That Shy Girl

Chapter 9

We arrived home and the sofa was a mess. All throw pillows were om the floor and one was shredded open, stuffings were everywhere.

"What the hell…" My heart ran fast "I'm sure I locked the door before I go…"

Felix came closer to the scene and touched the stuffings

"Oh my gosh, where's Lixie?!" I panicked and searched everywhere. I ran back to Felix who was sitting on the sofa "I think we should call the cops, the dognappers should pay for everything-- Or maybe we should just go search for the ~"

"Shhh" What's he saying? Can't he see the situation?

"But Lixie is miss–"

And he told me to come closer.

What the freak? Is he ok? Fine! I obliged.

I was dumbfounded. There on his lap, Lixie deep in sleep.

"I think she just had a rough play around your sofa" he stroked the pup's head.

I sighed. She got me worried for nothing "That dog really is something. It keeps on embarrassing me in front of you"

He laughed in a low tone. Omygosh, that gave me chills. That was so sexy.

HEY JADIE, STOP IT.

"Haha both of you are so adorable"

I stared at him seriously and he noticed it "What?"

"Stop saying thos things" And when I said it, he has the question look "I mean stop saying i'm cute or adorable or whatever"

"I-it's not like that, it just feels weird you know… I'm not used being called like that, and those weren't even true" He was just looking at me "Hey, do you get what i'm saying?"

"You're even cuter when you blush"

"Do you… by chance…. I mean it's not like i'm assuming or anything, but do you… like me?"

He gently put the slumber Lixie down and scooted closer to me, his right arm just resting above the sofa on my shoulders. Our face 10 cm apart and and I could hardly breathe.

Our eyes met, and he cupped my cheek and moved it closer to his face "Yes… I like you"

"AMORA JADE AUSTRIA OF EARTH, DO YOU HEAR ME?!" I was slapped by reality thanks to Denyce's voice

Shit. I just imagined myself confessing that Saturday. I'm losing it.

"Sorry, I didn't sleep well last night" because of him.

"Really? What happened?"

I shook my head and changed the topic. I kept on blabbing and blabbing.

"Hey Jadie, something's off with you. Spill it right now" Argh, she saw through. What am I supposed to say? I can't tell her i'm falling for Lix…

"Is it about school?" I shook my head

"Then how about family?" I also nodded no

"What the– Then tell me!" I groaned and covered my face to the desk

"OH. IT'S A BOY!" She said it too loud "h-hey!"

and I just can't help but drag her somewhere else.

"Ok I like someone" I Blurted and an evil ugly smile creeped unto her face "Stop that, it's scaring me"

She moved closer to me "Tell me who's the lucky boy"

I hesitated but I think she can be trusted.

"Lee F~"

"Hey"

"MARTIN!" I clasped my mouth.

"Yah Felix, you shouldn't scare us like that!"

He laughed and apologized "Anyways, what about Martin?"

"Oh that! Well… you should scold your friend! He's being way too cold to Jadie"

"Huh? Isn't he like that to everyone?"

I face-slapped myself in my imagination "Hey, uh sorry but we gotta get going" I started pushing ger forward

"Ok! See you later!" Did we agreed on something? I can't remember

But anyways, I must get out of there.

We got back to the room and she turned to face me "Hey, why him?"

Argh It was supposed to be Lee Felix. Not Lee Martin.

"The truth is–"

"Oh wait, he's going in. Don't be nervous, ok? I got your back" she winked and waved her hand "Wassup Martin!"

"Denyce!" I scolded her under my breath

Two tall figures came "What?" Martin's voice low and intimidating.

"Oh well, Jadie's having abhard time understanfing the last lesson in Calculus" she rocked her body back and forth. Way too obvious, sis.

"And so?"

"You're good at math! So help her ,Chris and I will go bother someone else. Goodluck!" He dragged poor Chris out of the scene.

And now only two of us are left at the back. A few classmates are busy with their stuff.

"Uhh '' I can't look him in the eye and also can't speak properly. I was kind of guilty for using his name unintentionally.

I was hoping for him to just ignore what Denyce said but instead, he took his seat and pulled a chair next to him "Get your paper"

I quickly obliged and sat next to him

Of course, anybody wants to be taught by a good student. I was even lucky to have Martin teach me, a popular boy.

I hope no one notices us.

"What part are you having a hard time with?"

I bit my lip, shy of what to answer but shove it. This is my chance to understand at least one lesson "All of it"

"What?! Seriously?"

I made a cute smile to hide my embarrassment. "Well, math is hard to decipher. It overheats my brain"

I regretted seeing his reaction, was he judging me?

"Argh, ok fine say that i'm stupid, it's just that math really hates me" I scratched my head, I never would've thought that i'll admit this kind of thing.

