Chapter 24
Long Time Crush
Birds chirped, as cars passed each other on the road. A couple of bikes rode by honking on their little bells. Tommy waved his hands in the air, as his bike descended down a hill. He almost fell into the discarded garbage cans. He gripped the handles quickly and made a de-tour through alleyways and open gardens. A elderly woman strolled in front of him with a jug full of pink lemonade. "Get out of the way!" she screeched. She looked familiar, maybe she was one of his grandmother's friends. His arm collided with the black cane she was holding in her right hand. It smacked the ground loudly. "Sorry!" Tommy shouted. The woman groaned, and tried to bend down to get it, but her back made a crunch and she stood in a awkward position. "This is the fourth time this month!" screamed the old lady.
Tommy sighed a big relief. He continued his way home. "If your brother is late again, I will personally send him to Military school." proclaimed Tommy's mother. Hoagie rolled his eyes. "He'll be here." he replied. He was busy reading the paper. "I think I'll propose to her tonight." he whispered quietly, after he sipped his coffee. His mother almost jumped with joy. "Finally! Some grand kids in a couple of years!" she squealed. She danced around the kitchen, with a kitchen t-towel. Hoagie looked awkwardly away. More like months than years…, he thought. Tommy banged the door. He placed the small grocery bag in the kitchen. "Why are you so happy?" asked Tommy. He grabbed a piece of toast, and a cup of tea. His brother edged away, as he got ready for a job interview. "Oh nothing. Anyway you best hurry up, or you'll miss the blooming bus." replied his mother quickly. What was she hiding.. Tommy quickly shook his head, today was the Annual Charity Marathon in the school, it was his year group this year, he just couldn't help but shudder with excitement.
The bus screeched as the brakes were pulled. Tommy clambered on, his friends Sonya, Sonya's cousin Celina and Lee were already sitting near the back side. Celina had short black hair, in a punk style. She was wearing her black combat-trousers, black army boots, and a light orange t-shirt. Tommy took a seat in front of Sonya and Lee, beside Celina.
A boy with braced teeth sneered at him. Harvey was his name. He always sat near the front by himself, for everyone thought he was crazy. (He had issues of people touching him) Tommy pulled out his Game-boy, Lee and Sonya discussed the new movies showing at the cinema, while Celina sat bored and stared out the window.
A girl with shoulder-length dark brown hair strolled by Tommy. He gulped, as he took in the girl's perfume. Lavender and rose. She smelt so sweet. The girl had a white hat, with a black bow on the top of her head. She held a unemotional expression on her face. Her blue and white dress, fitted around her body perfectly. "Tommy?… Tommy?" asked Sonya. Tommy blinked twice and turned towards her. "You were staring into space, man… Not cool, not cool at all." said Lee coolly. Sonya brushed a piece of hair away from her eyes. "He was busy looking at something.. Or should I say someone." winked Celina. Tommy blushed. "Shush, she might hear you." replied Tommy. After accidentally spilling orange juice on her homework, he was pretty sure he wanted no more embarrassments this week. The girl's greenish brown eyes scanned the bus. Her friends rarely take the school bus. She quietly sat reading a book by herself. He continued to stare at the girl's beauty. He couldn't help but fall for her even more, even though he had never spoken to her. "Why don't you ask her out?" asked Sonya. "He's too scared for that." sneered Celina. "I'm not.. I'm just embarrassed. I don't even though her name." Tommy replied in a whisper. "Then get to know her." commanded Celina. Tommy continued staring from the corner of his eye. She was still reading that Romance novel of hers.
The bus squeaked as the doors banged opened. All of the teenagers made their way out slowly, even though the bell had rang five minutes earlier. Tommy quickly walked to his classroom, he had to get the stalls ready. His teacher scowled, when he walked through the door. "Your late." she said. He hurriedly walked towards the table at the back. A few people were making posters, signs and other things. Tommy on the other hand, was making something more advanced.
