in our next class together.

I started packing up my stuff, and almost everyone had left the classroom, it was only Ashton, Sophie, and I left. I looked up from my desk and saw Jake in the doorway with his arm on the wall and his legs crossed. He smiled at me and I smiled back. He walked up to my desk, I picked up my stuff. "Hey," he said. "Hey." "Can we talk?" he asked. "Right now?" "Yeah, if that's okay." He said. "Yeah, sure right now's fine," I said. "Okay, follow me." He said. "Okay," I said while I began following him. He led me to the football field, he took my hand and led us under the bleachers. I blushed. "So, what are we doing here?" I asked. "Well, I saw you in Physics class yesterday, and you seem really nice," he said. Awwww. "Thank you, I think I am." I smiled. He smiled back. "Listen, the day I got here, I saw you in Physics and I thought you were cute. And yesterday, I couldn't keep my eyes off of you, you're so beautiful, Grace." He said. Wow, he's super nice and cute. I can't believe this is happening. "You're super nice, thank you so much that means a lot to me," I smiled. "Of course, and it's true, you are really pretty," he said. I blushed again.

I felt like I wanted to be honest with him. I think I should tell him how I feel about him, or is it too soon? I think I'll tell him.

"Jake," I started to say. "Yeah, Grace?" He said in his full British accent. Awww. "When you walked through the door for the first time, I smiled. I couldn't stop staring at you, even Sarah noticed. It was a little embarrassing but how could I not look at you, I mean you're really cute and nice and sweet and you're British!" I said smiling. He smiled back. At that moment, I wasn't quite sure what was going to happen next, he was blushing a lot and he seemed really happy at the same time. And then, he kissed me!

I couldn't believe it. Another boy kissed me!

What's going on? 

Why are there multiple boys just going around kissing  me? Like, does no one else find that weird. I mean, I don't mind it, but still. 

After several moments, he stopped. I smiled. "Wow," I said. "What?" he asked smiling. "That..." I started to say. "Was...Amazing." I said blushing. "I'm glad you liked it," he said. For several moments it was pretty quiet, so I decided to break the silence. "Well,, I should probably get to my next class," I said. "Do you want me to walk you to class?" He asked. "Yes. If you're okay with it" I said. "I'm more than okay with it," He said, taking my hand and placing it in his. So, we were now holding hands. He kissed my cheek, and we both smiled, and then we started walking back to the building.

We got to the doors to the building, and he opened the door for me. He's so sweet. "For you, Gracie," he said. Awww, I get my own nickname! "Thank you, Jake," I said blushing. "Your welcome," He said. He was still holding my hand, with our fingers intertwined with each other's and we walked to class. Barely anyone was in the hallways. Only a few people here and there just getting things from their lockers and stuff.

We soon arrived at my next class. Sarah was already in the room. And she could see me through the window on the door. She was smiling, so I could tell that she was happy for me. But, I tried to ignore her and focus on Jake.

Jake took my textbooks out of my hand and placed them on the floor. Then he took my other hand and so now he was holding both of my hands, "I really like you, Grace," he said. I smiled. "I really like you too," I said, and he then let go of my hands, and wrapped his arms around my waist and gave me one more kiss on the cheek."Goodbye, lovely" He said. That's what Blake calls me. Or used to call me. "Goodbye, Jake," I said. He let go of my waist and started walking away. He did a little wave goodbye. And I blushed. I grabbed my textbooks off of the floor and I opened the door to my next class and sat down next to Sarah. She looked so happy for me, but also so interested in what had happened. I explained to her what happened all the way from when she left class, to when he kissed me under the bleachers, to when he did his little wave goodbye. She smiled at me and told me that she was happy for me. I thanked her and placed my textbooks on the desk.

I can't believe that this happened.

And now the only thing that's crossing my mind is 'What about Blake?'

-AUTHORS NOTE-

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