Your highness
I_pooped
Guys, guys, guys.
Cereal_killer
Um...wth, soph? We are literally sitting with you in the cafeteria.
Yes_you_suck
Way to socialize soph.
I_pooped
Omg, listen to me, will you?
And, Caleb stop stuffing your mouth like a pig.
Cereal_killer
Welp!
Stop glaring at me like a shark.
It's food, gotta stuff all I can.
I_pooped
You're disgusting. Shame on you, cal.
Yes_you_suck
Omg, Caleb, Liam is here, please behave decently.
Cereal_killer
What? Are you trying to change me now, because of Liam?
Yes_you_suck
Wth? Where did that come from?
Chloe_awesome_scott
-_-
Thank you for making me feel so involved, guys.
I_pooped
Oh God, Chlo, no! Actually, this was about you!
Chloe_awesome_scott
I don't know if I should feel touched or scared.
I_pooped
Um...feel blessed because you are about to see your prince_charming.
Chloe_awesome_scott
WHAT???
WHERE THE HELL IS HE?
I WILL GO AND-
Yes_you_suck
Omg, relax, tiger.
Cereal_killer
You guys, this is the mate pull talking.
Chloe_awesome_scott
Really now, Caleb?
Cereal_killer
Ouch, sorry, chlo, stop kicking me under the table.
I_pooped
Do you want to see him or not?
Chloe_awesome_scott
SHOW ME!
AT LEAST I WILL HAVE SOME ADVANTAGE OVER HIM.
I_pooped
Um...okay, do you see that guy in blue t-shirt near the counter?
Yes_you_suck
OMG! THAT'S LIAM, SOPH!
I_pooped
Oof, let me finish first.
Do you see the guy talking to Liam?
Chloe_awesome_scott
Uh...the guy picking his nose?
I_pooped
Ew...no! He is not talking to Liam! Move just a little further.
Chloe_awesome_scott
The guy who looks like he didn't bother to run a comb through his hair?
Yes_you_suck
Oh gosh, Chloe! That's called bed hair! It looks sexy on guys.
Chloe_awesome_scott
Yeah, whatever...
Cereal_killer
Chlo, so what do you think?! That's your mate!
Chloe_awesome_scott
Stfu! Oh God, he was enough to annoy me with this 'mate' thing, now you guys don't start with it too.
Yes_you_suck
You have to admit though he is hot.
Cereal_killer
Ew...can you girls stop talking like that about my own species, in front of me?
Chloe_awesome_scott
Yeah, cal is right, the only species I find hot or cute are animals.
Yes_you_suck
I can't with you, Chloe...
I_pooped
Don't you find those smoldering eyes, those kissable lips, those perfectly arched eyebrows, that carved jaw line and that heart melting smile, even a least bit attractive? Don't tell me you feel nothing.
Chloe_awesome_scott
Well, I won't lie. I do feel one thing: jealous.
His eyebrows are so shapely! And, why are his lips so beautifully colored?
THIS IS UNFAIR! I AM JEALOUS.
Yes_you_suck
...
Chloe_awesome_scott
Wait a second...what's his name even?
Cereal_killer
Noah.
Chloe_awesome_scott
Noah what?
Cereal_killer
Dunno. Nobody knows. He is registered only as Noah.
Yes_you_suck
Omg, Chloe, I just realized that Noah is Liam's best friend!
Chloe_awesome_scott
So...?
WAIT! YOU WERE SITTING NEXT TO LIAM TODAY, RIGHT?
Yes_you_suck
Uh, yes...
Chloe_awesome_scott
DID HE BY ANY CHANCE HAVE A PEEK AT THE TEXT I SENT?
Yes_you_suck
Okay...this is weird...idk, how you know this, but, yes he did...my phone was kept on the desk and his eyes fell on the 'five-year old who flirts with strangers for kicks and giggles' message.
Yes_you_suck
Btw, I gotta thank you for that. It made him laugh and he even talked to me! He said we were too funny.
Chloe_awesome_scott
OH MY GOD! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!
NOAH FORWARDED ME MY OWN TEXT TO CREEP ME OUT!
Cereal_killer
Wait a sec, Liam might have told him about the text and he might have sent it to you, but, there's no way he knew it was you...
Chloe_awesome_scott
You are right, and that's why I gotta run.
He knows my name and Liam knows Mia, I am in deep crap if they spot me here and put two and two together.
