Friday was already here and I'm stuck in detention. I wasn't allowed to go with the other students and watch the big match. Claudia and Kenzie had promised to Livestream the whole match for me. That way I'll be able to watch the football match. Twenty minutes before the match started,I got an anonymous message from someone.
"Come to the art studio right now. I've a surprise for you."I said, reading the message
It sounded important but I didn't want to go. At first I thought it was Xavier but after much thinking and detention have gotten lately, I suspected this was one of Brianna's trick. I've already fallen for them before and I'm not ready to go through another detention. This was already ruining my perfect attendance. Mr Rodriguez wasn't around to conduct today's detention. He had travelled for a festival or something,so I heard. Mrs Valentine stood in for him. She didn't mind us using our phones as long as you don't disturb her sleeping time.
I ignored the text and focused on the cat outside. I watched from the classroom window and saw how it struggled to get on the tree. The kitten was so adorable. Everything about it was magnificent. From her white and black fur, to its floppy ears, to its short whiskers and cute eyes. I was enchanted by its cuteness. I was still staring at the kitten when I got another text from the same person. It looked like my presence was needed at the art studio. I wasn't taking any chances. I turned my phone to airplane mode and continued looking at the kitten. I was still staring at the kitten when Claudia came in.
"There you're. I've been looking all over for you. Didn't you get my text messages?"Claudia said
"So that was you? What happened to your phone?"I asked
"Um...it has no signal so I had to borrow someone's else's."She said
"Okay. What are you still doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at the match?"I asked
"I was... I am... whatever. Just come with me. I've something to show you"She said really excited
"But I'm still in detention"I reminded her
"Mrs Valentine won't know you're gone for a few minutes. Besides she's still sleeping. And when she wakes up, you'll be back. She won't notice a thing"She said
"You sure?"I said
"Yes! Now c'mon."She said, pulling me by the arm
She carefully opened the door and closed it quietly to avoid waking Mrs Valentine.
"What's this surprise anyway?"I said, curious to know
"Oh silly! It's a surprise! You just have to see it for yourself. But first,put this blindfold on."She said, handing me a white blindfold
"Why the blindfold?"I asked
"It's part of the surprise. You'll see."She said cheerfully
"I don't know Claudia. You're beginning to scare me."I said
"Jocelyn, would I ever hurt you?"She said, raising her one of her eyebrows
"No! I guess not!"I said
"Do you trust me?"She said
"Yes! But only at 98%."I replied
"Okay. See that enough reason you should trust me on this. I won't hurt you. I promise"She said, placing her hand on her chest and the other in the air
"Fine. I'll put it on only if you'll be my eyes."I said
"Deal."She said
I took the blindfold and wore it. My vision became blurry.
"Are you sure this is safe?"I asked
"Yes, it's. Quit being scared"She said
I walked two steps in front of her and stumbled onto a trash can.
"I'll lead you by hand. Just to stay safe."She said
She held my hand and led the way. It felt like we were walking hours and hours. I began to grow impatient. It was really hard to know your destination with a blindfold on.
"Are we there yet?"I asked
"Yes,just few steps more"She said
"A few steps? We've been walking for hours and my feet hurts"I complained
"It's only been three minutes. Just be patient. We're almost there"She said
"Okay"I said
"We're here"She announced
"So fast?"I said
"Yes. I told you to be patient"She said,while opening the door in front of me
"You can take off your blindfold now"She said, letting go of my hand
"Wait? Claudia! Claudia!!"I called but got no response
I quickly removed the blindfold and saw the place was dark. I searched for the light switch and turned it on when I found it. I bumped into a canvas twice before turning the lights. I was was in the art room. It looked different than usual. It had rose petals covering most of the floor and balloons too. One if the balloons caught my eye and I went to pick it up. It had a note attached to it. I picked up the balloon and read the was written on the paper.
"There's no place or time for true love. It happens in a heartbeat or throbbing moment"I said while reading the note
Reading note made me smile. Xavier suddenly appeared from no where.
"Do you like it?"He said
His voice startled me.
"Xavier!"I said nervously
He was dressed in a navy blue jersey, which had his first name and the number 4 at the back. He looked more handsome in the jersey.
"Xavier, what's the meaning all this?"I asked,amazed with what I saw
"Jocelyn, there's no place or time for true love. It's happens in a heartbeat or throbbing moment"Xavier said, which were the exact words on the note
"I don't understand"I replied
"Jocelyn,"He said while holding my hand
"... from the first moment I saw you,my life hasn't been the same. I may act all tough and all but I never knew I could get so weak at the point. I can't believe I'm saying this"He continued
"Saying what?"I said,eager to know
"Jocelyn, I...I...I really like you a lot. I've never felt this way for no one. The point is that I love you"He said
I was speechless. Completely speechless. My mouth was moving but no words come out of it. Was this a dream? Someone should pinch or pour a bucket of water to wake up. I don't know whether I should jump or hug him right now. I was filled with so much emotions that I was lost in thought.
"Um... Jocelyn?"He said
Hearing my name brought me back to reality.
"Huh?"I said
"I knew this was stupid. I shouldn't have bothered. Now you think I'm a weirdo"He said, blaming himself
"No, you're not. You're really special"I said, encouraging him
"I shouldn't have allowed Diego to talk me into this"He said
"Xavier! Calm down!"I said
He stopped talking and took a deep breath.
"Now you're calm,I've something to I want to say. I have feelings for you as well. I like 'like like you' too"I said, feeling a bit awkward
His face changed and he was nervous to speak.
"I know it may sound silly but I thought you were one of those hot shot when I first met. A playboy. Womanizer. And a liar till you helped me find Coco and escaped from detention. I haven't felt for someone like the way I feel for you. You're in my thoughts and I thought you won't girls like me. Plain. Original."I said
"And what makes you say that?"He asked
"Because you're always with..."I said
"A bevy of ladies?"He said
"Yeah!"I nodded
"Joce,me being with a lot of ladies doesn't mean I like them. I'm tough,mean and popular and the ladies just stick around my like pollen does to insect. I'm only around them to look cool in front of my friends but my heart will always yours. You only"He said
With those words,my legs became wabbly. My cheeks were red, really red. I didn't know how to control it. We looked at each other's eyes for awhile. I felt like a princess meeting my prince charming for the first time. He held up chin,his eyes still focus on mine and was about to kiss me when Diego came in.
"Sorry to interrupt your... love union. Coach Mily needs the both of now. The bus is about to leave and the match is going to start any moment. It's time to go"He said
"I guess this is good bye"Xavier said,a bit disappointed about his departure
"Yeah!"I replied
I gave him a hug before he left. I love the smell of his cologne from up close.
"See you when I get back"He said, leaving the art studio
"Bye"I said, waving at him.
I stood there for a few minutes, trying hard believe that this wasn't a dream. I danced crazily around the studio and returned back to detention with a big smile on my face.