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BUMPING PEOPLE

Chapter 2

Upon arriving in the room, I notice that the tables are divided into pairs. I'm starting in the second semester of the school year, so all the professors have already introduced themselves and everyone already knows each other, already like each other or already hate each other.

I barely put my backpack on one of the empty tables when two girls come to talk to me.

— Hi! My name is Lyla and this is my friend Gina, you must be the new girl, what's your name? — She talks excitedly, seems to be the type full of energy.

— Hi — says her friend, a little more shy.

— Oh, hello! I'm Hannah.

— Are you new in town? Have a boyfriend? Do you like ballads? And shopping? — Lyla asks, still agitated.

I laugh, and patiently answer each and every question. They said I was lucky, because the city is amazing, full of points for young people like us. I got excited, even though I don't go out as much, I'm willing to try new things this last year of school.

We talked a little more before I went back to my seat, I don't know why the teacher is taking so long...

I take my cell phone to play a little, I stay like this for like 3 minutes until...

— Wow!! Do you play Kingdom Rush?? It's one of my favorite console RPGs!!

I turn my head sharply and very scared when I hear a boy with short blond hair and light eyes telling me this.

— Oh, I'm sorry, did I startle you? Lol, it's just that I couldn't contain myself, it's not every day that you find a girl who likes games!! — I could only smile, embarrassed with all his excitement — And by the way, my name is Dylan.

— Hi Dylan, I'm Hannah — I extend my hand to greet him and he takes it and shakes a lot, he seems to be very excited, he also dressed all the stars, with stripped jeans and a gamer shirt.

— Hehe, can I sit with you? — he asks, still smiling.

— Oh sure — I just say, I hadn't even stopped to think if there was a room map here.

He places his backpack on the chair next to the chair and sits down.

— So? — I bring it up — What else do you play? Do you play LOL?

— Y-you play?? — he asks, surprised.

— Yes!! — I confirm smiling.

— Wow!! You really are the perfect girl!!! — Dylan spoke so loudly that I think the whole school heard, I could only smile in embarrassment and blush heavily, putting my hand on my forehead to cover my face.

— Dylan! — I whisper — You said it too loud, everyone is looking at us.

— Jeez, sorry, I'll try to contain myself — he whispers back, and giggles.

At that moment, I could see Brandon entering the room, then Liam followed by Tyler, everyone was quite annoyed to see who the voice they heard was talking about...

— Do you know these guys?? — Dylan whispers to me and then mumbles something incomprehensible — Because it looks like they're shooting me with their eyes...

— Y-yeah, what did you say next? — I ask.

— Long time ago?? — he talks without answering me.

— I met them this morning...

— Better this way — he says and gives a mischievous smile, now looking ahead.

I don't understand and the teacher enters the room, making everyone fall silent. Not even 10 minutes into class when Dylan hands me a piece of paper and comes close to my ear and whispers.

— Shall we play tonight? Give me your nickname.

I nod, take the slip and write my name into the game. I hand back the little piece of paper and look around me, realizing that the boys I met earlier are staring at us seriously...

Classes continue as normal until the bell rings. Dylan turns to me.

— Let's go Han... — someone magically appears next to us, interrupting Dylan.

— Hannah! You are here! Come on, your books have arrived, now I need you to sign some papers — Brandon speaks quickly, he puts his hand on my shoulder and leads me quickly to the door.

— W-what? O-okay, see you later Dylan... — I say.

We left the room and kept walking, Brandon didn't hide his upset face.

— I see you're getting along a lot already... — he says.

— Yes I am! Dylan looks really cool! And…

— So.. Do you know what you're going to do this afternoon? — he asks, pretending to be distracted.

— Huh?... Oh yeah, I'll finish tidying my room, study a little, look for a new boxing gym and...

— Did you say boxing gym?? — he exclaims, looking me in the eyes this time.

Wow, who knew he had this ability to interrupt others..

— Yes, I do boxing. Something against? — I ask, now on the defensive.

— No! On the contrary, I can even recommend one, it's close to the park — he was very excited while saying that, so I decided to accept without asking.

— Okay... Can you give me the address? — I ask, returning to my normal state and he nods positively.

When we got to the secretary's office, he wrote down the address on a piece of paper while I signed the papers to receive the books.

— Well here's Hannah, everything's ok with the papers too, you can come get the books at the end of class.

— Thank you Brandon! I'm going now.

— Good break! — he smiled kindly, taking some folder of papers, I return the smile and leave the room.

