Thank you, I breathed out, my eyes trailing over his face.
No problem. He murmured, his hot breath fanning over my face. I started getting lost in his eyes, his deep blue ocean like eyes. He started leaning in, and just before we could meet, someone cleared their throat.
My head snapped into the direction of Jessica. She was standing right next to me, frowning with her arms crossed. I blushed and pushed away from Liam and Jess grabbed my hand, dragging me from the room. Just as I was pulled through the door, I gave an apologetic look to Liam and he just shrugged.
What the hell was that ? Jessica asked after we had gotten to our lockers. I hesitated before I spoke. I mean, she looked so pissed off.
I- I, it was nothing. I said, looking away.
Bella, Connor wants you. Jess said.
I turned to face her, glaring. Why does everyone keep saying that ?!
Because you’re now his. Jess said as if it was the most obvious thing. I scowled and looked away.
You’re putting Liam in danger by flirting with him. This got my attention. I looked back at her, confusion all over my face.
W-what do you mean ?
Connor has never failed, and if he finds out that his girl is flirting with another guy, he will kill him. Jess said this in all seriousness.
So he’s allowed to flirt with other girls, but I can’t. I said slowly.
Exactly. I turned around, accidently bumping into him. Connor’s arms immediately wrapped around me, causing me from falling back.
So what were you two ladies talking about ? He asked, his eyes boring into mine.
I- uh, well, nothing. Connor raised his eyebrow in question, obviously not believing me. I was so tempted to just tell him, but I was worried for Liam. Connor is a dangerous guy, and I wasn’t going to risk Liam getting hurt on my behalf.
I think you’re lying. Connor said, burying his face into my neck, his hot breath on my neck causing me to shiver with delight.
So why were you pulled out of class ? I asked, trying to change the subject. Connor pulled away, and searched my eyes.
No reason. He said with a smirk. I managed to pull away, grabbing my things from my locker.
I have to go. I muttered, heading into Spanish.
All during that god awful class, I was distracted, thinking about Connor. Something about him, it drew me in. It was like I had to be around, but at the same time, I needed to get away from him. He, his acts, his personality, disgusted me. Whenever he kissed me, I had the biggest urge to push away. It was weird. I can’t describe it.
After Spanish was over, I dragged Jessica into the bathroom and explained everything to her. By the time I was done, she had her head in her hands.
I just don’t get it. I have this pull towards him, but more than anything I want him to just leave me alone. I said, leaning against the wall.
You push him away so that he will chase after you. Jessica said after a couple moments of silence. I froze, replaying her words in my head.
But I don’t ! I want him to just go away ! I shrieked, my face growing red. Jess pulled me into a hug, holding her arms tightly around me. I let out a sob, and found myself crying.
20 minutes later
I don’t know what’s going on with me. I sobbed into her shoulder. She rocked me side to side, patting my back comfortingly.
It’s okay, shhhh. She said, pulling away and wiping my stray tears.
I’m sorry. I apologized, blushing as I fixed myself in the mirror.
Don’t apologize ! You needed a good cry and I bet you feel better now. She said, smiling at me. I cracked a smile, before letting out a sob.
Looks like it wasn’t over yet…
In my defense, I was still a little sick…
25 minutes later
Are you done now ? Jess asked laughing a bit. I turned and faced her and laughed.
You must think I’m crazy. I said, sniffling as I wiped away the rest of my tears. She laughed and shook her head.
Trust me, I’ve been worse and I’ve seen worse. She said. She pulled out her phone, checking the time.
Looks like we missed AP Chem. Let’s just head to gym. Jess said, grabbing my arm and dragging me out of the bathroom. On our way to the gym, we bumped into Anna and Natalya.
Hey guys, I said smiling. They grinned back at me and we all went into the gym.
Do I look like I’ve been crying ? I whispered to Jessica as we entered the girls’ locker room. She looked at my face for nearly a minute.
Nope, not at all.
Thank the lord ! That would have been awful…
We all quickly changed as the rest of the girls filed in. I tried stretching out the top so that it wasn’t so tight.
Give up hun, it just won’t work. Natalya said, frowning at the mirror. I sighed and followed Anna out of the gym.
Alrighty, today we will be playing basketball. Mr. Macdonald announced, causing Natalya and Anna to high five each other while Jess, Lily, Claire and I groaned to our displeasure.
15 minutes later
James let out a frustrated yell as some jock took the ball from me and scored- for the ninth time… Hey ! I never said I was athletic. My whole teamed groaned as the teams on the sidelines laughed. Yeah yeah, so freaking funny.
James, our captain, had us circle up. Listen up everyone, we are losing by maybe only twenty-four points, he pointedly glared at me, causing me to look awkwardly at the ground. But we could have a comeback so let’s just-
Don’t pass to me and we should be okay. I said, cutting off James. Everybody nodded, some even laughed.
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20 minutes later
We had made an amazing comeback and won our next game, all by using my plan. Since we had won, we stayed on the court.
Are you ready for this ? I whirled around and faced a smirking Connor. I glared at him, looking away.
15 minutes later
Sweat was beading at my hairline. Who knew running back and forth on a court, never actually touching the ball, could be so tiring ? We were tied and from the looks of it, James was not going to let Connor beat us, or vice versa.
Let’s do this ! Some fat guy yelled and charged at James. James quickly passed the ball to some guy, who passed it to Blondie, who was surprisingly good, and she passed it to some guy named Nick. Nick looked around for an open player, his eyes settling on me. I was mid ‘No don’t do that !’ when the ball flew into my hands.