Chapter 39: Chapter 39

It was another Monday. Another hectic and stressful Monday. Mondays should be banned from the days of the week. It always gives off this negative energy, especially in the morning. Maybe, I was the one with this feeling.

I was inside the second class I was having today. AP Chemistry. The teacher wasn't around yet. As expected, the class was rowdy and filled with noises. I didn't understand why the teacher should delay us. This is a waste of time. I should be doing an important thing, instead of sitting down in a class waiting for a lazy teacher and having to listen to random talks from my peers.

I didn't have this class with people I know, hence it was very boring for me. Not that I knew a lot of people. But, there was no Romeo , Joey, or even Jake. I didn't have any of them with me. I plugged an earpiece into my ear, playing Positions by Ariana Grande. I was not a music freak but I would definitely listen to anything by Ariana Grande. I really loved her and her music.

I glanced around the class until my eyes met with icy light brown eyes. Sharon. I hadn't seen her after the incident that happened on Saturday. She was really embarrassed. My boyfriend and I didn't embarrass her, she caused that upon herself. Sharon fluttered her eyelashes rapidly, letting out a loud hiss and she walked majestically to her seat. I didn't give a damn about her. She could take me as an enemy. I didn't give a damn about her. I started having enemies, since the day I got into the truth or dare game with Romeo and his friends. I started having enemies since the day I got into a fake relationship with Romeo. I didn't have much haters then. They all came out in a bunch when I became Romeo's boyfriend. I didn't know why girls were so obsessed with my boyfriend. He was not the only good looking guy in our school. My school was filled with good looking people. We had other charming male students too, like Jake and Xander.

Well, Jake was taken. He was in a relationship already.Joey wouldn't take it lightly if anyone messes up with her man. Xander was available, even though he was in love with me. Should I even term the feelings he claimed to have towards me as love? He didn't prove that he was in love with me. Not that I needed proof from him or I wanted to give him a chance or something. But, he didn't act in such a way that proves that he was in love with me. I only considered him as a friend. Nothing more, nothing less. He had even messed everything up , by what he did. I didn't think he was even remorseful. He hasn't made an attempt to talk to me and apologize, even after the party. I never knew that Xander Cullen was such an unreasonable human being.

"Bring out your AP chemistry textbook. "A high pitched voice resounded in the classroom.

The teacher was around. The noise reduced instantly, except from some murmurs which later died down.

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I was surprised that Romeo didn't sit with his friends today. He rather sat with us. Me, Jake and Joey. I think my boyfriend was trying to act like a responsible boyfriend.

I was happy about it though. At least, we didn't have our usual argument about sitting with his friends. I didn't know how to pretend like I was comfortable with hanging out with his friends. Not that I had a thing against them. But, I always feel intimidated anytime I'm with him. I didn't belong to their group.

I stole a quick glance at Romeo. He was taking a sip out of his fruit juice. No wonder, all the girls were dying over my boyfriend. Why would someone be so good looking? It should be a crime. I was so lucky to have him, even though it has earned me more enemies. But, I didn't care as long as I had Romeo with me.

All of a sudden, noises and murmurs filled the cafeteria. I glanced around the cafeteria, trying to see if something had happened. There was no drama going on in the cafeteria but I noticed almost everyone stopped talking and started going through their phones.

What could be wrong? Was there a public announcement by the school management? That could not be the thing. The school management always gives a prior notice before dropping an announcement online, so that everyone would be active at that time.

I turned to my friends. They also had their phones with them. It seems like I was the only one lost in the dark.

A line appeared between my brows."What is going on?" I asked.

Joey jerked her head towards my direction, looking at me with a frown plastered on her face. Why was she staring at me like I had grown two horns?

"Don't give me that look. Answer my question. " I blurted out, lifting my shoulder in a half shrug.

"Are you even in this school at all? Or, you are just pretending to be ignorant. " Joey questioned me.

My brows snapped together. "I don't know what you are talking about, Joey. "

"I don't think Ivy subscribed to the school gossip blog. " Jake chimed in, then faced me. "Did you subscribe to the school gossip blog? "

"The school gossip blog? You know, I don't have a business with that blog. I can never subscribe to such a blog. I am not interested in getting notifications of other people's personal problems. " I rambled.

Joey sighed. "Can you now see the reason I always say you are too serious? The school gossip blog is really interesting and filled with fun. "

"I am not interested." I muttered.

Joey tucked a lock of her hair behind her ear, now focusing her attention on me. "Do you even know what happened now? Someone's nude photos have been leaked on the gossip blog. Charlotte .She is one of the cheerleaders. Only God knows who did that." She said,

I hissed. "Ew. I know her. You see why I don't have a business with the so-called gossip blog. Why would someone's nude photos be leaked? And, why should I view the nudes? "

Joey threw me a deadly glare. "You are too serious. Boring bitch, " She insulted me.

"Ivy is right though. " Jake uttered.

"Both of you are too serious. Why am I surrounded by overly serious people?" Joey half yelled, running her hands through her hair.

I noticed Romeo didn't join in our conversation. He had been on his phone since the nudes were released. I didn't want to think that he was intrigued with the nudes and he was probably saving the photos on his phone, so that he could wank to it later. He also had a worried look on his face. What could be wrong? Probably, I should talk to him. I was about to say something when he stood up from his seat.

"I will be back soon. " Romeo said and walked out of our presence.

He didn't even bother to receive a response from anyone or even spare me a glance, before leaving the table.

"I don't think Romeo is okay. " Joey's voice jolted me out of my thoughts.

I shrugged. "I don't know what is wrong with him. "

"Maybe, you should go and check on him. He might need your help. " Joey suggested.

"I will do that. " I told her, nodding my head in the affirmative.

I stood up from my seat and walked out of the cafeteria. I didn't know the direction he passed but I would make sure I looked for him. I was sure he would be in school. He can't go off campus without telling me.

I went to his locker, hoping that I would see him there. But, he was not there. I went to the male restroom. He might be pressed. But, I was wrong again. I walked through the hallway, looking for him but I didn't see anyone like my boyfriend. I went to the empty classrooms. Who knows? He might be in one of those classrooms, operating his phone. Probably, he needed silence and wanted to be alone. But, he was nowhere to be found.

I was about to give up and go back to the school cafeteria when a familiar voice got my attention.

I spun around to face the back. It was Samantha.

"Who are you looking for? " Samantha queried.

"Romeo. " I replied.

The corners of her mouth curled upwards, giving a creepy smile. "You will see him in the new lecture room for music students. " She said.

I heaved a sigh of relief. Finally, I would see my boyfriend.

"Thank you, Samantha. "

I appreciated Samantha, even though I couldn't help but think about how she knew about where my boyfriend was. I didn't want to have the thought that she was also coming from the lecture room.

I started walking towards the direction of the new lecture room for music students. I was glad that it was not a far distance from where I was standing earlier.

"Finally!" I said inwardly.

I had finally reached the lecture room. I swallowed a gulp down my throat, then opened the door gently.

My mouth fell open at what I saw. It was my boyfriend and a redhead girl. She looked so familiar. Charlotte. She was the one whose nudes got leaked and she was also one of the cheerleaders. I wouldn't be shocked if they were just standing and talking with each other. But, why was Romeo's hands wrapped around her waist? Why was her head buried on his chest?