Chapter 3

Noah was walking away and I was staring at his back until he disappeared. I lifted my hand and touched my cheek where he had kissed me. It felt so warm and ticklish. I smiled trailing my hand on the cheek. What are you doing? I mentally slapped myself it was just a small gesture sweet but small it does not mean anything. Just take your stuff and leave before you do something you will regret.

I took my stuff and drove home tuning into the radio singing along to keep my mind of Noah. So what if he is the most beautiful boy you have ever seen and his eyes draw you in. I had known him for two days and he was already getting to me. I pushed those thoughts aside and crept into my warm and soft bed.

I got up with my alarm buzzing and like every day I got up and dressed quickly in a denim short skirt and a green tank top. I considered changing this skirt is not very short that I looked like a slut or something but still short. I decided to leave it on and quickly applied some clear gloss and never really bothered with the makeup, grabbed my bag and went downstairs.

“Good morning!  You are going somewhere?" I asked. He was formally dressed and had a suitcase near the counter.

“Yes I have an important meeting. I will back in two days. Take care of yourself and mom ok?”Said dad and started reading the paper again.

I finished eating and hurried towards my car. I reached school took my bag and started walking. From the corner of my eye I saw some moment and I turned my head towards it.

Noah was kissing some girl against a car. His hands were all over her body, disappointment rushed through me. Why do I care? He can kiss anyone he wants. I turned on my heel and started walking again.

Someone put an arm around my shoulder and I quickly looked to see Will smiling at me.

“Don’t bother with him. He is a player. Don't waste your time on him.” He said warmly with a concerned expression.

“I wasn’t planning on it. I don’t care.” I lied but he seems to buy it and smiled at me.

Will was really sweet and funny we walked into the class and went our separate ways to our "regular” seats. I reached my seat and sat down quickly.

After few moments Noah walked in looking like a male model in his dark blue ripped jeans and a tight grey t-shirt clinging to his perfect body. He came and sat next to me putting a stop to my drooling. I looked away quickly blushing that he knew I was checking him out because he was smirking at me.

“You look nice today.” He said smiling at me making me feel weak in my knees but I knew he didn’t mean it I don’t look nice he is kidding.

He was looking at me waiting for me a say something. Damn it! Say something.”Thanks.” was only what could come out and I looked away before I got lost into his beautiful deep blue eyes.

Noah’s POV

I got up in the morning early as usual and took a quick shower. My room is in a mess I should clean it, Rebecca will think I am untidy. The thought of her alone made me smile like an idiot. There is something about her which is different, she is beautiful and she doesn’t even know it. The first time I saw her, she was holding her bag so tightly as if her life depended on it, and she kept her eyes on the ground and walked away.

Hot! It was the first thing I noticed but she is not like the girls I sleep around with and I don’t intend to treat her that way, she is nice, rolls her eyes too much though. I sighed and started cleaning up my room; I stacked my books neatly on the study table, put my clothes in the closet majority of them and threw some in the laundry. When my room was fairly neat, I walked downstairs humming quietly to myself. I made a bowl of cereal and sat on the counter.

“Good morning.” I heard and dropped my spoon in the bowl. My dad was sitting opposite me with the newspaper in his hands. How come I didn’t see him?

“How long have you been sitting here?” I asked him trying to calm myself. I didn’t expect him here and got scared when he spoke because he is never home.

“A while. You have been busy singing.” My dad said and smirked like he found out a big secret or something. I eat a spoonful of cereal from my bowl.

“I just didn’t expect you. What are you doing home anyways?” I asked, maybe a little rudely but I refuse to feel bad about it. All he cares is about his work and his precious company.

My dad sighed. “I am going late so I can spend some time with you.” He said and drank his coffee. Great, now he cares about me. “How is school? “He asked.

“Save the small talk dad. It’s really not necessary. I can do fine on my own like I have been doing for the past few years so don’t worry go and please don’t bother spending time with me now, it’s too late.” I said.

I got up dumped the bowl in the sink, grabbed my bag and left without saying another word. I closed the door behind me and leaned against it. He is always working even on weekends, I don’t even know when he comes home, I see him once or twice a week and on weekends he is out of town. He was not there when needed him the most, I know it was hard for him as well but I was only 12 and he left me alone to deal with it.

Whatever he does is not going to be able to turn back those five years. Now, I have learned to be alone without anyone giving a damn about me. I know I was rude to him but he was asking for it, we used to be close, used to past tense and he can’t just try to make amends after this long when I am coming to terms with everything and trying to move on. I heard a movement inside so I got into my car and drove away to school as fast as I could.

