A Promise

Chapter Four - New Student

CHAPTER FOUR

First class.

Chemistry.

I like chemistry actually. I like how we mix chemicals with another chemicals. Except I just don't know what chemicals are supposed to be used. So I count on my lab partner.

Mr. Pike, our chemistry teacher finally went inside the room. Everybody went quiet as he arrived and placed his books on his table. 

He still hasn't changed. He has the same height as before, tall, about six foot one. Dark blonde hair, and brown eyes covered with rectangular glasses. And same style of fashion. Long sleeves with aztec printed necktie, black slacks, and his black polished shoes.

At first, he wasn't talking when he went in. He just grabbed the chalk and started writing his name on the board. "Mr. Gerard Pike".

"Okay, class. I am Mr. Pike, your chemistry teacher. For the old students, you all know me well already. And for the new ones, I have rules." He paused for a while.

Then cleared his throat. 

"First, everybody should cooperate upon doing the experiments. Second, no using of phones in my class except for emergency. And lastly, you may do things you want with your lab partners or classmates." The new students did an evil smirk. But then the old students knew that Mr. Pike's third rule wasn't finished.

"But!" Mr. Pike shouted, raising a finger. And continued, "You can as long as you finish your activity. And when you see the principal coming along, I want all of you to shut the hell up. Understood?" He raised an eyebrow then crossed his arms. And all the students nodded as agreement.

"Good." Mr. Pike paused for a while. "PICK YOUR LAB PARTNERS NOW!" He shouted and made the whole class panic to choose their partners. 

I was just sitting in my place. I was waiting for someone to sit with me and ask me if they can be my lab partner. Yeah, that's how lazy I am. And Mr. Pike has been choosing my lab partner for years. All he gave me was nerds or annoying girls. Seconds later, I saw Mr. Pike look at me and gave me a grin. 

"Oh Ms. Desrouleaux! I almost forgot. Wait, I will pick-up your lab partner. He must be waiting outside. He's a new student by the way. So please don't, you know, make fun of him?" He said. Then I gave him a smile.

"I'm not that kind of person Mr. Pike. You know me already."

He nodded "Right." He said and headed towards the door. His eyes popped out as he saw the new student. 

"Welcome to chemistry class Mr. O'Connor. Come in, come in." Mr. Pike offered. 

He really is always a happy man. He isn't like any teacher- strict, and only cares about what grade you deserve. And here's Mr. Pike- always happy. Teaches each hard-headed students to learn. And gives second chances for others. 

I was so excited to see my lab partner. I was guessing it was another smart guy, I think? 

As he stepped in the room, the whole class went silent. His head was bent down, so I can't see his face clearly. His hair was dark brown, covering half of his forehead. His skin was white. Broad shoulders are forming from his fitted shirt. He finally looked up to the class and smiled and waved.

Oh man!

That smile. It melts. His lips were a bit red. Yes. Lips that every girl died for. 

I noticed most of the girl's jaw dropped. And I also noticed that O'Connor frowned his eyebrows when he saw the girls act like that. But he kept smiling actually.

"Okay class, especially girls. Calm down." Mr. Pike started. "You may freely introduce yourself." He continued.

O'Connor nodded then finally started talking. "Hi." He waved. "Eric O'Connor." And there. He ended. 

"Okay, welcome to chemistry class Eric." Mr. Pike said.

The girls were still smiling at him and Mr. Pike noticed and made a smirk.

"Sorry girls. But he is already taken." Mr. Pike said, in a serious tone. All the girls jaw dropped once again. Then Eric and Mr. Pike laughed. "I'm joking. He doesn't. Taken means, I reserved him a lab partner." He said. Giving emphasis on the word taken.

All eyes were on me and I felt uncomfortable. I hid my face with my sleeves. 

"Sit beside Ms. Desrouleaux over there." Mr. Pike pointed at me. And yes, everyone's eyes were glued on him as he walked towards me. 

He placed his bag on the floor beside his chair and smiled at me. And so I did as well.

"Hello." He said in a calm voice.

"Hey" I said in return.

"Is chemistry enjoyng here?"

"Yeah. Especially if Mr. Pike is the teacher." I said, then he nodded in reply. 

Minutes after, the whole class got quiet as everyone listened to Mr. Pike's discussion. Yes, everyone. Except for me. I can see Eric burning wholes on my side. I can see him stare at me. And when I look at him, he looks away. Well what kind of fuck is this? I can't concentrate. 

Then finally, Mr. Pike set us an activity. Mixing chemicals time.

Eric and I cooperated well. Good thing he was listening while staring at me. I just followed what he said, then boom. We finished our activity well. Mr. Pike got glad about our activity.

"That's a good start Ms. Desrouleaux and Mr. O'Connor." Mr. Pike said.

"Thanks." We both said in chorus.

Then Mr. Pike finally walked out off of our sights.

"Soooo.." Eric finally broke the silence. "Nice hoodie."

"Thanks." I said in reply, and smiled.

"I kind of like The Strokes." 

"Really?" A huge grin planted on my face as I knew that he likes The Strokes.

"Yup. I met them, once." He said. 

"Lucky you." I chuckled. And continued "Any other bands that you like?"

"I like the bands like Paramore, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foster The People." He said. I kept nodding through out. "Oh and uh, I still like The Beatles." 

I was so much enlightened as he said those bands. Shit. I can't believe this is happening. My lab partner is hot and has good taste to music.