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CHAPTER 3: Blushing

The next morning Lucy was sitting with a few girls in the class, giggling. Suddenly, Edmund stormed into the room and hit Lucy's table with his hands.

"What's your problem?" Lucy snapped.

"My problem? You asked what my problem is? Let me tell you. You called my mom last night!" Edmund said furiously.

Lucy laughed. "Oh yeah, that one. Your mom actually believed me-"

"Where did you get my phone number?"

"Claire. She has your phone number, your bio, your family tree, your pictures and much more stuff about you. She's a creeper, just for your information. You have a lot of admirers, you know that Ed?"

"No! And for your information, you are annoying and I hate you. Don't ever call to my house ever again and say silly stuff about me to my parents!" Edmund was about to attack Lucy when Caspian and John showed up from behind him and grabbed his arms.

"Slow down mate! We don't want any harm done here." John said.

"She deserves it!"

"Control your temper Edmund!" Caspian warned him.

Edmund took a deep breath and he watched Lucy just smirking at him. "This is not over Lucy. I'll make sure of that."

"Can't wait." She smiled and sat on her chair when the teacher entered the room.

Now that seeing the situation, Lucy moved from her usual seat to the front. She didn't want Edmund and his friends to disturb her anymore. This was very useful for Lucy so that finally she could focus to the lessons but for Edmund, not at all. He couldn't annoy Lucy in a comfortable way with the distance between them that were quite far. But he could annoy her in other classes. Yes, that's what he thought. He'll get his revenge.

VVVVVVVV

In the Science lab, everyone just got in. Lucy as usual sat in one table with her science-partner, Lisa. They made a good friendship since Lucy sat with her in Science class.

Mr. Kirkle just got in with a happy smile on his face. He was always being so happy and energetic everytime and everywhere, that's why Lucy loves him.

"Good morning class." Said Mr. Kirkle.

"Good morning."

"You look lethargic. Come on, don't be.. Science is an important lesson for you all…"

"Yeah, you've said it like a thousand times every week." muttered Caspian under his breath. Edmund who heard chuckled.

"So like what I said, find a partner and start with your project. It's a difficult ones and so I'll give you facilitation this time. It's due next month." Said Mr. Kirke. Some of the students cheered but there were a few who sighed and protested.

Edmund who found this interesting for him to get his revenge raised his hand high.

"Yes Mr. Pevensie? Can I help you?" asked Mr. Kirkle.

"Mr. Kirkle, I was just wondering. My partner here, Caspian doesn't really good at Science for such a long time," Edmund paused to hear Caspian's protests. "and I just want to request if I can get a new partner instead? I mean, no offense Caspian, you are great but I just, you know, kind of bored."

"It's okay if Caspian says you can find another partner for this project."

"W-well, Edmund, you know I've been your Science partner, Sport, Math, every subject that this school has for such a long time-"

"He doesn't mind Mr. Kirkle!" Edmund shouted, didn't care Caspian says yes or not.

"Well, if you say so. Who's gonna be your partner Mr. Pevensie? I mean, everybody has got their partner already."

"If you don't mind, I'd love Ms. Carter to be my partner for this Science project." Edmund smirked. Soon Caspian realized what his friend meant by choosing another partner other than him and he smiled and shook his head.

Everyone in the room whistled. Some teased them, some even felt disappointed and mostly it was girls.

"Okay, fine then. You are with Ms. Carter. But does Ms. Carter want you to be her partner-"

"It's okay Mr. Kirkle! I can be Caspian's partner." Lisa said. Lucy turned her head to her beloved friend and gave a face 'what-did-you-do?'

Edmund smirked and gave an 'I-did-it' sign to Caspian and he just shook his head at Edmund's silly behaviour and smiled.

"Lisa, you may move to Edmund's seat then. Caspian is going to be your partner." Lisa voluntarily stood from her chair and waved a goodbye to Lucy who had her eyes widened. Lucy knew Lisa had a crush on Caspian but why did she do this to her? Now she doesn't have a partner at all, unless…

"But Mr. Kirkle-" Lucy was about to protest but Mr. Kirkle cut off.

