Since that day, Caleb didn't show his face to me again. Even Damien. Or Bella. She's been absent for like two days. because she had the flu. Curse that flu. I was bored. My mom was at the hospital as usual. Dad was busy with his business. I was home alone. I don't know if I should go home. I'm not in the mood.
And then I remembered the book Miss J gave us. Nicolas hasn't given it to me. It's Friday and he's had the book for like three days already. Why didn't he give it to me then? Is he still mad at me about the soda thing? Well, it's his fault too. It was lunch time. I hadn't seen him everywhere. I swear I had seen him earlier. But where could he be?
Without a doubt.
I walked into the library and didn't see him. Wait? Where could he possibly be? This library is only filled with people who are busy studying. I started to explore the library. Until now, I had just noticed that our school library is big enough to play hide and seek. I was at the end of the book shelf. I was about to give up when I saw a person sitting on the floor. What? There are so many tables here and he decided to sit on the floor. Is he some weird kid who has an obsession with the floor or what?
But I was wrong. It was the one and only Nicolas freaking Flynn.
"What are you doing here?"
I asked as I took a seat on the floor, in front of him. He was startled. It's amusing and adorable at the same time. That's when I realised he had his earphones on.
"What do you want, Rosa?"
He glared at me and did not even bother to take out his earphones.
"Why are you sitting on the floor?"
I ask, raising an eyebrow. He groaned. Annoyed maybe?
"What do you want?"
He finally took his earphones off. He stared at me weirdly. I smiled innocently. Slowly getting closer to him, he looks nervous. His back was facing the wall. He had no where to run.
"What are you doing?"
He looked really nervous. And I had never seen this side of him. I move closer to him. The space between us is only a little. He looks embarrassed. Wait, is he blushing? Ohmygod, he is so cute! I lean in closer. I could feel his eyes widening. He looks so funny. I can't help but smile at his behavior.
"I just wanted the book Miss J gave us three days ago that you were supposed to give to me."
He stared at me. What? Did I say it wrong?
"I forgot it at home."
He said, looking away. Liar. I saw it in his bag beside him. I keep staring at him.
"Why are you lying?"
I rolled my eyes and tried to grab his bag, but he put it behind him. Weird....
"I did not. I forgot it at home." Nicolas argued.
Funny. But I didn't believe him. And so, he wants to play it the hard way, eh? I'll show him the hard way.
"Why are you smiling like that?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
I shrug. I tried my best to get his bag again, but he hid it behind him. Do I really need to be this close to him? A part of me yelled, "Hell yeah!" while the other part said, "F*ck no." So he left me with no choice.
It's either me or him to win.
I tried to get his bag again, but he is just so strong. He grabbed both of my wrists and stared at me. What?
"Just give it to me, Flynn." I argue, trying to break free from his grip.
He pulled me to him. Wait, what?! I could feel his breath on my ear. What the heck is he doing to me?
"Don't move. There's a spider on your shoulder."
When he said that, I screamed. Well, I tried, but he pulled me closer to him and put his hand over my mouth. There's a freaking spider and he shut me out? I don't care how beautiful he is right now, I just want that freaking spider to get off of me! At the same time, he smelled so nice. Gosh, I sound like a complete creep, but he really does smell nice.
Finally, he moved his hand away from my mouth and then stopped dead in his tracks. I was confused. Our faces were so close. I could just kiss him if I wanted, but I noticed his eyes were staring behind me.
I turned around and saw the one and only Caleb Martin staring furiously at me. Or must I say at Nicolas's? That's when it hit me. Nicholas had his hands around my waist. How the heck are we even in this position? Nicolas didn't move. He was so red. He looked away from Caleb at the same time Caleb left us.
I was dumbfounded.
We stayed like that for another few seconds. He doesn't even move? He doesn't even push me to the floor. Wow, that's new? When he finally looked at me, I got lost in his eyes. But as much as I like our position right now, we have class to attend. I pushed myself away from him.
"You just have to make things hard, eh?"
I said as I grabbed the book in his bag. Why does he have to lie? I stood up and got my bag. He's still on the floor.
"Let me help you. I won't bite."
I said and he finally looked up. I noticed he was thinking about whether to take my offer or not. But he finally gave in and reached for my hand. He's so strong! I couldn't even...
"F*ck!"
I heard him hissed. It was an accident. I didn't mean to let go of him. Oh God, he is so funny. I can't stop laughing.
"See you around, stupid"
I winked at him and left. My stomach was filled with butterflies. I don't even know if I can fake-hate him any longer. I'm so madly in love! I couldn't believe we were that close! Oh God! I have to tell Bella what happened!
I spent the whole day smiling to myself. I just can't stop. I was so happy. Some people even asked me if I was alright. The heck? I'm great! I'm so great! To be honest, I'm having the greatest time of my life.
"So... that was your boyfriend?"
I heard Caleb's voice behind me. He scoffed. I want to punch him because of what he says about Nicolas. He said "that"?! He's not a thing, you dipshit. I decided to ignore him.
"How long have you two been together?"
He added. Why can't he just stop bothering me?
