Emma & Malcom Peabody
Chapter 16: Secret Admirer
-Alright, students...-said the teacher walking around the classroom.-Does anyone know which day is next Saturday?-she didn't even wait for an answer.-It's February 14th! Valentine's Day!-she screamed happily
The guys sighed. And almost every girl screamed an "aww", everyone but Emma of course. She knew what that meant: the valentine's cards. Every year, a week before Valentines, every person makes a Valentine card for someone from its classroom and put it inside a box with that person name hanged on the back's part wall.
-And we'll do the best event from the year: the valentine's card day!-The teacher said excited.-Moreover... there is a big surprise this year...-she continued with a big smile.-So, tomorrow bring everything you'll probably need to make the cards!-
-Yes!-screamed many girls really excited while Emma looked at her brother, who was sat at her right, with a worry expression.
-What's wrong? I thought all the girls loved Valentine's day-he whispered to her
-Yes... if you receive cards obviously you'll love it-she answered looking down
The truth was that she has never received a Valentine's card. And that was horrible, because almost everyone received at least one! She hated Valentine's Day... And more taking in an account that the only person she liked was the one who received most Valentine's cards.
-And I must remember is something obligatory-added the teacher before starting to talk about another topic
-Yeah, thanks for remembering that-the blonde girl muttered to herself while her twin looked at her worried
-So, Emma, how many cards do you think you'll receive?-asked Jessica making fun of her while she was walking to her locker.-Because well... you're the only one who can get more cards than me...-she said laughing followed by all her friends
Emma sighed and ignored her. Why the most popular girl at her classroom had something against her? It was so annoying being at a battlefield all day long!
-Hey, let her alone-said a familiar voice behind her.-Even the losers need a bit of space-
-You're right John!-commented Jessica smiling and flirting at him.-Bye, I'll be waiting for your card...-
Once they all left, he turned to see Emma.
-Hey, are you ok?-he asked
-Oh, sorry, I thought losers needed space-she answered angrily
-What? I only said that so they'll leave you alone... Would you ever say "thank you"?-
-TO YOU?-She laughed.-I'd rather die-
-Ouch!-he said without leaving her
-Why don't you go with some of your fans?-she asked annoyed. Why did that guy always follow her? Perhaps he only liked bothering her because she was the only girl at her classroom who wasn't interested at all for him. "He may like challenges" that's what she used to say to herself every time she thought about him.
He looked down and made a little smile.
-What are you smiling at?-the blonde girl questioned
-Nothing... you're cute when you are angry-
The girl heard the word "cute" and she crashed her head against an opened locker that she didn't even notice. Her face turned red but she wasn't sure if it was because of what happened to her or what John has said.
-Are you alright?-he suddenly asked looking really worried about the accident
-Yeah... I'm... fine-she took off her glasses and cleaned them up.-Have you called me "cute"?-she asked putting her glasses on
-Yep...-he started to look for any excuse for what he said.-Like a pup-he finished laughing
She sighed. How come would she ever expect something good from someone like him? She still didn't understand why he was her brother's best friend. She could bet that Malcom could have better friends... but not, the only guy he invites to their house is John, the only one he plays videogames with is John, the only one he watches TV with is... John!
-Why don't you go with my brother?-
-Because I can't find him... moreover, you have been really close to him lately... can I ask what happened between you two?-
-What do you mean?-she continued walking and, unluckily, being followed by that horrible guy
"Well, horrible inside, because outside he wasn't really ugly at all" Emma thought before asking to herself if she has thought that out loud.
-First: you two never called to each other "brother" or "sister", you always were named by "nerd" and "silly"-
Emma bit her lip.-You know... our parents threatened us... now we have to get on well-
-Interesting... Malcom said you were on familiar therapy-
-Has he said that?-
-Yes-
-Well...-she bit her lip again.-They sent us to therapy too-she said stopping in front of her locker
-Every time you lie you bite your lip-commented the brown-haired boy staring at her.-Why any of you are telling me the truth?-
She looked at his deep green eyes and doubted. He was, in some way, her friend too... Moreover, if he knew about the time machine, he would think that she was lying. But no! They have made a deal to not tell anyone about the WABAC. Especially when SHE was the one who invented that deal!
