Chapter 3: Opening up, bit by bit.
You know what is the most boring part of school life? For me, it's the ton loads of homework and that too on the first day of semester.
I know, I know I had started this morning with great enthusiasm and that "sparkle" in the eyes, but seems it wore off quickly. I was done with my Physics and Chemistry homework. And I was left with English, History and Psychology. Oh God. And it was 8 o'clock already. My mind wandered to what happened at school today. Actually, it wandered to one person, Jacob. I don't know that guy had something in him that made me curious, that made me want to know more about him.
But, I wasn't allowed to be curious. My curiosity had put me and my family in danger last year and I won't do that mistake again. Ever.
The mantra of my life now is: Curiousity= Danger= Death.
Yeah. This is how serious it is.
Anyways, he was nice to me. So, it would be good to have friends in this new school. And his group is loyal atleast to him, because they are brothers and if he is loyal to me then his group will be loyal to me too. That means I would be safe.
There. I started overthinking and overanalysing things. Like the hopeless person I am. It needs to stop.
I looked at my watch again. Damn it. Time does flies. It was half past eight already. It also meant it was-
"Nikki! Dinner's ready," mom called out from the kitchen.
-dinner time.
"Coming," I said, on my way to the stairs.
And dad was back too. He came towards me, engulfing me in a hug.
"How's my sweet princess?"
"I'm good, dad." I said kissing on his cheek and he smiled.
We all sat together on the dining table and ate.
"So, how was school today?" Dad asked.
I told him everything. Yes. Everything means all the stuff from beginning of 1st period to the ending of last period till I met mom at the parking lot. All this contained my overanalysing feelings too. I was kind of not allowed to keep anything from mom and dad and I didn't want to either as it was a lesson I was given the previous year. But that's the story for another time.
I returned to my room, completed my English essay, and psychology homework was way too easy. I was left with history. It was 10 o'clock already. It was then, my phone beeped. A new message.
Jacob: Hey.
Why is he texting me?
I wouldn't deny that I didn't feel butterflies and tingling on seeing his name. Did he like me? I seriously need to stop over-analysing. So me trying to act normal, typed a reply.
Me: Hi
And 2 seconds later,
Jacob: How're you coping with homework?😅
Whoops, this guy is fast.
Me: History left. Duh.
Jacob: Whoa! You are brilliant. I am still stuck on Psychology. History is easy though.
Me: Easy? Have you even seen it? I didn't understand a word what Mr. Wesley was talking about!
Jacob: Well, I am done with it. It's pretty interesting. You can copy it, if you want;)
Me: Uhm no, I think I'll pass. Thanks for the offer:)
Jacob: Sleep well, sweet Nik :)
Sweet Nik. Jeez. He has a nickname for me? Oh my god.
Me: Aren't you completing homework? I mean, sleeping already?
Jacob: I'll complete it in school. Had to do loads if work today.
I was thinking of what to reply when suddenly another message popped up.
Jacob: I was thinking, tomorrow is Friday, so maybe we can hangout tomorrow after school? I'll drop you home by seven in the evening?
Did he just ask me for a... Oh my God. How to deny? I don't understand. What if history repeats itself? Am I ready for hanging out? I don't think so.
I had to lie.
Me: Umm. I am going out with family tomorrow, sorry. Will hangout some another day?
Jacob: Oh no problem.
He replied a little too quickly.
Me: Sorry.
Jacob: No, it's completely okay. Night;)
Me: Good Night Jacob.
After a long, long night, I finally completed my homework. Phew. And now it was time to sleep.
The next morning, I was back in the same biology classroom but this time Jacob was sitting beside me. I couldn't hear a word, professor was saying. I was too busy feeling the heat radiating from his body. It was all too overwhelming when Jacob turned to look at me. I was snapped out of my trance and blushed scarlet because I was caught staring at him, shamelessly.
