Chapter 14 - But we aren't dating.
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"Some people just need a hug around their neck with a rope." Janice hissed, pulling me through the crowd of students.
I silently followed her, pushing a stumbling guy with a drink in his hand. Wait! How did he even get the drink? This is a school festival, no alcohol allowed. "Hey you!" I shouted at the guy. He turned to face me, his eyes squinting in concentration. "You look like a penguin."
I frowned at his analogy. Should I be pleased that he compared me to a cute animal or insulted because penguins are pretty fat and walk weirdly? I shrugged it off, narrowing my eyes at the glass in his hand. "Where did you get this drink from?"
He looked at the glass and beamed. "Oh this? That guy over there-" he pointed at a small crowded stall which wasn't there till yesterday. "-he's giving this away. Free! I love free stuff! You should try it... it's delicious. And FREE! Wohoo free!!"
Chapter 15 - Are your legs Nutella because I would love to spread them.Ignorant brat.I stared with newly formed hatred at the table skillfully situated at the end of canteen away from prying eyes. All three arrogant idiots were sitting there munching on something nonchalantly. I narrowed my eyes at the center guy - Bryan Cooper; I was sure he felt my hard gaze drilling right into his pea sized brains but didn't care to acknowledge it."They aren't worth it." Janice said icily, staring at the same direction before popping a cookie into her mouth."I knew they were like this. They are bad boys for a reason; they have no care for anyone's feelings." Brittany told, sending a glare to them."Leave it. At least Joanna's brother is happy." Logan joked.I snorted, shaking my head at him, remembering it, when my brother came to know that I hadn't talked to Ace for quite some time, he literally jumped with joy on the bed an
Chapter 16 - There might be some hanky panky involved.~~We entered the dimly lit motel and even with the shining sun outside; the motel looked like it was cursed with shadows and ghosts and vampires lurking around, hunting for blood. I looked at the reception desk, a plain brown desk which was surprisingly tidy. A young woman adorned in a skimpy blue dress that left little to imagination. Were receptionists allowed to dress like that?She sat on a huge chair, flipping magazine pages without even reading anything. Her lips pressed in a disinterested line. The area was pretty neat and a few couples sat on the couches opposite the reception desk, doing different things not worth telling. It looked a little too romantic with red flowers and red curtains with tiny white hearts on it. So much red! For honeymooners indeed."1 room with 2 beds for five days." Ace said, removing his wallet.The young woman looked up and gasped as she saw
Chapter 17 - Imperfection is beautiful.~~"Are you okay?" Ace whispered, rubbing my back soothingly.I wiped my nose on the back of my hand, sniffing and clinging closer to him. "I think so."He raised his hands, picking me up from his lap. Fear gripped him hard. No, no. I needed human contact right now. More like Bryan contact. I needed comfort and someone to make be me feel wanted. And at this point he was exactly what I desired desperately. I encircled my arms around his neck, burying my face deeper into his shoulder."Not yet, please." I whispered weakly. The plea echoed in the tiny confines of car.His arms dropped and then wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer. His face rubbed against my hair, kissing them lightly. "I am so sorry." Taking my face in his palms he kissed my ear, "Really sorry." He kissed my cheek. "I didn't know this would scare you." He kissed the right corner of my lips, "I won't do that again."
I wish I had such friends! How are your friends??--Chapter 18 - Selfie is short for selfish.~~The next morning when I woke, I was alone on the bed and the sound of water gushing came from the bathroom. At least he didn't run away, terrified after seeing my emotional side.I rolled out of the bed and grabbed some clothes, waiting for him to come out. The minute he came out, I ran inside, my bladder threatening to burst.After my shower, we went to school on his motorbike. I didn't know how he got his motorbike back here but I was happy. Motorbike over car any day, expect on a rainy day. One is to skid and get a fractured bone especially at Bryan's driving speedThe journey was short and consisted of only "hi's", "see ya's".Were things already changing?"We should go to my place." Janice suggested after school, not waiting for our response. She opened the door and sat inside her c
Chapter 19 - Goodbye.~~"Why am I here?" I asked furiously for the final time."I already said I am saving you right." Ace groaned, leaning back on the bed.I kicked his legs hard, making him fall of the bed. He let out a shriek of pain as he pulled the plain blanket down with him."Damn woman, it's just 6.30 in the morning. Too early for this shit." He rubbed his ankles which had hit the corner of bed."I don't care. I am awake from 5.45." I reminded, scowling at him."I hate girls on periods." He muttered under his breath.I threw a pillow at him. "Don't piss me off more." I warned him."Fine, can I at least take a shower?"I nodded, throwing his towel at him. "Hurry up. I am hungry too. Get some chocolates."He went into the bathroom, saying something like 'I hate this'. Nor do girls love it but we don't grumble about it, at least try not to. Sometimes I just don't understand why blood
I am not that mean guys!!But it was fun to see you all get jittery and angry and crying!here we go! Enjoy!Chapter 20 - Every guy with tattoo screams trouble.~~Recap:I will miss you, the whole of you. Your eyes, your lips, your smirk, your hugs, your presence, you! I wanted to shout. But held back. I was already feeling very guilty. "I have to go." I said, opening the passenger seat. "Goodbye, Bryan."He shook his head, looking utterly broken, a man in agonizing pain and yet there was decisive tone when he spoke. “See you soon, muf-Joanna."And if someone asked me what was it like to lose him? I would reply- It was like hearing every goodbye said to me, all at once.*I gazed out of the window silently as the trees passed by, my vision blurred by unshed tears. Every word, every syllable said just a few minutes back rang aloud in my ears incessantly. I realized I did like him. A
Chapter 21 - Hurting you was never my intention.~~"What is it called when your crush has a crush on you?" Logan asked excitedly."I don't know.""Imagination!"I gave him a flat displeased look. "If that was supposed to make me smile, you aren't doing a good job."He sighed dejectedly, tapping his finger on his chin. Thinking of another lame joke. Until now he had said quite a few jokes and although some had made me smile a bit, I just wasn't in a mood to laugh. I simply wanted to cuddle into a ball of sadness.I sighed and leaned on my Tom and Jerry cushion staring out of the window. Contradictory to my mood, the day was sunny and lovely which made me melancholier. I frowned at the sun, hoping it would get my message and hide behind the clouds for the rest of the day. When it didn't, I twisted my lips and turned to my friends who at least respected my emotions.We were in my room, mom had said no boys
Chapter 22 - Five down. Zero to go.~~~You know you have lost something when you let it go and it doesn't come back.Those were my exact feelings at the moment. I was trying to survive day six 'being-away-from-Bryan' and it was strenuous, pathetic and pure, unadulterated torture. And I was failing miserably. My ability to keep eat like a pregnant elephant had suddenly vanished and the only thing my stomach could bear was milk, ice cream and fruits. The water in my body had probably drained considering the number of tears that my eyes produced hourly. But then again a tear is 1% water and 99% feelings. In that case I should be devoid of feeling anything. Which was true too, I felt numb.I had waited, holding a ray of hope that Bryan would at least try to talk to me after our conversation but all my hopes drowned themselves into an ocean of despondency; when he ignored me the very next day at school. I died