"I still can't believe you have a girlfriend," Sara said as we waited in the lunch line.
For once in my life, I was not hungry. I was nervous and my eyes were constantly scanning the crowd to make sure Victor wasn't nearby. My body was practically ready to run if I even cought a glimpse of him. I didn't even respond to his last message. I had no idea what to say and frankly, I was too nervous to say anything anyways. Sara wasn't helping my situation because she wouldn't let the topic go. It was annoying but I knew it was my fault. I'd be surprised too if Sara suddenly announced she had a boyfriend. But I grew anxious. If this is how she reacts to me supposedly getting a girlfriend, how would she react if I got a boyfriend. I wasn't even sure about their views regarding that topic. We just never came across it.
I was so nervous that I ended up telling Sara that I forgot about a report and needed to go to the library. Surprisingly, she bought it and let me be. I was quick leave the lunch line and get to the library, smiling at the librarian as I walked to the back and hid between the shelves. I was glad I didn't see the spot taken by a couple that wanted to get a little dirty or some students actually looking for books or wanting peace by reading in the back. The librarian was strict and didn't allow students to talk loudly or fill up the library. The old librarian didn't care and the place used to be filled with talking all over the place.
"Avoiding me?"
I jumped and swallowed down the scream that want to be released. Of course he'd find me. He probably saw Sara alone and asked her. He sat down beside me and released a sigh.
"Do you actually have a girlfriend? I couldn't tell if you were lying or not. Though a big part of me is saying you're lying," he said with a chuckle.
I wasn't sure how to take that. Why did he believe that? So what if I had a girlfriend? It's not impossible and Lacey is actually a very beautiful girl.
"You don't think its possible?"
He looked at me and moved so he was now facing me. His eyes studied my entire face, searching for a sign, any sign, that would tell him that I was lying. However, I was actually quite upset and my face was serious. I could get a girlfriend. I'm respectful and I'm not completely into guys. I love who I love. The point is that I can get a girlfriend.
"I don't know. You just, what we've been doing-"
"What we've been doing? Hanging out?"
"Flirting."
I looked away, not knowing what to say. I was flirty and I couldn't deny it. It would be stupid to say I didn't mean it that way because it was obvious I did. Stupid Victor and his stupid charming ways.
"What changed this morning?"
"I just came to a realization," I mumbled, still looking away.
He gently grabbed my face and made me face him, leaning in slightly as he said, "What realization?"
"You have a girlfriend, Victor."
He leaned back in shock, his eyes widening. Then, his lips slowly turned upwards and he started to release small chuckles, trying hard to hold in his laugh since we were still in the library.
"Me? Have a girlfriend?"
"Oh stop, I saw you two two times already."
He stopped his chuckle, realizing he was caught. Damn, I sound like a jealous girlfriend catching her boyfriend cheating. I was even a little hurt but I knew I shouldn't be. He sighed and moved closer, throwing one of his muscular arms over my shoulder.
"I'm not ready. To come out, you know? She's mostly for an act. Come on, Diego. It's different chemistry between us and her and I. You and I have things in common and her and I don't which makes it all the more better. Her and I, it's nothing really. I was enjoying what we, you and I, were doing."
I didn't know whether to believe him or not. I mean, I truly don't know what their relationship was and I did jump to the conclusion that she's his girlfriend. . . Even though they've kissed. . . Multiple times. . .
"I'm sorry. And no, I don't have a girlfriend. I just panicked," I mumbled, looking away from embarrassment.
"Come on," he suddenly said and stood up, pulling me up with his strength a second later.
"Where are we going?" I asked, grabbing my backpack before he grabbed my wrist and hurried us out of the library, the librarian shaking her head at us.
He led us to the back of the school where students weren't allowed and hid us behind a wall as the security drove by in his golf cart. He peeked and once he was satisfied he pulled me to the back gate. I still wasn't sure what was happening and every time I asked a question he would shush me and tell me to hurry up. He threw our backpacks over the fence and began to climb the fence himself. What the hell was he planning? I was lost and worried that someone would catch us. I didn't know what to do but I began to panic when I heard voices not near, but not too far away from us.
"Hurry and climb!" He whispered yelled.
I knew whoever was there was bound to hear the fence move once I began to climb so I took a deep breath and climb as quickly as I could. I heard the voices stop, probably trying to listen and see what it was. Once they realized it was the fence, pairs of feet were heard running over. A new wave of anxiety hit me and I practically threw myself over the fence, slipping on the gate and falling on my butt. Victor pulled me up, grabbed our bags, and dragged me to the side where bushes and trees were- a perfect hiding spot. The staff got there right as we made it to our hideout spot and we had to remain quiet as they cursed and looked back and forth, probably trying to find us.
