The day passes by great. I manage to talk more to Fidel he's like a sting never stops asking questions and creating a conversation. I was sure he was doing all that because this time Mary and Tracy were not in class.
I go home that evening and my mum keeps eyeing me through supper and I just ignore her. My dad as usual is out there taking alcohol as usual. I go to sleep early.
The next day is I wake up not so early because I don't have classes anyway. So I decide to stay home a little and leave at around 11:00am. I help the house help in washing the dishes and also cleaning the house. She's kind and with every opportunity I get I never cease helping her somehow. I still stare at my phone waiting for Dylan's texts or call. I just don't get what's up with me and thinking about Dylan.
After taking a shower I put on my blue jeans and a white t-shirt and my red jacket and I leave for school.
Getting to school I find Fidel in class surprisingly. It seems he's just not the library type like his friend, Dan. Today he looks lively and I notice him wearing a blue vest and blue shorts. I swallow hard at his biceps and triceps that form when he raises his hands talking to well... Mary. I didn't even recognize Mary due to Fidel... wierd. "Ooh finally here she is." Mary says noticing my presence. "When did you walk in?" She asks. I smile sweetly at her. "Found the door open so I just walked in." I say turning my eyes from Mary to Fidel. "Hey." He says softly as his eyebrows rise up. I notice his eyes are dark as charcoal and I like them. "Hey there." I say and notice his mood shifting to an unexplainable excitement. "We were talking about you anyway." Mary says and I look back at her. "About what?" I ask. She places her hand to her mouth and giggles. I take my seat at the usual spot. I guess Fidel knows. "You guys don't have a class today right?" She asks and we both nod.
"I have 300 shillings with me so I wanted to give it to you for Valentines." She says and hands me the money. I smile and take it gladly. I wonder why people trust me so much with their money.
"Okay, so will we eat pizza plain." I ask.
"Fidel!! Oooh Mary, Daisy, how are you guys!" We hear a voice coming from the door and it's Kim. One of our friends again. He looks excited and walks towards us. He hugs Mary and me and fist bumps Fidel. He then takes a seat. "So what's the talk here, I heard someone mention Pizza." He said sitting down then rubbing his hands together.
"Yeah we are going for pizza on Valentine's actually we are trying to save up money." Mary says. "They are taking me." Fidel adds. I don't say anything. "And you guys never bothered telling me." He complains and we all smile. "What's about the drinks that day."
"We'll cater for it if you want to come." Fidel says. Kim nods.
We go on making stories passing by time. I get to forget about Dylan for hours of making stories.
"Guys I'm hungry." Mary says and Kim lightens up. "Let's go get something to eat at the mall." Kim suggests and we all stand. I look through my purse and notice the money I have was the one I had saved for pizza yet it's not enough and Mary's money. I knew getting to spend it will just add more debt and I hate promising and failing. "Guys you go, I'll stay here."
"No let's go." Fidel says and I shake my head. "Kim and Mary you can head forward I have to go to the loo." Fidel says trying to take his bag which I clearly see he's struggling to pull off or should I put pretending to struggle to get it off the chair. Kim and Mary leave nodding and I sit down. Fidel leans over to me and something catches my eye. His tattoo, at the left side of his chest. I can't figure out what it is but I like it and my heart jumps. I also notice his smell, it's a faint mint smell, my head gets blown and I look at his lips. I feel strange and wonder what the hell is wrong with me. "Hey I saw how you checked your purse to find money. I'll buy you lunch, I offer please." He says sweetly and I shy. He was watching me all this time. "Please, after all you are buying me Pizza on Valentine's." He says and I shrug. "Fine only for today." I say and we stand to leave. I feel like asking about the tattoo but I don't. Immediately we are out he takes his black jumper and puts it on to cover the tattoo and I feel like stopping him. I can stare at his tattoo all day long. I am a fan of tattoos and at some point I always think of having one but I'm scared of the pain, costs and what to tattoo. I had never seen one live I always saw it on celebrities on tv. We walk down the stairs as he asks more questions about my dad and mom. I don't know why he's interested but I just tell him. We meet Mary and Kim at the ground floor and head for the mall.