Chapter 13

"Thinking about you"

Victoria was on her way to school the next day. She arrived and went to her locker. She got her things and after she shut the locker door, she noticed that Benji was behind it.
"Hi Victoria. Are you feeling better today? You didn't show up yesterday," he asked.

"Yes. I feel better. Much better," she replied.
"Good because I wanted to know if you want to go out with me again. Will you," Benji asked.

"Why wouldn't I? But, let's go dancing tonight. I haven't danced in a while and I really want to get loose," she said.
"Ok. I was running out of ideas, too. Hey, I better get to class before I get tardy. I'll see you later," he said. Benji left Victoria and she went to class. She sat down at her desk and the teacher came into the room.

"Today, we will be reading Romeo and Juliet," the teacher said. Victoria listened to the teacher read and after a few minutes, she started daydreaming. She began thinking of the date with Benji and what she was going to wear. She then started thinking about Ryou.

"Victoria. Hey, Victoria," Amy said as she kept pushing her shoulder. Victoria stopped daydreaming and asked, "What do you want?"
"It's your turn to read out loud," she replied.

"Oh. Ooops," Victoria said. She stood up and began reading. The bell rang and Victoria left the classroom.
"Hey, Victoria. What were you doing in class that made your face so red," Amy asked.
"Oh. It was nothing. Heh, I was just hot," Victoria replied waving her hand up and down.
"The last thing I remember daydreaming of was Ryou. I don't even like him so why was I so red," she thought.

"Hey. You're turning red again," Amy said.

"Uuuuh, I have to go right now," Victoria said. She started running down the hall and bumped into Benji.
"Hi Victoria. I wanted to tell you that I will pick you up at 8 tonight," he said.
"Ok, I'll see you later." The bell rang and school has ended. Victoria made her way to the café and started working. She began sweeping and taking orders as usual.

"What are you doing here," Ryou said as he walked up behind Victoria.
"I- I'm working so I have something to do while I wait for 8:00," she stuttered.
"Why are you waiting for 8:00," Ryou asked.
"It's none of your business so why don't you go away," Victoria said. Ryou left and she continued working. Victoria went home, took a shower and got ready for her date.

Benji picked her up and they went to the best club downtown. Victoria started dancing with Benji and since today is someone's birthday, there was one slow song. Victoria and Benji danced to it, she staredat Benjiand suddenly saw Ryou's face.