Disclaimer: I only own Bella, Robin, Addison, and Roxanne, I do not own Michael Jackson even though I'm pretending that he's not a celebrity in this story. :D
Chapter 2
The first period bell rang and Bella was on her way to science class. This was the only class that her friends weren't in. Michael was though. She didn't know why but she was a bit nervous to see him today. I mean, she should be thankful since he practically saved her virginity, right? Well, she didn't know, but she shrugged it off.
She took her seat and waited for class to begin. Soon enough, the bell did ring and everybody was in their seats and quiet for the teacher.
"Okay, class, to start off the new month with a bang, we are going to be working on science fair projects," the class groaned. "With partners." The class then cheered, making the teacher, Miss Morgan, smile.
"I expect you to take your time onto these projects and not waste your time talking. Though, I do expect you to be done in about three weeks, only depending on the project. I will give you more time if you necessarily need it. You can work on your own, but I think it'd be much better to work with a partner. So, go ahead and start thinking."
So everyone did…except for Bella. 'Great….The class where nobody is my friend…' But she did notice Michael being alone as well, with his cute little glasses and being buried by his own thoughts while jotting down some notes.
'I guess it wouldn't hurt to try…' She got up from her seat, bringing her books and purse with her and sitting down next to him. He noticed this and looked up, hesitantly giving a small smile.
"So, um…I was wondering if you'd like to be partners with me."
"For what reason?"
"Well, for one, you saved my virginity. Two, I really need a good grade and you're also the closest person I've got as a friend in this class, so…"
"I see…Sounds reasonable, I guess. Although, believe it or not, I don't think I'm doing anything major for this science project, but I'll make it good enough to get a good grade."
"Oh, that's fine! I'm horrible at thinking and making projects on my own so…yeah."
Michael chuckled. "Alright, well, do you know what a spectrum is?"
"It's like a band of colors, right?"
"Right, it's like a rainbow. See, what I want to do is create a spectrum through water."
"Really? You can do that?"
Michael giggled at her. "Yep, we can. It's quite simple actually. I'll explain more once we actually get into the project. For now, I'll just jot down some notes, okay? You can copy, if you'd like."
"Sure."
Bella scooted a bit closer so she could read what he wrote down so far. While she was writing, she noticed a nice smell coming off from him. Instead of writing down the actual notes, she highly blushed when she saw she wrote down her estimates on what kind of cologne he was wearing.
It started off with the notes then ended up with her guesses, like this…
'To create a spectrum using water using a beam of light…Vanilla…French Vanilla…Coconut Oil, Aftershave…'
She erased the estimates and got back into focus. But then she got caught into his capturing smell again. She tried to make her breathing shorter as she looked in his notebook and jotted down all the notes. By the time they were done, her face was all pale.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah…why?"
"Your face is all pale."
"I-It is…?" She pulled out a mirror from her purse and gasped when she saw her face truly pale. "I wonder why…?"
"Have you not been breathing?"
Then it hit her. She noticed her face turned beet red now. She heard him snickering. "Shut up! I can't help it, you smell good…"
"Well, thanks then."
She smiled. Then she thought of something. "Say…do you know those guys who almost raped me last night?"
"I sorta do. They live right next to me. But I hate them, they have no respect for women at all. It's a good thing I saved you from them. They have raped women before. They literally don't stop until all three of those guys get a turn."
"To have..."
"Yeah."
"Until they…you know…finish?"
"Yeah."
"Ew…talk about major pregnancy. Well at least I'm on the pill."
"Heh, yeah…But are you really a virgin?" He asked, his voice much lower now.
"Yeah…I'm not like the rest of my friends, who have lost their virginity. I'm saving, you know."
He smiled. "Well, good. You're more likely to find the right person then."
She giggled. "Totally…are you a virgin?"
Just then, the bell rang. His face got serious and told her, "I'd rather not talk about that subject right now…Maybe later." He got up to leave and go to the next class. As well as Bella.
She stopped by her locker to get her books and binders for the next class. Before, Michael to her was this quiet person she'd known since middle school of 8th grade. She never really took notice of him until he started changing skin color, which caused major rumors in the beginning of freshman year. It never stopped and it was senior year. She could only imagine what he must be feeling right now.
But now that she was actually socializing with him, she wanted to break his shell more and more. What kind of special talents does he have? What does he like or dislike? Is he a virgin? Did he bleach his skin or what? So many questions unanswered, and she was also afraid she would scare him with those questions. But she wanted to learn so much right now…
She shrugged it off and was on her way to English.
It was now lunch time, and they were having pizza. Bella sat next to her friends, Roxanne, Addison and Robin.
"So, Bella, what are we doing in Miss Morgan's?" Robin asked after swallowing her first bite of the pizza. She had Miss Morgan next period.
"We're starting on science fair projects with a partner."
"Assigned partners?"
"No, you can choose."
"Oh, phew! Addison, you're my partner!"
"Haha, okay! So who's your partner, Bella?" She asked, taking a sip of her water.
She stopped in mid-bite. Would she dare tell them she had chosen Michael as her partner? She gulped her food down finally.
"Um, nobody important really."
"Oh, come on. It's a boy right? Someone you like?" Roxanna urged.
"Well yeah it's a boy, but…I don't know."
"Oh, come on just tell us!" Robin impatiently asked, getting excited over this new subject.
"Well…before I tell you guys…I need this certain partner because…I'm not doing so well in science and…I needed someone smart so to help my grade…" She trailed off, seeing Roxanna's face turn bitter.
"Don't tell me it's that Michael kid. Bella, you know better than that! Grades aren't that important, jeez. It's senior year, who cares anymore?"
"Well, maybe I care! I'd like to get a decent job and not work at some greasy fast-food place."
"I'd like to work at Dairy Queen…is that bad?" Robin measly questioned.
Bella giggled. "No, Dairy Queen's a lot more decent. I know how you love your ice cream."
"Yay!"
"Whatever. I guess it is your choice, Bella. But please, whatever you do, don't fall for him. I guarantee you it will be the worst mistake of your life."
"I never said I fell for him, Roxanne."
"I know, but I'm just warning you."
"Alright." They all went back to eating, in a strange uncomfortable atmosphere.
Lunch was over, and for Bella, History was also over. She only had one more period to go, and that was music class, her favorite subject.
She dropped her books off in her locker and once she closed it, someone beside her said 'Hi.'
She jumped and turned around to see Michael. She sighed and chuckled with relief. "Michael, don't scare me like that."
"Sorry."
"It's okay, I'll forgive you this time."
They both laughed. "Where're you heading right now?" Michael asked while walking with her.
"Music class. Well, choir. But I play the piano in there sometimes, and my teacher even brings in her guitar for me too."
"Hm, you play music. Interesting."
"Why is that interesting to you?"
"I don't know many girls who like to play instruments. As well as sing, too."
"Yeah, I guess you're right."
"Do you make your own music?"
"Yeah I do. Before I haven't even thought about it, but recently I do now."
"That's nice. I should listen sometime," he winked.
"Maybe. Well, I gotta get to class. I'll see you later, okay?"
"Certainly. See ya."
"Bye."
She stepped into the room and realized her heart rate has quickened since he had came by. What is this feeling? It couldn't be love…Roxanne just recently warned her about him, but…she couldn't help but notice…
How lovely his eyes and smile were. How calm his voice sounded. How he smelled so good. How his curls were so defined.
She realized she had never seen a man like him before. He certainly was unique.
Just to remind you again, Michael looks like he is from the BAD era okay? (: Review! I'll get the other chapters up soon. Happy Memorial Day, by the way! :D