Black Rose | Completed

Chapter One

a/n: I wrote most of this book in advance so I can update regularly hehe :) I update Wednesday's, Friday's, and Sunday's. Not sure what time. I'll try to update in the mornings. 

p.s: it's unedited

CHAPTER  ONE

Rose's POV

"I love you."

His dark green eyes bore into my own and widened. I couldn't blame him. This was the first time we had ever interacted. His curly brown hair toppled his head as he held his textbooks against his side lazily. The rush of students passed us and gave a light breeze; I shuddered as his hair covered his face. The light hairs against my skin rose as I stared at him; I couldn't get my eyes off him even if I wanted to.

His eyebrows slightly furrowed in confusion as he fixed his posture and stood up straight. He pushed back his hair with his right hand. His dark green shirt complimented his eyes, his rings and tattoos were nowhere to be found. His pink lips tightened, causing his dimples that were hidden come out, making him look extremely attractive. He coughed slightly, catching my attention, and looked away, uncomfortable. His pale white cheeks were now a rose pink; he's blushing. Damn, Korean boys are something else. The side of my lips curled up making me smile.

"Didn't anyone tell you that staring is impolite." He stared at the lockers, still not looking at me

"It's your fault that you're breathtaking," I responded.

His cheeks reddened at my compliment. The tips of his ears and the side of his neck became red. I took a step forward trying to make him look at me and when he did, the handsome boy took a step back. I never thought that he would be shy, but his shyness attracted me ever more. He put his hand up a little, motioning me to stay away a bit back.

"What are you doing?" he questioned slightly worried that I might do something to him. It's a good thing that he is cautious because I'm not sure what I will do. If I had the chance I'd jump him but I knew better, sadly.

"I'm not going to try anything, don't worry. I just wanted to confess. Do you think I have a chance with you?" I asked him. He brought his hand to the back of his neck rubbing it uncertain as to what he should do. I rather have him reject me than me falling deep, but then again I feel like I'm already there. I've always been blunt; I guess it's my way of protecting myself.

"We haven't met before today. I think you've got the wrong guy. I don't even know who you are," he said and l nodded, allowing my lips to curl up into a small smile. I brush my dark brown hair away from my face and onto the side. I knew that he was looking at me so I checked him out right in front of him.

"No, I think I have the right guy and as for not knowing me we can change that by going on a date," I said smoothly. Not stopping, I say "If I don't have a chance with you, then tell me now and you could forget this encounter ever happened." I don't see the point of pining over a guy and that is why I confessed. Once I knew that I was sure about my feelings which was this morning, I couldn't help but ask him. My smile slightly widened as he blushed once again, this time at my comment.

"So what do you say?" I questioned while tilting my head. He looked at me and just when he was about to say something someone interrupted us, breaking the ice. A girl stood beside him which immediately made him smile. Who is she? I wondered. I fixed my posture and looked at her and then at him, only to find him already staring at the girl.

As if he knew that I was thinking about it he told me and that is where everything went downhill. "She is my girlfriend, Ava."

I have to admit it hurt, what did I expect him to tell me he loved me back? I was hoping that we could get to know one another and hopefully he would fall in love with me the way I did to him. He grabbed the girl's hand and interlocked it with his. She looked up at him and smiled and he did the same.

"You're beautiful," I responded truthfully. Elliot's eyebrows furrowed in confusion as he stared back at me. What did he expect me to do? Fight her? Cry? I'm already doing that inside but there is no point. Although I want Elliot to be mine, he seemed happy with his girlfriend and I didn't want to ruin what he had with her. I think I need to take a step back even if I didn't want to.

The past couple of weeks I couldn't help but fall for Elliot. He was an absolutely good person, not the typical rude boy. He's on the swimming team and is the valedictorian for our grade. He's respectful and is never disrespectful or rude to anyone. It's like he has no bad bone in his body. I'm surprised I even got to talk to him today. Normally, he is with a group of people and busy the majority of the time. I knew that Vanessa and Elliot were good friends, but never thought they would end up together.

"You're so sweet, thank you," she said while smiling. The bell rang. I got saved by the bell, thank god. I give them both bright smiles and decided this was enough torture. I look down at my watch and then back at them.

"You two look good together, anyways, I better get to class. It was nice talking to you both," I said while looking at her. I knew that I shouldn't have said that, but I can't back down from it now.

I looked at Elliot and felt something in my chest clench, but ignored it. I gave them both one last smile and decided to go to class. My locker was a couple lockers away from Elliot's. It didn't make it any better. I grabbed my stuff and made my way to my first period class. I'm not sure how I felt about this class, I wasn't good nor bad at it.

I walked inside and sat in the middle of the classroom. I realized that I had class with Elliot and Ava, but I wasn't going to let the rejection get to me. I'm going to have to suck it up and deal with it.

I restrained myself from turning around and looking at that boy. I'm glad that I decided to sit in the middle today.

The teacher moved me because wherever he moved me I'd talk to the person next to me regardless of who they were. I'm friends with the entire class, scratch that, the entire grade everyone seemed to like me. The teachers hated me for that, but I couldn't help it.

The teacher gasped, catching my attention. I shook my thoughts away and looked up at the teacher to find her staring at me. His eyes were widened at my sight and I shifted in my seat a little. What did I miss?

"Is Rose actually quiet for once? I'm in shock," Mr. Romano said. I let out a small laugh and said, "If that bothers you sir I can assure you that in a couple of minutes I won't be quiet."

He nodded and gave a small smile, "Anyways, today I'll be forming you into groups of four for the study groups. I'll call out names so please listen carefully and you will have to meet at the library at least two times a week." Yeah, I don't have time for that, this isn't going to work out. He called out names and I patiently waited for my name to get called but it didn't come.

"Rose, Elliot, Ava, and Ty." Just what I needed you have got to be kidding me. I feel like a main character in a cliche book who is forced to be in a group with her crush. I know better than to complain because then Mr. Romano will make sure that I stay in this group. I just need to act like I don't care and that it doesn't bother me.

"Okay, you may get into your study groups and decide what days work for you." Everyone got up and formed their groups while I sat in my seat. I glared at Mr. Romano and mouthed I hate you and he raised his eyebrows at me. I got up and turned around to find them sitting in the very back. Ty right next to Elliot and a spot right next to Ava was empty, well isn't that wonderful.

Just what I wanted.

End of Chapter One

a/n: Would you tell your crush how you feel if it's your first time meeting them?