The Wheels Are Turning
1002 Words
*Requiya POV*
My cheeks began to flush. Jacob had just kissed me. His lips were very soft and they tasted devine. I was smiling on the inside. My crush was technically mine and there was still a bittersweet feeling of doubt left within me. I had been bullied by him for so long that I kinda feel stupid for letting him this easily. Or maybe I fear he wont feel the way I feel. I quickly push those thoughts away and flashed him a smile. He returned the smile, grabbing my wrist, and lead me inside the school. Once inside, my simle quickly faded. Caught up in my own feelings, I never stopped to think how the rest of the school might take the news. All eyes were on us as we moved through the hallway. Some were glares of jealous girls and others were of shock and disbelief. Jacob was just noticing all the stares before the bell rang out. His face contorted before he yelled out for everyone to stop staring and get to class. Everyone obeyed as he was practically king of the school. "Dont worry about what everyone else thinks. The only thing that matters is how we feel." Jacob's words soft and I couldnt help but feel a slight confidence boost. I smiled reassuringly and we continued to my locker.
I open my locker to find another surprise waiting for me. It was a small black velvet box with a purple ribbon around it. I chuckled slightly as I pulled the ribbon a loose from the box. My eyes widen when I saw what was inside.
*Jacob POV*
She had just opened her locker to find the gift I left for her today. Her eyes widened with shock when she opened the box. It was a silver necklace with a big "R" pendant. Inside the circular space was a purple, liquid filled compartment that contained a silver "J" floating around. "Do you like it?" I asked with hopeful eyes. She replied, "I love it. Will you help me put it on?" I nodded and moved her hair to her shoulder. Clasping the necklace closed, I returned her hair to its original position. She turned towards me smiling brightly and cupped my cheeks. I walked her to class and parted ways to my own class.
*Daresha POV*
I was doing a final glam check before first period. Applying gloss in my mini mirror, I spotted the pair walking in holding hands. I quickly turned around watching them amongst the others in the crowd. My beloved Jacob was holding hands with the school's loser! "This has got to be a cruel prank", I whispered to myself. He yelled for everyone to get lost and immediately they all scattered like roaches. I quickly hid behind the end of the distant lockers from them. I was completely hidden and could also see my targets very visibly. The loser pulled out some type of jewelry box from her locker. Was he already spoiling this brat with gifts? She smiled and he said something to her that I couldnt quite hear due to my distance. She responded, cupping his cheeks in her hand, confirming that the gift was indeed from him. I was hot. I was fuming beyond understanding. I gave him my virginity and all I ever got was late night calls when he wanted to take a ride with me. Who was she that entitled her to a chance at his heart. He hasn't had a girlfriend since Cierra Smith broke his heart in the 8th grade. So why now and why not me? I poured and stormed off before I could be made.
*Requiya POV*
I was enjoying lunch with Ashanti and Jon. She suddenly noticed the necklace around my neck. "Where did you get the bling?" she asked humorously. I blushed, remembering that I had yet to tell her anything. I opened my mouth to speak and before I could Jacob sat down beside me, putting his arm around my shoulders. Jon greeted his fellow team bro like nothing was unusual about this scene before him. Ashanti stared at me with buck eyes. She kicked me under the table making me jump and rub the pained area. "We definitely need to hangout tonight. I see we have a few secrets to catch up on." she sweetly said. A grinch like smile rolled upon her face as if she was hatching a dirty plan. I gulped, taking a sip of my juice before I spoke. "Definitely. But no boys cause I have loads to say." Jacob glanced at me devilishly as if wanting to know what will be said. I blushed again and flashed him a soft smile.
*Jon POV*
I was sitting at lunch lost in my thoughts. I couldnt stop thinking about the mistake I made and that her bestfriend was the one who knew my secret. She had warned me that if I didnt tell her in a few weeks that she would tell her. That didnt sit well with me. Who was she to give me an ultimatum? I sighed knowing she wasnt in the wrong. I was putting her in a tight spot with the information she knew. Just then, Jacob came and sat next to Requiya. He wrapped his arms around and I looked at them puzzled. I knew he had been going on and on about finally asking out the girl he had been in love with for years. I definitely didn't expect it to be her. A light bulb went off in my head. The perfect idea. I shook his hand to warmly welcome him before returning to the details of my new plan. Maybe I could pull this off after all. I smiled mischievously to myself. I almost began rubbing my hands together in a devilish manner until I realized I didnt wanna have to explain any of my weird mannerisms. So I just stayed silent, gleaming to myself. Game on.
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