[CHAPTER] 11 JEALOUSY

Emily's POV

When the bell rang, Mr.Thomson left for his next class. I saw Nate entered in the class and took the last seat in the opposite corner from mine. For few seconds, our eyes met and I got nervous as usual. I diverted my gaze from Nate to Shawn because he was saying something "Uhh? What did you say?" I asked him. "What are you looking at?" he asked while scanning the whole class to find something eye catchy. "Ummm… It's nothing just thinking about the project, sorry. So, what were you saying just now??" I asked him while changing the topic. Thank goodness Shawn didn't notice anything otherwise it would be so awkward. "I was saying that… ummm… can you go for a coffee after school with me. Don't get me wrong, I just want to treat you because you are helping me so much with my projects and studies.. So?" he asked me for a coffee date. Oh my goodness. Wait! Did I just say a date? I was shocked, my eyes widened and I don't know what to say.

I just subconsciously looked at Nate but he is nowhere to be seen. Then suddenly someone put a hand on my shoulder and I just jumped out of my skin. Why? Like seriously? I got scared man!! I turned around to see Nate standing there and his hand is on my shoulder. I don't know what to do in this situation, I got more nervous and I can't form words to speak. "N-Na-Nate" I stammered. "Sorry, but she is busy. So, she can't go with you. Let's take a rain check." Nate said to Shawn very easily like it's a piece of cake for him. Shawn and I are looking at each other in confusion. But I gathered my thoughts and thought for few seconds, what he just said. Is he helping me but why? Is he jealous, me being with Shawn? Does it bother him? Ahhh, just shut up my silly mind… Why would he care about me being with anyone? Ohh!! My poor heart!!! Anyways I also don't want to go with Shawn. Hey! Don't get him wrong, he is decent but still he is a stranger to me and you know my personality shy and reserve so, I just acted along with Nate. "Yes, he is right. I can't go with you today. Also, there is no need to treat me. It's alright." I said to Shawn and he didn't say anything just nodded.

The atmosphere between three of us is getting more awkward. Shawn breaks the silence and asked Nate "So, You?" "Ohh, I forgot to introduce you both. Shawn, he is Nate. Nate, he is Shawn, our new classmate." I introduce them with each other. Shawn stretches his hand for handshake and said "Nice to meet you, Nate." "It's Nathan, nice to meet you too" Nate said dryly and took Shawn's hand for handshake while looking at me the whole time. "So, you know each other? Are you both…??" Shawn asked and drop his second question in midway because Nate glared at him. Wholly molly cow!! How could I answer this?? "Yes, we know each other and-" I answered Shawn but Nate cut me off in half way and said "Yes, we know each other. Isn't it quite normal for classmates to know each other besides she is my girlf-" "besides he is my neighbour since childhood" I cut him off like he did and said it.