Twisted

Chapter 4: Tutor and job

In the coming weeks, I tried to avoid anything to do with Harry, instead; I focused all my unattended feelings on my studies. My best effort had to be put forward to achieve the grades I needed to enter my dream college. I took the required books for the next class from my locker and opened the Physics book, then I scurried down the hall while reading all the formulas I needed to know for the text, coming Friday. Physics was my weakest subject. I found it to be the most challenging. It took me several rereads to fully comprehend the matter. It was like I had an invisible barrier in my head that prevented physics from entering. I flipped over the page when I knocked into someone. All my books came crashing down onto the floor, making a loud thud noise. I looked up and saw Zayn standing with a confused look on his face.

"Hey, watch where you 're going Clara,"  he said while bending over to pick the books he caused to collapse. "Is something wrong?"

"Well, if you consider the fact that I have a physics test which is going to be a disaster because I can't understand anything and I have to get good grades on this one, then yes, I am doomed," I spoke in a hurry.

"First take a breath," I did as he told, feeling a bit relieved by sending some oxygen into my lungs and slowing the pace of my breathing. "Okay, that's good. Now, let me help you. I can tutor you for your test if you'd like it. I already had my prep test from the study club yesterday and I've done pretty well. So I'm sure my knowledge can help you in the test."

"Really?" I said in disbelief. He nodded with a smile. "Oh my god, you're a lifesaver," I said, while pulling him in for a tight hug.

Initially, he stood ajar blankly, as if he didn't expect the reaction, but slowly returned the hug.

"I need to get to my class right now, but I will see you at the coffee express at 5." He stated.

"Yeah, sure," I said with a big grin on my face. "Thanks, Zayn".

"You're welcome," He muttered before walking in the other direction.

***

I walked down the street to the coffee express in my blue ripped jeans with a brown belt and a pink tee which was tucked in at the front. The bells ringed as soon as I stepped my foot in the room. Zayn was already there, with all the books placed in a pattern in front of him. He waved when he saw me. I smiled and walked towards him to sit on the yellow-colored seat.

"Did you order anything?" I asked, while he was looking for something in his bag.

"No, but you get me the same thing you want, while I decide where to start," he replied, still searching.

I got up and strode towards the counter. A friendly looking man smiled at me and asked what I'd like to have.

"I'll have 2 Americanos with extra cream," I replied.

"That'll be 4 dollars and 76 cents." He said, and I handed him the money when something caught my eye.

There was a poster with the words "Employees wanted" inscribed. I thought about it for a moment. I could use the money because I need to collect the money for my college.

"I want to take the job," I muttered, looking at him.

"Okay, I'll let the boss know." He said with a smile. "Because we desperately need employees, there will be simple questions."

"What's your name?"

"Clara cox,"

"Age?"

"17,"

"Can you work from Monday-Saturday from 5 to 8?"

"Well, you can start from tomorrow."

"Wait, that's it?"

"Mhm"

"That was easy, thank you -"

"Andy," I say as I read the name tag on his apron and walked back to my table.

"Guess, who just got herself a part-time job?" I asked, smiling.

"Hmm..." He murmurs as if he is in deep thought pondering over a simple question I asked.

I roll my eyes and sigh while sitting down, "Me!"

He chuckles and says "That's awesome, Clara".

"Yeah!". I nod enthusiastically.

"But how are you going to manage this and school?"

"I could use the money for college, Zayn," I stated, and he sighed in response.

"Okay, now let's study," He says, giving up.

Throughout the entire discussion, he explained every single topic with extreme detail, which helped make everything crystal clear. This subject, which I hated with a passion, actually sparked my interest.

The heat was holding me off, so to cool off, I tucked my hair in a bun and rested my elbows on the table. Suddenly I felt a jolt of electricity through my body when I felt Zayn's elbow next to mine while he was reaching for some papers next to me.

Our eyes met.

I could sense an equal amount of surprise on his face, too. I couldn't utter a word, feeling extremely aware of the slight touch. My cheeks turned a slight shade of pink.

I heard the cups clicking against the table and saw Andy standing there. We both shifted our hands from the previous position and looked away awkwardly. Andy threw a smile in my direction, I mutter a silent thank you to him before he strode off. Zayn and I both took our respective cups and sipped the drink silently. The rest of the evening was spent studying, and I kept my hands on my lap the whole time to avoid any unnecessary contact.

How are you all? I hope you're safe and happy. How'd you feel about this chapter?. It took a little longer because I wanted to write a bit better and I think I did. 

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