BYE!
Cereal_killer
Hey, Chloe! Does that mean, I can have your lunch?
I_pooped
Oh god, cal, YOU PIG, you ate all my pizza!
Cereal_killer
Hey! Not my fault you were busy texting.
I_pooped
NO ONE MESSES WITH MY FOOD! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, PRETTY BOY.
I rolled my eyes, grabbed my lunch and made a run for it. I had no idea why I was hiding from this Noah guy...but, something told me that I should. Who knew, how he would react if he found out that I was the one who texted him. Or who knew, what he was actually hiding? Whatever it was...I was not ready to expose myself or my friends just yet.
***
I was sitting beside Sophia, in my art class, feeling half sleepy and half tired after the whole day of school, when my phone vibrated with a message. It was from...Sophia. I turned and shot her a look, she just rolled her eyes.
I_pooped
CHLOE!
Chloe_awesome_scott
Really, soph? is this going to be like your new thing now?
I_pooped
Not really, this is just for emergency situations like now.
Just look to your right.
I shook my head and did as I was told, and I almost jumped in fright. Noah freaking whoever-he-was, was standing there, expertly using his paint brush on the canvas.
I turned to Sophia with wide eyes, "What is he doing here?"
Sophia gestured for me to stay quiet and to check my phone.
I_pooped
He has been in our art class since forever.
Chloe_awesome_scott
What do you mean, forever? I saw him only today.
I_pooped
That's because you are always too busy in your own world.
But, so is he...don't worry, I think he hasn't noticed you ever. You easily blend in with the crowd.
Chloe_awesome_scott
Thanks for the ego boost, girlfriend.
I_pooped
Anytime;)
Btw, he joined school in the middle of the semester and he has been the talk of the school ever since.
How come you are oblivious to all this?
Chloe_awesome_scott
...I dunno.
Before i could read Sophia's reply, a new text message from the_real_prince_charming popped up. My breath hitched and I slowly turned my head in his direction. He was relaxingly settled back in his chair, glancing at his phone in mild amusement.
I blew out a breath, then, glanced at my art teacher who was peacefully snoring. Shaking my head again, I opened the message.
The_real_prince_charming
HEY, MATE, I JUST REALISED THAT I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT YOU EXCEPT YOUR NAME.
Chloe_awesome_scott
WHY, YOUR HIGHNESS NOAH, ARE YOU CURIOUS?
There was no immediate reply and I glanced at him from the corner of my eye. He was frowning at the screen. Ha! Take that, your highness!
The_real_prince_charming
YOUR HIGHNESS?
It was my turn to frown. That's what he was worried about? I thought he was shocked that I knew his name finally.
Chloe_awesome_scott
UM...YEAH...? IT WAS JUST A NICKNAME WHICH BTW, IS COMPLETELY OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE.
I guess I will settle for annoying SOB.
I heard a deep chuckle and my head whipped in Noah's direction. He was shaking his head at the screen in amusement. My lips formed into a small smile, involuntarily.
The_real_prince_charming
you know my name now, I don't know how. It's only fair, you tell me a few things about yourself.
Chloe_awesome_scott
Uh...no can do.
The_real_prince_charming
Please?
Chloe_awesome_scott
...
Nuh-uh
The_real_prince_charming
Pwease?
Chloe_awesome_scott
Wth? THIS BAT IS SO CUTE!
The_real_prince_charming
Ahem ahem. So, will you tell this cute bat a few things?
Chloe_awesome_scott
-_-
I may be a sucker for animals, but, it's still you behind the screen, you annoying SOB.
The_real_prince_charming
Hmm...so you are a sucker for animals?
Chloe_awesome_scott
GODDAMNIT! WHY DID I TELL YOU THAT!?
The_real_prince_charming
BECAUSE YOU ARE SECRETLY A SUCKER FOR ME TOO, BABY.
Chloe_awesome_scott
EW EW EW EW EW EW EW EW EW...FRICK OFF!
The_real_prince_charming
OH GLADLY, WILL YOU JOIN ME?
Chloe_awesome_scott
I AM OUTTA HERE.
BYE, SOB!
The_real_prince_charming
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHA
This 'hahahahahahahahahahahahhaha' was not just on my screen. It chimed from my right too, because Noah was laughing out loud, enjoying himself at my expense. I exhaled a breath, trying to contain my smile, somehow wanting to join him in his laughter.