-Raegan-
Colton and I went running to catch the bus. We were lucky because we did reach the bus stop just before the bus departed.
"Wait! Wait!" we screamed in unison.
We were panting and almost out of breath when the bus opened for us. We hopped inside and found two vacant seats at the back.
'Perfect!' I thought so Colton and I could talk with each other without people looking at us or eavesdropping.
"Oh my god! I thought we would miss the bus. Is this going to be our life every day?" Colton said.
"That Riverwoods, he is such a pain. I wonder when he would stop bothering me," I replied.
"Girl, he is the bad boy that is totally into you. I mean, where would I get such a guy?"
"Really, Colton? Can you not see how much of a bully he was?"
"Yes, but isn't it how hot bad boys are? Otherwise, for what are they called a bad boy for. They behave like that, but they are actually soft and kind when you get to know them. You remember I used to have a fling. He was somewhat like that because his parents didn't accept gays. Too bad he went to France. I kind of missed Sebastien."
"Bestie, Sebastien was not as aggressive as Riverwoods is. I felt like Riverwoods is like a psycho and a stalker."
Colton laughed and said, "You really need to read romance books, babe. When you read and use your imaginations, you would realize why a bad boy is the best man to love and date."
I looked at him, feeling disgusted, and said, "Actually, you are making me hate romance novels. I felt like backing away from our agreement. I mean, how can I read something like that."
"Girl, an agreement and agreement. I am here, so you better read a paranormal romance book. Just try it out, and I am sure you will love it. Trust me. But wait a minute, what are you planning to do with this Riverwoods? I don't think he is going to leave you. A bad boy always gets what he wants."
I gave him a stern look and asked, "Colton, who is your best friend? Is it me or Riverwoods? I feel like you like him more than me."
"Sorry, babe. He was just so hot. I would have flirted with him earlier if he weren't that into you. Sadly, he likes my best friend. If it was another girl, like that ugly short girl that keeps following him, then I might fight to get him."
"Seriously?"
"Girl, you haven't been in a relationship. Loving a bad boy is still juicy and so fucking amazing. I mean, it takes you to the highs of highs but also the lows of lows. It is super amazing. So, watch out; he will keep pursuing you."
I become quiet. I could not tell Colton that a strange feeling blossomed inside me when I met Riverwoods. I didn't want him to think that I was acting weird.
The day I met Riverwoods, I could smell what I thought was his perfume, but no, it was his scent, a unique one that was only for him. I was so intense and addicting that I sometimes looked for it. And every day in class, I fight myself not to entertain him.
I could also hear his thoughts and talk to him through my mind. It was strange because it only happened to him. I tried doing that with Colton, but it doesn't work. I even asked myself, what is with this guy?
But the weirdest thing that I felt shy to admit and could not understand was that I got drawn to him like a magnet. There were so many things that I didn't like about him, but my mind and eyes would not stop looking for him. I even hated Kiara because she was acting like a tail to Riverwoods. And I am sure she was more than a friend or study buddy, which irritates me so much.
"What happened to you? Why do you look so spaced out? Is Riverwoods on your mind?"
I glared at him and said, "Eww! I was thinking of getting rid of him without my mother forcing me to transfer to a different school. I wanted him to leave me alone and mess another girl, someone who be so flattered because Riverwoods is flirting with her."
"I have a better idea," Colton answered with a smile on his face.
'Yes, an idea is what I needed right now to solve this matter,' the voice in my head screamed.
My eyes lit up upon hearing that. Then, Colton said, "It's very easy. Just date him."
My brows furrowed because I thought he would say something worthwhile. And he didn't do that. I snapped at him. "Colton, do you even hear what you are saying? How could I possibly date such a guy?"
Colton only laughed at me.
"What are you going to do? I don't want to transfer school, Raegan. I just started here like literarily; today was my first day. I would not say it was bad. There were so many cute and gorgeously handsome guys here. And I might see my best friend in love this year."
"I am done talking to you. You are unbelievable! You are my best friend, but you choose Riverwoods side. Where is your loyalty?"
"Girl, it's still with you. I just feel excited that maybe I will see you falling in love. It has never happened, so it's exciting and makes me want to look forward to it."
"And of all the people, why it has to be with Riverwoods?"
"Babe, he is super into you with the way how jealous and possessive he was. And I can't see that flicker in your eyes whenever you mention his name."
"What flicker are you talking about? My eyes don't do that. This conversation is really crazy."
I was nervous and embarrassed. I did not want Colton to find the truth about how I felt with Riverwoods. I can't tell him how drawn I was to him that I find it hard controlling the way I feel. And I even wondered what would happen in the future? Would I really fall for him?
"There! That look that you just did. I always see it whenever we talk about Riverwoods. But is Riverwoods his real name? Or something else?"
I sighed and said, "It's his last name. It's what I remember of him. I kept forgetting his first name."
Colton chuckled and teased, "I thought I was the one who has a bad memory. Is that the effect of Riverwoods on you? You had become forgetful because your head got filled with thoughts of him?"
"Cut it out, Colton! It's not anymore funny."
Colton laughed and said, "Calm down, girl! I was just joking."
It might have been a joke, but I felt like Colton was somehow correct. There were so many things changing in me. And I fear that there would be so many more to come.