Bad Reputation

Ch.48 i like it

[Anna POV]

*1 week later*

"Ms. Adams I was wondering if I could stay after school hours to work on a project"-I asked the schools librarian

I saw a section with a few books about human connections I never had enough time during lunch to look through all of them so I figured I could ask.

"Sure can you lock up the library when your done"-she asked with her warm smile and I nodded returning the smile.

We have a plan
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I tried distractions I had an interview for just about every job in town. Movie theatre, coffee shop, boutique, smoothie shack, pizza parlor... none of them got my mind off of the connection

I figured it wouldn't hurt to look into it a bit just to understand more...it's better than falling to my death into a pit of confusion and curiosity.

"Ms.Adams?"-I asked walking into the library's double doors while rubbing my hand on the wall trying to find the light switch

"Ms. Adams?"-I asked again while still trying to find the switch

No reply
Maybe she's off the clock

I found the switch and turned the lights on before walking to a table near the section and close to a plug for my laptop.

I looked at the time on my phone
6:57pm

I sighed before plugging in my laptop and turning it on.

I walked towards the familiar section grazing my hands on the books I've read many times.

I used to live in this library I read every book almost five times...but then I made more friends and I guess I've just been busy...I missed this place.

Human connections: the section sign read.

I grabbed a few of the books for the sections as I walked back towards my laptop and the table struggling with the many books in my weak arms.

I huffed throwing them and the table and taking a seat.
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I yawned and turned the next page.

"Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again by the instant flame of another human being, sparking a connection."

That's doesn't even make sense when was the "light" blown into an instant flame and how can that cause a connection-

My thoughts were cut short to the sound of the heater turning off.

I yawned again before looking at the time.
9:48

I sighed before standing up from my chair pushing it out behind me and walking across the hardwood floors of the cold library and pushing open the double doors.

I walked through the tile halls lined with steel lockers and towards the schools gym and through those double doors.

I didn't quit know where the heater was but I'm assuming it's somewhere around here.

I pushed open the cold metal door to...a locker room? I think I felt around the door frame for the light switch...nothing.

I pulled my phone out of my back pocket and turned of the flashlight and holding it up so I can see a clear path...well of this doesn't scream horror film scene I don't know what does.

I heard a locker shut jerking me to scream and run as fast as I can towards the door.

Shit where's the door

Where's the door

I lifted up my flashlight a bit so I can see the path I was heading but with me running the light was shaking...

Ouch.

"Are you Okay"-a familiar voice said laughing a bit as they reached their hand out to help me up.

"Yup"-I said grabbing their hand and using my other one to rub the back of my head that hit a wall I fell into

"What are you doing here"-Joey asked leaning to the side to turn on the locker rooms switch

That's stupid why don't they put it by the door I mean that makes more sense instead of having to walk five feet into the dark to turn on the light.

"I'm using the library"-I said honestly

What the hell is he doing here

"Oh well I had to talk to coach and then he went on and on about me starting for varsity this year and here we are"-Joey said chuckling

Did I say that out loud or am I nuts

"Cool"-I said awkwardly

I want to hit myself in the face with a chair

"Do you know where the heater is"-I asked trying to not make a complete dumbass out of myself especially not I front of Joey who if I haven't mentioned hit and shirtless...why I don't freaking know...but I'm not complaint I mean that's really a sight for sore ey-

"Yeah um here"-Joey said cutting me off my train of thought before walking out of the locker room and towards a closet

"Thanks"-I said and if you thought the awkwardness couldn't get worse oh honey...you've underestimated me cause I can always be more awkward

I turned on the heater in awkward silence cringing at myself the whole time. Before walking past him and towards the gyms double doors.

"When are you leaving tonight"-Joey asked from across the gyms court

"Soon"-I said turning around and shrugging

"Can I take you home"-Joey asked. Honestly I needed time just with him I know it's just a car ride and I decided not to ask him about the connection yet but I think getting more time with just him will help me realize exactly what I feel when I'm around him.

"Sure"-I said smiling before turning on my heal and walking back towards the library.
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"Are you ready"-Joey asked standing behind me and I held my laptop and a few books I checked out

I nodded before smiling and following him out the doors, then through the hall way, and eventually out of the schools gates.

"So..."-Joey asked once we got into his car

I've never actually been in his car and I like it...it smells like him...exactly like him.

"So..."-I mocked awkwardly

Que mental face palm.

"We haven't actually had a one in one conversation since..."-Joeys aid stopping to think

"Bora bora"-I answered for him as he nodded

"Yeah....so what's new"-he asked smiling at me from the drivers seat

"We still talk everyday"-I said laughing

"Yeah"-he said obviously smiling "but I don't get to talk to you alone anymore"-he said frowning a bit

"Well then maybe we should get held back at school more often"-I joked causing us both to smile

I don't know what this feeling is but...i like it

"Definitly"
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End of chapter this chapter is very cringe and I deeply apologize LY

-Lexi💗