Mum got me really pissed off today and I went to the coffee shop to cool off or better still burn it off. As I sipped my coffee, I sighted the new teacher in my school. I waved and he waved back. That was it, I don't know but I have a secret crush on him. I don't know if it's only me but I see him as cute, got a nice walking step, though he catwalks a bit, weird right? Hey, he's not gay. Actually, the happy thing is, he's been giving me little attention which I've been craving since I first saw him. What do they call it? Love at first sight? Well, I don't think it's love I feel for him. Ever since, he stopped putting on those nerd glasses, he turned from cute to cuter. But one thing I hate about him is his dressing style. Who wears a t-shirt in suit? That's so off.
Someone sat in front of me and I looked up from my phone. And guess who?
I felt shivers run down my spine, I guess I started to actually shiver but no one noticed that, I guess? I wish I could just melt now, how am I to let words out of my mouth?
"Babe, how are you?"
I stammered "Rh.. Rhett?"
"Yeah babe, its Rhett" he winked "how you doing?"
"I...I'm.. I'm fine and you?" I made sure I avoided his eyes which were looking for comfort in mine.
"I'm alright. You never seem to say anything to anyone. I almost thought you were dumb"
"No, how'd you think of that?"
"I've observed you for too long"
That should mean he likes me too, right?
"Why?"
"I won't tell you now. But for now, I'd tell you I have no idea"
"Whatever"
"I want money, babe"
"Then what should I do about it?"
"Give me money, of course"
"Who said I had money?"
"I know you do"
"How?"
"You're a boss, that's how"
I laughed a bit "even a boss has a boss"
"Oh! Really?"
I nodded, sipping the coffee again, it had turned cold but I don't mind.
"Come let's get married"
I burst out laughing, at least I had swallowed the coffee if not I'd embarrass myself now.
"What's funny?" he kept a straight face "you don't want us to get married? Oh! I forgot I was ugly" he smirked.
"No, you're not ugly, I just... I just didn't know where that came from" he was good at talking trash and I like it. A funny trash talker.
He chuckled "so...?"
"Yeah. I will, right away"
"Let me go get the ring" he stood up.
"You're joking, right?"
"Nope" he brought a ring box out from his pocket and picked the glittery diamond ring in it. I gasped. 'This is a joke' I kept reminding myself.
"Here" he placed it in my index finger after pretending to put it in my ring finger.
I think, at this point we decided to act stupid. We didn't exactly kiss but... how'd I explain this? Okay, we kissed but our lips didn't touch, I think I should call it 'air kiss'? Whatever, y'know. After doing that weird stuff for like minutes, we realized we were acting so stupid and we began to laugh.
"Alexis, you're a funny person"
"Funny? That's the wrong word to use on me"
"No, it's not. You just make me happy"
"Just few minutes ago?"
"I know right? I like you" that didn't sound normal. I like you.
"I actually... I like you too"
"You're just saying that to make me happy, right?"
"No, I'm serious"
"Aww. I feel loved"
"Actually, you're loved"
"I'm flattered"
"If I can flatter you, then there's a problem"
"Why that?"
"I...I... honestly, I don't know" I shrugged, lifting the cup of cold coffee to my mouth, I sipped it a little, it was terrible. I just had to swallow it that way, I wanted to spit it out, though.
"Sorry"
"Thank you" I dropped it on the table again.
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"You know it's not funny" I complained as he pushed me on the swing.
"What?" he chuckled.
"I'm not a child"
"But you just said you're fourteen"
"Doesn't mean" I chastened.
"Fine, I'm sorry"
"I don't need it"
"C'mon" he stopped pushing.
I waited. A little. For the swing to be on a slow motion before jumping down.
He pulled me "babe, I'm sorry"
"It's okay. I've heard that like thrice now"
"But you don't seem to listen. I feel hassled right now"
I stroked his cheek "it's fine" I took his hands in mine and we walked out.
I saw Jayden and it felt awkward, my heart thumped so hard that I thought it'd jump outta my chest. He waved and I couldn't find myself able to raise my hands to wave back. Luckily, he didn't notice cuz he looked away too quickly.
"Who's that?"
"No one important"
He pursed his lips and gave a nod.
"These days I don't see you in church"
"Oh! Been busy lately. The only free time I have, I spend it with you"
"That's bad"
"Why?"
"Not like I'm important or something"
He squeezed my palms "you're important to me. I don't know why you always classify yourself so low"
"I wasn't high class either"
"Says who?"
"I know"
"Lies, you're sassy too"
"That's the worst you can ever say"
"I'm serious"
"Now give me five qualities of a sassy person"
He raised a brow and gave a light snicker "uhmm... let me see... I won't tell you but I'd do, some other time"
"C'mon"
"Fine. Everyone knows it when you're sick. You don't eat much. You... I'd keep the rest to myself" he smirked.
I rolled my eyes. I remember when I was sick, he had treated me like a kid. He always walked me home from school cuz he comes earlier than the driver. Rhett had always fed me before I got home, we'd always stop at 'catties' to eat, he never let me feed myself. I found it weird but I got used to it. Mum didn't really know I was sick, though. He took me to the hospital and paid the bills. I hid my drugs under my bed so mum wouldn't know and get worried.
I know I got well quickly because he was always there to make me laugh my ass off. I like him. I really like like him but I don't think I want a relationship with him. We, at least could be best friends. I feel, that way our relationship would last longer. I noticed, all the boys I've ever dated didn't last long. The longest was Jayden and it only lasted for a month or more. I know I told that guy at the movies it was two but I don't think it was actually two. Butt.. Approximately, I'd stick to two months.
If I and Rhett ever become best friends now, maybe later we could think of becoming lovers then getting married. Haha! That may sound ridiculous but I'm damn serious. I could say; I love him?
"Funny" I said, dryly.
"I don't think it is"
"It's obviously not" I rolled my eyes.
"Well, take care of yourself" he planted a kiss on the back of my palms.
That was when I realized we had gotten to my house. I was lost in him all the way, the only way I could tell if we were already at my house was when he said that; take care of yourself.
I nodded, sluggishly walking in.
"Babe" he called out and I turned, raising a brow.
"I love you"
"You too" I threw a kiss lazily at him.