Rebecca’s POV

The next two days passed uneventfully, my plan to stay away from Noah had gone out of the window. Today was Friday and I was going to go with Noah to his place for that stupid assignment we had to do together. I was standing in front of the mirror looking at my image. I looked nice and normal. I don’t need to dress up just because I was going to Noah’s place it is not a date you just have to finish your assignment. I sighed and made my way to go to school. All the lectures were boring and the day seems to be dragged on and on already.

During lunch I was sitting with Rachel, Rosie, Sarah, Liam, Amber and Will. They had become my good friends in the last couple of days. We were easily chatting and laughing while eating our lunch. Liam was talking about some upcoming game which was very important because the scouts were going to be there. I was listening to them, when someone tapped my shoulder. I immediately knew it was Noah because of the tingling sensation was running through me by his one touch and it felt like that kiss on my cheek.

I looked up and saw Noah smiling at me.”Hey…can I talk to for a minute?” he asked gesturing me to follow him.

“Um...yeah ok.” I replied. I was getting nervous what did he want? I got up and followed him in the hallway near the cafeteria.

“I have my practice today so do you mind waiting for me after school?”He asked.

I frowned before asking, “What practice? Can’t you skip today?”

He looked at me amused and smirked, “No I can’t I am the captain of the basketball team the coach will be furious. You will have to wait only for half an hour. I won’t need more time than that I promise,” he said looking at me intently.

I sighed I was having trouble saying no to this boy. Half an hour makes no difference I will wait in the library or something,”Ok, I guess."I will wait in the library or something you let me know when your practice is done. I won’t wait a minute more than half an hour.” I said sternly.

“I won’t make you wait more I promise. Wait in the library and I will come and get you.” he said smiling his beautiful smile.

“Ok.” I said and we both walked back in the cafeteria. People started staring at us when we entered. Girls were glaring hatefully at me .I looked down and walked towards the table where my friends were sitting. I don’t like people staring at me.

As soon as I sat down everyone looked away minding their own business again. I looked up to see Rachel and the girls smiling at me devilously.Ok, what is this about?

Amber was the one who finally spoke.”So you and Noah huh? Why didn’t you tell us? You like him? Does he like you too?”She asked in a hurry.

“No, of course not. We have to do the English assignment together. He is my partner that’s all.” I said easily digging into my pasta again.

“But you didn’t say you don’t like him or he doesn’t like you.” Rachel said waggling her eyebrows. I could tell she was excited by the way she was looking at me and all others at the table nodded in agreement making everything more hard. Didn’t they find anyone else? Noah, you’ve got to be kidding.

“I don’t like him and I am pretty sure even he feels the same way. We are just partners that’s all.” I said clearly. I didn’t like people assuming things about me which were not true. I definitely didn’t like him or did I? No, I can’t like him, he is such a jerk.

The bell rang bringing me back to reality. I grabbed my bag and started walking towards my next class. Gosh! Today is going to be a long day.

Now I was waiting in the library for Noah. I pulled out my books starting to work on my homework without wasting time. Wow I am such a nerd. What will I do with Noah alone? I mean I get nervous even if he comes closer than necessary. I don’t want him to think I am stupid. I have had guy friends before but none of them made me all nervous, I was quiet comfortable with them but with Noah everything is, I don’t know weird?  After sometime Noah came into the library all sweaty from playing in his jersey looking sexy as hell. Sexy? I am losing it.

“Let's go give me five minutes to change and I will meet you in the parking lot.” He said his breathing was still heavy. He ran his hand through his head sending droplets of sweat around.

I could let him take a shower he looks tire, I can wait for a few more minutes...”You can take a shower if you want I will wait.” I said honestly.

His eyes sparkled and he smiled tenderly at me, “I would like to I am all sweaty but only if you don’t mind?”He asked.

“It’s ok I don’t mind I will wait just don’t take too long.” I said frowning a little. He smiled at me reassuringly and left.

I slumped back into the chair and started doing my homework again smiling. He looked so hot all sweaty in his jersey. He is the captain he must be a really good player. I shook my head trying to concentrate on my work again.

After sometime I got up and started gathering my stuff which was lying around and stuffing it in my bag. Surely Noah would have finished taking a shower guys need less time getting ready.

I made my way to the car and waited leaning against it. Few minutes later Noah was walking in my direction and making my heart sped up. I am seriously in trouble. All he has to do is look at me and I lose it. I sighed heavily.

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