"Oh no..." I cover my mouth from shock, not expecting this newly found information. Lewis? He? Crush? No....
Chapter 20
"Guessing you didn't enjoy that kiss as much as he wanted you to?" A new familiar voice says from behind, frightening me. I give a little jump as I turn around, clutching my racing heart.
"K-kyle? You saw that?"
"Kinda wish I didn't."
"I'm sorry.." I apologise for no apparent reason. But one thing for sure left me in a state of complete turmoil, Why did I feel guilty for that kiss even though I didn't kiss back?
I hesitantly shift my gaze up to meet Kyle's, who seemed to have some sort of blank expression. "Tell me Rose, Whose life do you value more, yourself or others?" He questions, standing closer to the point where I begin to loose control of my mind as his presence alone near me, makes my organs go wild.
"Uhm....Both?" I reply back with uncertainty. It wasn't clear to me as to why he was asking such question, but if his life was no business to mine, then why should mine be of concern to him? "Why do you care anyways?"
"Because to me, it seems as though you care about others more than you care for yourself." He responds with the same emotionless look.
"Look, I don't care what you think or what you think you know. If you're going to stick around me like a fly, then you tell me where you went the other day. If not, then I want nothing to do with you. The only thing you do is make me feel things I don't want to." I begin to walk away, but he grabs a hold of my arm and holds me firmly in place.
"Does it not occur to you that I shared my biggest and most dangerous secret which could potentially get me killed and yet you sit there, feeding me your unwanted attitude. If that doesn't show that I care enough, then I don't know what will." He grits out, slowly beginning to lose his patience.
"Don't you freakin dare use that against me, Anderson! If you really cared then you'd stop using my best friend to fulfill your unsatisfied needs, don't you dare lead her on and make out with her for every part of the day then to go and kiss me without my consent, don't you even dare touch me after I have warned you not to because you might say that you are not who you portray yourself to be, yet you sure as hell enjoy what you are now!" I rip his hand off my arm then look him hard in the eye. "You're nothing but a womanizer....nothing but a person who I promised myself to stay away from.....you're nothing but a player....a bad boy..." And with that said, I storm off back to my dorm before he could utter a single word.
I was sick of the ways he was messing with my head. One minute he's kissing me, the next I suddenly have no business in his life what so ever. And to make matters worse, it's like I'm cheating against my best friend. I hate being treated like I'm some sort of trash can; knowing i'm there yet choosing to ignore me unless you really needed me.
And I guess, I'm Kyle's second option when it comes to sucking face with a female. I don't know who he thinks he is, and who he thinks I am, but one more finger laid on me from him, then he'll have to explain to his future kids why his limbs are missing.
"Attention students, I'm hoping you all have placements for your two weeks of work experience, if not come and see me in my office. Work experience begins tomorrow and if you haven't found one by the end of the day, then you'll be working and cleaning the entire boarding school. Thank you." The principals voice booms through the speakers just two minutes before the bell for the end last class went.
I squeal excitedly as I drag Laura to the cafeteria. "Oh my lady ga ga! I absolutely can't wait to work tomorrow with all the children!" I exclaim happily as she squeals along with me.
"Imagine I get to meet a famous model! Oh wow that would be like a dream come true!" Laura gushes beside me. I nod in agreement and walk myself to the front of the line since I'm prom queen so you all better move yo asses!
After collecting our food, we join Malcolm and Lewis at the table and I suddenly felt like a knot had been pulled inside my stomach. I take a deep breath and sit beside Laura and unfortunately in front on Lewis, who and at the moment had his eyes penetrating through my soul.
I shift uncomfortably in my seat and randomly scroll through my phone, making myself seem occupied. Halfway through my random scrolling through my photos, I get a notification pop up, signalling that I have a new message. Opening it up, I freeze in my spot.
From: Lou the Louser
U have a bit of food stuck on ur chin.
I look up at him and he smiles, his eyes gleaming with amusement. I wipe away what I assume to be yogurt and resume my scrolling only to get another message.
From: Lou the Louser
Why r u ignoring me?
I bite the corner of my lip and begin typing a reply, whilst Laura's voice chatted near my ear.
To: Lou the Louser
I'm not ignoring u.
From: Lou the Louser
Are u sure? Cos u usually insult me and pull my hair every time u see me.
To: Lou the Louser
I'm just tired.
Why are you texting me anyways? I'm right across u.
From Lou the Louser
Is it bcos of the kiss last night?
I freeze and grip my phone tightly. I have always seen him as a friend. Someone who is always there to brighten up my day and to fool around with. Not someone who has developed some sort of feeling towards me to which I can't return.
To: Lou the Louser
It was you who kissed me without my permission.
Once I hit send, I excused myself. "Catch up with you guys later, I have to go see my dad." They all reply their byes and I practically bolt for the exit.
"Rose, wait up!" I hear Lewis's voice call down the corridor but I ignore and continue towards my dads office.
"Seriously what is up with you?" He says after catching up and standing in front of me.
"Nothing. What's up with you?" I reply back.
He sighs in frustration. "Look, I'm sorry. I just wanted to see..."
"To see what, Lewis? How I would react? How I taste? That's a stupid thing to do and you could of asked me. You could of at least told me that you like me!" I rant off.
"Look, I just wanted to see if what I feel for you is mere attraction or something more! So give me a chance to explain myself. You can't just keep running away."
I scoff, crossing my arms. "Okay then, my dear best friend. Do explain why you rudely kissed me without my consent and simply walked away like it never happened!"
"Well as I have discovered, it's just a mere attraction. You are beautiful, Rose, so you should've expected it." He shrugs casually whilst I stare at him with wide eyes.
"Uhm...I...I have to go see the principal so if you could please get out of my way." I say trying to side step him.
"Only if you say that 'I'm the best person you have ever come in contact with.'" He says with a grin to which I roll my eyes.
"Honestly Lou, how old are you? We did that sort of stuff back when we were ten."
He raises an eyebrow up out of amusement. "Well if you're always arguing that you're never too old for Disney, then I am never too old for making you admit the truth." He states, shaking his head and fingers like some overly obsessed girl.
"Whatever. You're a slimy expired cockroach!"
"Rose, get in and stop talking!" My dad demands as he stands outside his office with an angry look on his face.
"Oh uhm, coming." I walk in hesitantly whilst shooting Lewis a glare.
"Now as part of your punishment for snooping in my office LATE at night, I have agreed to shave off all your hair."
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