Chapter 12: Chapter 12

"Don't go after him, dummy."My subconscious mind yelled at me.

Maybe, it's really wise not to follow him. Since he doesn't wanna tell me what's wrong with him, I shouldn't force it too. Also, we just started talking again, I should make it seem like I've been waiting for this moment.

I shouldn't be a stupid bitch.

With those thoughts, I laid on my bed, packing all my notes together so that I could continue reading them. But still, my mind kept going back to the moment Romeo and I shared, I couldn't stop thinking about him.

God! Romeo, what have you done to me?

****

"I'm looking good."I said to myself happily, as I stared at myself in the full-length mirror in my room.

My eyebrows furrowed when I noticed that my lips kinda look dull. I think I have lip gloss. I quickly checked my drawers, I was glad that I found the lipgloss. The lipgloss was given to me by my best friend, Joey. The amazing fun fact is today is gonna be the first time I will use this lipgloss. I just kept it in my drawer, since the day Joey gifted me.

I applied the lipgloss on my lips. I finally got the look I want. My lips look shiny and attractive.

It's so unusual that I'm trying to look good while going to school. I even wore my second uniform that had a short skirt.

Well, I'm not trying to impress anyone, I just wanna look pretty. Or maybe, I'm trying to impress someone.

"Ivy!"I heard my mum's voice from downstairs.

I remembered that she had been waiting for me, and she promised to give me a ride to school. Damn! I'm so engrossed in trying to look pretty that I forgot that mum is still downstairs. I should go downstairs as soon as possible, otherwise she would be late for work.

I picked my school bag and dashed downstairs like a flash.

"What have you been doing upstairs?"Mum let out a loud hiss when she saw me approaching her.

"Dressing up,"I replied.

We walked outside of the house. The ride to my house was so silent after all there was nothing to talk about, both of us were enveloped in our thoughts. I don't know what is on her mind, but as for me, my mind is filled with thoughts of Romeo. After his impromptu visit to my house on Saturday and our little make out which I can't seem to stop thinking about, he only sent a good night text to me that night. I texted back but he hasn't given me a response till now. I understand that he might be busy or something. At least, he sent a text which I considered sweet.

To be honest, I have read the text like fifteen times since Saturday night. The words he sent are already glued to my memory like the definition of biology.

"Have a blissful night, Ivy. Hugs and Kisses."

As simple as it was, I couldn't stop thinking and blushing about it like a fool that I was. I'm a fool for getting floored by his simple text, even though I promised myself to get rid of the feelings for him.

"Ivy."Mum's voice jolted me out of my thoughts.

"Mummy."

She took a deep breath, staring at me through the rear mirror."I think I like someone."

My mouth fell open. I wasn't expecting this from my mother.

She continued."I know I'm wrong and insensitive. I shouldn't like anyone. I should only care about your feelings. But, I don't know how it happened. Trust me, I'm gonna stop liking him. I - "

"Mum."I interrupted her.

"Ivy, I'm sorry."She muttered, picking her words one after the other.

The corners of my mouth lifted."Mum, it's okay. I never knew that you're such a drama queen. I'm not upset about your feelings for someone. It has been long since dad kicked the bucket, it's fair enough for you to have someone."I rambled.

"Are you sure, Ivy?"She asked.

I patted her shoulder, beaming a smile at her."Who is the person? Are the feelings mutual?"I asked her.

"His name is Paul. Don't worry, you'll meet him soon. Yes, the feelings are mutual. He likes me too."She answered, smiling back at me.

"I'm so happy for you, mum."

"I love you, daughter."She muttered, then focused her attention on the car she was driving.

Genuinely, I'm happy for her. I really like that she cares about my feelings a lot.

Why would I be upset? It's a selfish human that would be pissed off because her mother likes a man, many years after her father's death.

Philips, the man she was seeing before. Their relationship didn't end up well. Maybe, the so called Paul would be different.

Few minutes later, we reached my school. My mother dropped me off and left for her workplace.1

I think I really looked pretty today, but my efforts didn't end up being in vain. I noticed that people were staring at me with this weird expression on their face. I'm glad I made a good impression.

"Wow! What inspired this new look?"

I heard a voice behind me.

I turned instantly. It was Xander.

I smiled."I look good, right?"I asked, even though I knew the answer already.

"Good is an understatement. You look amazing. I thought it was someone else. The Ivy I knew doesn't wear short skirts."He smirked.

"Well, I decided to go for a change."

"I love the change. I have AP English now. Catch you later, pretty."

"Bye."I waved at him.

My eyes roamed around the hallway as I walked past the crowd but still, I didn't see anyone who looked like Romeo. I really wanna see him. I desperately want him to compliment my new look.

"Who are you looking for?"

"Romeo."I blurted out without thinking.

I turned. I didn't know the person who asked the question and I answered truthfully. I'm really stupid.

I heaved a sigh of relief when I saw that it was Joey.

She gazed at me suspiciously."Why are you looking for Romeo?"

I gave a half shrug."Nothing."

I know she is gonna taunt me if I tell her the truth. It's better to keep my mouth shut. I told her about how Romeo came to my house over the phone.

Her brows furrowed."Are you lying to your best friend?"

"I'm not lying to you. We're gonna miss our class. Let's go."I mumbled.

"We're still coming to this later."She let out a loud hiss.

Both of us started walking to the physical education class we're having.

****

I heaved a sigh of relief when the physics teacher left the class. It's break time already. The class was tough, we solved a lot of questions.

Funny how I even concentrated on what the teacher was saying despite that Romeo was also in the class, sitting behind me.

But, he didn't talk to me or even spare me a glance. Well, there is no chance to talk anyway. Like I said earlier, the class was really tough. I wasn't sure if he was aware of my existence in the class.

I stylishly turned to the back in order to catch a glimpse of him. He was still sitting on his chair, looking handsome as usual while chatting with his friends. Male friends.

Damn! I'm such a female simp.

As I turned back, my eyes met with the cold stare of the evil witch of this school, Samantha.

"What are you doing here?"I blurted out.

It kinda slipped out of my mouth because I'm still in shock that Samantha is in front of me. We're not friends nor enemies. Then, why is she here?

A line appeared between her brows."When did you become rude?"

I shrugged."Not being rude. I only asked you a question, Samantha."

The corners of her mouth curved into an evil smile."You have a right to be rude though. I understand."

My eyebrows snapped together."What do you mean?"

She crossed her arms over her chest.``I want to kiss Romeo at the party so that you could lose your stupid first kiss to someone that doesn't give a damn about you. But, I didn't know that you're a slut. You hooked up with him.''She paused.

"Are you okay?"I snapped at her.

She hissed."Romeo never disappoints. He dumped you after taking your virginity."

"I'm still a virgin."I muttered under my breath in anger.

I regretted saying that immediately. Even though I said it silently, Samantha heard me. I don't want her to know anything about me.

Her brows lifted."Liar. Romeo dumped you after using your flat ass."

My hands squeezed into fists."He didn't dump me, fool."

She smirked."Prove that by waving at him, let's see if he will wave back."

I closed my eyes for a second. This bitch really wants to humiliate me. But, I must do it.

I turned to the back. Romeo was still chatting with his friends. I prayed silently in my mind that Romeo shouldn't snub me. At least, not in the presence of this witch, Samantha.

"Romeo."I called his name in order to get his attention.

After he glanced at my direction, I waved at him.

His brows lifted and his ocean eyes pierced into mine.

I heard Samantha chuckle behind me.

"Dickhead, please wave at me or even smile."I almost shouted.