![]() Chapter FiveA Chapter by TheMizFitChapter V “I know him,” he said. “From somewhere.” “You know no one would take you seriously if you’d answer like
that.” I told him, now I was annoyed. He wasn’t answering truthfully and he was
making it obvious. “I’m not lying, okay? I know him. And I’ve got a big problem
with him because I don’t trust him. You can go ask him why, you two are close
already anyways, right? And I’ve got a big problem with you being close to him
because I love you and I don’t trust him.” “What?” “You heard me right! I love you and…damn! I just love you.” With
that he walked away, irritated. He walked, not towards the cafeteria but
towards the other direction. I didn’t know why he had to walk away but I knew I
just needed to ask Darnell about this. And he told me he loved me? What was
that? I hope he didn’t mean, he loved me, loved me, because if he did, we’re
doomed. I love him, but only just as a best friend, that’s all. I decided not to follow Blaze to wherever he was going, I knew he
needed time alone because now that I thought about it, he did love me more than
a best friend. I remembered the time Nina walked between us and giving an
emphasis on the words “best friend” and “friend” and the way Nina spoke, it was
obvious. Nina knew, but why didn’t I? Were his actions obvious, but I was too
blinded by our friendship that I didn’t know? I ate lunch with Gem that day and told her that Blaze had
something to do. I wouldn’t want to risk asking her about Blaze’s feelings for
me. “Hey, I still have to photocopy these so, is it okay if I leave
you alone now?” she asked, showing me papers I never had time to check. I
nodded in approval and she smiled as she stood up and ran towards the
bookstore. I finished drinking my iced tea before I stood up and started
walking. I had no idea where I would go, so I’m going to head to the library. On my way to the library, I met Mr. Jayson and he told me I had
to stay later to discuss some things. Unfortunately, I was the only one who
needed to stay; the other student council members didn’t have to. “G’ afternoon, Ms. Bunda.” I greeted the librarian as I entered
the library. She smiled at me and greeted me, too. The high school library was
my favorite place in the whole school, I loved books. I sat down on one of the hidden chairs at the back of the
library and started reading the book I was currently reading. There was
something about this book that I really liked. This is the third time I was
reading this and it never failed to shock or amuse me. Maybe because it’s
amusing how one guy changed a girl’s life just because he wasn’t human? I don’t
know. It’s just amusing in a way. The day went on slowly. I never had a chance to talk to Blaze
and he never tried to talk to me, although I caught him looking at me a lot of
times, we never talked. The bell rang, signaling that the school day was done. I packed
up my things and went straight to the student council room. I put my things
down and sat on a chair, waiting for Mr. Jayson. “Ah, there you are,” Mr. Jayson said as he entered the room, I
stood up and greeted him “I was afraid you’d forget about this meeting.” “Why would I?” We both laughed. Mr. Jayson was the teacher
closest to me. He was really funny and inspiring. He knows a lot about me and I
felt safe whenever I confided something in him, he just understood each and
every student, that’s why we love him. And I guess that’s also why he’s
handling the student council. We talked about some projects that were a common
need or want of the student body (we had a suggestions box outside the room)
and we both agreed to do it. So, we wrote a letter addressed to the school
headmistress, if ever she signed it, we’re successful. “So, how’s the first weeks of school?” he asked after I reread
the letter. “Generally talking, it was fun,” Should I tell him about this
day? “Specifically talking about this day, not really.” “I figured.” “You did?” “Yeah, it was obvious with the look of your face earlier and
now. What’s bugging you?” “Blaze.” “You’re in love with him but afraid that he doesn’t feel the
same way?” he said right away. “Other way around,” My voice was so quiet it sounded like I
whispered to myself. “And I have no idea what to do or what to tell him,
because apparently, I don’t feel the same way about him…” and I poured my heart
out to Mr. Jayson but he was intently listening. “You should talk to Darnell once you get home. With the story
you told me, it seems like there’s something you should know about Darnell.
Once you know that, talk to Blaze. Tell him what you feel. He’s your best
friend after all, he’ll understand.” I did the right thing by pouring my heart
out to him because he gave really good advices. “Mr. Jayson, you don’t know how much you’re helping! Thank you
so much!” I said as I hugged him and said goodbye and left the room. I went
home alone since Gerald left me (he’s still a jerk, pretty much) and I don’t
have Blaze right now. “Nerice!” A voice called out as I was in front of my house. I
turned around and as expected, it was Darnell calling me. “You okay?” “I…I have to talk to you,” Now’s the time, no need to wait for
any other time. This day, especially, because it’s Darnell’s day off. “About…uh…something
important.” “So you know,” he said, smiling. He took my hand and literally
dragged me to his house. “Blaze told you?” “Not really, I have a lot of questions, I’m c-confused.” He
nodded. He motioned to a chair as he sat down. I sat down on the chair he
pointed. My heart beat so fast and I have no idea why. It’s like something’s
not normal. It’s like… how do I
explain? I don’t know. I just feel something weird about this. None of us spoke
for a while. Darnell just looked at me intently. There was something different
about him. I gasped. “A-are you wearing contacts?” His eyes weren’t blue anymore.
They were a light shade of brown. He shook his head. “Y-your blue eyes, those
are contacts?” he looked at me weirdly. His eyes widened. “What? Aren’t my eyes blue?” “The-they’re a light shade of brown.” Now I feel awkward. Why
didn’t he know he had light brown eyes? Was he joking around? “No joke?” “You’re the one joking.” “S**t,” he stood up and checked a mirror. His jaw dropped when
he saw they were really light brown. “So you do know.” “Know what?” I’m so confused now! “I had an argument earlier
with Blaze and he told me he knew you from somewhere and that he didn’t trust.
That’s all, he just asked me to ask you about it. So? Did he really know you
before I did? If yes, what was it you did that lost his trust?” I asked and
Darnell stared at me, like he was staring right at my soul. His eyes pierced
mine. I gasped as my mind showed a thousand blurry pictures. I couldn’t see
them well, they were blurry and they rolled fast. “What was that?” I asked
Darnell. He sat down and opened his mouth, preparing to talk. © 2011 TheMizFit |
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Added on May 1, 2011 Last Updated on May 1, 2011 AuthorTheMizFitPhilippinesAboutAbout Me? I'm Rica. Currently 13 years old and I live in the Philippines. I am currently a Junior in High School in one of the best schools in the country :). I love music and I always wanted to be a.. more..Writing
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