love and deception

9

Lucas pov:
Andrew and I head for the lunchroom and Jerry joins later.
They both mock me already tagging me 'lover boy'.
'when you fall in loooooveee..' Andrew sings holding onto his imaginary mic with his left hand and spreading out his right hand.
Jerry bursts out with laughter and I slap Andrew's head , bringing him back to reality.
"C'mon guys,this is no joke." I groan.
"Ok mate, we are back to being serious. How do we get rid of your developing lover boy syndrome?" Andrew tries to keep a serious face but fails miserably and again erupts in laughter.
" guys, look to your left" Jerry gestures towards the left side of the room and we turn to find ivy in her usual spot and alone of course.
This time she has her headset on and is chewing silently.
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Andrew asks,and our attention goes back to him.
"Mmmm" Jerry wiggles his eyebrows, giving me that mischievous look.
I just stare at them, wondering what could be going on inside their head.
"Go make another move mate, this could be your opportunity, don't miss it for anything."Andrew smirks.
And I sit there contemplating if I should heed to their advice or let this opportunity slide.
"C'mon mate, you can do this. You can't be a pussy." Jerry urges.
"Ok ok, I will give it a try." I finally make up my mind and stand up to leave.
"Fighting! Fighting!" They chorus .
I just shake my head and make my way to IVY's table.

IVY's pov:
I munch on my tater tots , sipping my fresh apple juice , alongside the cool jam I'm vibing to.
What combination is ever going to be better than good food and cool music?
I notice a figure walking over to my table and I don't look up because why not?I've got buisness with no one here.
I go back to savouring my lunch and just in, the chair opposite mine is pulled back and occupied.
I look up to find the guy from the store.
Just perfect, he is here to ruin the mood with his boring conversation.
He flashes that ugly smile like from before and this time I just nod in acknowledgement , taking off my baby and pausing the jam.
I raise my eyebrows and that saves me the stress of asking the obvious.
"Oh .. uhmm .. actually I saw you alone and thought you were maybe lonely. Then I considered keeping you company if uhmm ...yh if that's ok with you." He stutters, scratching the back of his head.
He does this Everytime. Such a nervous wreck,I mentally roll my eyes.
"Thanks for your concern, but do I have this notice on my forehead saying I need company? I would really appreciate it if you leave me alone ." I put my headset back on and get back to munching not minding his presence.

Lucas pov:
After I've received the embarrassment of my life, I walk back to the boys with shame all over my face.
At the sight of me, they burst out laughing. Could it get any worse?
"How did it go?" Jerry feigns seriousness but it's obvious he is trying hard to hold back laughter.
"Not as expected, thanks to the best advisers in the world" I roll my eyes at my idiot friends.
"Mate don't pin the blame on us. It's just fate" Andrew says.
"Whatever" I bury my face in my hands.
" I told you to chill , this chick will definitely come around. But no, you choose to play lover boy and go all bird hunting ."he laughs harder.
"Let's just talk something else. " I say already fed up with their mockery.