Perfect Chemistry

Chapter 20

I parked in my usual parking spot with my mustang and got out and walked into the school building. I saw my friends leaning on the walls near Julio and my locker chatting and laughing. When I got there we did our bro hugs and I just nodded at Trisha who smiled back. "So dude, wanna go skating in the park later after school?" Zack offered. "Nah. I was thinking maybe we could rather go to Groves to grab a bite. I wanna talk to you guys about something."I said and their expressions turned serious and worried. "Is something wrong?" Julio asked and I shrugged." I dont know how to categorize it yet. But don't worry." I simply said and they nodded.

We changed the topic and started talking about other things, " so ... You and the hot rich chick. Watsup with you guys huh?" Trisha asked. "Yeah. Lately I realised you've been avoiding her like the plague." zack added. "Yo man, if she's too clingy pass her over to me. I would looovvee that preetty little cute ass following me everywhere." Juan said and they laughed but I was just quiet and surprisingly so was julio . He seemed to be lost in his own world. "Hey dude, you okay? You wouod never miss a chance to tease this rock head standing here." Trisha asked amd it seemed to have brought him out of his daze and he chuckled. "Just a bit tired,that's all." We all know he says that when he doesn't wanna talk about whatever shit is bothering him so Trisha let him be.

I however was also lost in my own train of thoughts... Thoughts about Britt. How silky her hair feels between my fingers, her breathtaking smile, the way she laughed, the way her eyebrows creases and she bites her buttom lip slightly when she is thinking deeply about something, how she automatically crosses her leg when she lies..." have you seen the new guy??", Trish asked with this dreamy look in her eyes. Trish never talks about any guy like that so we all look at her like she's grown another head. What's so special about the new guy that has even the As if on cue a guy in , a black leather jacket, thigt tee with a pair of ray bans on, stroll down the hall way.

"Yup, that's the new guy alright", Juan said. "Ugh! who wears ray bans inside", Page said with bored look on her face with her arms crossed. They all looked at her and stayed quiet for a second and burst out with laughter. Jack looked at her and questioned " is any one ever good for you Page? The last new guy that came you said his shorts were too tight, the one before him you said he's too skinny and the one before him you said he over obsessed with his hair. You literally have a problem with every one in the school" he said and we all nod in acceptance and she just sighs and texts away on her phone. The tardy bell rings and we all go our seperate ways to class. Yeah, I'm 15 minutes late for class even though I was here early. I'm not a fan of punctuality.

As I was about to enter the class when I saw her standing infront of her locker, clutching her book tightly to her chest and staring intently at me. As though, praying that I'll come to her. But I can't. I don't want her getting hurt because of me and the kind of life I live. And if I take on the offer of being heir to Blood Rose a lot of people will be out to get me. I tore my eyes away from her and walked into our AP Maths classroom. "When will you ever be on time to my class , Alex?" Ms. Arenay asks but I ignore her and take my seat at the back of the class.

"Great! another late student who must've had something to do that was more important than being on time for the most useful class ever." Our AP maths teacher stated dramatically, causing a few students to chuckle. I'm guessing she was talking to Britt so I didn't bother looking up."Dramatic much?" I heard Britt grunt something in a low tone, but from the glare Miss Arenay sent her way I think she heard it.

Britt smiled sheepishly at her. She forced a smile," Since you seem to have more important than being on time to my dramatic class, how about you join Alex at detention after class. " she said , with a hand on her hips and I Saw Britt stiffened for a second with a frown but nodded and walked to her seat way back in the class without saying a word. I'm guessing she doesn't want to be around me if I am ignoring her. You can't blame her... I sighed. Only if you know how much I wanna be with you sweetheart . I thought to myself .

Soon the class was over and truth is I didn't hear a complete sentence the teacher said, but I'm not worried at all. Maybe I can go over the notes I blindly copied later. At detention, I'll try and talk to her. I miss my princess so much. Damn! I'm so whipped, I chuckled at myself. "What thoughts have gotten you all smiley faced? " Julio asked as he joined me and we walked to our lockers together. "I'll tell you if you tell me what's gotten you lost in thoughts all morning." I countered and he tensed for a second before sighing.

"Its just ... I don't want to tell you cause you'll offer to help. And I wanna solve this problem on my own dude." He said and I looked at him for a moment. He's right. I can't promise that I won't help him. He's more than a brother to me. But I want to respect his wishes. I sighed. "Fine. But if you need anything at all, I'm here for you dude." I said to him and gave him a bro hug. "Thanks man. I really appeeciate it." He said and I nodded absentmindedly as something else had captured my attention.

Britt had bumped into the new guy and stumbled. He helped her up and they were now talking. She was blushing at something he said and he was smirking. The sight of it sent a rush of a feeling that was alien to me through me... Jealousy. I don't like how close she is to him and how comfortable she seems. I want to punch him right now for flirting with her . Then all of a sudden Britt jumped into his arms squealing and he twirled her around. "What the-" I said to myself as I witnessed what was going on. She tells me she loves me .. And when I ignore her a bitshr seems so happy in the arms of another man. She had love and happiness written all over her face.

Anger started to build up in me and I glared at them so hard ,if looks could kill they would be six feet under. I feel like tearing her away from that asshole and beating the living daylights out of him... Julio seemed to have realized how angry I was cause he put a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Dude... You need to chill . It might not be what it seems like." He said and at that moment I looked at Britt. She whispered something to the guy and she had a broken look on her face and a tear run down her cheek but he wiped it away and hugged her tightly and she clinged unto him like he was her life force with a ghost smile on her face.

I dug my fingernails into my palm so hard it drew blood. What's going on between them? They seem to know each other and they sem to be more than friends. Who is he to Britt and why does he have such an effect on her. She opened her eyes and for a split second our eyes connected but I could tell she wasn't sure if it was me she was seeing so I slipped away to the cafeteria and dragged Julio along with me... I plopped down at our table without a word and I knew the others could tell I wasn't in a good mood so they didn't bother me, which I was grateful for.

Not long after I had started eating, Britt and the new guy walk into the cafeteria together and they seem to have caught everyones attention. Whispers were going round.
OMG! Are they like a couple?

Who's the new guy? He and Britt look tots adorbs together.

They really look good together.

I was quietly listening and hadn't even realised I had bent the fork I was holding and I was glaring at the asshole who now had the audacity to wrap is arm around her waist as the talked about something. Smiling at each other and joking. She looked so happy with him that you would think they're the perfect couple. But they're not. She's mine, only mine. And I don't like others touching what's mine. I got up from my table and left before I do something to that idiot.