Here's another chapter, like what I promise you guys! It's to make up for the past one month plus of not updating any chapters. *gives a sheepish smile*
Okay, so let's sum up the first 4 chapters; Raine moved to Forks and was stuck in a crappy mood. Her meeting with Aiden and Tessa. Her new school. Besides, you guys probably figured out who is the mysterious person that Raine head-butted into. XP Ahhh I'll try to make things interesting here.
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"Oh, it's you."
His voice was unmistakable. It was him, that guy whose name was called Aiden, and whom kissed his girlfriend in front of me three days ago. I froze in complete shock.
I kind of guess that he would study here too since he looked like he was around my age and there was only one high school in this town. But who knew that I would bump into him so soon?
"Are you okay? Your forehead looks awfully red. Sorry about that," he said worriedly. But at the same time, he looked as though he was holding back his laughter. I felt my cheeks flushed beet red in embarrassment. Yikes, I had just made a fool out of myself in front of a hottie. I wanted to dig a hole and bury myself in it to hide my embarrassment.
"Nope, it's not your fault. Sorry for knocking into you. I didn't see where I was going," I replied meekly, avoiding his eyes and rubbing my forehead. I was pretty sure that he was going to start laughing at me. And then I realized something.
His hands that were holding on to my arms, were burning hot on my skin. That's definitely not a normal temperature for a person.
"Oh my gosh! Are you having a high fever?" I felt his forehead with the back of my right hand immediately. Yup, it's burning hot too. "Let's go to the infirmary. NOW. What on earth are you thinking?! You shouldn't be up and running about," I exclaimed loudly. I dragged his arm along with me in the direction of the office. But wait a minute, I'm not moving any steps away from where I'm standing currently.
I flipped my head around to stare at him and arched an eyebrow. He refused to budge from where he was standing. An amused expression crossed his face when he saw my questioning look. We stared at each other for a few seconds. During that time, I finally realized what I had done.
S.H.I.T. DID I JUST TOUCH AND TALK TO HIM AS THOUGH WE ARE GOOD FRIENDS?! WHAT AM I DOING?!
Embarrassed, I turned tomato red in the face again. Seriously, I could just jump off the building and nobody could save me. Literally.
"Nope, I think it's just you. You must be feeling cold. Maybe you aren't used to the chilly weather here yet." He took his arms away from my hands gently and folded them instead, leaning sideways against the wall.
Huh? I don't feel sick or cold or anything. Plus the way he replied me and how he was avoiding my eyes, I have a feeling that he was hiding something from me, but I decided not to pursue further. I caught his eyes flickered to a shade darker for a second, which left me really confused.
"Anyway, why are you here? Are you lost?" He looked down at the papers I'm holding and pluck them out of my hands. "Hey-" Surprised, I wanted to snatch them back but stopped. Maybe he could help me to find my way to my first class. Finally, I see a spark of hope for me.
"You have the same class as me for first period. Oh, and Physics, Algebra and Gym too."
I gaped at him blatantly. Four classes together? Was this a joke? Whatever happened to the less-drama-more-peaceful-high-school-life mission? I wasn't sure if I should laugh or cry because if he was here, then surely his girlfriend was here too. I have this horrible sense of impending doom that was going to befall on my high school life. Oh boy...
And speaking about his girlfriend...
I glanced around quickly, looking for anyone with red hair. But it dawned on me that there was not a single person in sight. Okay, I'm safe. FOR NOW. Who knows what would happen if his girlfriend catches me talking to him again? I have seen bratty and popular girls bullying poor and vulnerable girls who talked to their boyfriends, even if it was for only five seconds. But hey, that doesn't mean that I'm a vulnerable girl.
And shit! Classes have already started for who-knows-how-long-ago! I started to panic.
"Are you coming? Or are you still gushing over how hot I am?" I snapped my head back to Aiden. He smirked at me.
"Oh please, I never meant it in that way." I snorted and followed him. It was definitely not feminine at all but urgh, it was a natural reaction from me anyway. I couldn't help it at all. And Aiden just gave me an amused look again.
At long last, we finally arrived at the classroom for our first period, all thanks to him. We entered the class like celebrities with everybody else staring. We were fifteen minutes late and the teacher was absolutely displeased. However, Aiden explained it to her and her face softened. So in the end, we weren't reprimanded or anything. I drew a breath of relief. What a nice teacher she was.
"Raine, give a short introduction of yourself to your new classmates," she urged me on with a smile. Oh noooooo...
Flustered, I turned to face the entire class. "Hi, I'm Raine Anderson. From Florida." I spoke aloud, praying that my voice didn't shake. Some of them smiled at me, a few brave ones actually muttered "hi", and some gave me weird looks. This was exactly why I hate self-introductions. Mrs. Brown, the teacher, pointed to my seat, which was right beside Aiden since we were the last ones to enter the class. I walked to my seat (Believe me, I was screaming on the inside) and sat down.
I couldn't understand myself. Why am I being so self-conscious around him? Why why why? It's not like I actually like him, right?
...RIGHT?