"Let's split up and see if we can find them," one of them said and they left, going separate ways.
Victor sighed and sat back, chuckling as I winced and couldn't help but rub my sore butt. I playfully glared at him and sat down on a tree trunk. We waited a couple more minutes to make sure that no one else was around to leave, Victor leading us from the back to the side of the school.
"Come on, before someone sees us," he said and grabbed my wrist, hurrying us until he stopped in front of a car.
"This is my backup car," he said and unlocked it.
It was a simple black Honda civic but what I was wondering was why it was here. He seemed to notice my curiosity but simply motioned me to enter the car. By the looks of it, it seemed like no one really drives this car. It was neat, as neat as a brand new car. It was parked on the side of the road where any car can park. People usually park the cars that they want to sell here but it didn't seem like that was the case with Victor. He started the car and easily drove out of the parking space, driving on the open road.
"When I've had enough of school I leave through the gate and take this car so no one notices and believe I'm just ditching class but still on school grounds. My friends usually notice and come up with a lie like I was in the nurse's office or the library. They never know I actually ditch school though cause I always go back when school is about to end and all the gates are open. It's quite easy to slip past security and pretend that you were there all along."
"Why do you ditch?"
He glanced at me and with a small smile he said, "Just to get some time for myself. It is hard to find a good place to just relax though."
I gave a small nod and he focused back on the road, driving one handed like usual with his window down and his other arm resting on the door. He looked handsome like always, of course. He was just made perfectly. At least when it comes to looks he's perfect to me.
"Where do you want to go?" He asked.
I remained silent, thinking of a place but nothing came to mind. If we went to the mall then it would be noticeable that we are teenagers that are ditching. We can't go to my place cause of my mom. I didn't want to intrude in his home. But there is one place.
"Can you go to my old place?"
"You mean when you used to live next to me?"
I nodded and he gave me a confused look but set his destination there anyways. I was happy that he didn't even ask but instead went with it. I didn't know why such a small thing made me incredibly happy. I had to remind myself that he could possibly still have a girlfriend. Even though he said he didn't, it all seemed suspicious and I don't want to be dumb or let my feelings take over. We soon arrived and he parked the car on the side of the road so it wouldn't be suspicious that we entered into the place since all the neighbors know that I no longer live there. We got out of the car and I led him to the back of the small house where the back door was.
"Are we breaking in?" He asked.
I chuckled since his tone didn't show that he was against the thought but more of just curious. Has he done this type of thing before? I took out my key and he began to chuckle, leaning back to watch in amusement. His face told me he didn't think it was going to work and I would be very embarrassed if it didn't. I took a deep breathe and put the key in the hole, turning it and breathing a sigh of relief when I heard the familiar click.
"Well, how about that? Nice job," Victor complimented and walked in, looking around at the empty house.
It felt weird to be entering this house and suddenly all these memories smacked me in the face. I remember spending time in the living room with my dad as he watched his action movies. My father wasn't too much into sports and preferred a good action movie instead. My mother would have to make two buckets of popcorn because we'd finish the first one within ten minutes of the movie. I really missed him.
"You okay?"
I blinked and looked at Victor, nodding my head and walking into my old bedroom. Victor walked in with me and I could clearly remember what I had and where it was. I even remembered the old one dollar bill that was crumpled up behind my bed because it fell and slipped back there. It was definitely weird being back here but it felt. . . Nice.
"So, this is Diego's famous room."
I couldn't help but chuckle and sit down on the floor with my back against the wall. Victor chuckled along and had a seat beside me, letting his arms hang on his knees while I had my feet straight. He nudged my leg with his foot and I looked up at him. He looked down at me, a small smile playing on his lips.
"You should come here."
He furrowed his eyebrows and asked, "What?"
"You said it was difficult to find a place to just relax. What better place than the last place anyone would look?" I looked through my backpack until I found the other copy of the back door key. "Here. My mom gave me them to throw away. I guess I just never did."
I placed the key in his hand and gave him a smile. He watched me with a look I couldn't exactly describe but it made my stomach have butterflies. He slowly began to lean down and my heart hammered away at the thought of kissing Victor. I wasn't sure if I wanted it or not but Victor made the decision easy for me as his lips landed on my cheek and he whispered two words in my ear.
"Thank you."