Chapter 2

I walked with Rachel to my first class turns out that we have all the same classes except that me having French and Rachel Spanish. She is really funny, sweet and like my friends are mostly. We walked into the half empty English literature class. Students were still walking in and taking their seats.

The seats were given by the teacher that meant I could not sit with Rachel. She said bye to me and went to her seat. I sighed and went to sit a bench at the back of the class. I was flicking through my book and glancing around me nervously when someone came and stood beside my bench. I looked up and my heart literally stopped. He was so beautiful. He had deep blue eyes brown hair which was messy on the top. He was tall and well built. Oh my God! He is so cute. I took all this in within seconds when he spoke "You are in my seat."

I didn't know if I could talk. He is talking to you answer him for Christ’s sake. "I am sorry. I didn't know. I will move." I mumbled nervously and started gathering my stuff.

He looked at me with an amused expression for few seconds before he said “You can sit here I sit alone anyways you just scoot over, I don’t like to sit on that side."

I knew I wouldn’t be able to say anything so I just scooted over like he said. Wow this was going to be a long class. I mentally slapped myself and started going through my book again. I could feel him looking at me which was making me conscious and uncomfortable. I tried really hard not to look at his handsome face again. Why did he have to be so cute? It’s very distracting.

After what felt like years the teacher came in."Good morning, sorry I am late." She said looking over the class when her eyes stopped on me. "Are you the new student?" She asked.

I nodded and every head in the class turned towards me, I hate this so many people looking at me what if she asks me to speak in front of the class. No please... "Introduce yourself then. “ She said. I gulped and stood up trying to hold my nerve before I spoke. Don’t be scared; don’t be scared I kept repeating to myself. "I am Rebecca Thomas. I just moved here couple of days ago."  I said but it sounded more like a question if this much was enough

Thankfully she nodded and I sat down few people were looking at me. I sat down quickly watching him look at me with an amusing expression. I couldn't look at him I turned back to my book. If I looked at his face, I will not be able to stop. Some students were looking at me making me feel like an alien sitting among humans. Why do they have to stare? Don’t have anything better to do maybe.

When the class started he looked at me and spoke softly and confidently, "Hi. I am Noah James. You are Rebecca?"

"Yup. Hi" saying casually as if it was not bothering me, him sitting so close was really distracting me. I didn't understand a word the teacher said.

It was quiet before he spoke again. "Can I see your schedule? Let’s see what classes you have. You look the studious type.” he said smirking. I handed him my schedule not really knowing what to say.

He was looking over my schedule all focused and looking so hot. I bet he is very popular especially among ladies.  He smiled looked up at me then at the schedule again. “What?” I asked before I could stop myself.

"We have all the same classes except a couple. Strange. It will be very hard to concentrate with you in the same room" He said flirty tone and winked. I didn't understand so I just looked at him blankly, is it a compliment or is he just flirting I really can’t tell. He is such a flirt. I wish I was good at smart ass remarks then I would have replied him.

He was looking at me waiting for me to say something. I didn’t know what to say so I didn’t say anything at all. He smiled, shook his head and looked ahead. He has such a nice smile, so cute. What are you doing? Pay attention to the teacher, I warned myself.

After the class I ran out of the room quickly trying to keep distance from Noah and went to my next class hoping I won’t have to sit near him. Thankfully Rachel came and sat beside me. We were chatting and making jokes when the class ended, we made way to the cafeteria. We had lunch next. I hope I don’t have to sit alone, that will be just weird.

"Hey sit with us today. That is our table where we sit every day." Rachel said pointing at a table in the right corner of the cafeteria and tugged me along with her. We paid for food and made way to the table. "Hey guys this is Rebecca she is a new student and she is going to have lunch with us." Rachel announced and we sat down.

There were three girls and two boys at the table they all mumbled hi in unison. The girl with black hair was Rosie; one was Sarah and the 3rd Amber. The two guys were Liam and Will both of them were good looking. Maybe something in this school's water almost all guys here were handsome. They all were nice to me, asking about my old school, friends and all seemed interested about my social life but much to their disappointment I didn’t have any.

The rest of the day was uneventful and the last class was gym. I hated gym I am not the athletic type. But it was fine except the fact that Noah kept shooting glances at me and I showed as if I didn't notice which was hard I wanted to look at his handsome face so much but I couldn’t. It’s better to keep distance. I don’t understand what his problem is. I have a serious issue of with people staring at me. It is so damn uncomfortable.

“Why don’t you hang out with us for a while?” Amber asked. They all hung out around the school for an hour or so after all the classes.

“No, I can’t. I have to unpack.” I lied. I just wanted to go home and be by myself. She nodded and I said my byes and went to the car park.

