Christina-
Getting to school I reached for my bag, he took it.
"I've got this", he said.
We got off his car and as we got closer to everyone, he stopped when he saw his friends. I took my bag from him.
"Thanks", I said, walking away from him.
He gave me a nod before walking over to his friends. Going over to mine and sitting down.
"Hey, how are you feeling?", Jenny asked.
"Fine", I said with a smile.
Jenny and April looked at each other. They knew. I sighed.
"Seriously, I'm fine", I said.
They nodded. Karla came over sitting down.
"What were you doing with Joe Anoa'i?", she asked, smile on her face.
"What!", Jenny and April shouted.
"He lives near me. My mom and his are friends. They make food for each other from time to time, ever since I was little", I said.
"So you and Joe are friends?", April asked.
"No, he doesn't even know my name", I said shrugging.
"Christina", I heard behind me, I bit my lip.
I turned looking up, smile on his face. I'm sure he heard me and just wanted to prove me wrong.
"I forgot to ask, do you want a ride home after school?", he asked.
His eyes looking around. He was making sure his friends didn't see him. I chuckled.
"No thanks. I can take the bus", I said.
He looked down at me. I saw his friends.
"You should go before your friends see you", I said, turning around.
I heard him sigh.
"If you change your mind let me know", he said.
I shrugged. The girls looked at me.
"He was talking to you and you seemed to not care. What the hell!", Karla said.
"His mom is probably making him do it and if you didn't notice, he was afraid of being seen talking to me. Do you really want to like someone like that?", I said.
"So, its Joe Anoa'i", Jenny sighed.
I sighed, rolling my eyes. I got up when the bell rang.
"I'll see you girls later", I said.
I stopped at my locker to get the book I needed. A huge body leaned against the lockers. Joe. I sighed.
"I'm not embarrassed to be around you", he said.
"Why can't you just go back to ignoring me?", I asked.
He smiled.
"We've been in each others lives since kindergarten, you've never been invisible to me", he said.
"Yeah, you use to pull my hair", I said, slamming my locker door.
His smile dropped. I sighed.
"Listen, thanks for bringing my bag over and for the ride this morning, but that doesn't mean we have to be friends", I said.
"What if I want to be friends?", he asked.
I looked away.
"Have it your way. We're not friends then", he said, walking away.
Joe-
It was our last class. Walking in, Christina was already in her seat. I couldn't stop thinking about her. She was talking to her friend April. I took the seat next to her and she looked at me.
"I want to be friends", I said.
"What is it with you?", she asked.
"Just say yes. You know you want too baby girl", I said with a smirk.
She rolled her eyes.
"Why would you think that?", she asked.
"Everyone wants too", I said shrugging.
She laughed.
"Are you serious right now? Why would I want to be friends with someone like you? You treat people like dirt and like they're suppose to kiss your ass every time you walk into a room", I stopped her.
"I change my mind, I don't want to be friends. Forget it", I said.
I got up and went to my seat. I slammed my books down on my table.
"Whats up with you?", Danny asked.
"Nothing", I said.
He smirked.
"She turned you down, the great Joe Anoa'i", he said chuckling.
"Everyone wants to be friends with me. I mean, people practically kiss my ass just to be seen talking to me", I said.
He laughed and I glared at him.
"Dude come on, yes that's true but if you haven't noticed she has never been one to hog the spot light or make herself noticed", he said.
"Then what do I do?", I asked him.
"Why is this girl so important? There are plenty of girls here who want a taste of Joe", he said.
"Maybe I want that one", I said.
"Why, because she doesn't want you?", he asked.
I sighed. Mr. Anderson stood in front of the class.
"So I have graded all your reports. They were great, except for a few of you. Mr. Anoa'i and Mr. Collins", he said.
He was talking about me and Danny. We looked at each other then back at him.
"I'll talk to you two later", he said.
The class laughed. We sunk in our seats. Christina glanced at me before turning back in her seat. Mr. Anderson gave the class their assignment. He looked at me and Danny. Gesturing for us to come to his desk.
"Boys, I understand you need to at least get a C to play and this being your senior year its important. So, I'm gonna let you do this again, but with a little help", he said.
He looked around.
"Miss Mathews and Miss Cole", he said.
They came over. Mr. Anderson smiled.
"Would you both do me and them a favor and help them with their reports?", he asked April and Christina.
They nodded.
"Good. Mr. Anoa'i since you live near Miss Mathews, you two will be partners. Miss Cole and Mr. Collins, you two will be partners", he said.
I looked at Christina. She went to her seat. Going back to mine I bumped her lightly. Danny looked over at me.
"Looks like you're getting what you want, again", he said chuckling.
I smiled. The bell rang, seeing Christina practically run out. I chased her.
"Hey, slow down baby girl", I said stopping her.
She sighed, stopping.
"I'll give you a ride", I said, taking her bag.
She nodded. We were stopped once again when Lucy, my girlfriend stepped in front of us. Her arms crossed over her chest.
"What the hell Joe", she said loud.
She eyed Christina, then took her bag from me and threw it at her.
"Take your shit and go", she yelled at her.
I gripped Christina's arm.
"I'm giving her a ride. She's my friend and we have a report to do, get over it or we're done", I said.
She stomped off. I took the bag back and guided Christina out and to my car. My hand rested softly on her back.