Black Rose

Chapter Three* (Edited)

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CHAPTER THREE

E L L I O T     P O V

ELLIOT'S POV

Several weeks have passed by since the encounter with Rose, yet I found myself undeniably drawn to her presence in the school corridors. Despite my reluctance, my gaze involuntarily drifted towards her locker area even if she wasn't there. Even if she isn't physically there she was mentally clouding my mind. It frustrated me because there was this pull and I wasn't sure why it was there because I don't know her. What confused me further was that I was unaware of the fact that she was well known throughout the school.

Typically, I devote my undivided attention to my assigned tasks or to those that are close to me. I had perfected shutting out the world around me, which allowed me to immerse myself in my own thoughts. However, her presence disrupted this ability; she was the only one I couldn't seem to block out, specifically during the classes that we shared.

It was something about her that attracted my attention towards her and it was frustrating especially not knowing why.

What's funny is that, when we're not in the same class together I can't seem to block the rest of the people in the room. I struggle to ignore the other students which frustrates me to the end. This level of irritation is something I have never experienced before, and I feel powerless since I can't control it.

When we do not have class together; I can't seem to block the rest of the people in the class which infuriates me. I've never felt so irritated in my life until now.

Mr. Romano assigned us a group project. After the last incident we chose the farthest end of the classroom so there are no potential distractions after the last incident. I shuddered slightly when I heard my name called out. I glanced up, and noticed Rose's widened eyes and raised my eyebrows, to which mirrored Ty's. However Ava's demeanor suggested that she looked irritated. What happened?

"Well, would you look at that? Aren't I amazing?" Rose remarked, a playful grin lighting up her features as she casually swept her dark hair behind her shoulder. Freckles feathered across her nose, emphasizing her rosy cheeks and plump lips, as her eyes twinkled with mischief. Rose smirked at Ava, she leaned in, whispering something in her ear, and I couldn't make out what she said.

"Well, would you look at that? Aren't I amazing?" Rose said while smiling cheekily. She brushed back her dark hair behind her shoulder. Her freckles feather across her nose, rosy cheeks, plump lips, and her eyes twinkled in amusement. She looked at Ava mischievously and leaned in to whisper something against her ear. I tried to listen to what she was saying, but I couldn't.

"What's going on?" I interjected, attempting to shake away the thoughts. Ava met my gaze briefly before turning away, leaving me perplexed. Why is she irritated? Concerned, I turned to Ty, only to find him observing me with an amused expression. I raised my eyebrow in question, instead of giving me a clue, he shrugged his shoulders, and contained a snicker.

"What happened?" I asked, trying to get rid of her from my thoughts. Ava looked at me, but then she looked away. Why is she upset with me? What did I do? Worried, I looked at Ty to find him staring at me, amused. I raised my eyebrows at him and instead of telling me, he shrugged while snickering.

"I couldn't help but notice you seemed a bit stuck with your part," Rose said while smiling innocently.

"I was about to offer you some help, but Ava and Ty mentioned something about you being really forced when you are in a zone. I didn't quite buy it, but they insisted that they tried before, but nothing seemed to go through those ears of yours. But then, I called your name just once, and voila, you looked up instantly," she said while plopping her elbows on the lab table, as her hands cradled her face.