Falling for the nerd

Chapter six - Test time

Elle's POV:

For the last two weeks, Alex and I have been studying. We took every lesson and finally I understood something. I am glad that he was my teacher. Alex is very nice and acts well with me. Also, we understand each other very well. I think that we can be great friends. I don't know why people treat him so badly. He hasn't done anything to anyone. That's why I am his friend. To save him from these people. If Jasper and his friends think that they can continue to bully my friend, they are wrong. I won't let them do this again. 

Today is my test and I hope that I will do it well. I got out of bed, got changed, and after my small breakfast, I walked to school. When I walked in, the looks were on me again. I ignored them and walked to my locker. I looked up to see Alex standing in front of his locker. I walked up to him with a smile. 

- Hi Alex. How are you?

- I am good, thanks. I see that you are in good mood. 

- Yes, I am. Thank you for the help during the last two weeks. I really needed it. 

- It was a pleasure for me to help you. 

- Can we go now? I don't want to be late.

- Sure, let's go. 

The test in my third class. As always, when both of us walked into the classroom couple of people looked at us. I pretend that I didn't see them and sat in my place. I can't the same about Alex. He nodded his head and slowly sat next to me. People are awful. Why there are doing this to him? Isn't it enough that he is shy? I lifted his chin and made him look at me. I gave him a smile and he returned it. 

- Don't mind them. - I said

- It's not that easy. 

- That's why I am here. I will help you with that. 

- Thank you, Elle. 

- No problem. That's why I am your friend. 

Until the end of the class, no one of us said a word. I think that from all the friends that I had, I feel the most comfortable with Alex. With him, I can pay attention in class and don't have to talk about things in which I am not interested. He has seen how I dress when I am at home and didn't judge me. Yes, he is shy, but for some reason, I found this cute. Around him, I can be myself. Something that I can't be around everyone. I am glad that he is my friend. 

Finally, it's test time. When Alex and I walked into the classroom there was a test in front of everyone. The teacher came and told us that we start doing it. I wrote my name and started reading the questions. Surprisingly I knew the answers to all. The test wasn't that hard at all. I'll always be thankful to Alex for the help. After half an hour, Alex got up and gave his test to the teacher. 

- Thank you mister Adams. You can rest until the end of the class.

Alex sat back next to me. He looked at me and gave him a smile. 

- Do you need help? - he whispered

- No, I am good. Thanks. 

After ten minutes I finished with my test and gave it to the teacher. 

- I am done as well. 

- Did you check all the answers for mistakes?

- Yes, I did. I think that my answers are correct. 

- Ok, you can rest until the end of the class as well. 

- Thank you. 

I walked to my place smiling. I sat back down and gave Alex another smile. Yes, I am happy today. I hope that I will have a good grade on this test. I studied enough. Moreover, I had the best teacher ever. I think that I can use his help again if I need it, but this doesn't mean that I will use him. Alex and I are friends, because I wanted to, not because I will use him. I am not like the people in school. 

Later, on our lunch break, we went to the football field. This became our place to eat. After all, I want Alex to feel comfortable. I know that it's not easy for him to be around people. Both of us sat at one bench. Soon the cheerleaders came for their practice. Maddie came straight to us. 

- Hey Elle, what are you doing here with the nerd?

- First of all, he is not a nerd, and second of all, I am having lunch with my friend as always. 

- Nice joke. He doesn't have friends. 

- Do I look like I am joking? Now if you excuse us, we want to eat in peace. Don't you have the practice to go to? I bet that the coach will be mad if you are late. 

She didn't say anything else and left. From my first day, I knew that she wouldn't be a good girl. I am glad that she isn't my friend. I had enough of people like her. I want to have a new life, not to repeat my old one. Let's say that in my last school I didn't have that many real friends. Most of them were fake. I don't want the same thing to happen here. 

Alex has nodded his head down again. I hate to see him like that. He cares too much about what people say about him. I know that it's not easy to ignore all the things, which people say about him, but I wish that he wasn't caring so much. I made him look at me and gave him a hug. 

- Don't listen to what people say about you. They only do it to make you sad and I don't like to see you like that. Can you promise me one thing?

- Which is?

- That from now on you will listen only to me and not the people who say bad things about you. 

- I can try, but it won't be easy for me. 

- I know and that's why I want to help you. Maybe you still don't believe me, but I am not like the people who treat you badly. Yes, I might be rich, but I am not that bad. 

- You don't have to say that. I already have seen it. You are nothing like them. 

- Do you want to come home with me after school? We can watch a movie and chill. Moreover, I need to do something for you after your help. 

- You don't need to do anything for me, but I accept. To be away from these people for a while won't be that bad. 

- I am very glad to hear it. - I said laughing 

Until the end of our lunch break, we talked and laughed. The cheerleaders, mostly Maddie, were giving us looks, but we ignored them. Later we went to the last classes. People continue giving us looks, but to my surprise, Alex didn't mind them. His head was up and not down as usual. 