"You know how to do basic operations?" this guy…

"Hey, I know I said that you can call me stupid but do I look that much to not know that?"

"Hey, I was just asking you. Go study by yourself if you have that attitude" oh my, why do I look like i'm the bad person here?

Is this for real?

I sighed "Sorry, I'll behave. Now will you teach me?" If he only ignored my capacity then we could talk more kindly.

He's not answering. Is he mad?

I poked his arm "hey, did you hear me?"

Poke "hey"

Poke "Martin of Earth"

Poke "psst"

"Can you stop that?" He irritatedly said.

Oops… "Then just say no if you don't want to. I'll accept it" He was acting with attitude first, why is he like this?

I grabbed my things and went back to my seat. It was just 1 seat apart in front of him.

I'll just sketch it off. I drew an ugly angry rabbit that resembles Martin and jotted "ugly grumpy". Recess was finished, Denyce came and asked how it went.

I just said that it went well.

I didn't get the chance to tell her the truth because she was in a hurry to go home.

"Get home safe!" Just like that, she dissolved into the crowd of students. This will be a problem if I don't make things clear.

I huffed as I shoved my things in my bag.

Today's so tiring.

"Hey bro, I'll just wait at the court" I heard Chris say to Martin

"Bye Jadie!" I lifted up my head and waved at him. Hehe so kind.

I did a side glance at the grumpy bunny. Why's he sleeping? This is the 3rd time I saw him like this. He didn't look friendly last Saturday either.

"Martin, class is finished. Aren't you going to the court with Chris?" I asked

He still didn't answer. Fine, if that's how he likes to play then be it.

I picked up my last thing, the sketchbook.

He's still not moving. Is he even breathing?

I went closer to make sure. Yep, he's alive alright.

I poked his arm. He feels warm. I planted my hand on his arm again, and he's hot.

When he lifted his head I tried checking his temperature on his forehead

"What the hell are you doing?"

"You have a fever"

He swatted my hand "Yeah, so what? Mind your own business"

I really had enough of his attitude. Everyone already left.

I grabbed his bag and his hand, dragging him. "Where are you–"

I knocked on the door but no one answered. I knocked again. Did nurse Katy leave already?

"Where do you live?" I ask and he was just looking at his arm. Oh yeah, I dropped it.

"I have my car, I'll just go home" he turned and started walking away.

I feel bad for the way I talked to him earlier. Is he not feeling well back then when I asked him to teach me? Well technically it was Denyce who asked first but I was also pushing him to.

I texted Felix

Felix, sorry but I have somewhere to go. You should go without me?

I didn't wait for him to reply

I catch up to his side "Hey, at least tell Chris you're going home"

"If that's all you have to say then you can just go" hmph. Still cold.

"Since you have a car, drive me to the mercury"

"Who are you?" I smacked him lightly

"Just do so" I feel so bossy

We walked in front of a black expensive car. Wow, he's rich. He opened the door for me which was unexpected. I bumped my head before I got in. Anyway, I made myself comfortable.

I wish I could have a car too.

Martin got in and revved it up. He looks so cool but his attitude was still cold.

"Why do I have to do this?"

"Kekekeke" I must be weird to him.

I just remembered how Felix treated me when I wasn't feeling well. I would have done the same if it were to happen on someone I am close to.

Martin? Well maybe he's an exception coz he made me feel guilty.

"Where do you live? I'll just drop you off" he has both his hands on the wheel and was looking at the left mirror before turning the car.

I saw a drugstore so I just told him to park there and wait for me. I quickly got out and ran inside to buy water, biogesic, and coolfever.

I headed back and ripped off the pack.

He was busy using his phone so I just raised his bangs and stick the thing in his forehead.

"Drink this," I gave him the medicine and opened the water

"I can do this at home, why are you acting weird?"

"I feel guilty for treating you bad earlier. I didn't know you don't feel well" I put the medicine in his palm "And also, you live alone too right? Denyce told me so it's better to at least let one know that you're sick"

It would be hard 'cause I know that feeling.

I was glad he didn't say more and just drank what I bought. I took out the chocolate. Almond is my fave so when I saw it, the box won't stop calling me.

He started the engine "Oh no wait, can we just stay here for a while? I'll just finish this". I just eanted to make sure he's alright before going.

More of his time was wasted but he didn't complain or even talk. It was fine being quiet here but it was a bit awkward.

5 mins. passes

I nudged him with the chocolate box. This is expensive but I rarely buy this.

Martin took 3.

I looked at it and there was only one left. Tss, he should've just took it all.

"Do you feel better?" I asked while eating the last bite

"No" he's still on his phone. And I feel like i'm really bothering him.

