BRUISED PETALS

JSMG.

Tessy's pov:

It's finally break time. I look around the cafeteria quietly for Steve. He isn't in the cafeteria. I looked around again,this time slowly. If he isn't here, then where is he? Steve doesn't miss lunch since he is a foodie. Steve is a bookworm just like me. The only difference is, he has great fashion sense. He is currently one of the hottest boys in school.

He is the fourth hottest boy according to this years rating. Matthew is first, he is the best swimmer in school. He even won an international medal in swimming. He isn't that hot to me but most times he is shirtless and I have to admit his body is hot.

Godfrey is the second hottest boy and Steve's best friend. They became friends at the age of 4. Sometimes I'm jealous of their bond. I feel I know Steve more than Godfrey does. But again, we're both his best friend so it doesn't matter who knows more in the end. Godfrey is a full time play boy. 'A man for the girls' like he likes to call himself. I won't be surprised if his body count is more than his age. One thing I like about him is the fact that he knows how to lighten the mood of the environment. Godfrey is jovial and free with everyone. He is a good dancer too.

Then we have Jordan. He is the bad hot guy in my school. He makes the clique complete. He is always in a leather jacket. He has nice blue eyes and his smile is so cute you can't help but stare. He is rude and wastes no time telling people off. Unlike Godfrey, he doesn't sleep around. Sometimes I assume he is gay. He turns down any girl that makes a move on him harshly. I don't want to be in his bad books at all. But again, I won't even make it into any of his books because In this school I'm invincible.

If not for Steve, I won't be hanging out with this guys. It's hard to share a table with them at lunch but I have. I have even been in the same car with them. Lucky me right?

Remember when I said I'm invincible? I know you must be thinking how can I be invincible if I hang out with the hottest guys in school? Well I'm not, people notice me. Girls frown,some swoon and others envy me wishing they were me. Guys look at me with disgust because apparently I'm ugly. So they're probably wondering what an ugly girl is doing walking with them.

I only like to convince myself I'm invincible because I love my own space. When I figured hanging out with them brought too much attention,I started declining most of their invitations . Atleast I'm invincible when I'm alone. No one gives a f**k if I'm dying once I'm alone. So it's okay to say my plan is working.

"Hey Tess come join us Yh?" Matthew yelled from the other side of the cafeteria. Suddenly all heads turned towards my direction and it took all of me not to face palm myself. I adjusted my hoodie making sure half of my face is still hidden. I shaked my head quickly hoping they will get my answer.

"Oh come on". Matthew said again. I sigh and turned around about to leave the cafeteria when someone grabbed me.

"JSMG won't take no for an answer young lady". I turned around only to hit a hard chest. I slowly dragged my face up and our eyes met. I couldn't drag my eyes away from his ocean blue eyes. It was so attractive. This is the first time I'm actually this close to him. Didn't realize his eyes were this beautiful until now.

" whatt is JSMG?" I asked. I had no idea what that is. I dragged my eyes away from his and he frowned.

"I will tell you at the table. Come on". Jordan replied and dragged me to the table. Gasps left everyone mouth. I heard some clicks and I knew I would be on i********: too. Jordan doesn't hold girls not to talk of dragging them to sit with him. That's why everyone was shocked and it feels so weird.

I hurriedly sat down beside Godfrey. My cheeks were red from embarrassment.

"Your cheeks could cook soup". Matthew said and smiled. I blushed harder and tried to bury myself in my hoodie.

"Someone is shyyyy". Godfrey coed. "We can take this to a separate room if you want. We could both be shy". He added and I almost puked.

"Ewww, Godfrey please don't. It sounds off and disgusting. Use any other girl that isn't pure like Tessy". Jordan said and I blushed again.

Why is Jordan suddenly making me blush so much?

Jordan turned to me and tilted his head to get a better look. "JSMG is just our names". I waited for more information from him but it never came. He only kept starring at me while munching his fries, which made me really uncomfortable. I didn't know if my scars were visible. Subconsciously, I adjusted my hoodie hiding most of my face from him. He noticed and looked away immediately.

"It stands for Jordan, Steve, Matthew and Godfrey actually". Steve spoke up for the first time since I got to the table. I smiled at him even though most of my face was hidden.

"It sounds cool". I responded lowly.

"Ofcourse it is, I brought up the idea". Godfrey said boldly.

"You're actually the first to know. We should probably tell the whole school now". Matthew added, looking at the rest of the boys for approval.

"Yup!" Steve responded almost immediately.

"I agree too". Godfrey added mouth full paying more attention to his food.

Everyone turned to look at Jorden and he shrugged before giving a thumbs up.

"That settles it!" Godfrey said chewing faster, then he took a long sip from his soda when he was done.

I didn't understand the rush until Steve and Godfrey cleaned a part of the table and climbed it.

"Listen up everyone. We have an announcement". Steve screamed and everywhere went quiet. I mentally screamed, why do this boys keep drawing attention. While this was going on, Jordan pushed the rest of his food to me. I tried to return it but he just pushed it back again and gave me a stern look.

"Soo guys we've rebranded. You can now address us as JSMG". Godfrey added.

"And before you ask how, it's the first letter of each of our names". Steve said. "Now, go on eat". He stepped down from the table leaving Godfrey standing alone.

"Well, before I step down. Arianna, text me baby". He winked at her and girls looked like they wished they were Arianna. He stepped down from the table and immediately resumed eating. Everyone continued starring so I couldn't eat. I pinched my lap continuously, which is one of the things I do when I'm uncomfortable.

"What's wrong?" Steve whispered close to me. I shaked my head too quickly.

"I know you Tessy".

"Nothing". I replied below a whisper .

"You're doing that thing you do when you're uncomfortable". He said.

I shrugged hoping he'll let it be. I'm such an open book to Steve.

"You can have my burger or should I get you a fresh one". Steve spoke up after a while. He added the burger to my plate. I murmured a quick Thankyou but I couldn't still eat because people were still starring.

"Don't you have something else to do man? Quit starring!". Jordan said firmly and just like that everyone stopped staring.

I looked over at Jordan but he was already looking at me. I smiled and he looked away.