chapter 4

“I can’t believe that happened to you.” Danielle frowns as we enter the school gates and I shrug. 

“I’m used to it by now if im being completely honest.” She frowns and I look away. She came home only a little after I fell asleep last night, and ranted on and on about her date and how great it went. I breathed a sigh of relief knowing he wasn’t a douche and that he actually made her happy, even if it was only one date.

My eyes landed on Sammy, who leaned in the same spot, just staring at me. It was getting creepy. I looked away and walked faster into the school hall, as Danielle lagged behind.

“Can you come on?” I tilt my head at her and she nods.

“I’m coming.”

“You’re waiting for him aren’t you?”

“Is It that obvious?” I give her a small smile and decide that I would wait with her.

He shows up just a few minutes later and she blushes as he hands her a bouquet of flowers. And engulfs her in a hug.

“Thank you.” She squeaks before clearing her throat. He nods at me then whispers something in her ear to which she giggles.

Feeling like im interrupting, I take a step away and use my feet to play with some of the pebbles on the ground.

If Danielle was happy, then she was happy.

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I hated chemistry.

“I can’t believe I got a freaking D again! I studied so hard.”

Danielle scowled at the paper in front of her, and shoved it into the folder. As for me, I got a fat F, and I crushed it and threw it in the bin.

Without saying anything, we walked outside the classroom only for me to collide with a hard body. I take a step back to find Samuel looking down at me, and my breath hitched in my throat.

Even Danielle stuttered from behind me.

The entire hall was silently looking at us, some with their eyes filled with fear.

“Loa.” He melodically calls my name and I gape.

“I-"

“Let’s speak outside.” He nods towards the door and I frown.

“About what?” He doesn’t answer just turns to Danielle who visibly flinches and takes a step back.

“Carter is waiting for you by your locker, you should go.” He says.

“I’m not leaving her wi-“

“Notice,” He starts sternly, his eyes darkening and my frown deepens. “that I didn’t ask a question.”

“Its okay D, I'll be back soon.” She gives me a worried look before throwing him a weak scowl and hesitatntly walks off. 

He holds out his hand, and I quickly avoid them, basically sprinting outside.

“Why are you being a jerk to her?"

“I wasn’t. I made a statement.”

“You made a demand.” I fold my arms and he tilts his head.

“What happened to your face?” He raises his hand to touch the bruise and I move away.

“Nothing happened."

“Doesn’t look like ‘nothing’."

“Well it is.”

“Are you being abused? Is someone bullying you again? You can tell me.” He prods and I clench my jaw.

“I’m fine.”

“Let me help you.” He ducks his head to look at me, coming closer and my heart rate quickens.

“I don’t need any help.” I defend, standing my ground and he’s silent.

“Are you afraid of me Loa?” His asks lowly, his face cold.

“Should I be Samuel?” I ask in the same tone and he swallows.

“No, you should not.”

“Then I am not.” We continue staring at each other heatedly, and I’m sure everyone was scared for me but I was being honest when I said that I wasn’t afraid of him. And I’m not sure why.

“Come with me after school.”

“Where?” I question.

“Wherever you want to go, I’ll take you."

“I don’t date.”  I warn and he shakes his head.

“It isn’t a date.” I pounder on it and slowly nod. A ghost smile caresses his face and I gulp, hoping I don’t regret this.

Danielle is going to kill me.