Chuck's POV:
I always got to school pretty early. One reason was to avoid running into classmates I didn't know too well. But the bigger reason was to bump into someone I like—Cheryl.
Not every day, but most days, I would be the first one in the cafeteria, just so I wouldn't miss any chance to see Cheryl.
After all, a lot of those relationship tips said having meals together was a great way to bond.
I kept my habit even though she turned me down, even though I'd got a new crush, who also turned me down...
Before I confessed my feelings to Emma, I was actually kind of excited. I thought I could finally let go of Cheryl.
When Emma rejected me, and Zoe humiliated me, I thought I'd be devastated.
Yeah, I even braced myself for the sadness, but then, I felt nothing.
I stood there, froze
