𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙱𝚊𝚌𝚔

C h a p t e r 2 3 : Prick

◇ Akira's POV: ◇

A sound escapes me, I think I do like him.

I have a crush on Blake Woods.

A new feeling rushes into me, like cold water on a hot summer day. I lay back onto my bed, smiling like a little girl who got her ice cream.

I get ready for school, all giddy and excited at the thought of seeing Blake.

God, I sound so crazy crushing on my childhood best friend.

As I get ready, the smile on my face never leaves, even as Ava comes to pick me up.

Ava smirks, "What's got you smiling like that on a Monday?"

I huff, "You're one to talk. You nerd."

Ava's mouth falls open, "Hey! Stop trying to change the topic."

I roll my eyes while smiling, and whisper dazily, "I think I like someone..."

Ava breaks out into squeals, "Really?! Ooh, do tell, who is it?"

I turn and smile at her, "Guess."

Without stopping for a beat, Ava says, "Blake Woods."

I stare at her, dumbfounded, "How did you-, huh?"

She sighs, keeping her eyes on the road, "Wow. I'm disappointed you think I don't see the chemistry between you two. Actually, I think everybody sees it except you two."

I roll my eyes playfully, yet again, and say, "Well, you do have glasses for a reason." I mock her and pretend to push my glasses up on my nose.

She puts a hand on her heart, "I'm offended. Wow."

I nod, agreeing that she should be offended.

"Anyway. Are you going to ask Blake out?" Ava asks.

"What? No! Of course not. I don't think he feels the same," I rush out.

She rolls her eyes, "You are so blind. Anyone could see that he is practically in love with you, and vice versa."

"I don't think so. I might try to throw him some hints. But I'm still unsure." I leave the conversation at that.

We continued our way to school while chatting about the most random things until we finally reached the school gates.

We stop at my locker as I grab some things, and behind me, I feel someone grab my shoulders.

I tense up before I smell a familiar scent and relax.

I whirl around and put my hands on my hips, "We're doing this now? You scared me, Woody."

He rolls his eyes playfully, "Yeah, well that's what you get for turning your back to me."

Ava speaks up from behind me, "Hey guys? Turns out my club wants to do a last-minute meeting right now. I'm going to go first."

I turn around and wave bye to her. She throws me a smile and a wink, and I shake my head white smiling, before turning my attention back to the guy in front of me.

From the corner of my eye, I notice how Ava's eyes linger a bit longer on Blake. My brows furrow, but I shrug it off and focus back on Blake.

As we are staring each other down, I get a brilliant idea.

I take a step closer to him, slowly dragging my finger up and down his chest, and stare up innocently at him.

His stare was so intense, and as if he knew what I was trying to do, his eyes narrowed down at me.

"You know...you smell nice," I start off, smiling and staring deep into his beautiful eyes that capture my gaze.

His lips curl upwards, "Do I now?"

I nod slowly, still smiling, and respond, "Yeah...But I smell something else too."

One of his eyebrows lifts up, "Yeah? What is it?"

I smirk, "I smell a little bit... of a prick too."

His smile drops as he glares down at me.

I remove my finger just as the bell rings, and I walk backward, "Bye, see you later, Blake."

I wink and turn around, walking away feeling victorious. 

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