THE BOY I WASN’T SUPPOSED TO LOVE

Chapter 1 I had always believed that there are some people you shouldn’t fall in love with. Not because they’re bad or... maybe they are, but either way, for the sake of your mental health, you should avoid them in the best way possible. Damien Carter was one of those people. “RIRIIII!!!” I turned around just in time to see my best friend Mila sprinting across the school parking lot. I chuckled a bit when she finally caught up, slightly out of breath. “You know you’re late, right?” “I know, I know, my alarm betrayed me,” Mila said while adjusting her bag to position it better on her back. “Your alarm has been betraying you every morning for the past three years.” “What can I say? I’m just a girl,” Mila said with a little sarcasm. I shook my head and walked into the fully packed hallway. Westwood High was already filled with students, as this was the first Monday after summer break. Everybody had something new to tell: new friends, new breakups, new teachers, new students, new rumors— in fact, a lot of new things. I wasn’t interested in any of it. I just wanted to survive senior year without any scandals, graduate, and get into the college I’ve been dreaming about since freshman year. That isn’t so hard. No drama. No arguments. No distractions. Most especially, ABSOLUTELY NO BOYS!!! “Speaking of distractions…” Mila suddenly whispered. I frowned. “What?” Mila’s eyes darted towards the entrance. My eyes followed her gaze. And froze. DAMIEN CARTER. He was walking across the hallway while talking with his friends. They were the big three: DAMIEN, DENVER & DEREK. They called themselves “TRIPLE D.” They were the richest, finest, and biggest heartbreakers in Westwood High; that didn’t stop girls from flocking and drooling over them. In fact, it’d be an honor to make out with one of the big three. Though they all looked hot, I had eyes only for Damien. I immediately looked away and saw Mila grinning. “No.” “But I didn’t even say anything!” “You were about to.” “I just wanted to say he looks cute.” “I knew you were going to say that.” “I already knew that was what you were about to say.” Mila grinned. “Come on Riri, you can’t tell me you don’t find him attractive.” “Mila, I most definitely do not find him attractive.” “Oh, please.” Mila hissed. “Why are you even on my neck about Damien as if you wouldn’t kill to have Denver?” Mila frowned. “Who says I like Denver?” “You literally have a notebook dedicated to him, his likes, and dislikes.” “It’s not as creepy as you….” GRINGGGGGG🔔 The bell rang, cutting Mila off. “f**k! We need to hurry to class!” I said as we both started rushing off to class. We got to class surprisingly early and hurried to pick the best seats we could find. “Riri, this seat is the best!!! I get the window view.” “You and I know you’re sitting there for two reasons.” Mila frowned. “What are they?” “You really want me to tell you your reasons?” “Yes, I do.” “Okay then. Firstly, you’re a gossip that loves getting to see things with her eyes, and that window is facing the parking lot where most gossips are created.” Mila laughed. “Ouch. That’s painfully true.” “I know, right? And oh, the second reason is so you can sit in front of Denver.” Mila’s smile faded quickly. “That’s not true.” “Oh, shut it; you know it is.” Mila smirked. “Well, there’s nothing wrong with wanting some love.” I laughed. “You’re insane.” “That’s why you love me.” “Who says I do?” “Ouch, you just punched my heart!” “You’re such a drama queen.” We both laughed. “GOOD MORNING CLASS!” The teacher greeted us with weird enthusiasm. “For those who may not know me, I am Ms. Alison and I’m your English teacher.” “Finally, we get to be taught by the famous Ms. Alison.” Mila stared at me in confusion. “Huh?” “Oh, nothing serious, I’ve just heard a lot of great things about her teaching method.” “You’re just a nerd.” “And so what if I am?” “You’re late.” Ms. Alison's voice echoed across the room. I turned to look at who she was referring to, and it was Damien and Derek. Damien smirked. “I’m sorry, ma’am; I just had to complete some unfinished business, if you know what I mean.” He winked. Ms. Alison blushed, but it disappeared quickly. “I’ll let this slide just this once.” “Sure, ma’am.” “Go take your seats.” Damien’s eyes scanned across the room as if he was looking for someone, then all of a sudden our eyes met; he smiled and started walking towards the empty seat close to me. “Oh no…I literally wanted no distractions!” I muttered to myself. Mila leaned in and whispered. “So much for no distractions. Maybe it’s fate.” I glared at her. I looked at Damien and he looked like he was holding in a laugh. I did not want to be seated close to him!! Or did I? Well, I guess we’ll find out.