"You're going to ignore me now?"
He sighs as I look at him.
"What do you want, Caleb? And yes, He is my boyfriend. You got a problem with that?"
I lied. Again, Oh gosh, if Nicolas knew about this, he would absolutely hate me to death.
"You let him touch you? The Hell, Rose? I was the only one who was supposed to touch you, not him!"
He said furiously. Somehow, his words hurt me. What does he think I am?
"No. Rose. I didn't mean it that way... I'm sorry. I was just... angry."
He looked down. I ignored him and walked away. Stupid dipshit. The school bus was a bit crowded. I haven't seen Nicolas anywhere. I was walking to my house when I heard someone call my name. I turn around and see Anna? Huh?
"Anna? What are you doing here?"
"I live in this neighbourhood. You?" She smiled sweetly.
"Yes, me too. That's my house."
I said, showing her my, oh so-called, house.
"Really? We live near then"
She exclaimed. She told me they lived eight houses away from my house. That really is interesting.
"Hey, can I get your number? just in case."
She said while smiling, although I don't even know what she means by that.
"Sure."
We exchanged phone numbers and she smiled again. She smiles a lot, not like her cousin...
"I'll see you again, Rose!"
She waved and walked to her house. Wow. I never knew Nicolas's cousin lived that close to me... That night, I finished reading the book Miss J gave us. She sure is a romantic person. I also cried a little at some scenes where Laura and Daniel broke up because of Laura's friend. I wonder who will be Daniel?
The book is actually about a girl and a boy who secretly love each other without knowing it. That's why the book is called Crush & Crushed. I like the story. It's refreshing. At the same time, heartwarming. It's actually a shame that they broke up at the end because I honestly thought they'd be together. And the fact that Daniel lied to her at the end is absolutely going to make anyone cry. It was actually weird why Miss J liked the story. And yes, the story didn't have a happy ending. They both didn't end up together.
Around eleven that night, I got a text from someone unknown. I wonder who it is? Caleb? The text said
:Oi
I was confused by who the hell texted someone starting with that. I decided to ignore it. Maybe it was a wrong number? Huh.
:Rosa
Another message. How did this person know my name? That when it hit me. Only one person calls me that. And I'm 100% sure it was him. I wanted to scream that he texted me, but I kept it cool. Gosh. Why did he text me? Is he finally going to confess his undying love for me? Oh my. I decided to play with him.
:Who is this?
I typed and sent the message. Wait, where did he get my phone number?
:Handsome guy 
He replied. Huh, the nerve of him. Well, he is handsome, but gah, annoying.
:Sorry, I don't talk to strangers. 
I replied, smirking to myself. But then he doesn't reply anymore. Did I make a mistake? I don't want him to stop texting me though...
:U are so annoying. It's Flynn.
He finally replied after 35 minutes. Yes, I waited that long for a single message.
:Why are you stalking me?
I replied. Huh, serve him for calling me a stalker.
:U are annoying 
What? Did he really text me for that?
:Stupid
I typed back. Within a few seconds, he replied back. Don't he sleep?
:I can't sleep.
He replied. Awe, cute. I was smiling to myself. Another text from him
:I keep having nightmares. I'm scared to go back to sleep. You were eating a dozen puppies. Creepy right?
I take back my word. That's not cute at all. He seriously is annoying when it comes to midnight. That sounded weird... I was about to reply when I received another text from him.
:Can I call you?
I was shocked. What? Is he really going to confess his undying
love for me? Ohmygod. I was about to reply when he called me. Why can't he just wait for my reply first? Ugh. I wasn't ready for this. I took a deep breath and answered.
:Hello?
No answer... 
:Hello?
Again, that stupid didn't talk. Why is he so annoying?
:I'll hang up now.
No reply. Fine. Curse him for being annoying!
:Wait.. I wanted to tell you something 
Finally, he said something. Is he really going to confess? Right now?
:What?
I'll pretend that I'm annoyed with him.
:Red looks good on you.
I was confused as hell.
:What are you talking about, stupid?
He chuckled. Huh?
:Care to explain?
I was curious. What is he talking about?
:I like your red inner clothing. It's pretty.
When he said that, my whole world stopped. What the heck is he talking about? That's when it hit me, in the library! Gosh! That is why he was blushing like crazy! stupid! I thought he was blushing because of me or whatever, but this? Seriously?!
:You're unbelievable! Stupid pervert!
My face was red. Thank God he can't see me. He just chuckled. What the heck is so funny?!
:Well, I wasn't the one who came on you. That's funny.
He said as he laughed. Again. What's up with him laughing at night? It feels like he's a different person at night.
:Shut up, Flynn. Ugh bye!
I honestly am annoyed. How come I didn't know that he was such a pervert?? But I don't know. I still like him despite being a jerk. Before I hung up on him, he managed to say something
:But don't worry. I still don't like you.
No chuckling, no laughing. Wow, Flynn, you broke my heart a thousand times without knowing it.
:I hate you too, freaking pervert!
I said, and I hung up. This is too much. Don't cry, Rose. He was just joking.
right?