Chapter 1 He Knows I Exist

As Sean drove her to school that morning Amy tried to memorize the geometry formulas she had not learned the previous night. She would repeat the formulas to herself in a low voice thinking Sean was not listening to her, however she discovered it was not that way from what he said next. 

"Can you chill? You're stressing me, and I'm not even the one taking that exam." He said as he stopped on a red light.

"I didn't learn these formulas, i' m nervous. "

"Amy, you are a good student. I know you will ace that exam. There's no need to panic."

She knew he was right. Her grades wouldn't be lower than a C, but she still tried to raise them, always hoping to do her besy. it frustrated her that her weaknesses were all numerical classes, as she preferred theoretical classes like Literature and History. She decided to follow his advice and calm down. Fifteen minutes later they arrived to  Mackenzie North High School, and Amy unbuckled her seat belt. Sean extended his hand containing a twenty-dollar bill. 

"What's that for?" She asked looking at the money confused. 

"For any emergency you have, lunch or any other stuff. I'll pick you at three. "

Amy grabbed the money and said goodbye to Sean before leaving the car. She walked through the familiar halls of that school, ignoring the inappropriate  PDA most couples showed and the students who also ignored her during the last years. By now she was used to this, to be invisible. She just ignored them as they ignored her, it was easier that way. She walked to her locker and grab her books when she heard someone say "boo " in her ear, she turned and it was Dana. 

"Dana, what was that for? "she asked. 

"Just surprising my best friend. " Dana answered giving her a hug.

"Not funny Dana. I almost drop my books."

"To me it was. " Dana answered with a smirk on her face. 

"Well, then you have an awkward sense of humor. But you're my best friend and I love you no matter what."

"I love you too, now let's go to class. "

Dana placed her arm around Amy 's shoulder and walked together to the Geometry class. Amy knew Dana since they were in preschool, and since then both of them were inseparable. She felt lucky Dana was her friend, her only one in that school. She has always been shy, and because of that she had issues making friends. With Dana she felt comfortable, and that was all she needed. They both sat at their places, at the back. 

"He's not here. " Dana whispered to Amy. 

"Who?" Amy whispered back. 

"Jonah. "she answered. 

Amy noticed she was right, Jonah Parker, her crush was not there. She wondered if he was sick, and that was the reason why he was not there, hoping it was just a bad feeling she was having. Mr. Collins, their Geometry teacher arrived and told the class to sit down and get ready for the exam. In that same moment Jonah Parker entered the classroom. He was wearing a black beanie that matched his pants, and a gray plain t-shirt, and handed a small paper to him.

"Coach Carter wanted to speak to me. That's why I'm late. " He explained.

"Go grab a seat, Mr. Parker. " Mr. Collins answered, pointing to an empty seat.

Jonah sat in the empty seat in front of Amy and started looking in his backpack. Seconds later he turned to Amy. 

"Do you have any spare pencils i can borrow?"

Amy couldn't believe he was talking to her. She nervously looked for another pencil in her own backpack and when she found one, she handed it to him. 

"Thanks. " He answered winking his eye at her and turning back.

Amy had trouble concentrating on her test, it was the first time Jonah spoke to her in class. Usually he would sit on the other side of the classroom, and since this time he was late his usual seat was taken. Forty-five minutes later the bell rang and everyone passed their exams to the front and were handed to Mr. Collins. Jonah turned again and handed the pencil to Amy. 

"Thanks. "

"You're welcome. " She answered in a low voice. 

Amy and Dana walked to the restroom before going to their next class. Amy was combing her hair and Dana was applying gloss on her lips. Suddenly Dana spoke breaking the silence.

"I can't believe Jonah talked to you. How was it?" Dana asked excitedly crossing her arms. 

"He just borrowed a pencil, that's no big deal. " Amy answered  by placing her comb away. 

"He winked at you. "Dana said. 

"From what i heard he does that a lot when speaking to girls. "

"Seriously Amy? You have an interaction with Jonah and you're not even excited?If i were you i would be thrilled."

Dana was right, it was the first time Jonah spoke to her, so why couldn't she be more excited?Probably because she knew she had no chance with him. Jonah Parker was the captain of the soccer team, and he was one of the most popular boys, he would never notice her. Before she could answer, the door was open and a blonde girl they both knew entered with her two minions. It was Jenna Stone, the rich snobby girl that believed she was better than everyone else. Her father was a surgeon, while her mother was a former beauty queen. She was with no doubt a beautiful girl, however her personality killed it. She looked with disgust at Amy and Dana when she entered. Jenna would make fun of people she didn't considered at her level. She frowned her face when seeing the girls. 

"What ? Do I owe you something? " Dana said. 

"What did you just say?" Jenna replied, crossing her arms angrily. 

"You heard me already. Or do you want me to repeat it slowly so your small brain can process it? Stop staring at me. " She answered.

Amy knew she had to interfere, or the situation would get worse. She didn't want Dana to get in trouble because of Jenna Stone, it was not worth it. 

"Let's go before we are late to class. " Amy said, grabbing Dana's arm taking her away to avoid a confrontation.

Dana gave a cold look to Jenna who returned an ugly look. Amy was happy she dragged her friend out of there or something very ugly would have happened. The day ended and the girls walked to their lockers.  

"Dana, be careful with Jenna. You know how awful she can be. " Amy said opening her locker. 

"I'm not scared of her; she needs a reality check thinking she rules the school."

"True, but please be more cautious. She is  trouble. "

"Fine, I will. I have to go; my parents are outside waiting for me. See you tomorrow. " Dana said waving goodbye to her friend. 

Amy looked at her watch and noticed it was almost time for Sean to pick her up. She walked as fast as she could not noticing the wet floor sign vector and she felt her feet slipping and tripping until a pair of arms grabbed her from the front.

"Watch where you're going Wilkes, or you'll break something. " He said. 

"I'm sorry for bumping you. " She said, embarrassed. 

"That's fine, nothing happened to me. Are you ok?" He asked. 

"Yes, thanks. " She answered nervously looking at the floor. 

"Just be careful, or that pretty face of yours will get scarred. See ya, Wilkes." He said smiling and placing a hand on her shoulder. 

Amy was surprised to know that Jonah knew her last name, she never expected it since before that day they never exchanged a word. She couldn't help smiling  as she walk to see her brother at the school entrance, it was a wonderful day for her after all. 

"Hey. " She said to Sean as she entered the car and buckled her seat. 

"How was school?" He asked moving his car slowly. 

"Pretty good. " She answered. 

"How was your test?" 

"Not as hard as i thought it would be. "

"See? I told you had nothing to worry about. "Amy wasn't really listening to what her brother was saying, she was rewinding on her head her interactions with Jonah. It was definitely the best day of her life. After all, he knew she existed and it made her happy.She felt in Cloud Nine.That night she went to bed thinking of him, wondering if there would be a chance Jonah would look at her in a romantic way, she knew she was not the only girl on the school who had a crush on him, but somehow her imagination flew and made her think there could be a small chance for her. Her eyes became heavy and finally she slept dreaming of him.