Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Padgett POV

His eyes didn't leave me, waiting for an answer, I really don't know what to say but at this point In time, I need to lie my way out.

You don't know, who I am talking about, so if you don't mind, you should excuse me. I try to walk away from him but he held my hand. Let go of me.

I could help you, I know you are too shy to admit and I saw the way you look at him at the bar last night, when he kiss that girl, I know you are in love with him, it's only someone that is jealous or in love with her best friend that could react the way you react when you see your man with another girl...

I am not in love with him...

Hey slow down, you are too defensive but you have nothing to worry about, your secret could be save with me, if only you agree to be my girlfriend.

What? He was too straightforward. I will never be your girlfriend, I am not going to fall for your cheap blackmail.

I know you are in love with him, within, forty-eight hours, I will get points that show that you are in love with him. Ten points with good evidence

You will never get any.

So you think, Forty-eight hours, you will have to be my fake girlfriend or I will tell everyone that you are in love with Cameron and I am sure, that asshole of a boy, will not think twice than to cut all ties with you, my ten points are my go ticket and you will have no choice than to accept

You will never get any.

Watch me and remember I said fake girlfriend, I will give you the pros and cons when you finally agree, forty-eight hours.

He turned before I could even protest, I hit my head on the toilet door, what madness have I gotten myself into, I really wish I didn't take that call this morning.

As I make my way back to the class, I just felt like, since I arrived here, the time, had gone so slow and everything is not working for me, why did I have to come back. I make my way into the class, luckily for me, no one is in the class yet, so I just rest my head as more people trip in.

Hey Sutton, did you see Cameron? Betsy the class second best asked.

You should asked her. Something in me felt like Sutton was referring to me, so I raised my head. Creamy! Where is Cameron? He asked as he move to his seat.

I don't know, I think you should... My voice got stock in my throat because Cameron is coming in with Cassie.

Oh! Cameron, it's good you are here, the principal calls for the two of us.

Why? Cameron asked as he try to fixed himself, from the look of things he had just make out with Cassie, that hurt more, the mere imagination of how, he had place his lips on Cassie made me green with envy and hatred. My eyes were piercing, all of a sudden Newton made his way into the class, then look at me, I fall my eyes then bit my lips, I hope, he didn't notice my actions. I try to compose myself, luckily, that naughty Alex voice came up.

Why am I suddenly seeing that Betsy is pretty?" Alex asked

Maybe you were blind but now can see" Ray said and the boys laughed.

Alex, you should have this. Ray and Sutton look at themselves and then Ray. Oh! my dad had a huge contract, so we had to celebrate it, here, I decided to bring some for you.

Did they tell you, I hate leftover. Alex worse was harsh but she was still smiling.

They are not left over, I kept them for you, so...

Fine then! He grabbed from her without a word, she smiled but then that smile die off, when Alex make his way towards me. Here, you should have this, I heard that you love pizza.

What? I thought...

Yes, it's now mine, I really don't eat pizza, so you could have it, come on, you are not going to turn it down, are you?

Thanks! I said then get it, he run his hand on my hair, I could feel the wicked stare on Julia's face against mine, it's very irritating, I really don't know while Alex had to collect it when he won't taste it.

What an unrequited love? I could hear them whispered into each other's ears then laughter goes on, the next thing everyone burst in laughter and Julia run out in tears.

Are you by chance falling for her? Ray asked Alex, he didn't say anything, he only winked at his friends and grabbed his note.

Don't tell me it's what I'm thinking" Ray asked Sutton, they were acting like I wasn't the one they were talking about.

Sutton ignored him and bring out his book as well.

Ray hit the back of his head and he turned back immediately

Are you crazy? He yelled

Next time, don't snub my question or I'm gonna kill you. Ray said as he too pick his book

Meanwhile, Betsy and Cameron walked out of the principal's office together

What team do you plan to join this session? I love singing, so I'm going for music what about you? She asked facing Cameron

The principal talked about having extracurricular activities since it's just two weeks since the new session started

I have alot of choices, I will have to choose one but the truth is, I prefer asking my friends. Cameron said

Wow! Betsy smiled

See you later. Cameron muttered and walked towards me, but then I could see that, she us been pulled by the hand by Rhonda, yes, that is the girl from last night.

What do you want? She asked Rhonda.

I see you're trying so hard to get his attention, if I were you, I will avoid him like some plague, if I don't want to get hurt. Rhonda voice was more of whispered but full with anger and hatred

"What are you talking about?" She asked

Are you going to deny that you don't like him? Rhonda asked

Not everyone is like you Rhonda, focus on yourself first and the last time, I checked he is your best friend boyfriend. Betsy said and walked away.

It's break already, it was time for lunch, I made my way to the cafeteria leaving Cameron behind with his friends, they seem to be having a serious conversation when I left, so I had to sit on my own, still contemplating whether I should just trash the pizza or eat it. Strangely, I saw Cameron walking towards me with the furious look on his face but that wasn't what is scaring me, he was holding something on his hand, my heartbeat increase, could it be that, that silly Newton had told him about everything already.

When where you planning on tell me? You are hiding your feelings for me? Do you think I was never going to find out about it? Do you know how it hurt to know that...