Growing up

Surprise Crush

Surprise crush

The next day in school we sat at our favorite spot watching the video of last night discussing how the video would be edited ahead of the show next week.

We would first post the video from the show before dropping pre show clips, really gave her followers something to marvel over.

"So Bolu you seriously decided to study Art?"

"Yeah..." She replied.

Not sure why she'd opt for that despite coming out the best student in our last concluded junior waec exams which was one of the numerous shockers I received during the holiday.

We attended a lot of late night concerts during the examination period cos her Dad was on the night shift. Got high a couple of time whenever we went to visit Paige.

But if anyone could blend living a double life, it was Boluwatife Divine Adebayo.

"Not just thrilled Daniel is in my class. It's like he doesn't wanna go away"

"Are you sure he doesn't like you?"

"I'm serious... I see the way he looks at you."

"I have better taste believe me." She replied.

"Now that I've got you talking, who do you like again?"

"I think we're done here"

"No we're not Bolu. You haven't told me about your boy crush maybe you're into girls. I'm starting to suspect you."

"It's not that. It's just so embarrassing..."

"That what?" I replied.

"That you would like a boy?" I added.

"Yes..." She sighed.

"Isn't that the point of watching all those k drama series every weekend?"

"I just watch it for the food."

"Doesn't matter..."

"So who is he?"

"Ebun" She uttered after the long silence. Wait. What.

"Wait...Ebun. The boy in ss2C?" I freaked out.

"Yes...." She replied. I knew she had great taste but this was way beyond her.

"You really like him?"

"Yes..."

"You do know he's the problem child of our fine institution." I stroked her cheek.

"You say problem child. I say misunderstood." She replied.

"He has a good heart" she added.

"And you know this how?" I raised a brow.

"Cheer up. This year might surprise you." I stood beside her as we watched students hurry back to class, break was over.

Next time Bolu and I meet was the night of the open mic,

The venue wasn't spacious but it accommodated fifty people, the dimly lit room had a stage where artist preformed and tonight was packed with talent.

"Hey ladies..." Someone said walking over.

"Paige!!!!" We both yelled jumping into his arms. Paige is our friend and we usually play games at his place whenever we visit.

We also take sips from his alcohol bar whenever he wasn't in the room. Just don't go around exposing secrets.

"You were amazing out there...." I said. He sang an original song.

"You seriously have to teach me how you did that thing with your voice." Bolu commented.

"Sure thing babe..." He said with voice to heavy before retreating back to take his seat in the audience.

And by the end of the night, Bolu had everyone vibing to her song as she graced the stage.

Bolu and I were hanging out at our favorite spot,

"Ebun!" I exclaimed seeing him walking over.

"Where?" Bolu jolted to life. I've never seen her this nervous over anything so this was something new.

"He's coming over..." I replied.

"Are you sure he's coming to meet us?"

"Do you see anyone around? So yes! He's coming to meet us." I replied trying not to scream cos he was a few feet away.

"Hey! Which one of you is Bolu?" He said with voice so smooth and calm. This was actually the first time I ever heard him speak.

"She's here..." I bumped into her cos she couldn't say anything.

"Is anything wrong?" I inquired.

"I don't know. Her Dad is around, miss Abiola ask me to call her." He replied.

"You better get yourself together Bolu." I whispered as we walked to the principal's office. Ebun lead the way.

"I can't. I wasn't ready to ever have conversation with him." She replied.

"Just deal with it." I smiled noticing Ebun turned towards us.

"You can wait for me." Miss Abiola said to Ebun as he took his seat, Bolu and and her Dad walked into her office.

"So what are you here for?" I asked Ebun.

"I got in trouble..." He replied which made me chuckle. Typical Ebun, maybe that's why Bolu likes him.

Bolu's POV

The next day Ebun came looking for me, I had left Mary to brag a pen but that didn't matter right now. Ebun was talking to me,

"How are you? I should really thank you for yesterday." He said, he leaned on the table behind him.

"I don't know why you're thanking me but...okay." I replied trying to sound cool, I was in the presence of my crush people. No pressure.

"You have something on your face."

"Where?" I rubbed off my face with my rag.

"It's an eyelash. Over here." He reached in.

"Oh! My! God! Ebun..." Someone said.

"Bolu!" She added.

"Are you guys hooking up?" She said. It was Joke.

"No. We're not hooking up." I replied.

"You're sure. Cos I know Ebun."

"Yes...." I emphasised.

"Then why is he not saying anything?" She stared at Ebun.

"Won't you say something?" I stared at him.

"Joke. Don't be silly, just came to thank her."

"Why?" She inquired.

"I don't have to tell you anything. Just know she's a lifesaver." He replied walking out the door, but Joke didn't believe a word. I could tell by the sheepish smile she wore.

"I met Ebun." I said to Mary. She was at our favorite spot.

"Did you guys....?" She stressed.

"Did we what?" I replied.

"Kiss." She tapped my arm.

"No. Hell no! Why would you even think that" I replied.

"Joke saw us." I added.

"No....that's bad." She replied.

"I know." I replied. Joke was one of those gossip girl you find around and we weren't best of friends.