Chapter 6

The weekend passed very quickly and today was Monday again. I got up and went to the bathroom. For the first time in my life I was actually excited to go school. I hated getting up early and going to school, it was boring. I sighed, brushed my teeth and showered quickly.

I pulled on a pair of skinny jeans and a v-neck pink t-shirt. I applied some clear gloss and was ready to go. I was so happy. Last couple of days had been good. Noah had said that he would drive me to school and drive me back home too. But, he was kidding I am pretty sure. Why would he drive me around every day? It was just a joke.

“Good morning, did you get up on your own?” My dad asked looking at me amused. I know why I was so enthusiastic to go to school but, I didn’t want them to know.

I nodded before smiling at them. “Yes, just like that. I didn’t want to be late.” I said easily dropping my bag and sitting on the counter with them.

Both of them smiled and we had our breakfast. I eat silently, only responding when I was needed to. I grabbed my bag, kissed my parents on the cheek and left. When I was outside, I realized that my car keys were inside. I rushed back to the house.

I was searching for my keys. There was a knock on the door and I heard noises. “Rebecca, someone is here for you. Come down.” I heard my mom shout.

“I will be down in a minute.” I responded quickly before she yelled again. Who is here to see me? I don’t think any of my friends know where exactly I live. I found my keys and went downstairs.

When I reached the bottom of the stairs, my heart stopped beating. I closed my eyes quickly and opened them again but, I was not dreaming. He was really here, Noah. What is he doing? When he said about the driving thing I thought he was just kidding. Will you stop staring and say something I said to myself.

I opened my mouth to say something before my mom spoke cutting me off. “You didn’t tell us Rebecca that you are going to get a ride from Noah from today.” My mom said smirking at me obviously getting the wrong idea.

“Err….I didn’t...” I stuttered. What should I say? Even I didn’t know about it. My mom was looking at me curiously. I smiled at her uncomfortably and walked towards Noah.

“We should get going. We don’t want to be late.” He said politely to my mom who nodded a yes. “You ready?” he asked me.

“Yeah. I just need to take my bag.” I said pointing towards my bag on the couch. I was feeling so uncomfortable. My mom was watching my every move which was making it worse. I had some male friends in the old school but, I had grown up with them. My parents knew all about them and even their families.

I picked up my bag and we left the house. Noah opened my door for me. He is so adorable. I just smiled and got into the car. He went to his side. He was looking so handsome, in his fitting blue t-shirt and black ripped jeans. He smiled at me and started the car, stopping my drooling.

“What was that?” I asked. He would have called me and told me to come out or something. Knowing my mom I was never going to hear the end of it. It’s not like she doesn’t like me having male friends or anything, she assumes that I like them or there is already something going on which I haven’t told her.

“What? I told you on Saturday about this. I was clear about me giving you a ride to school and drop you home too.” He said innocently.

How was I supposed to know he was serious? He never is. “I thought you were kidding and then you showed up at my door. You don’t know how my mom is,” I snapped. He should have called me what if I had already left.

“I was not kidding. I am going to pick you up and drop you home everyday starting today.” He said sternly. “I told you on the phone, when we were talking yesterday.” He added.

I thought about it. I spent my whole Saturday with Noah at his house. We had so much fun. He was so easy to get along with. He did say about driving with me or something. On Sunday, we didn’t meet but we were texting the whole day and then he called me. I sighed in surrender. He did tell me.

“Ok. You win.” I said and turned on the music player. He just smiled, shaking his head. We didn’t talk the whole way to school. But, it was not at all uncomfortable. It was more of a comfortable silence. We didn’t need to fill it with unnecessary words. We reached school.

Noah opened the door for me again. I smiled at him gratefully stepping out of the car grabbing my bag. As soon as I set my foot on the ground, everything around me fell silent. I swear you could hear a pin drop. People around had stopped doing whatever they were doing and were staring at us.

I was getting conscience. I hate being the centre of attention and I hate people staring at me. I was feeling so nervous. “You okay?” Noah asked concerned looking into my eyes, making me feel slightly better instantly.

“No I am not okay. Why is everyone staring at us? I asked curiously frowning a little. “I hate all this attention. It’s uncomfortable.” I said honestly.

Noah chuckled. What is so funny? I bet he is enjoying himself, seeing me all nervous and uncomfortable. “What is so funny?” I asked raising an eyebrow at him.

He chuckled again. “You are. Girls usually like getting attention don’t they? And you hate it.” He said shaking his head in disbelief, still chuckling softly.

“Well, I am not like most girls.” I responded immediately and looking down shying away from all the attention.

“I guessed that. You are unusual. Will you relax? They are not going to bite you.” He said. He took my hand making my heart crash in my chest. He squeezed it assuring me, tugging me to the main building.

Girls were glaring at me hatefully. If looks could kill I would have been dead by now. There is no need to glare, we are just friends. They can still have him, if they want. I felt a little jealous at that but, he was not mine. We are just friends. No need to be jealous. Finally, after few minutes we were near the English class.

We sat together for this class. I sat down quickly, pulling my hand out of Noah’s. People were still staring. I saw Rachel sitting few seats away. She was grinning from ear to ear. She smirked at me once and then at Noah, who looked just as confused as I was. Rachel and the guys were going to hound me during lunch. I knew it.

I think everyone is assuming we are a couple. So, now I understand the staring and glaring of students since morning. Does Noah know about it? I looked up at him and he smiled at me tenderly, it made me go weak in my knees. He doesn’t seem much bothered about it. Then why should I? Let people think whatever they want, it doesn’t change anything.

During the class, Noah and I kept talking. He made me laugh, making silly jokes all through class. After English, Noah and I went our separate ways. We had different classes till lunch. That means two different classes. We said our goodbyes and I walked towards my second class. I was already missing Noah; it had been only few minutes. He makes me feel different. I had never felt anything like this before. I needed him. I am in trouble. I sighed and removed my books from the bag.

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