The Other Side

Chapter 12

I can't believe he moved on that fast. Its not like we were together in the first place but still. Damn, that was fast.

I couldn't control my raging thoughts. Every time I could still see him smiling with her. It should have been me making that happen.

I sounded jealous. Was I? I have no idea. This whole thing was downright confusing. One minute I  wanted us apart the next I craved his presence. Call me insane, I guess that's what was happening.

Now I am stuck in chemistry with him. Nate was sitting at the front as usual. Typical nerd.
I rolled my eyes.

I had been sitting at the back and I couldn't hear a word the teacher was saying. My mind was totally elsewhere.

" Guys listen up, this semester's going to be a little tough. So I am going to assign partners for this term's  chemistry project. " Mr Anton announced. That earned him a series of groans from the class.

" Gents, come forward and pick a partner. " he proceeded.

" I hope I get a hot nerd. I'm making him do the entire thing." Kate who was sitting beside me piped.

" I figured much." I retorted with a smirk.

" Hey what's your problem.  I noticed you've been grumpy for some time now." Kate fired back.

" Who wouldn't be. Spending time with you just brings out the worst in people. "

" Ryn. I'm not joking. "

" What makes you think I am." I hadn't meant to say that. I couldn't help it. I was angry and she was there. Unfortunately she had to take the blow.

"Once you pick the paper, you read the name out loud so your partner can hear you." Mr Anton continued to issue out instructions.

" I still don't understand what your problem is. Is this about your parents again?"
She just had to bring that up. The fact that I wasn't being friendly to anyone irked her to heights unknown.

"Can we not do this right now Kate. You should be lucky I'm not being grumpy to just you alone."

Apparently she didn't take that so well. She huffed then went away to find her partner.

Just great.

' Get it together will you. ' My subconscious reminded.

Just as I was about to get out of the class to go calm myself down, a figure approached me silently.

" To what do I owe this pleasure nerdy boy." I smiled. It just came naturally. Damn, I missed using this nickname.

"Looks like you're stuck with me." Nate said with a frown. " I know you hate me and stuff but can we like be two chemistry students who just want to pass? I'll stay out of your way and you can do your part."

" Whatever you say."

" Great." He mumbled to himself. This is going to be one hell of a semester.

"Alright so this  is what we're going to do. When we're given assignment, we'll meet at your place. Unless you have any other suggestions." He wouldn't meet my eyes. He just treated me with a cold shoulder shrug.

"That's fine with me." He mumbled again.

"You might want to address me a little bit louder. Unless of course you don't mind close proximity with me."

He blushed. That's what I liked to see.

Where did that come from.

I face palmed myself.