-Malcom is your friend, not me! Talk it over with him!-she started to put her locker's code
-But he won't tell me anything... once he is decided to do something; he will never do it the other way-
-Indeed... But it's none of your business...-she opened her locker and something fell from it
John and Emma looked at it. It was a piece of paper. The blonde girl looked at John, who was as confused as her and then she picked the paper up.
"I just wanted you to know that someone has a big crush on you.
And, no matter what people say... A lot of people love you (including myself)
Happy Valentine day Emma!
Your secret admirer..."
The blonde girl stared at the paper completely shocked but, at the same time, pretty moved. Someone had a crush on her! Someone liked her! Someone moreover her family wished her a "Happy Valentine day"!
-So?-asked John.-What does it say?-
-It says that I... well, someone... has a crush on me-she explained a bit confused yet
-Really? Let me see it-he took the note and read it.-Wow! Someone is really in love with you, princess-he opined smiling
-Do you think?-
-Yes, why not?-
Emma explained the situation to Malcom at the lunch time. Her twin looked even more surprised than her. Well, Emma wasn't the kind of girl that would make boys do something as corny as writing secret Valentine day cards. But who knows...
-Mmm...-the blonde girl looked at the note once again. Its hand-writing and grammar was practically perfect. That person has probably taken lessons to have a hand-writing almost perfect.
-What if it's a Jessica's joke?-Malcom suddenly asked
-Do you think she would make a joke related to this?-
-Yes! Just think about it, a secret admirer... it's really suspicious... Why wouldn't this person just tell you who he is? More being you the way you are-he said trying not to sound really rude
-Don't you think someone may like me? What if is Liam?-she asked with glitter on her eyes
John looked at her a bit angry without being noticed and nodded his head.-I think Malcom has a point, princess. This just looks like a Jessica's stuff-
-Well, I don't think so!-she decided
-Please... Liam is a jerk but he isn't shy...-he touched his brown hair, he really looked as if he was really calmed with everything.- What if is a fat-freaky guy?-
-Yeah, John has another point there-
-Why don't you think that someone can be in love with me?-
The both looked down and continued eating their sandwiches. Malcom didn't really believe it was someone who was in love with her. It was extremely suspicious! Moreover, Jessica wanted revenge because of the cake's event. But then, if it wasn't that ego girl, who could be then? He looked around and confirmed his suspicion: there were many ugly and creepy guys inside that school...
-Someone can be in love with you, Em-opined the red-haired boy.-But... it doesn't mean he will be the prince of your dreams-
-I know but... look at his hand-writing!-she screamed showing him the paper.-It's extremely perfect! This person had to take lessons to write like this...-she thought out loud
-Lessons?-he turned to John.-Once you told me that you've taken lessons like that-he said looking at him a bit accuser, but innocent at the same time.
-My parents made me take them... those classes were horrible!-he protested
-Really? Where? Have you seen any of our classmates there?-
-Wait!-he stood up.-Are you serious?-asked the young boy facing his best friend's sister
-If you're so desperate... why don't you let us investigate this?-asked Malcom
-Investigate?-asked Emma and John at the same time
-Yeah... We'll check the hand-writing from our classmates and we'll find out who he is-he looked at John.-Are you in, bro?-
-Mmm...-
-Please! -Begged Emma.-It'll be the compensation for my head's crash-
-Mmm...Ok-he finally said
-Yes!-She screamed smiling.-Thank you, you two are the best, guys!-
Emma has a secret admirer! Who would guess it, huh? But... who is he? Do you have any guess? Would John and Malcom find out who he is?
Find out soon...
Thanks for reading! And sorry for the delay! I had some internet problems!
(And yeah, I know it isn't Valentine's Day, but well... it's a story xD )