Encounter
I'm on my senior year in high school now. I was running along the hallway cause I'm late for my class. I stopped when I catch a glimpse of someone.
"Maybe it's just my imagination"
I run as fast as I can. thankfully I arrived on time. I'm sweating. I used my handkerchief to wipe it. Then our teacher came in.
Mr. Brody: Take a sit people.
My classmates do so.
Mr. Brody: We'll be having a new addition to our class. You may come in.
I'm just stare in disbelief.
Mr. Brody: Please introduce yourself.
Valerie: Sup, I'm Valerie Montana.
Mr. Brody: That's it?
Valerie: Yeah.
Mr. Brody: Okay, I'm hoping you'll be nice to her. Take a sit on that vacant chair.
There's no other vacant than the one on my right. She take the seat besides me.
I glance towards her direction. She's not even looking on me. Maybe she forgot who I am.
-End of the first subject-
A couple of students come to her.
Classmate 1: Where do you live?
Valerie: Just near here.
Their house is next to us. Is she going to live there again?
Classmate 2: Do you have a boyfriend?
Valerie: I don't date guys.
I gather my things. I head out and go to the cafeteria. I'm starving. I ordered one burger with cheese and fries.
Jenna: Hey, I've been waiting for you. What took you so long?
"Probably me trying to figure out what to eat."
She's sitting in front of us. Then a couple of girls surrounds her.
Jenna: Hey, are you listening to me?
" Sorry, What?"
Jenna: I see, you also got an eye for the new girl.
She's not that new to me though.
" I'm not"
Jenna: You always looked at her.
"I didn't"
Jenna: Come on, admit it you have a crush on her.
"Nice, seems like you're dreaming."
Jenna: Fine, if you say so.
We eat and talked about our next subjects. A few minutes later we're done eating.
I didn't notice the juice that is spilled on the floor.
Damn it! I'm going to fall. I closed my eyes. I didn't fall. When I open my eyes she's holding me.
Valerie: You're clumsy as always.
I just stare at her. Then I realized that I'm still in her arms. I stand and compose my self.
"Thanks."
Valerie: Be careful next time, Scarlet.
Then she walked away.
I'm still stunned in my position. She knows me.
"She said my name"
She remembered me but I can feel that she's not the girl that I know when we're little. There's like a invisible wall between us.
Jenna: Are you okay?
"Yeah...I'm fine."
Jenna: She knows you?
"Let's go to our next class"
We head inside our room. She's leaning on her armrest. She's probably sleeping. I sit on my chair.
Time flies so fast.
-After Class-
I was about to approach her. Suddenly Jenna appears in front of me.
Jenna: Do you have some plans for today?
I saw her walked out the door.
Jenna: You're not listening again.
"Sorry, yeah I have a free time. Let's go to the new coffee shop."
-Coffee Shop-
I ordered a slice of strawberry cake and one iced white chocolate mocha.
Jenna: So...what's your relationship with Valerie exactly?
"She's my childhood friend."
Jenna: But why didn't she talk to you? Did you have a fight before?
"I don't know, maybe people change. They left before without a notice. It's my first time seeing her again. It's been like ages."
Jenna: Interesting.
"Can we talk about something else instead?"
A few minutes later.
Since it is getting late. We decided to go home.
-At home-
I lay down on my bed.
She's different. She looks more confident and beautiful.
"Don't think about her."
Then I get change and prepare myself for dinner.
-Later that evening-
I looked to the window and I saw their house with an open light. Her room is in front of my room. She come inside. I hide myself in the corner.
"I hope she didn't saw me."
"When I looked once again. Her curtain is down."
-The next day-
I yawn.
Jenna: Good morning!
"Morning"
Jenna: What did you do last night?
"Watching the new upload series. I wish I have the same energy as you."
Jenna: Coffee?
She gave me a cup of coffee.
"You're a life saver." "Did I mention to you before that I love you?"
Then she entered our room.
Jenna: I know, you love me cause I'm the best and beautiful as well.
"Now don't get carried away. Your head is getting bigger."
Jenna: You owe me a coffee tomorrow.
"Deal"
-Locker-
I'm walking down the hallway. I need to get some things on my locker. I saw her kissing a someone
That's Fiona from the cheerleading squad. I don't know if I proceed to get my things or should I just let them go first? Wait why would I have to be bothered by them? I walked and act as if I saw nothing.
Fiona: I still have a class baby. Let's see each other again soon.
Valerie: Sure thing.
Fiona: One more kiss.
She kissed her once again. I'm so done with this. I quickly get my things and leave. I walked as fast as I can when I bumped into someone. My things fall down to the ground.
I picked it up.
"Sorry, I didn't see you."
Random Girl: It's fine.
She helped me pick up my things.
"Thank you."
Random Girl: What's your name?
"Scarlet Phillips"
Random Girl: Nice name, it suits you. By the way I'm Beverly Scott pleased to meet you.
"Same here."
Beverly: I'll get going now. See you.
"Yeah, see you."
She has a long hair and she's tall.
I better get going. My class will start soon. I head to our room. Later on, I saw her entered our room. We looked into each other's eye. Then I looked on the other side.