'Right Class, today we are going to learn about Romeo and Juliet. Can you please write some themes in the book?' We groaned. I was sitting next to Cam. The class was full and 3 people had to fit into 1 table. I smiled.
'So I-' Cam was about to continue when another teacher walked to through the door. She must work in reception. She gave a paper to Miss Rain and then left. Me and Cam exchanged a look.When we were about to talk again, Mrs Rain called Cam to the desk.
I couldn't make out what they were saying.
Cam came back to the desk and started packing her stuff.
'What happened?'
'I have to go home, Mum is calling me about something.' She said with anger in her voice.'She didn't even tell me.'
'So are you coming back?' I said.
'Nope, but I'll text you later okay?' She said while I helped her pack her stuff.
I nodded and smiled. She smiled and left. I wonder what her mother needed her for.
'Ruby.' I looked back to see who called my name.
It was Josh, he was sitting next to Conor who was too busy on his phone. He was looking great. He had a blue shirt that matched his eyes.He looked brilliant.
Josh called me again. I didn't know that I was staring at Conor. I quickly blushed.
'What happened to Cam?' Josh asked. There was concern in his voice. I smiled. Josh and Cam make a great couple and I hope it all works out.
'Well?' Josh said. He was sitting 2 seats back from my seat.
'Her mum called.' I said. He nodded. I looked behind Josh to see Rick and Josh. They were doing their work. Surprising.
Look at him. He thinks that he can walk into this class like he is in charge. I frowned. He thinks that he can steal my crush. No way.
I was looking at Jack. I've heard about him. He is a bad boy of all bad boys. But I don't think he is as bad as us.
He was sitting there laughing with Ruby. My Ruby. Why did she let him sit there when on the first day, she didn't let me sit with her? I thought she hated bad guys and Jack is bad. Am I poisonous to her? Ruby laughed and they high fived.I was so angry that my pen snapped into 2.
'You okay man?' said Josh. He was sitting next to me. He is a cool dude.
'Yeah, does Ruby know that dude?' He looked at where I was looking at.
'Nope, why?' He said while giving me another pen. I tried to not look at his face. He must have been seen my angry face.
'Just asking.' I went back on my phone.
Josh gave me a note. I raised my eyebrow.
'Its from Matt.' He said while handing me the note.
I looked back to see Matt pointing at the paper in my hand and mouthing 'read it'.
I read the note.
Don't worry. Shes yours.
- Matt.
I looked at him with a confused look on my face.Then I remember he was talking about Ruby.How did he know that I like her?
Is it that obvious? I scrunched the paper and put it in my pocket. I hope what Matt said was right.
Ruby started laughing. The laughing that makes me feel great. But he was making her laugh. A sting of jealousy went through me.
I was angry.
'So you finally did it!' I said excitedly. I was in the canteen on the table. I said bye to Jack after lesson. Hes really funny but thats it really. Hes funny and sweet at the same. But I don't feel anything for him. But I know some girls who are perfect for him. Like Stacey who is half Scotland and is really funny and pretty. But I'm not a matchmaker.I should be.
'Yeah, it all happened so fast.' Said Josh. He was blushing. Blushing!
'What happened? Tell me from the first part!'
'Gosh, Ruby change the subject or I'll have to tell you in details.' We both laughed and started eating.
Josh looked at me. But when I looked back at him, he looked away.
'Ok, whats up?' I said.
'Well..... Nevermind.' I knew he really wanted to tell me.
'Just tell me.' I said gettng really unpatient.
'Well, I was sitting next to Conor.' He said slowly and quietly. 'Conor kept on staring at you and Jack.'
'What? What kind of stare?'
'Well, I'm not really sure but-'
'Just tell me Josh.' I nearly shouted.
'He was jealous.' He said.
I stared at him. Waiting for him to take the words back but he just ate his pasta quietly. Did he just say Conor was jealous? Of me?
'Wait, what did you say?'
'He was jealous.' He said trying to say it tenderly.
I laughed sadly. 'He hates me. He thinks I am an idiot.' I said trying to convince Josh and myself.
'Ruby....'
'Look, you know what my mum said about rich dudes?' I said to him. I told Josh and Cam a while ago. It was my dads anniversary and I ended up crying and I blurted it all out.
'Yeah Ruby. But he likes you.' If I was someone else, I would have blushed. But I'm Ruby Williams. A girl whos dad left her because he was blind from money. I couldn't be with someone so similar to my dad. Maybe Josh got this wrong. Its not just the money, its the way Conor acts. His brothers are great but Conor has the anger and attitude like my dad. Its scary.
Josh came onto my side of the table and gave quick hug. 'Its going to be okay. He can't force you to be with him.'
I was still staring at the place where Josh was. I had to stop this. If Josh finds out that I like Conor back, he would tell me to go ahead but I know he won't trust Conor. No one does. I remember the night my mum told to never trust the rich. I never knew I would meet someone rich and I thought it would be easy to keep this promise. I was wrong.
'Ruby, you there?'
I clicked back on. 'Sorry.' I breathed in and then out. 'Okay, lets just forget about this.'
'Look, Rubes I shouldn't have told you this. I never knew you would respond like this.'
'Its fine. Lets just forget this ever happened. If he likes me then it would just be a crush. Nothing else.'
Josh nodded.
'Lets go.' I said while getting up.
'Where?' Josh asked.
'Outside, its a cool day.'
'Rubes, I got to go meet up with Tom.' He said with an apologetic smile. Tom was Josh's other friend. He is really cool and has a crush on me.But I don't like him. He is cute. But in a baby way.You feel like pinching his cheek.
'Okay, I'll see after lunch.' I said.