"You will be. The medicine, it should work its way soon. I'll get going then" I got out of his car.

I waved him off with a half hearted smile.

Why is the car not moving? Does his head still hurts?

But I wanna go home to Lixie now. I also didn't get to go with Felix.

Martin got off his car and walked to me "Get in, I asked Felix your house"

My ears perked up, I cleared my throat "Felix? What did you say?"

"I said that you're being stubborn" I wanna scream "Just go in, I still feel dizzy" He touched his temple.

"Ok ok, let's go"

We ride in peace. I wonder what Felix said? And why did he gave my address so quick? Just this once I wanna scold him for that.

When I spotted my caramel colored house I said "That one right there". He moved the car in front and examined it.

"So… wanna go in first?" I feel like he's tired. A little rest won't hurt.

"You're alone right? Why would you let a boy inside?"

I blushed right away "N-no, I was just worried that you drive all the way here in that state…"

"Still. What if it was a complete stranger?"

He still thinks i'm that stupid.

"No I won't" but at least he was worried because I'm a girl "Do you have a sister by chance?"

"None"

"How about girlfriend" he scrarched his head

"Why do people call you introverted when you're this noisy?" I glared at him

"Why do you keep on showing that attitude?" I'm starting to get annoyed again "Nevermind, just go home safe"

I made myself out of his car and the car window rolled down. Still not finished?!

"Yah, I know already –"

"Thanks for this" he pointed at the cold pack on his forehead "I'll go now"

He revved up the engine and I stepped back, waving as he goes.

What's with that voice? It was… so… sexy…

I shook my head. Argh, stop thinking about it! It's just fatigue.

Fixing my mask, a ping sounded my phone. Denyce.

SOOOO, HOW WAS STUDYING MATH? ;>

This girl

He's not my crush ?

But you said Lee Martin

No. On second thought, I won't tell you more about my crushes. I can't trust you.

Heeeeeey! I was just helping you. Martin's not that bad. You two look good. A hunk and a chunk.

Ok that's it

JUST KIDDING HAHA! LOVE U JADIE! XD <3

Lol, love u too??

I can't stay angry for long. I think it's better for her to think that way. I can't let her know that it's Felix that I like, or else she could do worse than earlier.

Yeah… its better like that. I don't feel shy around him becuase of his attitude. I remember my cousin through him.

Shit. Felix.

I messaged him: Felix! Watcha doin'?

And the reply was quick

School stuff. You?

I hope he's not angry with me. I quickly typed

Nothing really… Sorry about earlier for not ---

He called! I fumbled answering it "H-hello?"

"Is Martin still with you?"

"No, he left after dropping me. I could've go home on my own, y'know"

"Why? Did he do something?" He sounded a bit off today

"No. I was trying to scold you for giving my address" picking on my fingers, we sound a lot more closer now.

"Really? Then try sounding more angry"

"I'm not really good at expressing. How about you? Are you angry?" I bit my lip. I may be assuming too much.

If he didn't hesitate to answer then my mind won't be wondering in that kind of stuff.

"No. Why would I be?"

I was hoping for him to get a bit jealous hehe. But what's to be jealous of when he doesn't see me the same way, right?

"I didn't go with you today so I was kind of expecting you to…"

"Don't worry, I also have to talk to Crizel about something. It was good timing."

I felt a bit sad. What did they talk about? I was curious that Saturday too when Martin mentioned it.

She is pretty after all, no doubt she can get Felix's attention. She's loved by teachers too. Everyone loves her. Except Kirsten for some reason.

"Amora?"

"Huh? Oh yeah, come again?" I was out of my mind while on the phone with him.

"Let's walk home together"

But then, I forgot why I was jealous of when he's treating me like this.

"Yay!"

We talked and talked gor hours. Sometimes I would hear Oli's voice calling Felix for help at something. I think she has social media so I decided to look her up.

This will be awks but I helped her last time on her project, so this won't be that hard to talk.

Hey Oli! It's me Jadie, how did the project go?

I waited for her to reply and it took 5 mins

SISTER! I WAS GOING TO CHAT YOU, TEACHER LOVED IT AND DISPLAYED IT AT SCHOOL

THANK YOU SO SO SO SO SO MUCH!

I giggled. This feels fluffy. And… she called me sister! My face is definitely red now.

I'm glad your teacher liked it, if you need help over something just call or text me, k?

ACTUALLY…. BROTHER WON'T HELP ME WITH THIS PORTFOLIO. IS IT OK IF YOU COME THIS WEEKEND? IT'S OK OF YOU'RE BUSYTHO

Oh really? Then i'll be there!

AAAAAAH! SIS UR DA BEST! LUV U!?

I'm so flattered, i'm gonna die.