When we walked home, Martha looked at me with a smile. Let's see what she wants this time. 

- Martha, do you want anything?

- I'm glad that you're asking. How was your test? It was today, right?

- Yes, it was and it went well. Better than expected. Special thanks to my teacher and friend Alex. - I said and gave him a hug

His cheeks turned into light pink, which made me laugh. He looked at me and I opened the camera on my phone. Maybe I shouldn't do that. Now his cheeks are all red. I couldn't resist and kiss one of them. I need to do it slowly with him. I forgot that this is new for him. Note to me "Don't pressure Alex!”

- I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do it.

- It's ok, as long as you don't do this again. 

- I won't, I promise. 

Both of us walked into the living room. There was an awkward silence. I don't know why I did it, but I felt like I couldn't stop myself. It's not like I am falling for him, but I won't lie that I like him and his personality. I played one movie and looked at him. He didn't look back. Is he mad at me? I apologized for that. 

- Alex, are you mad at me?

- What? No, why would I be?

- Because you are very quiet. Are you sure that everything is ok?

- Yes, everything is fine. 

- Do you want anything for the movie? I mean food. 

- Maybe from the delicious cookies, which we ate the last time. 

- I'll tell Martha to bake some. 

I walked to the kitchen and told Martha to bake some cookies. After half an hour, they were done and she brought them. Alex quickly took one of them, which made me laugh. I guess that he really liked them. I took a cookie as well and both of us continued watching our movie. I want to snuggle in him, but I don't know how he'll react. 

- Do you want to snuggle? - Alex asked, which made me look at him

- How do you know?

- Because all the time you are giving me looks. So you want or not?

- Yes! This time I won't fall asleep, I promise. - I said and snuggled

I won't lie that this feels good. Almost the same as when I do it with dad, which is weird. I looked at Alex, who gave me a smile. I wrapped my hand around his waist and made myself comfortable. I'm sorry Alex, but you have to get used to this. Moreover, I have my needs as well. Snuggling for me is more important than kissing, hooking up, or any physical contact. 

At the end of the movie, I looked up to see that Alex has fallen asleep. This time it's not me. I won't lie that he sleeps cute. I tried to get up, but he moved. I guess that I have to lay like that for a while. Soon mom and dad came into the room.

- Hey how are...? - mom asked, but I cut her off

- Talk quiet or you're going to wake him. 

- I'm sorry. How are you? I know that today was your test. 

- I am fine. I think that I did it well. Thanks to Alex, of course. Without his help, I don't think that I was going to do it. 

- I am glad that you have found a good teacher and a friend. 

- Yes, I am happy about it. I wish that the others could see it too. For now, I am the only one who is talking with him. Moreover, because of that, no one wants to talk with me. Not like I care. 

- I don't understand. Alex seems like a good guy. - dad said

- He is. Maybe he is a little bit shy, but that's ok. There is nothing wrong with him, but for some reason, people don't like him. 

- At least he has you. - mom said

- That's true, but I wish that he had more friends. I mean when he is not with me, Alex probably is at home alone. Maybe I should make him go out more. I don't know what he likes, but it's time for me to find out. 

- What is your plan? - dad asked

- I don't know yet. I was thinking that maybe we can go out for a walk or something simple. I have to go slowly with him. He feels uncomfortable with mostly everything. 

- Good luck then. We'll go to change. Will he stay for dinner? - mom asked

- Probably not. 

- Ok, we'll see you later. - mom said and both with dad left

I wanted to wake up Alex, but I couldn't. He was sleeping so peacefully. That doesn't matter, because he woke up by himself. I looked at him and smile. He looked at me a little bit confused. Even like that, he is cute. Again, I am not falling for him, but I am a girl as well. 

- Good morning or to say evening. - I smiled

- I have fallen asleep, haven't I?

- Yes, you did. Don't worry, I didn't mind it. You sleep cute. 

- Um... thanks. - he said and his cheeks turn light pink

I think that making him blush will be my new addiction. It's just funny. Well, at least for me. Alex looked at me and I tried my best to not start laughing. Not like it was easy. In the end, I gave up. 

- What is so funny?

- You. I'm sorry, but you blush so easily. - I said laughing

That was a bad idea because now his cheeks are red. Alex tried to hide his face, but I didn't let him. There is nothing wrong with him and he has to understand this. Otherwise, I have to repeat this until he understands it. I moved closer and looked him in the eyes. I didn't do anything, except to give him a smile and to snuggle again. He didn't say anything. 

- Will you stay for dinner with us?

- I'm sorry, but I have to go home. 

- At least I tried. Maybe the next time. 

- Yeah, maybe. 

Soon Alex walked home and I had dinner with my parents. We talked for a while and then I went into my room. Today was a good day. I just should be more careful around Alex. I have to respect that he hasn't done anything with anyone for a while. The thing is that I want him to try many things and I am a little bit impatient. I want to show him how to have fun and to act around other people. One day this will happen as well. We don't need to rush.