The next day at school was really weird. When I first saw Michael drive up to the school parking lot, I waved at him but he blatantly ignored me. What was with Michael? Ever since he abruptly left me yesterday, if I didn't know any better, I'd say he was completely avoiding me.
"Hey Michael." I whispered once we were seated together during English Class. No way he could escape me now. When he didn't turn to face me, I assumed it was because he didn't hear me. I decided to throw a crumpled piece of paper at him to get his attention. "Psst." I said as I tossed the ball of paper at his head.
This got his attention and he looked at me questioningly. "What?" he asked. Now that I had his attention, what do I say? Shit, I should've thought of this thoroughly first.
"Err.. are you signing up for Glee club later?" I asked awkwardly.
"Oh, I dunno… maybe.." with that, Michael turned his attention back to the teacher. I sighed, maybe I should talk to him after class.
When the bell rang which indicated the end of class, Michael hurriedly stood up and made his way out the door. I had to quickly grab my things to catch up with him. "Hey Michael!" I called him, he was now making his way to his locker, "Michael, wait up!" When he heard me, he turned to me expectantly, his expression, somewhat anxious.
"Hey, are you okay?" I asked. He nodded slowly, still anxious. "Umm… Michael.. about yesterday.. You-"
"Blake, I don't want to talk about it, okay?" He said interrupting me with a hand.
"But… you-"
"It's nothing…"
It wasn't nothing, you were going to-"
"BLAKE!" He exclaimed a little too loud. I stared at him wide eyed. "I- I'm sorry" he stuttered as he took in my expression. "I just don't want to talk about it, okay?" I nodded and he left me there alone.
The rest of the day dragged on and all I could think about was Michael. Michael. Michael. Why did he lean forward when I was on top of him? Did he want to kiss me? How would've I felt if he did? Would I kiss back? All this questions were spinning in my head and it took a light shove from someone to snap me from my dazed state.
"Blake?" Abraham called. I had a feeling this wasn't the first time he had called my name.
"Oh… What is it?" I asked, shaking my head.
Abraham sighed beside me and it was Nellie who spoke this time. "What's with you today Jenner?" she asked as she stirred her yogurt. We were all eating lunch in the cafeteria. I was sitting with Nellie and Abraham today.
"It's that Michael kid isn't it?" Abraham suggested.
"What?! NO, NO." I said. They looked at me like I had two heads.
"So what's with Michael?" Nellie asked.
"It's not…" I sighed and decided to give up. "He doesn't want to talk to me"
"Why not?" Nellie asked
"Because he shouted at me a while ago.."
"Why did he shout at you?" Abraham asked
"Because I was asking him something he didn't want to talk about.." I said through pouting lips.
Nellie and Abraham just stared at me like I said something stupid.
"Blake were you dropped on your head when you were young?" Abraham asked
"My mom said she did…" I said sheepishly.
"No wonder…" Abraham said
"Hey, what do you mean by that?" I asked getting a little annoyed.
"Blake!" Nellie interrupted.
"Yes?"
"When Michael said he doesn't want to talk about certain stuff, Don't persist. Let it go…" Nellie said
"But… it was about.."
"It doesn't matter, if he doesn't want to, don't force him. He's just new, don't push his buttons just yet." she said chastising me.
"Oh, okay then."
When lunch period ended, we all went back to our classes and Michael again occupied my mind. Throughout the rest of the day I didn't talk to him at all per Nellie's order and I tried my best to hold on to my questions. When the bell to last period rang, I was excited. We had Glee club practices and Michael promised to be auditioning.
I was one of the first people in the room save for Aylin and Charlie who were making out.
"Hey get a room guys." I said grimacing.
"Umm.. excuse me Blake but we were here first." Charlie commented
"But this is Glee not Sex Ed 101." I countered.
"Oh shut up Blake, you're just jealous." Aylin said.
"Yeah right.." I said as I rolled my eyes at them. I took a seat, a great distance away from them. I waited as the choir room slowly filled up. Tyler, Abraham, Nellie, Ali, Maxfield then Shanna came in one by one. I was about to frown when just then, Michael came in. He looked anxious like earlier and I hurriedly came to him.
"Hey guys! Quiet down…"
"I think that's my job, Blake" Mr. Larsen said as he entered the room. was our Glee club instructor, he was only about a year or two older than me. He had an amazing voice and long dread locks. He was very nice.
"Blake take a seat." He said as he gestured for me to sit. I frowned and left Michael to take my seat. "So guys, this is Mr. Weisman." Mr. Larsen said as he gestured to Michael. "He wants to join Glee club." He said. "So Mr. Weisman, the floor's your's."
Mr. Larsen stepped aside and Michael bit his lip as he went center stage. "Uhh.. Hi, I'm Michael Weisman and I'll be singing I Like it by Enrique Iglesias." he said. The girls started wooing. The band started playing a beat and the people started cheering.
Girl please excuse me
If I'm coming too strong
But tonight is the night
We can really let go
My girlfriend is out of town
And I'm all alone
Your boyfriend is on vacation
And he doesn't have to know
No oh oh, oh oh
No one can do the things I'm gonna wanna do to you
No oh oh, oh oh
Shout aloud, screamin loud
Let me hear you go!
He started dancing and thrusting his hips as he sang and admittedly, I found it hot. Michael was sexy as he performed. The girls thought so too as they squeeled at his dancing.
"So what do you guys think?" Michael asked nervously
When he ended the song, he was panting, catching his breath. Everyone stood up and applauded him and I smiled too. Wow. I thought, that was a hot performance and I started to imagine Michael naked doing all sort of stuff of… Wait, What?
"That's a yes, Mr. Weisman." Mr. Larsen said as he too was applauding for him. "Welcome to the Glee Club."
Michael smiled and everyone clapped harder.
"Okay guys it's ti-" Mr. Larsen started but everyone became silent when somebody entered the room, someone familiar. And that someone was Lily Mae
