~Beth~
I watched him clean up my room and inspecting the ground to see any trace of broken glass. When I came upstairs I scolded myself for letting him see my angry side. I saw the fear in his eyes even though he tried to appear unfazed and couldn't remain mad at him for flirting with Bec in my presence but then again he didn't know I liked him.
I needed a breather so I fished out my earphones and decided to listen to some calming music. I lay in bed and closed my eyes. The volume of the music was low in case he would say something to me. I heard a low mumble and thought he was talking to me. But I when I paid attention I saw that he was humming a song. I listened attentively trying to figure out the name of the song.
He stood up and swayed his hips. That's when I realized that he was humming side to side by Arianna Grande ft Nicki Minaj. I quickly started videoing him because he didn't notice that he was now singing it softly and actually moving from side to side.
After a while I couldn't control myself and burst out laughing. I felt my eyes water and soon enough tears fell freely I didn't even bother to wipe them. He stood there watching me like I was a psycho. I don't blame him though because I was indeed laughing like a mad girl which became worse when he had jumped in fear after my outburst.
When I calmed down I stopped videoing him. I just pretended that I was watching a funny video on my phone.
"Are you done?" I tried to make the atmosphere casual.
"Yeah, I have to leave now. I don't want my mom to worry about me"
How thoughtful. I can see that he'll be a good father maybe I could be the mother of his kids. What am I thinking? Seth is in love with Bec. Ahhh my thoughts are in a quandary.
"Okay, say hi to your mom for me"
He flashed me a beautiful smile, "sure"
I smiled back. I walked him to the front door and when he was about to leave he turned and hugged me. Okay now my brain has shut down. I didn't even get a chance to hug him back because he pulled away the moment I thought of it.
"Bye"
"Er" my mouth was open. I can't believe that my crush just hugged me. I felt my cheeks warmed up and knew that I looked like a ripe tomato. It took a few minutes of an intense staring competition between Seth and I to snap me out of my thoughts. I closed my mouth before they became a home for flies.
"Goodbye Seth"
"See you at school?"
"Yeah"
He left and when he was out of sight I looked left and right before doing my favorite victory dance. I went to my room still dancing and wished that the Monday will come quickly. To think that this morning I wished rain will fall on Monday.
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~Seth~
I pretended to have left Beth's neighborhood but I hid and watched her look around like thief. I wondered what she wanted to do. I had fallen to the ground laughing when I saw her dancing.
So she likes me after all. That's nice to know. I hoped that Monday will just be tomorrow. No offense Sunday I love to rest but right now I am to excited to see my beloved on that day. I have to look especially dashing for her. Smiling to myself I went home to select my clothes.
I texted Bec to ask her if I can hang out at her place tomorrow. I have plans on how to make Beth feel jealous tomorrow. So maybe Monday can wait. I walked home still smiling. My mom was happy to see me in a good mood.
"Hey Mom" I pecked her cheek.
"Seth? I haven't seen you this happy since ..."she trailed off.
"Since Doris happened" I finished for her. Doris was my ex. I met her in my last school. I was so blinded by my love for her that I didn't notice the way she treated me differently in front of people from school.
I was a nerd, technically I am still one if you count being second in all academia in Brooksville High School. Beth is the only person I know who is as smart as me. Not to brag but most times I finish any classwork we are given in half the time Beth uses to finish hers.
Actually I don't want any positions related to intellect. I just wanted to meet someone who would like me for me and not for my intelligence. That's what Doris wanted, me to always do her homework and explain things to her. She avoided me in school with the excuse that she didn't want anyone thinking that I was a social climber. I believed her until I caught her making out with the quarter back. I cried for a week and when it was time for exams she came thinking I knew nothing, trying to sound sweet but I told her off. That's when I finally agreed to move in with my mom. My parents are divorced and back then I lived with Dad.
But ever since I met Beth I was captivated by her and decided to give love one more chance. That's why I'm wooing her while being neutral in school. I did everything I couldn't do before and wherever Doris was I'm sure she regrets.