We were in the hostel later that day, it was siesta time. I went to the bathroom to take my bath.
When I returned, I met Tasha and Jane waiting eagerly on my bed.
"What's up girls? Any gifts? I asked, cleaning my body.
"We are here to ask that" Tasha replied.
I laughed "What makes you think I have gists? I asked
"About Henry" Tasha replied.
"Henry has a crush on you," Jane said.
"Yes, I saw how he looked at her the other time" Tasha added.
"Please stop saying things that are not true. He only said he would see me later. He never mentioned anything related to what you guys are saying"
I replied, wearing my clothes.
"Besides, he hasn't even used up to 6 hours in this school" I added.
"Princess! Stop behaving like a child. Grab that opportunity!"
Tasha said, standing up from my bed.
"Yes! Your only opportunity to have a boyfriend in this school" Jane added
"You guys are not serious. He only....."
"That's enough Princess. We wanna sleep" Tasha shut me up
I sighed and laid on my bed.
"But seriously, could Henry, who just came today be crushing on me? That can't be true! But if that's true, I'll tell him I like his brother. No no, I can't do that. They do fight, right? No..... I really can't say that.
I don't wanna be the reason for their fight in this school.
But I like Harry. I thought as I drifted off to sleep.
My alarm woke me an hour later. I had to read.
I wore my white play gown and my silver sandal.
I left my hair poured down as usual. I then headed to class.
"Finally, I saw you" I heard someone say.
It was Henry. I guess he had been looking for me.
He wore a blue round neck top and white jean trousers.
"Hi" I greeted
"What's up, Princess?" He replied
"I'm fine, good afternoon"
"So... Are you free?" He asked
"Uhnnmm... I wanted to read a little but that can wait"
I said, looking straight into his eyes.
"Let's find somewhere to sit".
He said.
"No, it's fine. I replied.
"Good, So... Princess, what's your surname?" He asked.
"Mason"
"Ok....since when have you joined this school?"
"I'm a newcomer too... but not as new as you are. I came some weeks ago"
"Oh really?"
"Yes"
"That's nice....umm... Like I said earlier, you're really pretty"
"Thanks again" I replied, I knew he was driving at something.
"So... I just wanted to ask you that... Can we be friends?"
"Yeah, sure, no big deal" I replied.
"Thanks for accepting my friend request"
"It's my pleasure. I wanted to ask you something too" I said.
"Really? What could that be?" He replied.
"I... I wanted to ask you about how you and Harry are related"
"Oh... That's somehow complicated....but I'll tell you because I kinda trust you...but please, don't tell anyone" He said.
"I promise" I replied
"Harry is the only son of his parents. His mom died some years ago and my mom married his father. So... He's my stepbrother" He said.
"That's surprising," I said.
"Yeah it is" he replied.
"So..... What usually caused your fights?"
"Oh...about that...actually, my mom doesn't like him so she treats him anyhow and he transfers the aggression to me"
"Oh"
"He doesn't even behave like he has family issues," I thought.
"Thanks, Henry". I said
"What are friends for?" He replied and smiled. I smiled back
"So... bye for now," He said
"See ya later" I replied as we departed.
I met Harry at the entrance of our class. He folded his arms.
As I was about to walk past him, he held my arms, stopping me.
"What in the world....." I thought.
"Can we talk?" He said.