Chapter 3: We Are Classmates

Aden's POV

I was going home when someone called my name, and I know who it is. I turned around, and it's Ella.

"What is it?"

"Are you going home?"

"Oh"

"Let's walk home together,"

"I don't mind,"

"Uh, where did you move two years ago?"

"A place not so far from here,"

"Ah. Can I ask you something?"

"You are asking me already,"

"But this is serious,"

"What is it?"

"Do you have a problem, Aden? If you have, you can tell it to me,"

I stopped walking and turn to her.

"That's none of your business,"

"Just saying. Maybe I can help you,"

"I don't need help. You're right, I am facing something, and I'm not ready to talk nor share about it yet,"

"I understand,"

After that, Ella and I continued to walk.

By the way, my name is Aden Reed. I am cheerful and soft-spoken, but that was before. I've changed a lot, and Ella noticed it. I became the new Aden when my mom divorced my mom and is now living with another man. I hate her for leaving dad. And that's why I started to rebel.

I don't want Ella to get involved. I also treat her coldly and arrogantly because I'm afraid. Afraid because every time I see Ella, I would remember mom divorcing dad. I still love Ella. My feelings for her are still the same, but I would brush it off because the incident would pop out of my mind. I tried to forget my feelings for her, but it's hard because Ella's face would pop out of my mind.

"Oh, we've arrived at your house," Ella said.

"Want me to accompany you to your house?"

"No need. I can manage,"

"Ok. If you say so,"

"See you,"

I watch Ella leave, and she doesn't change at all. Still the Ella I met two years ago.

Ella's POV

I was right that he is facing something, and he is not ready to share it. I'm glad that he opened up a little, even if his voice is cold. I will make sure to bring back the old Aden.

One week later.

It's the first day of the second semester. I am excited. I hope Kim is still my classmate.

I got up and get ready. After getting ready, I walk to school.

When I arrive at school, I went to my new classroom.

When I arrive at my newly assigned classroom, I went inside. I heard some girls talking about me.

"Ella"

"Oh, Kim. I'm glad that we are still classmates," I said happily.

"Yup"

I sat behind Kim. Kim and I talked about random topics when someone entered, and I was shocked because it's Aden. OMG! We are classmates. I didn't see it on the class list.

"What's wrong, Ella?"

"Huh? Ah, nothing,"

"Ok"

Kim and I continued to talk. Aden sat behind me.

The classes went smoothly. Just introduce yourself and all. Typical scene every first day of class.

Fast forward, and classes are over.

"Ella, I will go home first because I have some errands to do at home,"

"Ok. Take care, Kim,"

"I will. See you tomorrow,"

"See you tomorrow,"

I pack my things and ready to go home when Aden is still here and is sleeping. There's no one here because they went home already. I stared at him and went closer to him. I observed his sleeping face. He sleeps like a baby.

"What are you doing?"

"Huh? Uh, nothing. There's something on your face. Let me get it for you,"

I didn't notice that he woke up, but I'm glad that I thought of an excuse.

"Uh, I'll be going home. See you"

I ran as quickly as I can while holding my chest because my heart beats so fast.