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Chapter Two

Chloe POV

I slouched in my seat, attempting to ignore the sets of eyes on me. The two new kids were staring at me. I hadn't caught their names, but they refused to look away. I kept my eyes in my book, hiding my flushed cheeks. I didn't understand why they were watching me. I suppose nobody else had noticed, but I had.

Thankfully, the bell rang, and I had the sweet mercy of escape. I jammed my books into my backpack and hurried out. I rounded the corner in a hurry only to slam into someone. Before I could fall, hands grabbed me, helping me balance before landing on my butt. I looked up to the face of whom helped me.

My eyes grew wide and I froze when I saw them. I was already stumbling over myself, looking for excuses. "I-I'm sorry. I sh-should pay attention. I-"

"Hey, hey, it's okay. Calm down." he replied. His hands dropped from my forearms, and he smiled a perfect smile, his almond-shaped brown eyes twinkling.

I clutched my backpack protectively, unsure as to what to say.

"I'm new here. Could you show me around?" he asked.

"Wh-where do you n-need to go?" I stuttered.

"The fitness center. I know it's downstairs somewhere, but I can't find it. I looked earlier today. Please?"

It wasn't polite to say no. Seeing no other choice, I nodded, and began my decent down the stairs to the main floor. He followed beside me, sticking close. I felt a little strange, unsure as to why he would ask me of all people to help him.

"What's your name?" he suddenly asked.

Caught off-guard, I nearly tumbled down the stairs. If it hadn't been for his arms catching me, I would have. My cheeks flushed instantly and I felt unbelievably stupid. I looked up to see him smile. "Falling for me already?"

My mouth dropped and my cheeks got even redder, if that was possible. "Well, y-you see, I-I j-j-" Calm down. I took a deep breath and tried again. "Sorry. I'm clumsy."

He once again released me and began walking again. "No problem."

Once downstairs, I led him to the workout room. "Here you are."

He glanced around, frowning. "Thank you, I would've never found it. It's pretty far back here, isn't it?"

"That it is." I replied, eager to escape. I easily noticed how attractive he was, but that didn't take away from the way he'd stared at me earlier. Part of me hoped he thought I was cute, but then the rational part of me kicked in, informing me that he'd been talking to the clique of the year. The soon-to-be Victoria Secret models.

He opened his mouth to say something, but stopped. I followed his gaze to where a tall, luminous figure hovered a few feet away. "How long have you been there?" he asked.

"Long enough." the figure grumbled, stuffing his hands into his pockets. His dark hair fell into his face and he was looking at me out of the corner of his green eyes, but that didn't take away from the intensity of his gaze.

"I'm Simon, by the way. That's Derek." the blonde one- Simon stated.

I shook his hand and turned back to the quiet shadow, but he didn't make a move to shake it. "I'm Chloe." I finally uttered.

He grumbled something that didn't sound accepting, and turned, marching into the fitness room.

Simon smiled awkwardly, moving towards the door way. "See you around."

I nodded, turning to hurry away. Part of me hoped not.