What Happened in High School

CHAPTER TWO

A lot of them looked back at us so I was flustered. These annoying gentlemen didn’t even mind the stares around us. I pinched both of their hands before pulling my hands. When our classmates went back to their business, I glared at those two people beside me. They smiled at me while shrugging their shoulders. I was getting ready to scold them when the teacher came in.

“I will get back to both of you soon. You’re always trying to make fun of me.” I told them

“Isn’t it fun? You’re really cute and we both like you.” Allyson responded

“Both of you are giving me a headache.” I said

I didn’t notice that we have been bickering for some time already. We only stopped when the teacher called our attention to be quiet. As my friends have predicted, I became talkative as I got comfortable with my seatmates. Our next teacher didn't like the seating arrangement so she shuffled us for her lesson. I am thankful that I was transferred to another seat. At least I will have peace even if it is for one subject only. All my seatmates were quiet and well behaved so I liked it. I wouldn’t get in trouble with those kinds of seatmates. That’s what I thought at that time, I never thought I would still be in trouble wherever I sat. I am busy copying what the teacher wrote on the board but the person behind me keeps on kicking on my chair. I don’t really know if he is doing it intentionally or not. I leaned back but was surprised when a hand pushed me. I looked back and saw him resting his head on my chair.

“Ooops sorry.” he apologized

“Can you move your head? I need to lean back.” I told him

“Lean on the side then.” he said, patting the other side of the chair.

I sighed in disbelief but I still need to be comfortable while listening to the lesson so I followed what he wanted. I don’t even know him that well and we look like close friends by how we are acting. 

“What was your name again?” He asked me

“Althea” I said without looking at him

“I’m Henry. Nice to meet you.” he offered his hand

“Do I really have to shake your hand right now? We are having a class.” I told him

“Well the teacher isn’t looking.” he said waiting for me to shake his hand

I didn’t want to be a snob so I faced him and shook his hand. 

“Nice to meet you too.” I smiled at him

We both minded our business after the short introduction or so I thought. I can feel someone tapping me on the back. I sighed before looking back at him.

“Do you have an extra pen? I think mine ran out of ink already.” he asked

“Oh sorry. I only have one. Why don’t you try borrowing from others?” showing him my pen

“I feel shy so can I borrow it after you’re done writing?”

“Yeah, sure.” I answered hesitantly then handed him my pen

I sighed as I faced the front. Why am I even in this situation? I find it unbelievable and weird. A few moments later and I can feel him tapping on my shoulder again. I faked a smile before facing him. He handed me my pen with a wink. We looked weird passing the pen now and then after writing notes. I had to stay behind after the class was over because he told me to wait for my pen.

“Can’t you give it back this afternoon? It’s already lunchtime.” I said, tapping my fingers on the desk impatiently.

All of our classmates are already gone for lunch and we are the only ones left. We still have 10 mins before 12:00 in the afternoon.

“I’m almost done. Give me five minutes more.” he said

“Give it back this afternoon before we start the lesson. I am leaving.” 

He grabbed my bag and wouldn’t let go. I pulled but he is stronger than me so I have no choice but to let go. He got my bag and put it on his back to avoid me from leaving.

“We are going to stay longer if you keep on disturbing me.” he focused again on writing

I stood by the wall with my arms crossed while looking at him with a frown. What kind of situation is this? Why are they giving me such a hard time? I was startled when someone came inside the room while shouting.

“Hey, Henry! Let’s go.” he said

“Oh my gosh!” I shouted in surprise

“Oh, sorry. I didn’t notice that someone was with you.” the person who came in apologized

“Let me finish copying this one first then we can go. Give me a few minutes.” Henry told him then continued writing.

“Can’t you borrow his pen so I can go?” I asked Henry

He just shushed me and continued writing. I sighed in disbelief as I stared at him.

“Hi, I’m Vladimir.” said the person who came in while offering his arm

The handsome person whom my friends are talking about is now standing in front of me and introducing himself.

“I’m Althea. Nice to meet you.” I shook his hand and smiled

“Why are you staying here with him?” Vladimir asked

“Can you go outside and talk? I need to focus here.” Henry told us

I rolled my eyes and was about to answer back when Vladimir spoke first.

“Sorry. We will go out.” he said then pulled me to go out. He dragged me to the seats located in the garden.

“Oh gosh! I seriously don’t understand what is happening now. Why do I have to wait for him so I can get my bag?” I said in an annoyed voice while sitting down

“Relax. He is a good and friendly person. I think he wants to make friends with you.” Vladimir said

“If you say so.” I said shrugging my shoulder

“Is he your friend?” I asked Vladimir

“Yeah." he answered shortly

We stood outside quietly while waiting for Henry to be finished. After some time, Henry came out wearing my bag. He handed me my bag and pen before saying thank you. I smiled even if I was annoyed, then went on my way after getting my belongings. 

I sat down on my chair as soon as I went back to the classroom after the break. Allyson was following me covered in sweat. I was looking at him since his seat was beside mine. I didn’t really mind him walking in my direction. He sat down in his chair and wiped his sweats. 

“Do I smell bad?” he suddenly asked me

I was too flustered by his question and by how close he is to me. He is leaning so close that I find it uncomfortable.

“Ha?” I said with my mouth wide open

He moved back and started smelling his shirt again then moved closer to me again.

“Do I smell bad? Try smelling if I smell like sweat too much?” He said while gesturing me to have a sniff

I stared at him confused. Is he really asking me to smell him when we aren’t even that close? He was waiting for my answer while exposing his neck for me to smell. I find it weird but I did what he was asking.

“It’s okay. You don’t smell.” I said

“Really? That’s a relief then. I was worried since I was too sweaty. It was too hot outside.” he said

I nodded my head then looked ahead. I suddenly felt a hot wave of air on my face. I could feel someone’s breath so I moved my face away and faced him.

“What are you doing? It’s already hot so why do you have to sit too close to me?” I told him

He was smiling widely while looking at me. I shook my head because of his weirdness. He moved back, still smiling at me. I raise an eyebrow while looking at him. Then I felt someone's arm on my shoulder. I looked back and saw Jackson smiling.

“What are you doing? It’s too hot so please remove your arm?” I said

He removed it and placed it on top of my chair so someone can still assume that he has his arm around me at first glance.

“Why do the two of you like sticking too close when it is already too hot?” I told both of them

They just shrugged their shoulders while ignoring what I was saying. I let out a deep breath to relax. They focused on our lesson after the break because it was interesting.

I started gathering my things to move on the seat in front of Henry since it was my designated chair for the next lesson.

“Where are you going?” both of them said

“I need to move to my chair. This isn’t my place for the next lesson.” I said