Chapter 46: Chapter 46

My stomach was full of butterflies, I could feel them fluttering around inside me, filling me with anxiety. My palms broke out in sweat as his eyes remained fixed on me. Murmurs filled the air. It was so obvious that he was only staring at me.

I instantly broke the intense eye contact. I couldn't hold his gaze for too long. He was making me feel so strange inside of me.

I squeezed my eyes shut." What the fuck are you doing to me, Romeo? " I muttered under my breath.

" Are you okay, Ivy? " Joey asked, her voice was filled with concern.

I opened my eyes, taking a deep breath. " Yes, I am okay. I need to get out of this place. It is so hot here. " I uttered.

Before I could stand up, I heard Jake's voice behind me. Joey's boyfriend was coming here. That should be 80% probability that Romeo would be coming with him. I remained glued to my seat. I didn't want to leave now. I might bump into Romeo, that would be worse. If only his gaze could make me feel this way, imagine what could happen if I actually bump into him.

" Babe, Hi. "

Jake placed a kiss on my boyfriend's forehead. Joey, on the other hand, was grinning from ear to ear.

I quickly brought out my phone and started doing irrelevant things. I knew Romeo was standing close to him, his cologne clung to the air around me.

" I love this new look, Ivy. You look different and charming. " Jake complimented me.

I looked up and I smiled at him shyly. I did all I could to avoid meeting Romeo's eyes and it worked.

"Thank you, Jake." I said and turned to my friend, Joey. " I have to do some important things in the class. See you later."

I gave her a wave and walked out of the cafeteria. I could feel people's eyes on me but I didn't care. I heard the sound of the school bell indicating that lunch break was over.

I lied to Joey. I didn't have an important thing to do in the class. I just wanted to leave the cafeteria because of my ex. Funny how someone I once loved with all my heart had turned to an ex, all of a sudden. He shattered my fragile heart into pieces. Sadly, I still loved him with the pieces.

"Why the heck was I avoiding Romeo?" I asked myself as I walked through the hallway, going to the class I'm having.

It dawned on me that I am having this class with Romeo freaking Sparks. Fuck, I hope he would skip the class as usual. He should not attend the class. Should I skip the class because of him? Well, Romeo might choose not to attend the class. I could attend the lecture without him aware of my existence in the class.

Seriously, I needed to work on myself. It was useless to keep avoiding him. Romeo should even be the one to be scared of my presence. He was the one at fault, not me. But, I couldn't help it. I couldn't help the butterflies in my stomach whenever he was close to me or I met his eyes.

"Hi, pumpkin. "

I heard a voice behind me. I tried my best not to roll my eyes when I realized that it was Samantha.

I faked a smile. " Hi, Sam." I said.

"I heard that Romeo broke up with you. He is such a dickhead. Don't mind him. I am sure you are in pain right now. " Samantha rambled, her long eyelashes fluttering rapidly.

"I am not heartbroken. It is a normal thing. It is bound to happen, anyway. " I uttered.

My hands tightened into fists. I instantly regretted that I blurted out the last sentence. What was bound to happen? I didn't expect my breakup with Romeo. Honestly, it came as a shock to me.

"Sorry, my love. Well, that is what you get from dating the high school baddest boy. Romeo is a smart ass. He took advantage of you. He had sex with you and dumped you. I know what you are going through, darling. You will be fine." Samantha spoke so quickly, it was as if her mouth couldn't keep up with her thoughts.

I gazed at her. She stood there with a look of concern on her face. I knew it was all a lie. She was mocking me.

"Romeo didn't take advantage of me, Sam. Don't try to paint him as the bad boy because he broke up with me. He didn't dump me. " I explained.

The corners of her mouth curled upwards. "I can see that you are still in love with him. You haven't learnt your lessons, I guess. I think you - "

I cut short her words. "Can we continue this conversation later? I am late for my class. We will talk later. "

I didn't wait to get a response from her. I walked out of her presence. Such an annoying drama queen!

As I walked into the classroom, I felt every eye in the room on me. I tried to ignore the stares, but it was impossible. I could feel the weight of their gazes bearing down on me, and I felt myself shrinking under the pressure.

I swallowed hard. I should have come early to the classroom. The class was already filled to the brim and the teacher was not around yet. I felt like I was being sized up as I stood in front of the class like a statue.

I needed to look for an available seat. So, I had to look up. My eyes scanned the class until they landed on the familiar forest, deep and mysterious green eyes.

Romeo. His gaze pierced me to the core, as if he could see right through me. His headphones were plugged into his ears.

"Damn, should I turn back?" I asked myself.

"No, bitch. Do you want to play with your future because of an asshole? " My subconscious mind screamed at me.

I took a deep breath. I should skip classes because of a guy. No, I must not be that girl.

"You look so hot, Ivy Young. "

I heard a male voice. I think I know the boy. He was one of the most baddest boys in the school.

" For real, bro. I badly want to fuck her." Another boy said.

My face flushed as they spoke about me and I looked down, avoiding everyone's eyes.

"Fortunately for us, she is not dating him anymore. We are free to do whatever we want to her banging body."

"Romeo is a bad boy. He dumped the goody two shoes after exploring her body."

"Well, that is an opportunity to fuck her. "

"Touch her and watch how I will deal with you, jerks." Romeo's voice echoed in the class. He spoke in a commanding, deep voice like a leader.