And then the door opens. Duncan comes walking in handing a forged note to Ms. Munez and begins to walk to his usual place beside me. Except he can't sit beside me. Someone else has taken his place.

He stops dead in his tracks and stares at Alejandro and I. I see Duncan's eyes wander over to look at how Alejandro clutches my hand so softly and I know he can see that I want him to never let go. I snatch my hand away from Alejandro and look down, blushing and ashamed.

Duncan does nothing, just stares.

And then he walks over to my desk.

And then it begins.

I can feel my cheeks burning and I bend my head, hair falling over my face and avert my eyes to my notebook. I glance up at Alejandro and he raises his eyebrows at me, confusion swirled in his eyes. I sigh and close my eyes.

I hear Duncan's converses squeaking against the classroom floor. I keep my eyes firmly on my feet, my hands placed in my lap. I groan as I see his shoes in front of my desk. Please keep walking, please keep walking. I slowly raise my head only to be greeted with Duncan's stony glare, his icy teal eyes boring into me. I glance at Alejandro who lifts his head and raises an eyebrow.

"May I help you?" He says, setting down his pen. Duncan averts his glare from me to Alejandro and smirks at him.

"Yes, actually you can. I believe your sitting in MY seat, next to MY girlfriend". Duncan says, placing his hands firmly on our desk.

"And your point is...?" Alejandro says setting his pen down. He turns and smiles at me. I smile back at him. I can't help it. Those enticing green eyes, beautiful tanned skin, soft cheekbones...

"My point is you have to MOVE. So beat it". Duncan says, his tone harsher and more forceful. I roll my eyes. He always results to violence if anything doesn't go his way. Why can't he just act like a gentleman for once?

"I'm sorry, but that's not going to be possible. Ms Munez has assigned us a class project and it just so happens that Courtney and I are partners. So I'm afraid you're going to have to find another seat." Alejandro says smiling sweetly.

Duncan growls. "Listen here, you better move or-"

"Duncan! Stop it, you're embarrassing me". I say cutting him off and glaring at him. I can't take it anymore. Why can't he just be more like...No. I don't mean that.

Duncan stares at me, and for a moment I catch a glimpse of hurt in his eyes but then his gaze turns to anger and resentment. He shoves Alejandro slightly as he walks past to the desk behind us. I glance at his partner: Gwen. I have to admit I'm a little worried. I know Gwen's always had a crush on Duncan but now that we're kind of friends, she won't try anything.

I turn to Alejandro and smile at him. "I'm so sorry about that Alejandro. It's just Duncan can be a little possessive sometimes."

He grins. "It's no big deal. I would be possessive too if I was lucky enough to have a girlfriend as beautiful as you."

I blush and smile. Oh, he was good. "Thanks. If you want I could show you around at lunch?"

He smiled and nodded. The rest of the lesson was magic. Alejandro is just so sweet and kind and smart. I almost forgot my boyfriend was sitting directly behind me. The bell rung and I gather up my stuff quickly. I have to get away from Duncan. Alejandro offers to help me and we walk out together. I keep my head low and and shuffle along beside him hurriedly.

"Courtney? Is everything ok?" He asks staring at me with me concern in his eyes.

I plaster a smile on my lips. "Of course! Come on, I'll show you the cafeteria". We smile at each other and walk along. I stare blankly ahead, ignoring the angry and slightly pleading calls of my name. Just leave me alone, Duncan. For a minute. Please.

I'm not really pleased with this chapter and I know its short too. OH well, I promise next time it will be quicker and better! Read and review!

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