"Ah ah, no Ms. Carter. Ms. Anderson is now Caspian'spartner. You can see that by yourself," he pointed at Lisa who already sat next to Caspian and stared at him wide-eyed and admiration. "Beside, Mr. Pevensie is good at Science. You shall get your grades better if he is your partner. He will help you." He smiled.

"Help me? He is going to ruin every second of my life." Lucy muttered under her breath.

Edmund took a seat next to her and smiled in victory to her. She smiled back bitterly and focused on the project.

They were arguing like forever! Edmund who mostly right was pissed at Lucy. He even thought this girl was stupid. But Lucy was not stupid. She just didn't believe at every single word that Edmund said. Kidding, she'd never believe what he says.

"Are you sure this is the right formula?" Edmund asked.

"Yes, I'm sure!" snapped Lucy.

"I'm smarter than you, so you better take your hands off this project and let me do it."

Lucy's eyes widened. "You can't do that!"

"Since I'm smarter than you, yes I can." Edmund said sarcastically.

"Argh—you-"

"Hey, what's going on here?" Mr. Kirkle asked. He was walking around the children to see their work and spotted Edmund and Lucy arguing.

"She uses the wrong formula-" Edmund wanted to explain but Lucy cut off.

"It's the right one!"

"Let me see it." Mr. Kirkle said and saw their paper work.

"Oh, I believe Mr. Pevensie is right Ms. Carter." Mr. Kirkle smiled. "You are lucky to have him as your partner." Mr. Kirkle said and winked and then he left to see other student's work.

"Well done Edmund." Lucy said bitterly.

"Hey, did you hear what Mr. Kirkle said? You are lucky for having me as your partner. Every girl in this classroom is jealous of you, just so you know."

"I believe, that's not what Mr. Kirkle meant." She said, focusing on her paperwork.

Edmund scoffed and muttered under his breath. "I believe, that's what he meant." Lucy just rolled her eyes.

"Exactly why are you doing all of this to me?" Lucy said. Her face was serious all of sudden.

"What? Play pranks at you? Asked Mr. Kirkle that I want to be your partner?" Edmund asked. Lucy nodded. "Because, I hate you! And you said mean things to me. That's so obvious. I thought you knew." Edmund scoffed.

"Just because of that? Because I said you are mean and stuff?" Lucy shook her head.

"Y-y-yeah." Edmund said uncertain. Is it just that?

Lucy went silent and went to work on her paperwork again. She bit her lip a few times and seemed deep in thought.

"I can't believe this. That's childish you know." Lucy said, her eyes were focus on her paperwork and the science tools in front of her.

"Childish? How can you say that? Oh, whatever. It's not you who's running this mission, but me. So you better shut-"

"Ouch!" Lucy yelped. It turns out, her scream was caused by a scissors. There was a cut in her index finger. She could see her blood rushing out of her skin. She felt her skin burning and blood coming out of her fingers pretty much. Not much to make her fall unconscious though. She didn't scream so no one noticed that she was bleeding

"Are you alright?" Edmund face turned serious and worry all of sudden. He saw the cut on Lucy's finger and his eyes widened. "You're bleeding!"

Lucy groaned in pain. "Even a blindfolded baby can knows that I'm bleeding." she said sarcastically.

But Edmund didn't pay attention at her sarcastic tone. He took her left hand where the cut was seen on her finger, and then he searched for a clean cloth. He grabbed it from the table, luckily there was one there, and then he cut it into two parts. Which one part was dipped into clean water to clean her wound, and the other one he used to wrap her cut.

Lucy watched what Edmund was doing in confusion. Why is he doing this to her? She thought he hates her? Why would he help her?

"You must be careful next time, you know." Edmund said while wrapping Lucy's finger with the cloth. Lucy didn't answer. Instead she blinked and stared at him like he was some kind of lunatic or something.

