Bella P. O. V.
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I couldn't concentrate on everything I was doing, thankfully I have no assignment to submit tomorrow.
"Held on to me you won't fall". Was the only word ringing on my head.
"Did he like me"? I ask myself and later slapped myself. "No, he don't, he love you". I shout and started bouncing on my bed.
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The following day, my alarm woke me up by 6am, after preparing for school I am almost late so I decide to take the bus since it's in front of my house.
The ride to school was short and just as usual no one bullied me, I don't know the reason but am thankful for that.
I alight from the bus and went straight to my class hoping that Courtney will come to school today. Till the class teacher came in to take our attendance there was no sign of her and Nick didn't even spare me a glance so am sure that the day will be boring.
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During recess, i was occupied with a novel when Nick walked up to me.
"Hi". He said tapping my desk.
"Hello". I respond with a faint smile.
"Busy"? He ask seating on my desk.
"Not really".
"Let's go out for recess". He said.
"Ok". I replied and we both went out.
He held my hands making my heart flutter as he lead me to a place I remember being when I lost my way. He opened a class and escort me in which turns out to be the school studio with different kind of instruments there.
"Wow". I exclaimed admiring the set of big jazz. I have always love jazz and wish I could learn to beat it one day.
"Why are we here"? I ask when he lead me to a seat.
"You are a transfer student so allow me introduce you to my world. This is my paradise".
"Wow, you sing"?
"Not only sing I have a band, I signed my debut last year with Jason and Mike".
"Wow that's amazing. So that explains why you guys are popular in school".
"You can say that again".
"Do you know how to beat any of this?" I ask hoping he could say he knows how to beat the jazz so I can plead him to teach me.
"Yes, I play the guitar and sing too. Do you want me to sing for you"? He ask and I found myself nodding.
"Only if you promise to dance". He added.
"Dance, no". I shout. The last time I dance was in my 16th birthday, it was a little celebration between my parents and I but to me it was the best birthday ever.
"Why?" He asked, coming closer to me.
"I don't want to". I said childishly playing with my fingers.
"Then I'm not singing". He said now standing few inches away from me.
"Oh"! I cover my face with my palms, but I felt his warm hands touch mine as he removed my hands from my face.
"Can you help me"? He ask staring deep in my eyes like he could read something in them.
"With what"? I ask back controlling the urge to say "i would gladly help you my prince".
"Help me get my girlfriend back". He replied which made my heart skips a beat and i almost choked on saliva.
"Sorry". He said patting me gently but i take few steps back and made sure there is enough distance between us.
"How do you expect me to help you get your girl back"? I ask trying hard not to raise my voice. Just when i think he likes me.
"Pretend to be my new girl". He replied annoying me more.
"How will that help"? I ask trying to keep calm.
"Leave that to me".
The excitement in his face anger me and i wish i could slap him to his right sense.
"Of all girls in school why me"? I ask already wondering that he thinks he can manipulate me because i look weak.
His face turn sore and i could tell he is hurt by my question. My heart twist at his sight and i regret asking.
"Bella, it's a request, you can decline".
"How do I pretend to be your girlfriend? For how long will I have to pretend"? I ask hoping it cheer him up because in a way even though am hurt, his sad face breaks my heart.
His face brighten up as he speak. "Just for a month, and if it didn't work we will pretend to break up that means we will cut the deal and how to be my girlfriend, leave that to me".
"Ok". Was all I could say.
"Does that means yes"? He ask already excited.
"No, I will have to think about it first". I replied trying to control the urge to cry.
"Alright, let's go have lunch". He said and held my hands leading me to the cafeteria We get to the cafeteria and buy our foods but this time he made me seat with his friends.
"Why is she with them"?
"Why did Nick held her hand"?
"Are they a couple"?
"Oh my, she is now eating with them".
"Is she and Nick dating"?
"Yuck such a poor taste ".
"Did she cast a spell on him with her ugly face"?
I heard the students grumble as I sat with Nick and his friends.
"Welcome to the table baggy". Mike said and I smile, but I recall he called me baggy so my face twist in a frown.
"What is your name"? The one with red hair ask.
"Bella". I replied.
"Gosh buddy, why did you have a thing for girls named Bella"? He ask Nick laughing.
"Jason watch what you are saying". Mike cautioned.
The boys started chatting on what am not interested in but Nick tried to carry me along. He is just so different.
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After recess we went back to class and went to our separate seats.
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When school dismissed, I went to my locker to get the books I need and was about going home when Jason walked up to me.
"Bella, are you going home"?
"Yes".
"Do you stay within?"
"Yes".
"Come on let me give you a ride". He said and i hesitate before going with him and he lead me to a red car. I guess he have a thing for that colour
"You are also nice" I said when he drove off. I feign a frown. "But I doubt that blondie".
"Blondie? You mean Mike?" He ask laughing.
"Whatever his name is".
"Mike is also nice, but he chooses people to be nice to".
" Oh! Now I get, he chooses to be nice to more pretty girls". I said giving a knowing look.
"Oh! Bella so you talk this much"? He ask laughing and i bow my head in embarrassment wondering what made me start a conversation in the first place.
"I stay in number 25". I said when I noticed we are close to my place.
"Yes madam". He replied making me chuckle and just in few seconds we arrived at my place.
"Thank you". I said as I alight from the car.
"The pleasure is mine". He replied then drove off.
"That's how it should be, he left without blowing me a kiss unlike Nick who get me confused only to break my heart with his request". I thought sadly and just immediately Mum arrived so I hurried inside to open the gate for her.
"Who is that young man that drop you off"? She ask when we get to the living room.
"Mum he is Jason,- friend".
"And when did you start making friends"? She ask confusing me. I can't tell if she is angry or teasing me because her face show no expression.
"Mum you are the one who had always want me to have friends so why all this"? I ask obviously confused.
"it's for your own good Bella, that young man might see how innocent you are and want to take advantage of your innocence".
"Mum but he is just a friend". I protest.
"Just be careful honey, this is Los Angeles a different city, different form the one you grow up". Mum advised and went upstairs.
Now am confused, first she was the one who wants me to have friends and now all this. I wondered why she even came home early.
"Be thankful that she didn't notice your uniform". My subconscious said and I hurried upstairs to change.