Her First Love

Chapter 12

EMMA POV:

The bike ride was not as bad as I imagined it. Instead, it was quite amazing and adventurous. I enjoyed it considerably but that tiny fear was still present in the corner of my heart. Therefore, I clutched him for my dear life. Also, his enchanting musky scent made my hugging feel more heavenly.

On the way, I tried to start a suitable conversation but this man only replied with short answers of one word or two. Tough man.

Shortly after we reached my destination and he stopped his bike in front of my house. I was still hugging and hiding my face in his jacket. I don't feel like leaving soon.

'Should I give you a special invitation to let go of me?' he said amused.

I looked around and came to know that we have reached my house.

'No, don't burden yourself with the invitation. It's not like I was going to spend my whole life on your bike. I was going anyway.' i replied with the same tone as his.

'Thank God'. he mumbled. 

'Thanks for not letting me become dinner of those wild animals.' i said smiling sincerely.

He looked at me in the eyes probably looking for the truth of my thanks. Boy, I sincerely thanked you for help but how can I put it in your thick skull. I held my ground and look back in his intimidating gaze with the same intensity. I don't know how long we continued this staring competition. I was the first one to break the eye contact. He smiled and I swear that for the first time I saw him smiling like that except for his smirking or taunting smile.

'Okay, Good night and drive safe.' i waved my hand in his direction and went towards my house. He then started his bike and drove away.

I entered the house and dad was standing in the front door hallway with a serious expression. I ignored his expression and went to hug him. He hugged me back and his face softened. 

'Are you alright? Is everything okay? why are you late? Why was your phone off? ' he bombarded me with questions looking me from top to bottom for any sort of invisible injury. *note my sarcasm*

I know my dad's behavior because he is always like that when worried. He troubles himself too much about me. I went into the living room and sat down on the sofa where everyone else was chilling. dad also followed my lead.

'Calm down dad, she is a big girl.' Mason said supporting me.

'She is still not 18.' my dad pointed out.

'I will be 18 in a few months.' i added as a matter of fact.

Shit, why did I speak? Now, dad's attention is again on me. Before he speaks something else, I answered all of his questions.

' Actually, I missed my bus and my phone was out of battery. My friend gave me a ride' i told him.

'What kind of friend?' Noah said while adding fuel to the fire.

'Just a friend.' I glared at him and hit him with a pillow which he easily dodged.

'I'm hungry, mom.' i said to her to divert this conversation.

'Let my girl eat something.' Mom said pointing to all the men in the house and I love how everyone obeyed her. She went into the kitchen and prepared me dinner. I showed my brothers the victory hand gesture and stuck my tongue out. I entered the kitchen and After eating, I thanked her and went to my room to freshen up.

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Soon the dreading day came. Exams are starting from today. I reached university and as I was passing through the hallway, someone called me from behind. I turned back to look and Josh was coming while waving at me.

'Hey, Josh.' I waved back.

'Hello Emma'. he replied. My name from his mouth feels like sweet music which I can hear all the time.

'How's your preparation?' he asked.

'Good and the credit goes to you.' i praised him. Because in the last whole week, he helped me a lot in my studies.

'It's not a big deal. I am always available for you.' he replied with a heart-fluttering smile. 

' Ok, you go. I will not take your time.' he waved at me and goes in the direction where he came from.

After seeing him disappear in the crowd of the students, I made my way towards the examination hall. Students were dispersed everywhere with books in their hands and their faces showing the stress of the exams. Drake and Alyssa were also among those tension-struck students. I approached them and asked them about their preparations.

'Don't ask such questions. Just pray I'll make it to the next semester' Drake laughed. I laughed at his answer.

'50 50' Alyssa told about her condition.

'Hope for the best.' i encouraged them.

Soon paper started and it was of 3 hours. In starting everything was going smoothly and the atmosphere was calm and tranquil. But in the end, when only a few minutes were remaining, the hall was like a pressurized chamber. Every student's stress level reaches the top limit and they were trying to write down everything that they have learned from birth till now.

Finally, after 3 torturing hours, the paper came to an end. We submit our paper and moved out of the hall, taking a long fresh breath. We slowly walked out of the building.

'It was somewhat easy.' Alyssa said.

'Yeah.' i replied.

The next few days were very hectic. Study, study, and only study. But Josh was always there to help me. All thanks to his help, I attempted all the papers effectively and easily. All students were also happy because our semester was coming to an end. Summer holidays are also on the way.

In no time, it was the last paper and also the last day of this semester. After attempting the last paper, I was feeling like a free bird flying in the vibrant sky above the vast ocean.

'How about the celebration?' Alyssa asked excitedly.

'we can go clubbing' Drake offered.

'Good idea. It's been a long time since I went to any club.' i said accepting his idea.

We chose Saturday night for clubbing. After planning the details, i took my leave and  made my way home.