"There." He finished. He stared at Lucy for a few seconds. He saw she was staring at him blankly. She blinked.

Once

Twice

"I didn't bewitched you into a statue, did I?" he asked giggling. She snapped back to reality.

"N-no. T-thanks." She said. Her voice was quivering. Edmund just nodded, bit his lip and continued to do his project.

What is happening to him?

VVVVVVVV

That day after school, Harper decided to drag, yes drag, Lucy to the café they usually come to after school. It's been a habit for them since Lucy first asked Harper to accompany her to that café. Because Lucy was her first ever best friend, and she couldn't help but make that café as her favorite place.

They sat face-to-face near the window of the café. They were talking about lots of stuff that happened at school today. Because they were not in the same class, they loved to tell each other's story at the classrooms.

"Edmund was acting weird today in Science class." Lucy spoke up while she was stirring her chocolate milkshake with her spoon.

"He played pranks at you again, didn't he?" Harper's tone raised. Her eyes were filled with anger.

"Y-yes. But this one was different. He asked Mr. Kirkle to be my partner for this project-"

"He what? Wow, he is definitely out of line!"

"But, Harper, there was something that happened—something strange happened. When I cut my finger with a scissors-"

"You what? What is it like?-"

"No, it's fine. I didn't lose a lot of blood." Lucy said rolling her eyes.

"N-no. I-I mean the scissors." Harper said a bit guilty. Lucy sighed. She thought her friend was asking about her wound which she wasn't, obviously.

"It's like other scissors you usually see in daily life. Do you want to listen to me or not?"

"Oh, yes. I'm sorry."

Lucy sighed. "So, when I cut my finger with the scissors, he saw me bleeding. And his face turned so serious and worry all of sudden and he wounded me."

Harper just blinked a few seconds. "He… what?"

"Wounded me. He wounded me. It's strange right?"

"Very strange." Harper's eyes were wide in disbelief.

"Do you reckon this as one of his pranks?"

"I-I don't know. I mean, we know that he hates you. But why did he do that to you? He simply can tell Mr. Kirkle that you are sloppy and you could get scolded by Mr. Kirkle and Edmund would laugh, and do other silly stuff but.. this? I don't know…"

"I thought the same! He could put me in trouble if he wants, but he didn't."

"Do you think he has… you know… two personalities?"

"What do you mean by two personalities?" Lucy giggled at what her best friend just said.

"Like, in the afternoon he will be this gentle-good-looking-guy-that's-ever-invented on Earth and in the evening he will be…." Harper said without finishing her sentence.

Lucy who realized what her best friend wanted to mention got shocked. "What? No no! You gross!" Lucy said with wide-eyed. Harper just laughed.

"I was just joking Lu. Don't freak out!" And they burst out laughing.

"You said I'm not really smart at Science?" Caspian said indignantly at Edmund. They and their other friends were walking on the street to buy some hot-dogs.

"N-no," Edmund scoffed and tried to find good words to lie. "Y-y-you are smart. Really smart I tell you."

"Yeah, I doubt that."

"Caspian, do you want me to tell you the truth?" Dean asked smirking. Edmund turned his head to him and shook his head to him, signaling to shut his mouth up.

"If I were Edmund, I'd never pick you as my partner for Science." Dean said and he and the others laughed. Edmund just smiled innocently at Caspian who was cursing their names under his breath.

Caspian, Dean, John, and Daniel were already ahead but Edmund stopped. His eyes were fixed on the café across the street. He believed he saw Lucy and Harper in there. They were laughing. Unknowingly, Edmund smiled at it.

Wait, why am I smiling? He slapped his forehead like he just thought about something wrong.

"Oi, Edmund! Are you coming or not?" Dean shouted.

"Yes! Wait!" and then Edmund ran towards his friends.

VVVVVVVV

"I'm home!" Lucy said as she slammed the door behind her shut. "Mom?"

"Over here Lucy!" she heard her mom shouted from the kitchen. She immediately went to the kitchen and found her mom and her friend cooking something.

