You and me

Part 6🦋

Rachelles POV
It was like it's been forever since the last time I've saw Lake. Beatrice and Kalen have gotten closer so we were hanging out a lot. What if that's why I haven't seen him... cause he's avoiding me. I haven't seen him for the past month after the tech room after school. I'm not gonna lie I do miss him. But what's there to miss I hardly know him. I walk down the hall still confused on why I haven't seen my mysterious stranger that much lately, whilst trying my best to push out my thoughts I bump into someone on my way to my next class.
"Oh hi Amber you alright" I said cheerily
"RACHELLE! I've been looking for you everywhere you missed the dance consultation last Saturday and the dean wants to speak with in his office now. Gurl I hope you have a good excuse" Said Amber warning me slightly.
I turned round and looked at her as she walked away stunned by the sudden information. I just can't stay out of trouble can I. What if he takes away my scholarship? Or worse call my parents! I walked down the hallway hurriedly looking for the deans office.I should of memorised were it was it was obvious I was gonna be making a few visits. Finally I reached his door and knocked hesitantly.
"Come in come in" The dean said nonchalantly
As I walked in he looked at me his calm expression changing to a rather annoyed one.
" It really is a shame one of our best students doesn't seem to be taking her role here seriously. Your talent doesn't only make you look good but the school it would be a shame if we'd have to think about you leaving us due to your lack of responsibility and laziness"
Woah so we're getting straight to the point
I was about to respond when he put his hand up stopping me
"Miss Rachelle Asante I don't want to hear your excuses that's not what I have called here for" he said dismissively
"So are you gonna tell me what I'm here for.."
"Hmm no manners. Your making this very hard for me. Anyway I want you to participate in the national dance competition in our schools name. I want no one else but you to do it." He said sternly
"But I swr you need a partner for that" I said lost
"Yes you do but I can't imaging you finding that a problem" The dean said coolly
Well it was a problem.A kinda big one. Everyone in my dance class was partnered up and my only two friends since joining are Beatrice and Kalen and they definitely don't dance. I had no clue how I was going to pull this off.
"What if I don't want to?" I said shocked at my own bravery.
"I think you know the answer to that one Miss Asante" Yh I did. It was dumb to even try it.
I left the deans office dumbfounded on how I was supposed to find a partner.A sudden thought popped into my head and I rushed back to his office.
"Urm when is the competition may I ask ?" I said worried of the answer
"Oh two weeks exactly" The dean stated calmly
I walked back out of the office now I was really in trouble. I rather go apply for my job at McDonald's because I wouldn't be able to pull this off. I walked down the hallway lost in my own thoughts when I bumped into a familiar figure.
Lake
I looked up and opened my mouth to say hello but he was already down the hallway. He looked back though giving me a smile.I just stood there. What was he doing? Was this a joke or something I don't know. The thing is I'm not even annoyed.
Lake POV
Yh that was awkward. But I didn't have time to stop and chat. I had just come back from her funeral. That was the closure I needed. Rachelle was something new and different and only reminded me of her cause I cared for her so much. But Rachelle she's more than that and I know. She was simply preparing me.But I wasn't ready yet. I still missed her I won't lie but when you've known someone your whole life and they leave a part of them always resides in you. Like a guide. But I kept ignoring the signs the guide was showing me. But I was doing it for myself to keep myself safe.As selfish as it may sound.
I rushed to my next class not even having an excuse to why I'm late and why I've missed most of morning classes for the past few weeks
Rachelles POV
It was lunch the only time of day I really have anytime to myself...BARELY! I walked into the cafeteria and was instantly met with the joyful eyes of Beatrice and kalen. I walked towards their table. I nearly lost my shit when I saw Lake sitting beside Beatrice.
"Hey guys.Lake glad to see you've finally come out of hibernation" I said cheekily hoping for a good response
"Oh hey... I've just been busy" he said not even looking up at me. Guess I wasn't gonna get the response I wanted.
"Rachelle congratulations btw" Said Kalen joyfully. I looked at him confused.
"Kalen what are you on about" I said laughing
" we heard the big news your gonna be representing the school in the national dance competition
I rolled my eyes.
"Oh Yh that well at this point it's not even gonna happen I dont even have a partner. And the dean practically forced me to do it" I said frustrated
"Gurlll I know that you'll find a way you always do you'll be fine" Beatrice said half convincing me
I looked to Lake who was staring at me. I raised my eyebrows and smiled at him.He looked away almost annoyed. What's this guy's problem.
"Guys I'm gonna go now I need to hand in an assignment before the end of the day" he stated dismissively and began to walk away.
I watched him walk to the end of the cafeteria before deciding to go chase after him and find out what's going on.
"Oh to be young and in love" I heard Kae say somewhat mockingly.
Lake POV
I was hastily strolling down the corridor not a clue on where I was going when I heard angry footsteps behind me.
" LAKE"
Oh no..
I turned round sluggishly having a slight feeling on what's to come.
" Are you gonna tell me what's going on or you just gonna act like I'm a stranger to you" Rachelle said hurt tinging her words
"It's not you it's me okay" i regretted the words instantly as they left my mouth
"Lake cut the bullshit it's not like I'm in Love with you and your trying to reject me. I thought we were friends or at least could've been. But if you don't like me you could just say." She said at a lower tone. I hope she was okay...
"Rachelle I can't do this right now but it's not that I don't like you it's... I do but it's not that. I gotta go" I spoke inexorably turning away from her walking off. I felt bad cause I couldn't tell her how I felt... I just couldn't. Anyway she said it's not like she was in love me anyway guess there was no need to protect my heart if she didn't even want it.
Rachelles POV
I know what I said.
And no I didn't mean it. It's just that after the way he treated me I didn't want to feed his ego or something. Or maybe I was trying to tell myself that cause in that moment I knew I did.
After not seeing him for a hot minute I missed him. I missed him too much for someone I barely got to know. That sudden impulse to be near him...

There was nothing but that feeling.

I know the effect that might've had, but he started it. It's not like he would ever feel the same anyway.
I stood there for a while after he left.
I was truly in a rut.
How I was supposed to dance when I couldn't even move from my standing spot.
Stupid feelings...
Stupid mysterious strangers...