Breaking the Rules || c.d

15

1 week later

I jumped out of bed at exactly 6 and got into the shower and got ready for school. After sitting in that field last week I decided I was going to win Arielle back. I was going to stop messing around with lots of girls and I was going to treat her better than anyone ever could.

After I got ready I ran downstairs and said bye to my mom before leaving. I got into my car and drove the short distance to school. I got out and went inside, looking around to see if Arielle was here yet. I didn't see her so I went to my locker and sure enough there she was, trying to open her locker on the other side of the hallway. I went over to her and smiled.

"What do you want? Didn't I make myself clear?" She asked. "It looks like you're having trouble opening your locker." I smirked. "I'm fine. I can get it." She said. She tried to open it again and failed.

"What's your combination?" I asked moving her aside so I could open her locker. She huffed and said, "19-40-5." I moved the lock around and sure enough it opened. "Thank you." she said.

I leaned against the locker and watched her as she put stuff into her locker. "Why are you staring at me?" She asked. "You're just so beautiful." I smiled putting her hair behind her ear.

I wanted to kiss her so bad. She looked from my eyes to my lips and bit hers. Then she blinked and took my hand off of her. "Stop Cameron." She said.

"C'mon Arielle. Did you see that? As soon as I touch you, you get goosebumps. If I would've kissed you, you would've kissed back. Just let it happen." I said. "No I don't! And I wouldn't have! You must be insane!" She said closing her locker door.

"Please give me a chance." I said blocking her from walking. "I did. Twice."

"I'll change. Please, just one more time." I begged. "I'm sorry Cameron." she said moving out of in front of me and walking down the hallway.

I watched as she pulled her schedule out and looked at it then looked around. I wasn't going to give up.

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I walked into the cafeteria and actually decided to get a lunch. I got into the line and got a piece of pizza then came out saw that there was only one seat left at our table and it was next to Arielle. I walked over and sat down next to her and smiled.

"Hey guys." I said. "Hey dude."

Arielle didn't say anything, just continued to eat her salad. I took a couple bites of pizza, joining in with the conversations going on around the table.

"So I'm thinking a trip to Miami for summer this year?" Andrew asked. "Sounds good!" Zack said. "Yes please."

I stared at Arielle as she ate and talked to everyone. Once she noticed I was staring at her she became flustered. "Stop." she said looking over at me. "Stop what?" I challenged her smirking.

By this point everyone was watching us. "You know what you're doing." She groaned. "No I don't. Please tell me." I smirked.

She rolled her eyes and got up to throw away her trash. After she walked away everyone started questioning me. "What were you doing?" Trevor asked. "Nothing?" I said shrugging.

She sat down again and huffed while I just smiled at her. I loved the effect I had on her, even if she didn't want to admit it.

After lunch I went to class and Arielle just so happened to be in there too. "Arielle sit by me!" I laughed. "No thanks." she said shrugging. "Fine then I'll sit by you." I said moving to sit by her.

"What do you want Cameron?" She asked. "I already told you. Another chance. I promise I won't screw it up this time." She shook her head and looked away.

"I can't. You keep messing with my heart and I can't handle it." she said with tears filling her eyes. "Please don't cry. I hate watching you cry." I said rubbing my thumb over her cheek.

"Cameron stop. You're making this harder than it needs to be." she said taking my hand off of her face. "Arielle, please. I'm basically begging you." I said.

"Mr. Dallas, please do your work." the teacher snapped at me. "Sorry." I said. After class was over I looked around for Arielle, hoping she hadn't already left class yet.

"Arielle!" I said catching up to her. "What now?" She hissed at me. "What are you doing tonight?" I asked before I could stop myself.

"Anything but hanging out with you." she said. "What if it's not just me and you?" I asked her. "What do you mean?" She asked looking at her schedule.

"Uh, everyone's coming over for pizza and swimming tonight and you're invited." I said. "I'll pass."

"Please come. Hannah is coming." I said. As of right now she wasn't but I'll make sure she does, even if she's forced. "I don't know." she said unsure. "Just say yes."

"I'll think about it." she said. I smiled and mentally high fived myself.