"Mrs. Andergrew?" Lucy asked. The women who Lucy just called as Mrs. Andergrew turned around and smiled hugely at Lucy.

"Lucy! You just got home? How was school?" she asked.

"It was good." Yeah, it was good. Very good!

"Mom and Mrs. Andergrew are making cupcakes. Little Willy seems to craving cupcakes so badly!"

"Oh, he is a kid. That's normal mom. Make sure you make some for me."

"Of course. Lucy, can you take care of Willy while me and Mrs. Andergrew making this?"

"Sure." Lucy walked to a one year old blonde boy who was sitting on the sofa near the kitchen.

"Hello little Willy, how are you?" Lucy asked cheerfully at the boy who was shining a light from his beautiful blue eyes.

Mrs. Andergrew is Lucy's neighbour. She lives like two houses from Lucy's. Sometime Lucy visited her and played with little Willy. She loves kids and wishing she had a little brother. So sad she didn't have siblings.

"Luty!" Willy said in a cute way, clapping his hands.

"It's Lucy, Willy." Lucy said giggling.

"He can never spell your name right." Mrs. Andergrew said from the kitchen.

"He will! When I can force him to! Just watch me Mrs. Andergrew, he will!"

Lucy could hear her mom and Mrs. Andergrew laughed. She laughed herself. A moment later Lucy's phone house rang.

"I'll get it!" Lucy shouted to her mom.

"No. Just let me get it, you take care of Willy." Her mom said. She walked to the phone and picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Hello. Is this... Lucy's mom?" a deep voice was heard from the receiver.

"Yes, who is this?"

"It's Lucy's friend. We are in the same class and I just want to inform that Lucy's extra homework for Mrs. Jadis that she gave her two weeks ago are unsatisfactory according to Mrs. Jadis and she wants Lucy to re-do it and give it again to her tomorrow."

"Oh, really? Is that so?"

"Yes Ma'am. I just want to inform her. Can you tell her?"

"Yes, of course. Can I know your name so I can tell Lucy that her friend just called?"

"Just tell her I'm her friend. Her unexpected friend." And with that the connection disconnected.

"Weird kid." muttered Mrs. Carter. She walked back to the kitchen just to found Lucy asked who called.

"Oh, it was your friend. She said the extra homework that Mrs. Jadis gave to you two weeks ago are not unsatisfactory so she wants you to re-do it and give it to her tomorrow."

Lucy's eyes widened. "What?"

"Extra homework Lu? Is that a punishment for your ungrateful behaviour at school?" Mrs. Carter asked sharply.

"Y-y-yes. N-no! W-what? How could she? Ugh, it's a lot and I have to give it to her tomorrow?" Lucy said and she got up from the sofa and put Willy carefully on the sofa. "Doesn't she know that I have much more important things to do rather than doing her stupid homework." Lucy was muttering under her breath while walking towards the stairs.

"Just do your homework darling!" Mrs. Carter shouted. "Yes mom!"

"Stupid evil little teacher. What is she? An evil witch or something?" Lucy said, cursing her beloved teacher's name.

"Ouch!" Lucy yelped and fell onto the floor. She stumbled at something black square-shaped that laid on the floor. She rubbed her head and her eyes fixed on the thing. Her music box. The pain memories flooded back in her head.

"Happy Birthday Lucy!" It was Lucy's sixteenth birthday and she was blindfolded. Peter was taking her to a fancy restaurant that evening. Lucy looked beautiful with her elegant red dress and her wavy brown hair that she let loose down her shoulders.

Peter took off her blindfold and Lucy's eyes widened and it explored around the place.

"This is beautiful! You arranged this for me?"

"Yes of course. It's your birthday and I just want the best for you. For my love." He smiled and took out a chair for Lucy and signaling her to sit down. She sat and watched Peter sat across her.

"It really means a lot, thanks Peter. Never in my entire life, a guy brings me to a fancy restaurant on my birthday like this with a romantic scenery." She said. Her eyes were sparkling in happiness.

