Got ya

The first lecture was peaceful, without any big issue as such but Ava's mind was stuck on David's warning. It was not like David could do any harm to them but something about David was striking Ava.

Allen was quick to notice this.

"Ava, now will you tell me what's going on in your head?"

"It's nothing Allen. So, what's up with you?" Ava replied trying to change the topic.

"It is surely something if it makes YOU space out. Come on, tell me about it, will you?"

"It's David. I know I should not think much into it but there is for sure something that he has been up to. You know he is not the type of guy to come and straight away try to threaten us. That too after knowing pretty well what happened last time." Ava explains.

"You know what, whatever it is. We can overcome it together. Don't worry, our gang is strong. We can beat up all the forces." Allen comforts Ava.

"Yeah, I know he is no match when it comes to us, but I am a bit scared for others' safety. Especially, Cole, he is still young, although just by a year, still and not so good when it comes to a physical fight, you do remember what happened last time."

"Ava, don't think so much about it. We can have a meeting during the lunch break. So, just chill for now. I will inform the others", Allen text others to join for the meeting at lunchtime.

Ava and Allen were talking when Ava's attention diverted to a certain someone who just entered the class for the next lecture.

Noah's POV

George and I went to the next class. We both have taken similar lectures, we kind of have the same interest or more like we developed similar interests by now. We both already decided during the break which lectures we would take this term. I did not want to take physical education, but George loves to play basketball and volleyball, so I had no choice. More like he chose it for me. And it is not like I am a pushover or anything, but Georgie is Georgie, you should actually try and live with him once to actually understand what I mean. *sighs*

(Flashback)

End term break.

Noah's room.

"Noah, what all subjects are you going to take this term?" Georgie asks while playing with his smartphone.

"Well, I have not thought much into it yet. But I guess I will be taking Science, English, Language classes…. Umm, maybe arts or anything. Anyway, I still have to think about that."

George drops his phone on the bed, "No physical education?", George cries.

"Oh, Georgie, you already know I do not like that class. Especially, when I get pushed around into all sorts of games I don't wanna play. You already know how crowded it is"

"Yeah, you and your problem with the crowd. But Noah, you know how much I love to play and in fact, you are pretty good at playing that is why you get dragged in to play all the games.", George goes near the window pretending to be upset.

"And you don't want me to go alone, do you? You know you are my best friend and without you, the class won't be fun anyway." George lowers his head.

Noah knowing all his dramatic acts still does not respond.

"Okay, if you don't want to. Fine, I will also not join the class. No physical education… aah… the only hobby that I enjoy. All in vain now." George sits near the window lowering his head.

Noah gets up, goes near George, "Enough, you drama queen. Every single time you do that. Seriously I do not want to…"

"Yeah, I said it's alright already." George cuts in before Noah could finish making Noah all awkward.

"Okay, okay. I will join the class but.." Before he could finish, George gets up and pulls him in for a big hug.

"Yayy, I knew I could get you to say yes." George celebrates his dramatic victory.

"But you will not drag me into all the stupid games, okay?" Noah warns George.

"Yeah, okay okay. Just follow me."

Noah sighs defeatedly.

(Flashback ends)

So, yeah that is how we end up developing the same interests. Pfft, George is a handful sometimes.

Third-person POV

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"Let's go sit on those seats" George points out to the second-row seats in the corner near the window.

"Why? Because the sports ground is visible from there and you can just space out during the lectures as much as you want?" Noah teases George.

George was about to say something when Noah goes and sits on that seat. George happily follows.

Noah notices someone staring at him from the moment he entered the class. He looks around and finds a girl constantly glaring at him. He quickly turns back and sits hesitatingly as he remembers seeing her and her friends in the parking lot. 'That's a trouble you should definitely avoid Noah', he thinks.

Ava who has been staring at him for so long, smirks to see him get nervous because of her.

Allen notices Ava smirking and asks, "Why are smirking Ava? What is so interesting?"

Ava points out at Noah.

"Oh! That nerd. I don't see anything special in him, except … for maybe… do you want to…"

"Allen, do you know him?" Ava demands.

"Well, kind of. His friend George is the one on the school sports team. He just does not talk much with others but his best friend. Who would wanna talk with that nerd anyway." Allen remarks.

"Yeah, I think I found my new target for the term. What is his name by the way?" Ava says while her gaze constantly fixed at Noah."

"Norman, null, what was it? Nerd….. oh yeah, Noah, Noah Carter, such a boring name."

'Well, Noah Carter, you are mine.' Ava thinks with a fishy smile on her face.

Noah was busy listening to George's endless talking that he forgot about the one staring at him.

Ava gets up and goes near Noah and taps on his shoulder.

Noah turns around to see when suddenly Ava gets really close to Noah's face. Noah startles at this closeness with his eyes wide open. His reaction was enough for Ava's delight.

She gets close to his ear as he tries to create a distance between them by moving his head back but she grabs his head with her hand and whispers in his ear, "I saw you in the parking lot scaredy-cat. You kinda got my attention so deal with it now."