Unexpected Love - an intercultural Love Story

The denial of a hint of attraction

my dear followers and readers, here is the latest chapter of my book unexpected love. I am so happy that I have now over 418 reads. It means so much to me. In case you like the story, please do comment or vote. It gives us writers much inspiration and encourages us to post faster and more updates. The pictures above show again her outfit and her braided hair :) what do you think about her? Do you like her character? Sorry to disappoint but this chapter will be again in shawns POV.

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Attraction is only intense when mystery is involved - unknown

Shawn's POV continued:

After two periods of boring lectures; I still was very angry with Enzo and decided not do talk with him and he also uttered no word; I have not seen the reason for our fight yet, but I knew that in the next period I would see her which made me furious. I really hated her; since she had ignored me, she was a cause for my anger. She was such a teacher's pet and a good for nothing. The only thing she strived for were goods grades and charming the teachers with her annoying attitude. By acting in this way, she was the favourite of many professors and was treated most of the time very good.

I hated people who put so much effort into studies. Everyone knew that she had no social life and that she only had one friend; and who was this friend: Someone who could not speak up for himself. In my opinion, Jasmeet was an outcast. I mean, did she not see how important meddling with other people was and to attend the festivities thrown by some of my classmates? I was positive that she had never been a real Highschool party. Although I doubted it that she would be welcomed with open arms; even if she dared to come to one. She was truly in every sense a wallflower.  I did not know back then how wrong my judgements about her were and that my thoughts about her were inappropriately.

Enzo walked beside me, he had been very quiet so far, which was an attempt of him to get me to think about my attitude and to change my ways. He never criticized me; this was something, which happened for the first time. I knew his behaviour very well; I was very well aware that he wanted me to treat girls better and especially this girl. I did not know why he was suddenly interested in her and what made his interest rise up.
However, I saw right through his behaviour and had no interest in changing my ways. In this moment, I forgot the silent promise I made to my sister. We made our way to the class and suddenly I saw Jasmeet who was talking as usual to her only friend. However I noticed something distinctive in her appearance.

She looked different in a way; she wore a black leggings and a white tshirt. For the first time I saw that her hair was very long; as she had tied it into a braided  pigtail. Normally she secured her wavy curls in a bun and so therefore, no one really knew how long it really was. However today she decided to show us her hair. It nearly reached the lower part of her back. Somehow, she seemed almost pretty to me; her outfit was very simple yet in a way enchanting. This thought made me cringe in disgust and disbelief.

Me liking Jasmeet Kaur or even thinking that she was pretty, the girl with the weird fashion taste who had no idea what was the latest trends. I was also seeing Nathalie; although this was not an obstacle in me getting what I want. No this would never happen, I promised myself. I would never change my opinion about her. Sometimes I imagined what would have happened if she had accepted my request those years back. Maybe she and I would be even friends. I did not know at this time how wrong, I was at that moment and that this would come bite me in my butt. Everything was supposed to be this way and it was destiny for us to be partners.

I looked longer at her than necessary, which resulted in her giving me a questioning and annoyed glance and a small nod to Enzo, who blushed at her gesture. Suddenly I saw that she got red as well. Enzo and blushing? My best friend never blushed at the sight of a girl. Did he fancy her? This would be interesting. Enzo and Kaur; this would never happen because he was like me totally the ladiesman and did not settle for only one girl. I knew of his stories about his latest conquest as he always told me about the newest girl who intrigued him.
I pulled him in a corner where no one was and interrogated him in a serious tone: "What is wrong with you? Do you like Kaur? Why did you blush? You never ever blush. Is this because you were today her shining knight in armour"I did not want anyone to hear this because this would be so embarrassing. Everyone would laugh or make fun of us, as the act of liking her would result in appearing like hypocrites.

He looked at me in disbelief: "Man, are you thinking that I would like this girl? I would never do this to you. You are my best friend! " I gave him a sceptical glare as I was not really convinced; however, he just shrugged it off: "Man, let us go to class now. I do not want to have another detention!"

Just then, the bell rang and I went with him to my history class. I decided to drop this issue; nontheless I would observe attentively the coming interactions between these twos. Jasmeet sat as always in the first row; Enzo and I went to our friend Mason in the back off the class. We exchanged our typical boy-hug. "Well, class let's get to work! Go work in your team!" came the voice of the teacher who entered at that moment the class.
The whole class started to bustle around to get the seat next to their assigned partners. I sighed and exchanged a pointed look with Mason; Enzo had already joined his working colleague. I moved towards Jasmeet's seat; she studied her book and did not pay attention to me. My classmates watched the whole scene with interest; fights or confrontations between her and me were a sensation and got therefore much notice.

When I sat down, she also did not notice me. I put my hand on her shoulders; which made finally acknowledge me. She looked up in a scowl when she saw me. "Kaur, finally, you realize I am there. You are so engrossed in the boring book, so much that you notice nothing around you. By the way, is it true that Enzo stood up for you?" I decided to mock her. It was so fun to tease her and to rile her up.

The girl in front of me answered me in a casual manner: "Well, it is very important to study the book and to get to know all the important exercises we will have to complete. Moreover, concerning the other thing about which you asked. Yes Enzo defended me in front of your idiotic girlfriend!"
While speaking she was very confident and self-assured. Apparently she was back to her normal self and was no longer the insecure young woman my friend saved. I lifted one eyebrow to show her my disapproval and stared at her angrily: "Do not dare to make Nathalie look bad. It was you, who lost her language and could not reply properly! I really regret not being present. This would have been very entertaining to watch. I also tell you now, stay away from my best friend. I don't want him to hang out with you! However, I doubt he would want to do something with you anyways. This was just an act or pure friendliness."

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so what do you think now? What do you think will happen next? any idea? And do you think that there might be something between Jassy and Enzo or Jassy and Shawn? And with whom do you like her more? I would love to hear your opinions.