I was almost near my car, my bag kept sliding off my shoulder then I bumped into someone. The person put his hands on my shoulders to steady me otherwise I would fall flat on my ass. “I am sorry. I was not watching…” I said and looked up to see Noah smirking at me. Great, I made a fool myself in front of him of all people, just great.

“It’s ok. If you want me to catch you just ask, no need to fall at my feet.” He said smirking. He is such a cocky ass and I thought he was nice.

“I am not falling at your feet. You were the one who bumped into me.” I said defensively. “You didn’t even say sorry, I did.” I said.

I was walking past him when he moved in front of me again. He did that twice, it was getting annoying. “You want to bump into me again?” I asked crossing my arms over my chest.

“With pleasure.” He replied and smirked. Oh God, I rolled my eyes and walked past him, nudging him away with my shoulder. I could still feel the warmth of his touch on my skin and his eyes burning in the back of my head. I got into the car and drove away.

When I reached home I was alone so I went into my room changed and started working on my homework. Doing my English homework was hard and I realized I didn't pay attention because of Noah. I made a mental note to sit anywhere unless it’s away from him. Why is this boy affecting me so much? It’s just his cocky good looks and those hypnotic eyes which dazzle me.

"Hey sweetie, had a good day?" my mom asked. I nodded and smiled. "Come on then dinner is ready. You must be hungry."

After dinner I plopped on my bed and drifted off to a contended sleep. My alarm started buzzing I groaned no it’s too early I want to sleep.

"Get up! You are late!" shouted my mom and I hesitantly got out of bed to get ready for school.

I got out of my car and spotted Amber and Sarah immediately. I walked to them and we all were laughing and chatting. I went in my English class and picked out a seat which was away from where Noah sat.

"Miss Thomas why are you not in your regular seat?"  Teacher asked. I frowned today is only my second day what regular seat? I just sat there yesterday because it was at the back.

I looked up all blank and confused, “Over there, your sit is besides Mr. James." she said pointing to the seat next to him and shaking her head.

There was no use is arguing so I got up and went to seat beside Noah. "Hi." he said. I don’t want to talk to him, more like I shouldn’t.

"Hey” I mumbled and got back to doing the work teacher was giving.

"Not talking to me?"  Noah asked smiling. The moment I saw him smile my stomach twisted into knots and I couldn't do anything but smile back at him.

"No nothing like that. Just trying to concentrate." I admitted. I needed to concentrate and it was a good excuse. He nodded and didn’t say anything till the class was almost over.

"So for that internal assignment the class will be working in pairs. We don't have much time so those who are sitting together will be partners for this assignment. It is due next month on 22nd; late submissions will not be accepted. These marks will be 10% of your grade this semester." Announced the teacher and class were dismissed.

I sighed, a project with Noah great means I will have to spend time with him. "So you are stuck with me. I will talk to you later about the assignment and we will decide place and time. I will be looking forward to spending time with you. Bye." He said and winked at me. He was out of the door before I got a chance to say anything.

I was going to be spending time with Noah. I didn’t understand whether to cry or laugh about it then I decided to not let it affect me. I sighed and made my way to the next class. The rest of the day passed quickly except lunch, everything was very dull and boring.

I was putting my books in the locker. "Hey you." someone said this had to be Noah I recognized his voice already. I turned around only to see I was right.

"Hi, what do you want?" I asked crossing my arms over my chest trying to look annoyed even though I was happy to see him.

"Who said I want anything? He said smirking.

“Then why are you here?”  I asked raising my eyebrows so he would know I am serious.

"Fine. I wanted to talk about our assignment. Is Friday after school alright with you?"He asked

I thought about it Friday after school is fine I don’t have anything to do anyway."Yes Friday is cool. After school for an hour or so? “I said casually.

"Good, will see you then. You can follow me or will you drive with me? “He said raising an eyebrow at me.

What the hell is he talking about? Follow him or drive with him where? I am confused, “What are you talking about?" I asked all confused.

"We will do the assignment at my house so you have your car or will you drive with me? He asked casually running his hand through his hair.

"Why can’t we do it at school?” I asked.  I am not going anywhere with him that too alone no way. I don’t trust myself being left alone with him.

"We can’t do it here you can come to my place I am not going to eat you, you know" he said sternly and then smirked. Is it necessary to smirk all the time? It’s kind of annoying.

It’s only an assignment no big deal he won’t do anything he seems like a nice guy. "Ok fine but I will follow you IN my car." I said. I don’t want to be dependent on him.

"Ok great." he said smiling. Wow, he has such a nice smile, cute dimple on the left cheek. How did I not notice that yesterday?

He leant forward and kissed me on my cheek. Tingles and sparks were shooting through my cheek to my whole body was on fire. I just stood there while he winked and walked away smiling. Oh God, what was that? My cheeks were turning pink and I was smiling.

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