'Tell me why'd you suddenly change like that?', a guy crossed Gina and asked half smirking.
'I don't like you, Brye,' Gina said firmly.
But Brye isn't giving up. 'You can't like him either, he's too dumb for you,' Brye replied holding his hands into fist.
'You don't decide who I like, Brye. And for the last time, leave me alone!', Gina said loudly and few students looked at their direction then Luke came along with Max and Sam.
'What's happening here?', Luke asked and Gina just went and hugged Sam. They were perplexed but Brye scoffed.
'Am not giving up on you, Gina', Brye said but Max gave him a hard glance that he choked on his words and just walked away.
'Sorry about that', Gina said twirling her hair.
'Its okay', Sam reassures and stroke her hair making her smile. Luke cleared his throat and stared at Sam who left her hair alone and she thanked them then she went away.
'I was just stroking her hair', Sam said seeing Luke was still throwing him eye daggers.
'Yeah. Nothing's bad with that', Max said smiling ignoring the eye daggers from Luke.
'But don't do that in my presence...ever', Luke gritted his teeth and Sam threw his hands in the air signifying the surrender action.
Meanwhile back in the school canteen, A Brye was sulking at a corner. Angrily eating up in his plate.
'I Wish I could tear him apart. He stole her from me and I won't allow that. Am gonna take my revenge', He said angrily in whispers
'But did you asked her out?', another guy asked.
'Does that matter. She liked me and I liked her. Since we were kids. And she's the reason I came back to school here', Brye said.
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'Do you like Sam?', Luke asked Gina as he dropped his bag on the couch.
'Hmm. I don't know', she replied as she felt her neck and sighed.
'I'm not taking sides here. But we both know he's been crazy about you for a long time', Luke said.
'Thats the point. I don't want anyone to be crazy about me. I don't want him back', Gina said.
'I hope you make the right decision. Choose whose best for you. Who can be there for you. And who can love you for who you are not your body', Luke said and patted her shoulder then walked away. Grey was listening to the conversation and Luke met him. He smiled at Luke who smiled back.
'How is he?', Luke asked.
'He's better. You should visit him', Grey said.
' I feel bad about it. I don't want to see him. What if he recognizes me', Luke said worriedly.
'Its okay to be scared son. But do the right thing by going to see him. He will be discharged soon. Your attack was a little harsh. Try that on a rogue wolf next time", Grey smiled and pats Luke who chuckled nervously.
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'Are you okay', Aldor asked looking at Max.
'Am fine Dad. I just miss her sometimes', Max said sadly.
'Its okay. I miss her too. I can't deny that. But you gat to move on. That worry is for me not you. You are young and naive, live your life. Fall in love and make some mistakes. It's normal. Your time is now,Max. Don't let worry bind you in a spot. If she was here, she'd be dying to know your girlfriend', Aldor said and Max chuckled. 'Now tell me about that girl',he added with a smile.
'I think I like her', he whispered.
'Yeah. Have heard that once. Have you make a move on her', Aldor asked.
'Am still scared. What if she doesn't like me or she's just being nice?', Max said and Aldor rolled his eyes.
'Girls are a complex gender. They like guys who are courageous and have confidence in themselves. Go straight up and tell her how you feel about her. If she declines, she'll be your friend then', Aldor said.
'I don't have the courage. Am not good enough for her. I don't even have her time', Max said.
'Then make yourself more than good enough. And create time', Aldor said Max scoffed.
'Okay',Max said and hugged his dad. 'Meanwhile Wade called,said he's coming soon', Aldor added and Max felt happy and yet creepy scared at the same time.
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