CHAPTER 43
CHLOE'S POV
THURSDAY
"Can you please hurry up?", Keith yelled at me when I was trying to lock the door.
" I'm trying my best", I yelled back. Finally, the lock clicked.
It turns out I was using the wrong side of the key.
Eh, it's what happens if you hurry to much....
"Let's go", I got into the car and we drove to school.
"You really need to get a girlfriend, you know? So you could stop 'making me your responsibility'. You're making it seem like we're attached to each other", I said when we got out of the car and started walking into the school building.
"Well, the only girl I want to be my girlfriend has kept me in the friend-zone so what do expect me to do?", he said standing beside me when we got to my locker.
Is he talking about me??
"Well, I suggest you move on. I'm sure there are better girls out there"
"Nah, I'll rather wait until you come around", he pinched my cheeks and I went full red.
So, he's willing to wait?
What if I don't come around and he decides to, maybe, move on?
What if by then I already have feelings?
God, my life is messed up....
"Let's get to class", I pulled him by his hand and we started walking towards the class.
Class was super boring as usual, I had to sleep through most of the notes and I also struggled to jot a few things down cos the teacher was confused.
Anyways, I am now heading to the nurse's office because it's time for our lunch break.
"Hi, miss Freya"
"Chloe, what's up? How are you feeling now?"
"Much better"
"I can see. I've got a question"
"What is it?"
"Are you and Keith dating now?"
"No, why?"
"Girl, you should have seen the way he was hovering around you. It's obvious he likes you. What am I saying? He loves you and I can tell you have feelings too"
"You're just assuming things"
"No, I am not. He loves you genuinely, more than the other guy. What's his name again? Nolan, I think. Nolan seems like he just wants you to be his girlfriend again. Keith just loves you for you"
"Can we talk about something else?"
What is it with people saying that I have feelings for Keith?
I'm sure I don't...
But I don't know if I will and if I should.....
"So what's for lunch?", she asked as she noticed I didn't want to talk about it.
"I don't know, Keith just gave it to me and I haven't even checked", I handed the bag to her.
"He packed this for you? That is so sweet", she beamed emptying the whole bag and keeping the contents on her office table.
"Wow!", she exclaimed.
But seriously, wow!
Who knew Keith could do such a thing.....
He packed a few chocolate chip cookies, vanilla ice cream, a cantaloupe rind, a fruit smoothie and a note that says 'eat healthy'
"This is romantic", she said, shaking me carefully.
" I'm shocked"
" Don't be darling. I'm sure he's gonna continue with this till you come to your senses"
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" What's up, babe?", Nolan came behind me, snaking his hands around my waist.
I'm standing in front of my locker, picking up a few things to take home. Keith left me a while ago to see his teammates before the game tomorrow.
" Let go and walk away", I said sternly.
" C'mon, I saved your life, you know"
"Is that what this is about? Fine, thank you for saving my life. I really appreciate. Now, let go of me", I hissed and turned around to face him.
"Don't be like this. I've apologized, come back to me"
" Just quit it. I'm over you, and we're are done"
" Is it because of him?"
" Could you please stop bringing Keith into this? He has nothing to do with this. You cheated on me with my ex-best friend. I'm sorry but we can't work", I slammed my locker shut and walked away.
I didn't even bother waiting for Keith, I texted him that I was already in class so he shouldn't go to my locker anymore.
Class went by smoothly and I managed to focus on the lessons not the hot boy sitting next to me.
He looked really hot when he was scribbling on his notes.
What am I doing?!
I couldn't take my eyes off him.....
"Why are you staring at me like that?" , he whispered in his deep and husky voice.
"Nothing", I replied tearing my gaze away from him.
I heard him chuckle and mumble something to himself.
Classes were over and I rushed out so I wouldn't have to deal with the crowd.
I was standing in front of my locker, stuffing my books inside and emptying my bag when someone came up behind me.
"Boo!"
"Ahhh", I screamed and turned around to see Keith laughing.
"What was that for?"
"For staring at me all through the class. If you like me just say so"
"Just don't do that again. You almost gave me a heart attack"
"Oh my God, I'm so sorry. I'll give you a warning next time", he said sarcastically.
"Do you have any other classes today?", he asked.
"No, but I don't want to ditch so I'll just stick around"
" Good, I want us to hang"
" Where?"
" I know a spot"
" Ok, lead the way", I shut my locker and followed him.
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" Wow! This place is amazing", I exclaimed, clearly mesmerized by the view.
The place was like a garden, but it had more plants and trees, including flowers.
It had a swing set and a decorated bench. The place was very peaceful, with the chirping of birds.
"You like it?"
"I do, I never knew the school had this"
"I found it some years ago and it has been my safe haven, well, that was until I got close to you", he said as his cheeks got tinted.
" I don't know what to say"
I'm shocked.....
I'm his safe haven....
This is deep!