Chapter 7

"Do you want to visit my school next week?" I ask Syrus while rearranging my bookshelf. Syrus is lying on my bed with his pajama pants on. He still has his shirt on but I know for a fact that he sleeps with it off.

"Yea," He nods, looking around the room. "I want to see how different District 12's school is from District 4."

I place the last book in its place and then flop down on my bed next to him. "It's probably more boring than your school. If we visit District 4, I'll come to your school. It's probably fun."

He shrugs. "It has its perks, but the teachers can be assholes," He adjusts himself on the bed so he faces me. "Can I ask you something?"

"Go for it."

He sighs and looks at me once more with his gorgeous eyes. "I like you a lot, even if I've only been here for four days. I just had to put it out there because I wanted to let you know how I felt before anyone else took away my opportunity."

I feel my cheeks get hot. Someone likes me? "You like me?" I question still trying to comprehend what was going on. "I've never had someone like me before."

I feel his hand brush against my cheek. I don't want to look him in the eye because I'm afraid. His soft laughter brings me back to reality. "I doubt that no was has liked you. You're beautiful, intelligent, kind. I could go on and on."

My heart beats quickly, knowing that my feelings are the same. I'm not thinking about Chris, I'm thinking about how motivated I am to feel his lips against mine. "I like you too," I say leaning forward hoping he'll catch my gesture. He does and he leans with me reaching for my lips

And that's when my phone rings, waking me up from my incredible dream.

I hit my head against my pillow, promising to kill the person that is calling me. I even don't bother answering the phone because I'm extremely upset right now. And I'm also kind of nervous. I just had a dream about Syrus and he almost kissed me in it! How am I going to face him this morning without blushing of embarrassment? I pull the covers over my head hoping to separate myself from the world.

"Jasmine, breakfast is ready!" My brother yells from outside my door. "Mom says to wake up Syrus," He adds on.

"Can you do that for me, since you're already up?" I plead with my brother, hoping he would just do what I say. He shakes his head at me and exits from my sight. My brother can be a huge pain in my ass.

I slowly get out of bed and walk into my bathroom. I brush my hair back into a bun so I don't look gross to Syrus. After I finish doing my hair, I put on some sweatpants and a t-shirt because today, we're going to start decorating the room down the hallway.

I exit my room and go across the hallway to the guest room where Syrus is staying. Yes, he is right across the hall from me. I walk in and see that he's already awake, but he's just scrolling through his phone.

"Um..breakfast is ready," I tell him while leaning against the door. He looks up and smiles at me, before getting out of his bed. Just like I thought in my dreams, he doesn't have a shirt on which exposes his beautiful body. I really need to stop thinking about him this way.

"Jasmine?" He voice snaps me back into reality. He stares at me with his piercing blue eyes and he licks his lips once. I bite my lip, keeping away the thoughts that are running through my mind.

"Sorry, I have a lot on my mind."

"Like?" He asks

I shake my head indicating that this conversation is over, for now. I take one more glance at him before walking out of his room. He follows me downstairs because that is where everyone is at. My dad is at the stove with my mom, making pancakes and other breakfast essiensals. I take a seat in-between my brother and Johanna. I don't want to embarrass myself, sitting next to Syrus today. I almost blew it a few minutes ago, so I can't blow it during breakfast.

Once we all have our breakfast on the table, we carry a morning conversation.

"Jasmine," My mom says while cutting her pancake. "What are your plans for today?" She asks me

I shrug, contemplating on the many things I could do. "Well, I might visit the gym and talk to my trainer about next season. Then I need to go shopping for that room."

"Jasmine, I've seen your old gymnast videos. You're really amazing," Annie complements me. I blush and murmur a quick thank you. Have I mentioned that I do not take complements very well?

"Can I go hang out with my friends, mom?" Jake asks

Mom nods and Jake lets out a big victory cry. I punch his arm, hoping he'll shut up. He whimpers, and glares at me before leaving the table. I get up and put away my dishes before leaving the room.

I go into my room and throw on some sweatpants and a tight t-shirt on. I put my hair into a ponytail. I grab my phone and call Lexi, but she doesn't answer. I groan and put my phone in my purse. I hear a knock on my door and I look up. Syrus looks at me with a smirk on his lips.

"What?" I ask, annoyed that he's laughing at my appearance. At least I think that's why he's laughing.

He shakes his head. "It's just really funny watching you not see how beautiful you are."

I scoff at the sudden attention I'm getting. Instead of answering his comment, I change the subject. "Are you coming with me to the gym?"

"Sure, Jas," He nods and goes into the guest room or his room for now. I close my door and sit on my bed. I grab my brush and fix my hair, making sure it doesn't stick out to much. I slide on my jacket and walk out of my room to go downstairs. I'm surprised when I see Syrus downstairs already.

"I'm not sure if my Dad's going to let me borrow his car, so we're just gonna walk to the gym," I tell Syrus, while grabbing my house key. I think Mom and Annie are going out after we leave, so I just want to make sure I have my keys on me.

"Let's go."


"Your coach is really nice," Syrus comments. He sips on his smoothie that she gave us.

"You're only saying that because she gave you food," I laugh. He smiles at me and I poke him softly. He nudges me which makes me stumble a bit, but he saves me from falling. He wraps his arm around me as we walk towards town.

The town has to be one of my favorite parts of District 12. It's always so alive during the day. I watch as people walk in and out of shops. Syrus and I go into one of the shops that sell art supplies.

"I'm thinking of painting the walls different colors, and then design the pattern by myself," I tell him looking up to see what he thinks.

"The thing is, what colors are you going for?" He asks picking up one of the paintbrushes and placing it in the shopping cart.

I look at the different colors on the shelves. What do I want for this room? Then I get an idea. "How about light blue on one wall, then I design like a day time pattern, and the other wall could be a dark blue or blackish color, and then design that as night time?"

He ponders on the thought for a second. "I like the idea, but it wouldn't fit that room. It would really fit your own bedroom."

"Alright, so I'll save that idea when I repaint my walls in my room," I say putting down the colors and rethinking what colors to do. "How about fuchsia?" I ask looking at the color

"I like it," He says

"Ok, so we'll get four of these paints, and I'll order the furniture online," I tell Syrus while I grab the paints of the shelves.