Chapter 17: Chapter 17

"No."I snapped at him instantly after the words came out of the principal's mouth.

I'm in shock and I'm angry. Why should be the unlucky person to tutor this jerk, of all people? I stole a quick glance at Romeo, he had a blank look on his face as if he was not aware of what was happening. I'm sure that he was the one who initiated the idea that I should be his tutor. Irritating asshole.

I faced Mr Justice."I can't tutor Romeo Sparks, sir."I said bluntly.

Mr Justice drew in a long breath, obviously he was tired that I didn't obey him."It's just for a few weeks, Young. We just want you to help him get on track with his studies. If you want, you can get a reward for tutoring him."

I frowned."I don't want any reward because I won't be tutoring him, sir. There are a lot of students who can tutor him and by the way, we don't even have the same timetable."

"But, our subjects are the same."Romeo's husky voice resounded in my head. He spoke for the first time since we entered the principal's office.

"Shut up, you mother fûcker."I almost yelled at Romeo but I recalled that we're in Mr Justice's office.

I faced him and our eyes met. He still had that blank expression on his face, looking like the most innocent soul in the world.

"Idiot."I muttered under my breath.

Honestly, I don't like how I'm getting pissed off because of Romeo. He is just making me do things I would never do, on a normal day.

"It's good to help your fellow students, Ivy Young. No one knows tomorrow, they might be in a position to help you later."Mr Justice rambled.

My eyelids dropped."Sir, it's personal. I - "

"Please Ivy. Please."Romeo cut my words short this time around.

I shot him a deadly glare even though he seemed to be genuinely pleading with me.

I almost fell for his trick. The gentleness in his voice. He sounded so real, that my heart almost skipped a beat.

Whatever! I don't think I can tutor him. Tutoring him means I would be closer to him and have close contact with him. Being closer to him means I would forgive him, he would display his flirtatious skill and I would fall for his charms again.

Hell! I don't want that.

I started."Sir, I - "

"Just tutor him, Ivy. If he misbehaves with you or does anything that annoys you, report him to me."

"Sir, I - "

Mr Justice interrupted me for the second time."Ivy Young, you're an excellent student. I expect a lot from you. I would have chosen another student to tutor Romeo but they're also busy with other unserious students. You're the only one available to help Romeo Sparks."

He shrugged."I don't even know why you don't want to tutor your fellow students. I never knew you're this inconsiderate, Ivy."

I breathed in."Okay, I'll tutor him. Can I leave now?"

I didn't wait for the principal to give me the permission, I just ran out of his office angrily.

I walked through the hallway in anger. I don't know if I'm angry with Mr Justice or Romeo.

I should be pissed off with Romeo. He is the cause of everything. If he hadn't messed up, I wouldn't be mad because I was told to tutor him.

Talking of the devil, I heard some footsteps behind me. I knew that it was him. Who else walks in such a creepy manner?

I increased my pace, I don't want to have any sort of conversation with him.

"Leave him if you don't want to tutor me."

I stopped when I heard his voice. I wondered why he sounded so calm. It's unusual. Romeo has this hot and inviting voice, which is husky. Is something wrong with him?

Damn! What the heck is wrong with me? I shouldn't be bothered about him or the change in his voice.

I hissed loudly and continued walking to my class.

Obviously, today is a bad hair day for me. I had a misunderstanding with my best friend and now, I have to tutor someone I totally want to ignore.

What a day!

****

I dashed out of the class when it was closing time. I had this class with Joey but she didn't spare me a glance, even though we were sitting closer to each other.

I went to the parking lot, looking for Romeo. I have made up my mind to tutor him. Not because of him.

But, because of Mr Justice. I didn't want to disappoint him, it seemed like he desperately wanted Romeo to have good grades.

I looked around the parking lot, Romeo wasn't there but I saw his car, he is still in school. Maybe, he is probably in the restroom or in an empty class, fucking another girl.

I scoffed. I hated that I landed with this nasty thought. What if he is fücking with a girl?

" It is none of my concern, right?"I asked, speaking to no one in particular.

"Who are you talking to? What are you doing here?"

I turned instantly, shocked and embarrassed that someone caught me talking to myself.

I hissed when I saw that it was Romeo.

I lifted my eyebrow, folding my arms over my chest."Do you still need my assistance in helping you with good grades? Or, should I just go home?"I asked.

I swear, I saw his mouth curved into a little smile but the smile quickly disappeared. It kinda made me pleased that agreeing to tutor him brought a smile to his face.

"Can you do it in my house? My -"

"No."It came out as a snap.

This is what I'm avoiding; being close to him, especially in his house where we will be alone.

"Just for today. I've something important to do at home. Or, we can start the tutorial tomorrow."He paused.

His hands threaded slowly through his messy hair, his eyes were calm. Too calm. I think something is wrong with him. I want to ask what was wrong but, I don't want to get involved with him and his life. I should just mind your business.

"Ivy, I promise not to touch you or start a conversation about us."He vowed.

I shrugged."Okay."

I don't think I like this new Romeo Sparks. Something is definitely wrong.

"Thank you."

"For what?"I asked.

"Trusting me and agreeing to tutor him. I really want to have good grades."

"Oh!"

Both of us entered his car. He kept to his promise, he didn't start any conversation. The ride to his house was spent in silence. Uncomfortable silence.

Seemed strange and crazy but I couldn't stop thinking about him, about the sudden change in him, about why he was moody. I felt the urge to reach out to him but when I remembered what he did, I just felt like slapping his face.

*

We reached his house after a few minutes of driving. There was no one at home, his house was lonely. That was my biggest fear until he promised that he wouldn't try anything stupid. I believed it. He sounded genuine and seemed like he wasn't in the mood of doing shīts.

"My room."He uttered.

I nodded my head.

"What of your mother?"I asked.q

Just because we were not on good terms doesn't mean that I shouldn't ask about his mother.

"She is not around,"He replied.

We went to his room. His room was not a typical teenage boy's room. I expected to see a messy room with clothes scattered around the room. I was surprised that his room was neat and clean. My room wasn't as perfectly arranged as his.

And, there is another thing to admire about him. Neatness.

"You're the first girl I've ever brought to my room."He blurted out.

I had completely forgotten that he was standing beside me. I swallowed a gulp down my throat when I saw that he was shirtless, about to wear a t- shirt.

I wondered when he undressed, maybe it was during the moment I was admiring his room.

"You're the second girl I've brought to my house."

When I came to his house the first time, I didn't enter his room. We just scrolled around the house and I chatted with his mother in the living room. Despite being a manwhore, he didn't bring his flings to his house. I was flattered about what he said, that I was the first girl he brought to his room. But, I should pretend like I wasn't moved or impressed.

I stared into his ocean-like eyes."Who was the first girl?"

"Samantha."He answered, avoiding my intense eye contact."I liked her."

I hissed."Yet, you dumped her after taking her virginity."

A line appeared between his brows."What are you saying, Ivy?"

I didn't want us to discuss anything about us but right now, I think this is the right time to have the conversation.

"That is how you want to treat me, right? Having séx with me, then dûmp me?"

"Ivy, stop."

If only he knew that I'm just getting started.

"Initially, I thought you liked me."

He took my hands, holding them tightly. I didn't bother to release my grip on my hands. This time around, he looked into my eyes with absolute calmness.

"I do."

"Really? But, you're after my body. You're on a mission to sleep with girls and dump them, right? You -

He let go of one of my hands. He yanked me against him and imprisoned my mouth.