2021 MJFA's 'Best Romance' winner
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When a biology project brings together two geniuses, Jackie at the top of the social scale and Noah at the bottom, Jackie is upset because she knows that everyone will ship them toget...
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My eyes snapped open and I immediately remembered something.
It's Noah's birthday.
On a Saturday, maybe I would've woken up at late on 11 am or something but when it came to Noah, I would wake up at 7 am. I got off bed and used the bathroom and brushed my teeth. I went downstairs and spotted the stuff I had bought for Noah.
A birthday helium balloon, donuts written 'I donut know what I'd do without you!' inside the box, a box filled with sweets and chocolates and decorated adorably, a Polaroid of us from the time we were at his house at his pool and one final gift; a silver necklace with an infinity sign.
"This is a bit too much," John commented, walking into the room. "Like seriously, how much was this?"
"I didn't use your money so you don't have to know," I retorted. "And this isn't close to a half the things you get Liana."
John eyed me then looked at the box. "Can I have a skittle?"
I stared at him like he was crazy. "No! What you can have is this." I held up a middle finger and John rolled eyes, turning around. Before I could even register what was happening, he quickly grabbed a chocolate from the box and sprinted upstairs.
"John!" I screamed, rushing upstairs and following him. "Give it back!"
He laughed hysterically and got into his room and locked it as I was about to turn the knob open. "John! Give me back my chocolate!" I shouted, banging on the door. "Imma call ma on you!"
"She's not here." John laughed and I heard ruffling of paper.
"John, what the hell? Why are you acting like--"
"Jackie, you have like 10 other chocolates in that box," John reasoned.
"I don't care!" I shouted. "I didn't buy them for you."
"It's just a chocolate," John stated boredly.
"If it's just a chocolate then give it back," I ordered.
"Nah." He laughed.
I rolled my eyes. There was no point in arguing with John. I left to take a shower and change in my clothes. I packed each gift in a bag then tied the balloon to it.
"I'm taking your car!" I announced to John upstairs, not sure if he heard me. I left anyway with his car keys and drove to Noah's house.
It was still early which was a good thing because I wanted to surprise him. I got out of the car, carrying the bags and kicked the door closed. I walked to the front door and knocked.
