Love Misunderstood

The last few days have been blissful; I never wanted this feeling to end, but because good things aren't meant to last, Monday is back, ladies and gentlemen. I have another science lesson with the nicest teacher today, Mr. Coleman.

I swear I'm going to die before I even get in there. I spoke to Clara over the weekend just to see how she was doing and if there was anything new with her and Caitlin. She said, Not really, but something was different about her voice, like she was hiding something. I need to get to know Caitlin more to see what she does to get Clara so excited for her.

Speaking of heart eyes, Caden and I have been texting all weekend, and I think heart eyes are the only thing to describe how I feel and look at him. We finally let each other know how we both felt about one another on Thursday night when we kissed.

"What are you smiling about?" I jump, and I almost drop my book for my lesson on the floor. I whip around like a flash and see the boy I am thinking about and now I see him, he isn't a boy at all. Leaning against the wall outside my lesson with crossed arms and a smile. I know instantly he caught me daydreaming about him, and he knows it too. I steer the subject to avoid answering the question; he just laughs.

The bell rings, and I wonder why he is still here since his class has probably gone in already. Before I get a chance to ask him, he just smiles and walks into my classroom. I just stand there confused, so I just walk in, and that is when I get a clear view of the layout. Miss Budd, another science teacher, is joining us for some reason. I don't think much of it and go to sit down, and I notice there is a space next to Caden, and obviously he smiles and pulls the chair out for me. What a gentleman!

As we all finish sitting down, we are on a rectangular table, with me and Caden facing forward and the others facing inward, opposite each other. I notice who else is at our table. There is Millie to my right; she is a quiet girl. I have talked to her a few times, and all I know is that she is incredibly smart. She could help me with this, as science isn't my strong point. I look opposite her, and I inwardly groan; of course it's Megan. Anything to get near Caden. Everyone knows how much she has tried to get Caden to go out with her, but he doesn't care, or at least I don't think he does.

She's not even trying to hide the fact that she is staring at him!

The teachers start talking, and I don't think anyone is really listening—something about a new student. I'm honestly not too bothered; I'm trying not to claw Megan's eyes out. Is that too violent?

"Settle down, everyone! Please listen to me!"

Everyone suddenly goes dead silent. When Sir is angry, you can hear him yell from a mile away, and none of us like getting on his bad side.

"Right..." he lets out a breath like he just blew the little piggie's house down. "As I was saying, we have a new student coming to this class this year; this is Jason Gates." A boy with glasses and dark blond hair steps forward, clearly embarrassed by the attention brought to him.

"Son, why don't you sit over there in the empty spot next to Megan?" At the mention of her name, she instantly forgets Caden and waves her Barbie hands, stealing the show. I roll my eyes extra loud. As Jason sits down, Megan puts on her good girl act and introduces us to him. "As you know, I am Megan, and this boy here is the famous Caden." I look at him, and he rolls his eyes unbothered by her choice of words, whereas I am a bit wary. Should I be worried?

She points next to him at me. "That girl there is Layla next to him." Is this girl... no I mean is this bitch serious?

"It's Lacey actually," I smile at him. Jason gives me one back. I notice Caden improving his posture and sitting up more straight than before and drapes an arm across the back of my chair. Because he was slouched, he wasn't as big as when he is sitting up. I see Jason's eyes widen a fraction before going back to normal.