Today is probably going to be the best day in my entire life.
Assuming that I make it past 21.
It's 2 A.M. and its the Sunday right before school starts back up after the long November break I just had. But that's not really important. I get to miss more school and I get to spend an extra three days with Ms. Bodacious?
How could life get more exciting?
It couldn't.
They say everything's bigger in Texas so I hope my flirting game is extreme there.
My dad just dropped me outside of school where everyone was piling up.
There is a coach bus there which will drive us to the airport. The airport is unfortunately close and I say unfortunately because I already know I'm going to sit next to Ms. Reed to talk about 'school' stuff. She just doesn't know I'm sitting with her yet.
It's a bit cool right now so I'm wearing all sweats. I'm wearing a UConn sweatshirt because I have to represent the college I committed to and I'm wearing sweatpants with a bunch of images on them.
But who cares about that right? Let's get to the juicer stuff.
I thank my dad for dropping me off and of course my eyes immediately land on Ms. Reed whos also wearing all sweats.
"You're early Oliver. I'm surprised you got here on time and didn't miss the bus."
"I'm glad you think so highly of me Ms. Reed. Besides it would be kinda embarrassing if I did miss the bus because I stayed up the whole night so."
It's dark out but I can sense that Ms. Reed rolls her eyes at that.
Doesn't matter though because right now I was asking the question of the century.
"I have a question."
"No you cannot sit next to me on the plane."
Fuck.
"How'd you know that's what I was going to ask?"
Ms. Reed bites her lip as she glances at me for one second.
Lord have mercy I'm bout to bust.
"You're not that predictable Oliver. You and your shenanigans don't surprise me anymore."
I try to think of something that would give me an excuse to sit next to her on the bus but I'm not the smartest person so I feel like everything I say will just be useless.
"Okay but what if I need to talk to you about how nervous I am for the game?"
"I know you Jules. Nothing sports related has ever or will ever make you nervous. You spend more time trying to make the other players nervous of you then you being the nervous one. Even if it's a sport that you have never played and you're playing with people better than you. Nervous isn't in your category."
So I don't know if its the 2 AM thoughts and vulnerability that's getting to Ms. Reed or if it's that she's actually into me.
I think its the second one.
"So...can I sit next to you on the bus?"
Ms. Reed sighs.
I like where this is heading.
"Don't sit with me in the beginning but if you come to sit next to me after a few minutes, I won't deny your request."
It was now 2:30 and we were now boarding the bus.
We only brought carry-on suitcases because it was only for three days and plus it was cheaper for the school.
Fucking poor ass bitches.
At the same time I can't be talking because I'm not so rich either.
I was sitting with Maisie. Ashley was practically begging on her knees to be able to sit with me but me, Maisie, and Brooklyn collectively agreed for Ashley to sit with Brooklyn.
I was currently listening to 'My Girl' by The Temptations, looking at Ms. Reed the whole so its automatically more intimate. As soon as the song is finished, which it almost is, is when I am going to go up to Ms. Reed. The bus was pretty empty considering she was the only adult and like 12 kids.
"Be right back, I need to ask Ms. Reed a question."
Maisie just looks at me and doesn't say anything.
Success.
I walk up to the front of the bus where Ms. Reed is and I sit down next to her without saying anything.
"I'm surprised you're not sleeping. I thought teachers and coaches need sleep."
I look up at Ms. Reed and I can tell she's a little tired.
"Not when it comes to big games like the one we're going to have in two days. Besides, I need to make sure you guys aren't misbehaving. Especially you."
Something happened in the past half hour because Ms. Reed's voice was so raspy right now and I swear I could drop dead right now.
"You know I'm on my best behavior when you're around. What makes you think everyone's going to misbehave? You're very intimidating."
Ms. Reed smiles. I'm assuming she takes that as a compliment which is normal of her though.
"Thank you Jules. I'm flattered. Now can you please stop talking because the last thing I want is to hear your obnoxious voice at almost 3 AM in the morning."
Damn that hurt.
2 months ago me would've probably broken down and cried if she heard that but now I know that Ms. Reed is just joking with me. I think.
"I guess."
I do what she asks and I shut myself up.
Before I know it I find my eyes growing heavy and I'm off to a quick sleep.
...
"So this is Texas. This is boring."
It was now 11 AM but our bodies believe it is 9 AM.
The flight was boring.
I didn't sit next to Ms. Bodacious unfortunately.
Instead I sat next to Maisie and a random girl on the team.
We all slept the whole time but I did watch one episode of Friends because they had that on the TVs.
I texted my Dad's when we landed and they both did the classic dad emoji: The thumbs up.
I'm not sure what I was expecting when we exited the Dallas Airport but whatever was I was seeing right now was pretty bland. In my opinion at least.
We were getting on another coach bus to the hotel which was about half hour away and you already know I'm going to see next to Ms. Reed.
"You seemed to know your way around the airport. You from Dallas?"
"Detroit. And who said you could sit next to me again?"
I ignore her eyes and try to change the subject.
"So how was the flight."
Ms. Reed groans. I know she's sick of me but I don't even care.
"Very very peaceful. I'm lucky I didn't have to sit next to you. I'm sorry for the two others who did."
I can't tell if she's joking with me or flirting with me.
Or both.
"Mine was peaceful too. I slept the whole time."
"So finishing where you left off huh?"
What Ms. Reed just says catches me off guard. I make eye contact with her and she's smirking.
"What do you mean?"
"Well when we were on our way to the airport and when you fell asleep, you kinda fell asleep on my shoulder."
Oh fuck.
Is it to late to break a window and jump out of it?
"Uh- I didn't mean-"
"It's okay Jules. I was fine with it. I wasn't going to wake you up. You looked way too peaceful to do that."
I feel so embarrassed right now. I want to leave and be anywhere but near her but I still stay seated next to her. I wanted to be near Ms. Reed at all times.
I think this is becoming more than a crush and I don't know how to stop myself.
Authors Words:
Sorry guys I was rlly busy with school this week but I will be consistent continuing forward.
Sorry for the slow burn but moving forward shouldnt rlly disappoint.
Just keep a lookout for tonight whne the next chapter will be out.