I walked towards the patio that Brandon had shown me earlier and sat on a backless bench with my back to everyone facing a pond, a great place to relax, just the way I like it.

I put on the headphones and closed my eyes. I enjoyed about five minutes there without doing anything... But suddenly, I hear a male voice.

— Hey, you're in my place, girl… — I open my eyes and see Tyler standing next to me, smiling. I decided to go in his.

— Oh yeah? I don't see your name here...

— Haha, step aside — he says, smiling. I pull away, not bothered by his presence, and take out one of the headphones. — Oh, what are you listening to there?

I show the playlist on my phone, he takes a quick look at it after he puts the headphones in his ear.

— Avril Lavigne... She is one of my favorite singers, I love her songs and her rebellious air — I speak somewhat happily.

— Haha, calm down, why all this excitement... — he teases — But you have good taste, Rebel air is it? hehe.

He turns to me and I blush a little, I think it is because of what he says. Then we noticed someone approaching.

— Hi Hannah, hi Tyler — Liam greets us, looking even more elegant and charming in the natural light.

— Hey Liam, did you know that Little Princess here has excellent taste in music — Tyler says.

— Good to know and... Little Princess?? — He says, at the same time he realizes his exaltation and composes himself — I mean, are you already exchanging nicknames? — he asks and I blush suddenly.

— Any problems? — Tyler asks, raising an eyebrow.

— No... None...— Liam was kind of upset, until he seemed to have an idea — And you Hannah? What nickname would you give Tyler?

I can see Tyler getting serious with the question.

— Hmmm... I don't think he'd like a nickname, besides, Tyler is a really nice name...

Tyler blushes a little at what I've said, and Liam looks surprised and disappointed, but he finally sighs.

— Well... I'll go, I still have some things to do... — he turns on his heels in his boots and leaves, not waiting for an answer.

— Well, girl, I’m impressed... — he puts his hands back on the seat and leans on them — But who knows, maybe someday I'll let you give me a nickname... — he says this looking at me and I blush.

The signal finally rings

— Shall we? — he asks

— Wow.. Are you looking forward to going to class?? — I provoke him, and we leave the previous mood.

— Haha, fool, let's go before I regret it — he says, smiling. We got up from the bench and started walking back to the living room.

We chatted until we reached the door of the room, when we noticed someone else approaching…

— Heyy!! I've never seen you around here! You're the new girl aren't you?! Haha, I'm David and you? — Asks a boy who seems to be very excited.

— Y-yes, I'm Hannah..

— Ownn you blushed, how cute haha! He says putting a finger on his cheek.

— Bah, it's too many rainbows, I can't stand to stay here for long, I'm going in — Tyler says, before going to the classroom.

— Okay — I say, still not understanding

— Bye!! — David said in a hand signal. Tyler just shakes his head without looking back, hands in his pockets.

I don't think his badboy style is very compatible with all of David's animosity and glitter.

— Come on in, Honey! Can I sit with you?? — he asks

— You could, but a boy named Dylan is already taking the spot...

— Did you say Dylan?! Haha, he won't mind me sitting here, haha.

— If you say... — I say suspiciously, but I'm not going to stop him from sitting wherever he wants.

We enter the room and David grabs his stuff and sits in Dylan's seat, I sit in mine.

— So tell me Honey, do you have a boyfriend? - he asks, supporting his chin on both hands — Which of the beautiful boys of this school do you like the most?

— You know I just arrived, don't you? — I say smiling and David starts talking again.

— And it's already breaking hearts! This eye is next to the other my friend, you can't fool me — I laugh, shaking my head, he's crazy.

— D-David?? What are you doing in my chair? — Dylan suddenly appears in front of us.

— Hello little brother! You won't mind if I sit here with Honey, will you? My little ass is already well installed — David says, still with his chin in his hands.

— Little brother?? I ask, raising my eyebrows. But seeing better, the two blondes are very similar.

— Get out of my seat David! — Dylan complains, a little more seriously.

In an attempt to avoid a sibling fight, I just grabbed my things and got up, letting them sit at that table together.

— It’s okay boys, I'll leave — I say quickly.

Before they could say anything, the teacher entered the room, already asking us to write our name on a piece of paper so that he could draw groups.

I turned around, to avoid the brothers and to look for a new place

I found a single spot in the back of the room next to a boy in a blue jacket, messy brown hair and brown eyes, and he looked a little familiar…

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