Is this a dream? I thought. The thought soon evaporated as the bell rang and he held my hand, and we made our way to the corridor for our next class. Surprisingly, the corridor was empty and Jacob suddenly stopped, looked at me. He cornered me against the wall and...
"Wake up Nik. It's time for school." A faint murmur from beyond forced me out of my, extremely good dream.
"Uhhh..." I groaned.
"C'mon baby. You are going to be late!" It was my mom's voice.
"Uh yeah. I'll be up in a minute." I yawned.
I smiled. What would have happened if I would have slept, just a little more.
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I found myself a seat in the biology classroom, again. It still brought me shivers, as curious eyes checked me out.
But there was he. Not late, exactly on time.
Jacob.
His eyes landed on me and he smiled.
Breathtaking.
He walked towards me and I moved so that he could sit beside me. I surprised myself at this point. How was I so sure that he would sit beside me?!
And he did. I could feel heat radiating from his body and I blushed a bit. I felt so hot in the face. What was happening to me? I never had this effect on me when I was with Zach, Kaden or any one of them.
No. I need to focus on studies. I am just... I am just... what? Maybe it's just a bit of infatuation. Yeah. It might be that only.
The biology period was over quickly. And we got to know that our psychology professor is absent, so this class was free. And I was stuck (in a good way) with this absolutely gorgeous human being...
"So what do wanna do, now? Should I give you a small tour of this school?" Jacob spoke in a British accent that made me giggle.
"I have already been given this small school tour." I laughed.
"Oh no no. That tour was nothing. Come on!" He offered me his hand and I was left staring at him.
It reminded me of someone from my past.
"Hey Nikki?" Jacob snapped me out of my trance.
"Huh?"
Oh. I realised, I had to react.
"Sorry." I laughed it off and took his hand.
Our hands fit so perfectly.
Stop! Nikki.
He showed me the hostel, the chirpy sparrow's nest on the first floor of the girls' hostel, and many things I clearly didn't know about.
"Now, I'm gonna take you to a very special place. You ready?" Jacob was so excited.
"Yeah." I had goosebumps everywhere.
What was this special place?
We went behind the school building and I discovered that there was a small canopy of trees which looked sooo inviting.
Jacob led me there. My hand still in his. Though the weather was cold but his hand was keeping me warm. It was a blissful feeling.
"This is the place, where people realise their true feelings." He said, his voice merely a whisper, "My mom and dad realised that they love each other, here at this very place."
He definitely didn't look happy at this point but I kept quiet. I knew he wasn't finished with what he wanted to say. He wasn't facing me, he was looking at two stone stools, that lied infront of him.
"My dad mated-I mean, married my mom, a week later." He looked miserable. He had left my hand at this point.
I placed my hand on his shoulder and rubbed it soothingly so that he knows that I am there for him.
The silence was deafening. So, I decided to ask him, "Jacob, are you okay?"
I knew he was not okay.
"My mom is in coma since she had me and Jace." He broke down, sobbing.
Oh my god. It broke my heart to see him now on the ground crying. I never thought I would be the one to see him in such a vulnerable position. I knelt down and placed my hands on his shoulders and made him look at me, "Hey hey shhhhh..." I whispered.
"I'm... sorry. I shouldn't have brought you h-here. I-I just couldn't... I just had to tell somebody."
"Hey it's okay. You can tell me anything. Okay? Never feel sorry about it." I whispered.
"Let's get out of here." He said.
"Okay."
We made our way out of that now not-so-inviting canopy.
I was busy looking at my dress which now had mud sticking to it at places due to me kneeling down on the ground, when Jacob stopped and I bumped into him, muttering a 'sorry'.
When I looked up, I saw a quite angry Jace.
"Hey Nikki, why don't you head for the next class? I'll be right back." Jacob's eyes reflected urgency and he clearly didn't want me there and I understood.
"See you at lunch." I whispered and half ran towards the school, confused.
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