Something about the kiss...

Lauren

It wasn’t long before Lauren came storming up to me, you know, as she does.

She looked really mad, but I was wondering more about why she was even acknowledging my existence.

‘Hey, bitch.’ She said emphasising each syllable.

I knew I should think of a witty come back, that way she might back off for once. I turned to her and spoke.

‘You know, you shouldn’t talk to yourself like that, it’s really weird.’

‘Ha, ha, very funny.’ She scoffed, in one of the most uptight and sarcastic voices I had ever heard.

‘Well, you know, I try.’

She rolled her eyes and then stared down at me as she said, ‘Look, just stay away from Nathan.’

‘I’m sorry, I didn’t realise that you owned him.’ I knew I was treading on thin ice then, but to be honest I really didn’t care.

‘Don’t act so cocky, everyone knows about your little pash session after school last week.’

Her voice went slightly bitchier as she went on talking.

‘Rumour is that Alex, that geeky guy saw you throw yourself on Nathan, he tried getting away but you just clung to him… that’s why everyone thinks he was away from school for so long… trying to wash the taste out of his mouth none the less… and you were stalking him so you didn’t come to school either.’

‘That’s a load of bullshit and you know it.’ I said fuming with anger.

‘Sure it is, honey, but it’s not just what I think… everyone thinks it as well. And anyway he is way out of your league’

‘You know what, I don’t give a shit, and I shouldn’t either. Especially not for a wannabe stuck up snob like you.’

‘That’s a big sentence coming out of a midget like you.’

By this time I was trying so hard not to punch her nose in. I hated that word, midget. I could feel my anger rising up inside me. I knew I had to calm down, if I actually did punch her I’d definitely be suspended.

I was a really good fighter for some reason, quick but strong… I could easily break her nose. I was just about to clench my fist when someone tapped me on the shoulder.

Good, a distraction, that’s exactly what I needed. I turned around to meet the soft face of Nathan.

He was glaring at Lauren.

Maybe he had finally heard how much of a bitch she was and was here to talk some sense into her thick head.

But no, he just stood there staring at her.

Those ten seconds he spent looking at her were the longest ones in history. When he finally moved out of his trance, he looked down at me and smiled. Just before he leaned in and kissed me.

Wait what… he was kissing me. Ha, that’ll show Lauren and her dumb princess friends… … He moved away then looked at Lauren.

‘WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING KISSING THAT UGLY SLUT!?’

She must have just realised who she was talking to because by the time she finished it looked as if she was mentally punching herself in the face.

‘I’m allowed to kiss my girlfriend.’ He said holding on to my wrist and pulling me away from the ‘drama’.

Then about two steps down the corridor he turned back around a called out to her saying, ‘Oh, also? Myth is not ugly she is the most beautiful girl in the school, and if you think she’s a slut you should take a good long look in the mirror.’

The look on her face was absolutely priceless.

He pulled me around the corner of the corridor to where my locker was.

‘Sorry, about her.’ He apologised.

I’ve had to deal with her all year so this time wasn’t much different, I’ve got to hand it to her though she’s really got a knack for making people feel like shit, and as much as I don’t care what she thinks she still manages to get under my skin.

‘No it’s fine, nothing I can’t handle, thanks a lot though I think I really did need your help.’ I added with a little smile.

I spoke just before the bell went off.

‘Anytime’, he added with a smile. ‘Well I’d better get to class, remember to meet me at the front gate OK.’

‘Well, I guess I see you then.’

…I was so wanting him to kiss me good bye, but I didn’t know what the protocol was now, were we just going to be girlfriend, boyfriend at school. Or were we going to be something more out of school as well…

He was just about to turn away to go to class when he said, ‘Oh, wait one second’, and he turned back and kissed me on my forehead and wrapped his arms around my waist.

After that he went for good.

I grabbed out my binder for my first lesson. Whoever thought it was a good idea to have science first thing in the morning was seriously insane.

I walked to the science blocks preparing myself for a boring day; only it wouldn't be so boring… would it.