[CHAPTER] 12 LOVE RIVAL

Nate's POV

When I entered in the class I saw Emi sharing her desk with some guy, usually she didn't share her desk with anyone, that's quite unusual. I was going to sit on my seat when our eyes met for few seconds because she look away instantly. I can tell that she is nervous for some reasons but why, I can't tell right away. Don't know what's gotten me but I just walked towards her desk and what this guy trying to say or ask her makes my blood boil. This freaking shit type of the guy try to ask her out on a date. He got the nerves to ask my girl out for freaking date!!!! That's why she looked nervous or you can say that this guy make her uncomfortable. I just want to beat the shit out of him. I took a deep breathe to calm my anger but I know this won't work so, I slowly made my way to her and put my hand on Emi's shoulder, she startled and turned around to look at me and the look on her face gave away everything and I swear I want to punch this guy on face right now but somehow I managed to stop myself because I don't want Emi to be more scared of me. So, I just simply answered his question "Sorry, she is busy so, she can't go with you." They both looked at each other in confusion but soon she understood what and why I said that and played along with me.

After a few moments of silence, the guy broke the ice and asked who am I and trying to figure out my relationship with Emi. 'Dude you can't understand what's between us so, don't let your little brain work so hard' I thought to myself and before I could answer his question Emi introduced us. So Shawn, this is what this guy called. He stretched his out for a handshake and called me by my nick name 'Nate'. I corrected him by saying "It's Nathan, Nice to meet you too." Only Emi, my and her parents called me Nate because they are closed to me and I don't let anyone call me by my nick name. He asked how we know each other Emi answered him politely but I cut her off midway and wanted to say she is my girlfriend but before I could complete my sentence she cut me off like I did and said we are neighbors.

I was quite disappointed but she had the nerve to cut me off despite the fear, I just smirked on this mere thought. "Yeah, we are not just neighbors, we are more than this. So, if you don't mind can I take my sweetheart with me to spend some quality time? I guess now you got the answer of your question, you know what I mean, right? She is a little shy so don't mind her gasps and glares." I said while winking at her and grab her hand and headed towards the door. The look on her face and the gasp when I said her sweetheart were priceless. This is the payback of cutting me off baby. She didn't say anything just follow me quietly and I know the meaning of this silence. Silence before the storm. So, I prepared myself for her questions, glares and everything. This is the time to tell her about my feelings for her.