Chapter 8: Contemplating

Ella's POV

I was shocked when Aden found out about yesterday's incident. He heard all about Kim and I's conversation earlier. It's also the first time that I saw Aden got mad. I was left at the back of the school building, shocked.

After some minutes, I regained myself and went home.

When I arrive home, I went straight to my room and lie down on my bed. I'm thinking about the incident earlier. A flashback of Aden saying, "I'm not interested, never am and never will be," is stuck in my head. Did Aden mean that he is not interested in having a girlfriend? Why? I cannot figure out Aden. He is so secretive. Can he be straightforward with me?

When he said that line, I observed that his eyes are hurt and sad. Is Aden broken-hearted? But he said that he doesn't have a girlfriend, so what could it be? If only Aden would open up to me.

I love Aden, but there are instances that my brain tells me that I should stop these feelings for Aden, but my heart tells me not to. What to do? And there's also Kim, who likes Aden. I want to say to her that I love Aden, but I'm afraid that our friendship would be over, so I need to keep it a secret for now. I wanted to confess to Aden that I love him, but I don't think it's a good idea. Can you please stop overthinking Ella and do your assignment already?

The next day when I was going to pass by Aden's house, Aden went outside. Oh no, we are going to school together, and this time it's super awkward.

Aden and I walked to school silently and did not talk to each other. I need to apologize. It's my fault why he got mad at me.

When we are about to enter the classroom, I think I need to apologize now.

"I'm sorry," I said in a low tone voice enough for Aden to hear it.

After apologizing to Aden, I went inside the classroom.

Kim's POV

I saw Ella entered the classroom, and I can tell that she is not in a good mood, followed by Aden. I observed that they go to school together. Did the two of them argue? I should ask her.

"Ella? Good morning"

"Good morning, Kim,"

"You are not in a good mood. Did you and Aden argue?"

"Oh, yes. We argued about something yesterday, and it's my fault actually, but I already apologized to him today,"

"Oh, ok,"

"Kim? I'm sorry because I can't help you to get close to Aden,"

"It's ok. I will figure it out myself to get close to Aden,"

"Ok"

"What about we go to the canteen and eat there. We still have 30 minutes for the bell to ring. What do you think?"

"Let's go! I'm still starving because I did not eat much today,"

Ella and I went to the canteen.

When we are walking to the canteen, some guys are looking at us and some girls are praising and backstabbing us.

"I hate it when girls do that,"

"Me too. I heard some girls backstabbing us,"

"I'm so prone to them doing that. It happens every day,"

"Yup. Ignoring then is the key,"

When Ella and I arrived at the canteen, we bought donuts and coke, then we sat at an available table and talked.

Unknown's POV

"Let's all take a break first," The coach said.

"Ok"

"Let's go to the canteen and eat?"

"Sure. Let's go,"

My teammates and I went to the canteen. When we arrive, we bought snacks and sat at the available table.

When we are eating, I heard a sweet laugh of a girl. I turned my head because the sound is coming from behind me and she is so beautiful.

"What are you looking at?"

"She's so beautiful,"

"That girl? Her name is Ella Collins, 17 years old from class B,"

"You know her?"

"Of course we know her. She's popular because of her angelic looks, and guys would stare at her whenever she walks by. Do you have a crush on her?"

"Oh, is that Kim Lee?"

"Yes. The two popular girls are best friends,"

"I think I have a crush on Ella. Should I make a move? Do some guys courted or confessed to her?"

"Uhm, I just heard this from someone because he confessed to Ella, but Ella rejected her. I think you should try or find a way. And also you are both popular,"

"Ok"

"Good luck, bro,"

I have an idea in mind, and my idea is to put food, a present, or a note at her desk starting tomorrow. My identity is unknown to her, but after a week, I will reveal who I am, which is her secret admirer and confess to her. If Ella rejects me, I would accept it. At least I tried, and I can interact with Ella. That's all that I want.

Oh, I almost forgot. I shall introduce myself. My name is Ethan Jones. I am 17 years old and the captain ball of the basketball team in the school.

Wish me luck.