Their Human Mate

14. An Interested Cover by Obsession

ALEXA

I stared at him, clearly shocked because I didn't expect him to help. Happy? Well, of course, I'm happy!

I don't even know why my heart always beats fast when I'm standing next to Nicholas, and I don't understand why everything feels so right with him, whereas with Jacob everything feels wrong. But naughty? Well, about that part I’m definitely not happy.

Does he think I'm a naughty woman like my mother, who goes after every guy?

"Anyway, class is about to start, why don't we—" "Why are you so sure I was staring at you?"

"What?"

I take a deep breath. I know I'll regret my words after this, but I have to say it. My pride is too big and is currently at stake.

"How can you be so sure I was staring at you? I could have just been daydreaming." "Well, I just—"

"Listen, Nicholas," I interrupt sharply. My eyes meet his, more intensely than I intended. "Just think whatever you want but one thing that is clear is: I am never interested in you. NEVER.”

"I'd rather stare at Jacob because his body is better than your cranky one. So remember that." Then, with that, I leave Nicholas Alexander behind.

It's hard to leave him as my damn Libra sign leans towards people-pleasing, and it's not like me to leave a guy I'm attracted to, but what's done is done, and I can't take it back.

‘But why does my heart feel so much pain at the thought of leaving him…’ I think, trying to ignore it and quickening my pace. Besides, it's not like he'll chase after me.

No guy has ever liked me, I think for sure.

However, that turns out to be not true, and that's proven during this damn physics class.

"Hey, Alexa! Did you do something to Nicholas again?" "What?"

I glare at Grumpy, and he gulps just like Nicholas previously did.

Grumpy clears his throat before speaking again. "I mean… What mistakes did he make?"

"You know, he's been staring at you like a dog who stole meat ever since he entered this class with you, and it's kinda unusual because usually, he just stares blankly at the teacher."

"A dog?" I turn around, and it's true. Nicholas Alexander is staring at me. Whether it's because my eyes are still glaring at him or he's just weird, he suddenly gets flustered and looks away. "Well, I don't know. Maybe? I don't care."

"You know, he's really weird, and maybe he's just staring over here because he's bored with Mr. Aria's ugly face."

"Oh, okay…" then we went back to paying attention to the lesson.

‘Besides, why is he staring at me like that? Is he feeling guilty or something?’ I think, trying to focus on the physics lesson.

Fuck. So boring.

During lunch, I sit as usual with Betty and Grumpy. I try to focus on the school's awful lunch, which is none other than watery mashed potatoes even though I requested pizza.

But it's too difficult to eat or even swallow because Nicholas Alexander is still watching me, and this time he's really gone too far because he's sitting in the row one table away from us.

‘Why did I like him again…’ "Is something happening between you two?"

"Huh?"

I look at Betty, who is staring at me. Since when did she sit this close?

"Nicholas…" Betty glances at Nicholas, about to gossip quietly but fails because that weird pale guy immediately looks over. "He's been staring at you the whole time. He even picked up and ate his food while looking at you!"

"Did you do something wrong to him or did you just confess your love?" *COUGH!!*

I immediately choke when I hear Betty's last words. Seriously. Do I look like someone who just confessed their love???

"Well, it's nothing… Maybe it's just your imagination, haha," I say, adding a dry laugh. If I say I was flustered because I got caught staring or say I'm interested, then yes, it might be categorized as 'confessing'. But there's no way I'm telling her that. "Besides, why in the hell would I confess my love? We're not even close or know each other."

"Maybe he's just annoyed because his physics grade is dropping. You know he's a 'physics prince,' and I'm really bad at it, so…" I trail off my last statement to sound convincing, and thankfully Betty buys that cheap excuse.

"Hm… maybe you're right. If someone piggybacked off me in biology, maybe I'd do the same thing."

"I will be pissed off and would do the same thing, even worse than Nicholas."

Then we continued our meal. I'm relieved that Betty doesn't bring it up again, but Grumpy doesn't seem to buy that excuse.

‘Nah, sooner or later he'll forget. They can't remember Nicholas for too long,’ I think, although I myself am also wondering why they sometimes can forget and remember him, but meh, it's none of my business. Anything about Nicholas Alexander is none of my business.

As I reach for the milk at the end of my tray, my eyes glance towards where Nicholas was sitting out of mere curiosity… But I just see an empty seat there.

‘Huh… Where is he—’ "May I sit here?"

Huh?

I look to my side and see him standing next to me with his food tray.

Since when has he been standing next to me?!

"Well…" "Sure, you can! In fact, you can sit beside Alexa!" WTF?!

I glare fiercely at Betty and see her smile innocently. Grumpy eyes me with his hawk eyes, and I know if I want to still look ‘okay’, I have to be okay with that suggestion.

"Okay, sure you can…" I answer half-heartedly, and Nicholas sits next to me. Can't this man read between the lines? Doesn't he know how I feel VERY uncomfortable around him???

‘But why does this man look annoyingly handsome too…’ I think, a bit in awe as I see him this close. I vainly remember our time inside the locker, but as he catches me staring at him, that feeling immediately dissipates.

Did that jerk just smirk?!

"So, Nicholas…" Betty, still with her stupid smile, looks between me and Nicholas while Grumpy follows her gaze. Gosh, why does the air suddenly feel so heavy? "I noticed that you've been watching Alexa earlier. Is something happening between you? Or…"

"Did Alexa just confess her love?" Betty asks quickly, and I almost spit out my drink as this question comes up again! Why does this question keep coming out of her slutty mouth?

"Well, Betty! We—" "Nothing happened between us. We're just friends."

Huh?

I look at Nicholas, who has already answered. His face seems nonchalant and serious, and somehow… I feel a pang in my chest when he says we're just friends.

‘Of course. Besides, what am I if not a friend? I should be grateful he didn't say stranger or anything else. Why would he like me?’ I think, trying to focus on my drink.

But Nicholas Alexander added his words.

"But, you're right about one thing. Something did happen between us, and it's because of Alexa."

What?

I look at Nicholas and realize his eyes are now focused intently on me. Whether it's the bad lighting in the canteen or the ridiculously gloomy weather in Forks but somehow I see his eyes glint a bit red.

My cheeks feel hot when I see his thin lips curve into a mischievous smile, and how those black raven eyes glint with more red.

"You know… I was surprised by your friend, and until now I'm still amazed."

"You know, last night, Alexa… she…" f**k…