Noise erupted from the two gym halls. Pupils were given the chance to try this year's chosen year group's products. Cookies, cupcakes, milkshakes, smoothies, hats, t-shirts, and lots more were being sold for charities. Tommy had a two wooden tables placed together. He had a bright blue cloth, which sat over the square objects underneath. "So, what is this?" asked Tommy's teacher, the one from earlier. She clicked her pen, and began writing down some notes on her click-board. "Well, instead of making cookies like everyone, I have built child-safe robots." he exclaimed. He lifted up the cloth, and forty boxes of toy robots sat on the tables. "I will be selling them at twenty dollars a piece." he replied. His teacher stood speechless. She then suddenly turned back to her normal self. "I will take two." she whispered. He grinned. "Here you go." he replied. She quickly snatched the boxes of him, while handing over the money. She walked away onto the next student. He smiled.
More people came over and soon Tommy's robots were selling like hot-cakes. He almost cried with joy, when he ran out of robots. "If you want more write down your name on this list, and I will make more." shouted Tommy. A few more people ran over quickly, before Tommy somehow took the list before they got the chance of signing.
Tommy stretched, since the teacher told the class that they had to sell everything before they would have time off. Tommy obviously sold out everything. He yawned and stared at the red ceiling. Students were roaming about collecting books, on computers or whispering. The librarian would often hiss at the ones talking. She reminded him of a snake in the grass. She would just randomly pop around a corner of the bookshelf, and hiss or sometimes hand out detentions. She had gotten strict ever since she returned from the mental hospital three years ago. She had gone crazy seven years ago, when she claimed to heard a ghost in the library. Tommy chuckled underneath his breath. He could imagine her screaming at thin air. He stopped laughing, when he saw the girl from the bus. He quickly hid his face behind a book, that was lying in front of him. She was busy listening to her music, to even notice him. She turned a corner and went to a tall bookshelf; the P section. He slowly got up and made him way towards the bookshelf. A few students looked at him strangely, for he was tip-toeing, others couldn't care less.
The girl stared down at a large brown book, she was holding. It was the size of a small child. She bit her lip, while she read the tension part of the book. She let out her breath and closed the book. Tommy casually walked near her, and stood reading a green book which was on the ground. She continued down the aisle towards the end, to search for another book. She reads fast, thought Tommy. He quietly walked behind her. She felt a chill go down her spine. Eyes were watching her. She looked up and from the corner of her eye, she could see the boy from the bus. He would always stare at her. Did she have something on her face?.. Or was it something else..
Lee and Celina giggled. They pushed Tommy, and he banged into the girl. "Ow." shouted Tommy. The girl was lying underneath Tommy. He blushed, and helped her up. "Sorry." he whispered shyly. "It's okay." she said quickly. Her Canadian accent was so clear and sexy. She picked up the book from the ground. "Sorry to ask this.. But why do you keep staring at me?" she asked. His eyes almost fell out. "Well.. You see… Well-.." he began. Celina and Lee slapped their foreheads. Sonya, out of nowhere glided by. "It's cause he has a crush on you." she giggled. She grabbed his hand, and took the girl's hand, and placed them together. "This is Tommy Gilligan." said Lee. The librarian hissed. Lee rolled his eyes. "Em.. I'm Lilly Collins." she replied, while blushing. A few sniggers were heard, and the pair were left alone. Awkward silence was filled in the air, until Tommy kissed Lilly on the cheek. "I've liked you since I first saw you." he whispered. His face resembled a tomato. He hurriedly left Lilly by herself, as she held her cheek. "I'll be seeing you again, Tommy Gilligan." she giggled. Her head was spinning. Was this true love?..
Omg, sorry for taking forever, but got some people harassing me over my stories, and don't worry it's not yotu, jus some people on Facebook… Also I have school, homework, Art, and Photography to worry about. Anyway I need to go, goodnight. Next will be 'For I am' chapter, I hope.
From Littlemissfg.