"No problem." He said as he took her hand to his. "You know, Lucy. I think this is the right moment to tell you this feeling that's been cooped inside me for such a long time," he paused, looking at Lucy's happy face. "We've been dating for almost a year now and I never really got a chance—a right chance—to tell you this. To tell you that I-" he took a deep breath. "That I love you." He finished with a smile.

Lucy just stared at him like she was staring a statue. Puzzled at its uniqueness but curious at the story behind it.

"Lucy?" Peter called her name. "Lucy?"

"Y-yes?" she answered. Her voice was quivering.

Peter laughed. "Are you alright? I called your name like twice and you just stared at me blankly."

"I-I'm fine. I-I'm just.. shocked."

"Shocked?"

She smiled. "Yes. You just said three words that I've always wanted you to say to me." tears flowing down her cheeks.

Peter wiped it with his thumb. "Don't cry, you make me want to cry too." Lucy laughed and squeezed Peter's hand that cupped her cheek. "I love you too, Peter."

"Okay, just skip this emotional moment and let's open your present from me!" Peter said cheerfully. He bent down from his chair and took a small box that wrapped in wrapping paper. Lucy gaped and took it.

"What's this?"

"Just open it."

Lucy was eager to open it so she opened it and gasped. It was a music box. "W-wow. It's beautiful! Thank you Peter!" Peter laughed.

"Don't just stare at it. Open it." Lucy nodded and opened it. A happy slow song played immediately as Lucy opened it. It was beautiful and she felt like this was the best birthday present that she had gotten so far, and this was from him. The one that she loved.

"Once again, thank you Peter."

"You're welcome Lucy." And then Peter leaned closer and kissed her.

Lucy snapped back to reality. She realized her tears were coming out. She took the music box, stood up, and threw it away. "Screw this!" she shouted.

VVVVVVVV

Lucy walked to Mrs. Jadis who was putting her belongings into her white pale purse the next say in class. She wanted to give her homework to her that unexpectedly she had to do again. How she wish she could kill this teacher.

"Mrs. Jadis, I'd like to give you my extra homework."

"What extra homework?" Mrs. Jadis said, still putting her belongings into her purse.

Lucy frowned. "The extra homework you gave me two weeks ago as a punishment. You asked me to re-do it because you are unsatisfied at the previous ones."

"I'm sorry. But there has been a mistake Ms. Carter. I didn't ask you to re-do it. In fact, I liked your previous ones."

"But someone called my house and said that-"

"Maybe someone wants to play around. Just ignore them." Mrs. Jadis was finished and excused herself.

But who? Him!

Lucy stormed out of the classroom and tried to look for Edmund. She found him leaning against the locker, surrounded by his usual friends.

"You-" Lucy was about to shout at him but Edmund raised one hand and stopped her.

"Before you talk, I'd like to offer you some chain so you can relax a little bit while you're talking to me."

"Just shut your bloody mouth up you devil! You called my house yesterday, didn't you? Telling my mom that I have to re-do Mrs. Jadis' extra homework? How could you!"

"Look, I just did what you did to me. Equal right?" he grinned.

"Ugh! You have no idea how furious I am at you right now!"

" 'Ugh! You have no idea how furious I am at you right now!' " Edmund copied her in a mocking mimic.

"Stop it!"

" 'Stop it!' "

"Stop copying me!"

" 'Stop copying me' "! The others who watched just laughed at the both of them.

"Knock it off, Ed. You're going to blow her head." Caspian said, smirking.

"Yeah, Ed. Knock it off." Lucy said, somehow agreed with Caspian who wanted to help her gratefully.

"Fine." Edmund said but smirking.

"Come on, let's go to the cafeteria, I'm hungry." Caspian said.

"Right. See you later, baby." Edmund said mimicking a kiss face to Lucy and he tweak Lucy's cheek. Lucy's cheek turned red, embarrassed, and she immediately hid it and ran to search for Harper.

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