Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Daisy's POV

I watched in total amazement as Aires carried the ball and headed straight to his opponent post, he displayed such skill in the field that I wonder if there's anything on earth that he isn't good at, such talent, intelligence and to cap it all, such handsomeness, all to one being, it just isn't fair you know, that he should be without a flaw, this is just preparation for the inter-school football competition coming up in few weeks, I have no doubt that with him the the field, Greenville will surely come back with the trophy, there were shouts of cheers as Aires scored yet another goal for the school football team just as the referee blew the whistle that indicates that the match has come to an end, my eyes never left him as he ran across the field in happiness and pulled his sport shirt over his head, showing a jaw dropping abs and well toned muscles, for a moment, I forgot to breathe and then it came out in a whoosh, I couldn't get enough of his body, I imagined running my fingers over those biceps, gosh, where are these thoughts coming from? "Hey, you're drooling" Desiree said from beside me, placing her hand underneath my jaw and snapping my mouth shut, "no I'm not" I replied heatedly, "of cause you are, you're head over heels for Aires" Buntu cuts in and I shook my head, "how could you say something like that, I don't even like him" I argued blindly, deep down, I knew they were saying the truth, it baffles me how I forgot all about Kyle so quickly, with Aires, I feel so drawn to him, as if we are connected in some sought of way but it is just my imagination because I can't even speak around him, I just keep gawking like an idiot when he's close, I stared at him again as he was carried shoulder high by some students, his gaze was roaming round as if searching for someone and then it rammed smack into me, from the distance, I felt an electric zapped through my veins, I couldn't take my eyes of him either, my body grew weak and hot as those stormy grey eyes held mine, it was only for a brief seconds but it felt like eternity, the connection broke when Celine came out of nowhere and demanded that he should be carried down and then she wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him, I felt hurt in my heart seeing them like that, I knew they were just friends, so why would it hurt me? Even if they are dating, it's none of my business, I don't give a damn, why should I? He means absolutely nothing to me, I quickly stood up from where I was sitting and ran straight to the classroom.

"Why don't you tell him how you feel, you might be surprised that he actually feels the same way" Desiree suggested, she and Buntu had followed me to the classroom and were trying their best to cheer me up, I couldn't hide the fact from them anymore, I am so in love with Aires, what I am feeling l is way bigger than me, it's bigger than anything I have ever felt, it's certainly more than a crush, I shook my head vigorously at Desiree, "no, I'm not sure I can handle being rejected by him"

"But what if he doesn't reject you?" Buntu asked gently, his voice laced with concern, the thoughts of telling Aires that I love him made my palms grow sweaty and I cleaned them on my sports shorts, "no, I can't tell him, besides he has Celine fawning all over him and I think he likes her too"

Desiree sighed as she patted my head, "alright, why don't you just state how you feel on a piece of paper, just write it to get it off your chest, he doesn't have to know about that" I nodded, perhaps it's best to get it off my chest, I brought out a piece of paper and poured out my feelings as if I am speaking to him directly and then sighed when I'm done, "how do you feel?" Desiree asked, staring at me curiously, I smiled broadly, "better, as I have just let out all the bottled feelings inside of me"

"I feel great too, I mean, I am pleased that you're okay," Buntu said and the three of us giggled,

"What the hell are you doing here when your team is out there practicing" I gasped at his voice and quickly threw the letter under my locker, I'll tear it as soon as I get the chance, gosh, it felt like I had just been caught with my hand in a jar of cookies, I licked my suddenly dried mouth as I stared at Aires, "p-practicing" I stammered out, I was already a nervous wreck, I just want him to leave the class before he'll accidentally see the letter I have written, "yes practicing, they're all out there preparing for their various roles while you're here giggling like a child"

"But I..."

"Not another word, go, join them right now"

I nodded vigorously, hoping he would leave so that I could tear the letter before leaving but he did no such thing, he raised his brow when he noticed I was still standing, "so, go, what are you waiting for?

I couldn't come up with any excuse and I stared at Desiree who only shrugged at me

"You played super well today," Buntu told Aires and after regarding Buntu for some minutes, he nodded just once and that's it

"You were a pro and you play real good" again another nod of his head before his gaze settled on me and then he waited, as if waiting for me to say something, oh well, "you're good," I said simply and he just raised a brow, Desiree and Buntu soon excuse themselves, probably having a sick mindset of giving me time alone with him, damn, I don't need time alone with him, I just want to be away from his stormy grey eyes rimmed with gold, but no matter where I go, those eyes just keep following me, I made to move out with Desiree and Buntu but he subtly blocked my exit, "is that all? Just good?" He asked, "what do you wish to hear? Do you have a problem with me telling you that you're good?"

"I see, so you could speak, I wonder why you're usually so quiet around me?" I frowned at him, "what do you mean by that?"

"You're not in a position to ask me any question, time to practice" he replied curtly as he turned his back and walk away with me in tow behind him.

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My next and last class for today is history, it's usually a combined class because only a few people offer the subject, the history teacher had just entered and a few seconds later, Aires walked into the class, I almost jumped out of my skin, I have never seen him in history class before, what's he doing here?

"Someone has decided to join our history class, let's welcome him" the history teacher announced and everyone gave a round of applause, apparently happy to see him while I am freaking out, "why did he have to join our history class?" I whispered desperately to Desiree as if she has the answer to my question, she rolled her eyes and gave me a poke, "calm down girl, aren't you happy to see him? Your love is right here in the same class as you"

"Miss Daisy and Desiree, what are you both whispering about, perhaps you would like to tell the class?" Color flood my face as the class attention diverted to us, we quickly apologized to the teacher, history is my favorite subject and I always pay rapt attention to the teacher, but today, my mind is far from what the teacher is saying, in fact, I didn't hear a thing, my mind is a hundred percent on the stormy grey eyes sitting right behind me, I could feel his stare boring holes right into me, maybe, I'll jilt my next history class but for now, I'll have to think how to escape from him immediately after the class without making another fool of myself where he's concern.