Chapter 10-Fear

Blossoms pov

Once again I had trouble sleeping last night due to what was gonna happen today. All these thoughts are running through my mind of how Brick's gonna explose me. He might tell Miss Keane or worse; announces it to the whole student body during lunch...or even find a way to get access to the school tannoy for everyone to hear! I need to figure out a way to compromise with him before he does anything drastic.

As I turned the corner to get to my locker I seen Brick standing at his gathering his stuff for first period, this is my chance. I'm starting to feel nervous now, what do I even say? Before I approached him I noticed he looks like he didn't get a good night sleep either, could've been from yesterday or the summer nights due to his fire breath. I slowly approached him chewing my lips out of nervousness. "Hey, can we talk?" I asked grabbing his attention. He turned round to see me and scoffed out of annoyance. Well this isn't going as well as I hoped.

"Look, Brick I get that you're mad but you need to understand if anyone finds about those papers it could jeopardise my entire future, no college would want me and-"

"Will you forget about the stupid fucking papers already? You're missing the bigger picture." He said stubbornly as he harshly closed his locker door.

"What are you talking about?"

He looked at me as if he was about to kill me, "Are you fucking kidding me? Blossom, I'm more upset than angry, you have no idea how much yesterday meant to me. We were finally getting along like I wanted and we actually had our first kiss on this very spot! Everything about yesterday was a massive lie. You just used me like a toy."

I never thought of it like that before, I know he likes me but he just needs to get through his skull that it's never gonna happen, "Brick, you use girls all the fucking time! Just this time last week you were locking lips with Nelly Jackson" I pointed out

"I only used Nelly to blow off some steam, it was you who I wanted to be with at that party, you're the reason why I threw the party in the first place so I can finally make my move on you!" I was taken back when he said that. He threw a party just so he could be with me? "But that doesn't matter now, does it?" He said as he walked past me.

"Brick wait! I didn't mean to-"

"Blossom, just do me a favour and stay out my way today. I need some space" He said as he carried on walking. I could see the hurt in his eyes which really triggered me because I did that. Even though it isn't a valid excuse but if he maybe opened up to me in the first place none of this would've happened the way it did. But then again would I have listened?

* 1st period - Maths*

I walked in class with just a second to spare before the bell rang and seen Brick daydreaming at his seat. I sighed as I took my seat trying to ignore the feeling that I was being watched. Maths was dragging in, every now and then I'd give a quick glance at Brick who didn't look entertained and slightly confused of what the teacher was saying. He looks sort of cute how he frowns when he doesn't understand something-wait, what the fuck am I saying? Did I just think Brick as cute? No...wait, would I find Brick attractive?...

Questioning my self I turned back round to steal another quick glance. Well, he has a nice body without a doubt and he pulls the bad boy look so effortlessly with his black jeans, white shirt and his baggy red hoodie. Even though his hoodie is baggy you can still see how big and broad his shoulders are and how bulk his chest is. His hair is nowhere near as long as it was when we were kids, he's cut everything off just below his neck and ties the remainings in a low ponytail and tops off the look with his signature red snapback put on backwards. And those eyes, nice tender ruby eyes-WHAT THE FUCK HAS GOTTEN INTO ME? WHY AM I THINKING THIS TO MYSELF? He must've felt me staring at him because he looked at my direction and raised a brow. I quickly looked away as my face reddened. Oh my Lord, I find Brick attractive. I am attracted to Brick Jojo. This can't be good.

Bricks pov

Its been a long ass day and to make my day I've got football training now since it was cancelled yesterday. Good, I can blow off some stream. I've ignored Blossom all day today but for some reason I feel like she's been watching me all day. Today in maths, history, social studies even at lunch, everytime I tried to have a quick look at her she'd be staring at me. Is it just me? Is it all in my head? I really wish I could talk to her but I still can't believe she played me like that yesterday, just as I thought we were getting somewhere. I'm still not gonna give up on her but right now I really need my space to blow off some steam.

As I got changed with my brother we started with out warm up besides Boomer who was staring at Bubbles, the captain of the cheerleading squad across the field. I rolled my eyes, it's been a week since they got together and they still haven't went on a date! Grow a pair, Booms! When I took another glance across the field I seen Blossom sitting on the bleacher. She waves at me and I waved back in confusion, what the hell is going on? I didn't have time to talk since coach was watching me. As we carried on with training I would have a quick look to see if Blossom was still there, she would either read her book or watch me train. An hour and a half later training was finished I want back to the changing rooms to shower and change again.

"So what's happening with you and Pinky? Did you finally score?" Butch asked as he put his shirt back on

"Long story to be honest, I don't really want to talk about it. But something weird happened today" I said. I need to talk to someone about this weird stage that's been going on with Blossom.

"Like what?" Butch asked getting curious of the topic

"Cut the long story short, yesterday she did something that really pissed me off so I told her to back off and give me my space. I don't know, bro I just feel like she's been watching my every move since this morning and I don't know what it is...maybe I'm imagining it" I said unsure what to think.

"Maybe she's scared that you'll expose her to everyone?" Butch pitched

"She knows if I wanted to do that I would've done it already. She was outside watching us train, why is she waiting on me? I thought she'd be over the moon to get some space" I said getting myself more confused.

"Bro, quit being a bitch and talk to her. You're the man who's holding all the cards, you're the one calling the shots and there's nothing she can do about that unless she wants the whole school to know she's a fraud" Butch finished while swinging his backpack over his shoulder. "Anyway, I gotta head." I nodded and thought about what he said.

*Back on the field*

I walked towards the bleachers as Blossom was reading her book. She probably sensed my presence because she looked up and quickly closed the book stuffing it in her bag. "Hey" she said as she played about with her thumb.

"What is this, Bloss? You've been following me and staring at me like a lost puppy all day" I said getting straight to the point as I folded my arms.

Blossom cleared her throat before she spoke, "I want to apologise for my behaviour, I'm sorry that I hurt you yesterday. Hurting you really wasn't my intention. But I think me hurting you is just partly the reason why you're mad."

"Partly?" I asked raising a brow

"Brick, what are those pictures and letters with you and Berserk?" She asked. No. Fuck no, we're not getting on that topic.

"Just leave it, Blossom" I said as I started to walk away before she saw a side of me she's never seen before.

"Brick wait! I think it's healthy if you just talk about it instead of walking away." She said as she followed right behind me, "How did you two even know each other? How long were you dating for-" before she asked another question I grabbed her wrist and pulled her close and harshly lifted her chin forcing her to make eye contact, "Listen here Bloss, you're walking on thin fucking ice with me right now. Now do us both a favour and drop it or else I'll do more damage than exposing your stupid test results" I spat. I shoved her away and took a last glance at her to see an unknown expression on her face. It was fear. I took off to the sky leaving a red streak behind me and leaving Blossom in fear rethinking about her actions.