chapter 13

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I walked into school with a smile on my face. We were going to England in a couple of weeks, going abroad, away from everything here. I can get away from the drama.

I wouldn't have to worry about Xavier either. I wonder how well he will take the trip. Perhaps when I came back he would have realized I'm not worth his time and would have moved on.

A girl can dream.

I spotted Cora first, her red hair was tied into a neat ponytail; she was wearing her usual jeans and a t-shirt. I guess I should have expected her to go back to that outfit. After all, she was a tomboy.

"Hey." I greeted her with a smile whilst leaning against a locker.

"Hi." She replied, putting her spare notebooks in her locker. She refused to make eye contact with me. She even pretended I wasn't staring at her expectedly. She knows what's coming.

"You are going to tell me everything Coral." I used her horrible nickname just to annoy her. If she doesn't react then I know something is wrong with her.

"Annie, don't call me that." She scolded, closing her locker. "And I know, I will. I have a feeling you already know though."

"I have a feeling I know too but I want to hear it from your mouth," I said, watching her blush slightly. I still can't believe she has a crush.

Cora opened her mouth then closed it. I'm guessing she is trying to find a way to put it into words. It must be hard for her, after all, she's never had something like this happen to her. Its like a foreign language to her.

"I-I don't know how to say it." She stuttered, her eyes darting around everywhere. She lowered her voice so only I could hear, probably because she was afraid somebody in the hallway would be able to hear us. Which I highly doubt since it was very loud and chaotic in here. "I sorta have a crush on Derek. It's weird, I dunno. We met when I was practicing with the team, he stumbled into me and I apologized. He acted like such a gentleman and I swear when we touched I felt sparks. Am I crazy? Or have I actually found somebody who I could possibly like?"

Cora looks so confused by everything; to be honest so am I. I haven't dated before either, so I don't know what guys are like. I felt sparks when I touched Xavier but surely, they can't mean anything. Personally, I think she should be the bold person she is and ask him out or something. Life is all about taking risks and doing things, living in the moment. Otherwise, you'll live your life regretting it. I think she should follow her heart. If she does, she may end up very happy. And that's all I want for Cora and Ren – for them to be happy.

"Cora, does your heart race increase when he's close?" I ask her.

She nods her head slowly, confused.

"Do you feel nervous around him?"

Once again, she nods her head.

"Do you have a desire to be around him?"

Hesitantly, Cora nods her head, a small blush forming on her cheeks.

"Can you see yourself with him in the future?" I finally ask her.

It takes her a while to reply but when she does, I know my answer. She nods her head, a twinkle in her eye.

"Then yes, you found your special person. Don't ignore your feelings, pursue them. You'll only e happier because of it." Wow, I didn't know I could sound so wise.

Cora gives me a happy smile, embracing me in a hug. She whispers a 'thank you' to me in my ear. It makes me happy to know I helped Cora, I just hope she goes for the right decision.

The bell rings and I say goodbye to her, walking off to my lesson. I had calculus with the devil: Xavier. Guess who was not looking forward to it.

I sit down in my seat and patiently wait for the teacher to walk in. At this school, all of the teachers have a habit of coming in late because let's face it, they don't want to be here as much as we don't.

Just before the teacher walks in, Xavier strolls in, his head held high and a confident smirk on his face. I hear quiet gasps of shock at Xavier's smirk. I guess not everyone has seen that side of him, the one who actually shows emotions. Even if it is his egotistical side.

"Morning Princess." Xavier teases and I scowl. I've only officially known the dude for a week and he already knows how to wind me up.

Luckily, before I can send a snarky comment back at him, the teacher grabs our attention. And that's how the lesson went, me and Xavier calling each other names whilst I also tried to complete the hard algebra questions. I hate algebra so much.

The rest of the lessons before lunch zoomed by, which I was grateful for. I am so famished right now, I could eat a horse. Not that I will though, that would be cruel.

I rush to get a sandwich and a drink. The lunch lines are always awful – everybody barges and pushes to get the best food.

I find Ren sat at the table by herself, so I join her. She seems entranced by the fashion magazine she's reading, its probably showing the latest product that she just has to have.

"Hello best friend." I smile, whilst opening my food.

"Hello to you too." Ren replies, glancing up at me. "Have you heard about Cora?"

I nod my head, a smirk on my face when I remembered what I told her.

"I hope she goes for him." Yeah, I hope so too.

Before I can agree, Cora sits herself down on the table. She looks a bit flustered and her eyes seem different, more twitchy but I don't question it.

"Hello Miss's love bird," Ren smirks to herself when Cora glowers at her. And here comes another argument.

Xavier sits himself down on the seat opposite me, his eyes immediately looking at me. Why does he always have to stare at me? Its unnerving.

Cora and Ren quieten down and given me questioning looks, which I shrug at. I'm not the one who controls Xavier, he does whatever he wants.

"Why does he keep following you?" Cora mouths to me when Xavier looks down at his phone.

"I dunno." I mouth back, eating my food again.

I don't know why they think I know why Xavier follows me, he's like a lost puppy who is searching for his owner. Not that I'm that owner.

"I nearly forgot." Ren nearly shouts out, slapping her forehead.

I raise an eyebrow at her whilst she mutters something to herself.

"Why didn't you tell us you were going to England for a week?" She accusingly asks, her eyes narrowed. I can tell she feels a bit disappointed that I didn't tell her; that she had to find out a different way. I wanted to tell her that I haven't seen her so I haven't had the chance to tell her but that would just cause an unnecessary argument.  Out of the corner of my eye, I see Xavier's head shoot up to look at me.

I shrug. "I only found out yesterday. I'm so excited though, we're going in a couple of weeks."

Ren and Cora smile at me whilst Xavier looks a bit shocked.

"Oh my god! You might meet a British man with an adorable accent. You could fall in love." Ren starts blabbering. "He might even have a friend that you could introduce me to. Wow, that would be so rom-"

Ren is cut off by Xavier's harsh voice. "She won't be falling in love with any British guy."

That's the first time he's spoken to all of us. To say Cora and Ren look shocked is an understatement. Especially at what he said.

After getting over that, I realize what he just said. He basically commanded me not to go near any other guy. Why the hell would he do that? And who gave him the authority to do that?

"Excuse me?" I rudely ask. "But you aren't the boss of me. I can do whatever I like."

Xavier gives me a challenging look; I don't back down. I'm standing my ground for this.

"Princess, I'll let you think that as long as you stay away from any males."

I huff, annoyed. "Not happening. I have free will, I can choose to do whatever I want."

"Don't test me."

"I just did." I counter, glaring at him. He is not winning this.

Xavier is silent for a few seconds, his anger increasing by the second. His nostrils are flaring, and I swear, in a minute steam will be coming out of his ears.

"Princess, if you even think about it there will be serious consequences," Xavier warns me, his voice surprisingly calm.

"Ugh fine, why do you care so much anyways?" I dramatically ask, raising my arms in the air.

"Because your mine." He simply replies, leaning back in his chair, a triumphant smile on his face.

All the while, Cora, and Ren were watching our arguments with mouths wide open. I guess I have a lot of explaining to do.

Word count: 1645

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