CHAPTER 46
CHLOE'S POV
"Wake up...", someone whispered in my ear, biting my earlobe.
"Wake up.....", I heard the voice again and my eyes fluttered open.
"Good morning", Keith smiled at me. He was already dressed up for school. That was when it dawned on me that we had school today.
"What time is it?"
"7:18"
"Shit, I wonder when I slept off"
"Why'd you even sleep here anyway?"
"I couldn't sleep so I came to get milk and I fell asleep"
"You didn't stop thinking about the kiss now, huh?", he teased.
"Would you stop? I need to get ready for school.....", I was speaking when a yawn escaped my mouth.
"Seems like you still need more sleep"
"I'll manage", I got up and head upstairs.
I finished up as fast as I can and wore the simplest clothes I could find. Worn-out blue skinny jeans and a tank top. I pulled my hair in a messy bun and didn't bother with make-up, except that I used concealer to hide the dark circles under my eyes.
"I'm ready", I said when I got downstairs.
"Good, we still have a few more minutes so you can have breakfast"
"Don't worry about it. I'm not hungry"
"Just have something to eat"
"I'm not hungry"
"If you say so but I'm gonna get you something on the way", he took my backpack from me and led me outside and to his car.
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We got to school quicker than I wanted, maybe it was because I slept throughout the drive.
"Are you sure you won't skip the first classes?"
"I'll be fine"
"No you won't, you'll sleep throughout the classes so why bother?"
"Sleeping throughout the classes, is more preferable because I could at least hear a little bit of what the teacher is saying"
"It doesn't count"
"It does, don't worry about me"
"Okay, just in case you're hungry, eat this", he handed me the takeout he got on our way to school.
" Thanks", I took it from him and head to my locker.
Today was definitely gonna be a long day...
School was finally over and as predicted, I slept through all my classes including lunch.
I haven't even eaten anything, including the takeout Keith got me. I don't even know what he got cos I haven't checked.
I am standing beside Keith's car, waiting for him so we could go home and I spotted him, coming out of the school building, talking with a girl--a cheerleader to be precise.
They were talking and laughing about something. They look like their flirting with each other.
My stomach twisted and I was burning....
Is he seeing other girls?
Why do I even care?
We're not dating or something.....
The pit in my stomach said other as jealousy consumed me. I didn't walk up to them though. I just stayed rooted in my spot, watching them.
They talked for what seemed like an eternity before bidding each other goodbye.
"I'm so sorry for keeping you waiting, I had something doing", Keith said when he got to me.
"Yeah, whatever. I just wanna go home", I came of a bit rude but I wasn't thinking straight.
"O-k", he unlocked the car and we both got in.
"I see you still have the takeout I got you"
"I told you I wasn't hungry", I dropped it on his lap and crossed my arms on my chest.
"What's the matter with you?"
"I'm tired and therefore I need rest", I huffed.
He just stared at me for a few seconds before starting the car and driving off.
We arrived at my house and I got down from the car and slammed the door. Keith looked a bit shocked but I don't care.
I never knew I would be this jealous...
I stomped into the house and Keith caught up to me, he caught my wrist and spun me around to face him.
"What's the problem?"
"Why do you care?"
"Why wouldn't I?"
"I'm not sure you---", I was speaking when Keith shut me up with a kiss.
My senses went blank and I couldn't think again. I responded to the kiss and he left my wrist and held my waist, keeping me steady. I placed my hands on his chest and deepened the kiss.
We both pulled apart and he rested his forehead on mine.
"Does that explain how much I care?", he spoke but I didn't answer.
He just sighed and looked deep into my eyes.
"What's really the matter?", his eyes...I can't look away.....
"Uh....it's.... nevermind"
"Are you sure? You can tell me anything"
"It's nothing"
"Ok. Would you still come to game?"
"Game? What game?"
"Don't tell me you forgot"
Shit, the basketball game tonight.....
"It slipped my mind"
"It's fine. Will you still be there or you'll have a beauty sleep?"
" I'll be there"
" You sure you don't want to sleep in?", he teased.
" It's just a few hours, I can handle it", I chuckled.
" Ok. Do me a favor?"
" What is it?"
" Keep smiling, I don't like seeing you crying or angry but I do love to see you pout"
" You're impossible", I unwrapped myself from his hold and sat on the couch.
"What do I wear to a basketball game?", I asked since I've never been to one or watch it on TV.
"You could wear something simple", he said sitting next to me.
"Like?"
" Try jean shorts"
" Okay, what about an upper wear?"
" You'll be wearing my jersey, remember?"
" Yeah, that's right. How do I forget so quickly?"
" Don't blame yourself. Anyways, don't forget to wear sleeves under the jersey"
" Why?"
" Do you want everyone to see your perfect boobs?", he teased with a smirk.
" No! I'll wear a jacket even"
" That's better"
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" You can do this, Chloe. It's not that hard", I encouraged myself.
Keith and I just arrived at school because our school was the one hosting the match.
" Am I dressed different?", I asked, looking at my outfit.
I was putting on jean shorts like Keith advised and his jersey. I also wore a white crop top underneath, just in case.
" You look perfect"
" Are you sure?"
" Yeah, just find a spot that I can easily access so I wouldn't have to look for you after the game"
" Ok, let's go in then", we went in the place was packed. They weren't many free seats but luckily I found one in front.
Keith held my hand and led me there.
" Don't go anywhere", he whispered in my ear because the place was too loud with all the cheering.
" I've heard you", I said and he went out of the court to meet his teammates in wherever they usually do their stuff.