Chapter 20 :A stupid Mistake

("I got faith in you and I" -Miguel)

"I've been looking for you" I was greeted by his scent. He had quite a cologne I must say. He smiled at me,he also has a cute smile.

"Err why were you looking for me?" Trying to act confused.

"Didn't Megan tell you?"

"Wait aren't you that guy I met at the beach?"

"Yeah,I am. And you were so rude to me." He laughed

"You didn't give me any reason to not be

"You a feisty one aren't you?"

"Are you trying to flirt with me or something, because if you are you clearly suck at it." I rolled my eyes.

As I was about to walk away because this guy is really annoying, Megan came running towards us.

"So y'all are getting to know each other,nice!"

"Megan I'm hungry can we go"

"Okay look Kayla can I talk to you in private."

"Give me one reason why I should give up my lunch time to talk to you."

"Because I really really like you and I want to be your boyfriend. Not to sound like a creep but I have been watching you and I think you are amazing."

"That didn't convince me. Megan let's leave."

"OMG Kayla just give the guy a chance. I know you love food but just hear him out."

"Okay 5min and that's all" he looked so happy so I followed him to one of the benches. He was so tall that I even looked so tiny walking behind him.

"Sit please"

I sat down really annoyed at Megan for putting me through all this.

"Look Kayla I know maybe you think I'm not really serious about this but I am. I really like you and I promise to treat you right."

"Look what's your name again?"

"Tristan"

"Yeah Tristan I am not looking for any relationship at the moment. You nice and all but you are not my type."

"I don't think you know me enough to not be your type"

"I've seen enough trust me. Also aren't you dating that girl I don't know her name."

"I'm not in a relationship." His face suddenly became serious.

"Ugh man don't lie. I've seen both of you together several times. I'm not stupid and also I don't plan to be anyone's side plate so leave me alone please.

"Trust me. We broke up."

"Why?"

"I'm just tired of her."

"Hmm, is that all? I feel like you did something."

"Enough about her I want to know about you."

"Tristan bye I have to go. Nice to meet you sir."

I left before he dragged the conversation any further. On my way to my class I thought about how weird he looked when I asked him about his ex. RED FLAG!! To be honest this guy is not my type but I like the attention from him. Maybe I need to try something different and stop being so picky. Ugh nope that's not happening,we don't settle for less this side sis.

The day dragged itself as always. I don't understand why we have long school hours here. Normal school hours are like from 8:00 to 14:00 here it's like 7:00 to 4:30. I won't lie I hate it here. My mom seems not to care as long as she hides me from the world. I am trapped here and no one seems to want to help me escape. Not even my best-friend seems to understand I'm all alone.

"Makayla are you okay?" Megan has been talking the whole time and my mind seems to have been elsewhere.

"Uh... yeah I'm okay why?"

"You seemed distracted, whats wrong?"

"No man I'm okay"

"Did Tristan say anything that might have bothered you or anything. You haven't said anything to me ever since y'all talked during lunch time"

"No it's nothing there's a lot on my mind. And ugh Tristan also is just not really my type"

"Was the talk that bad"

"No not really I just feel he has a lot to hide, and not the sexy mysterious type just weird and sketchy"

"Well... I tried to hook you up with someone so I give up now. You'll be my valentine just make sure you bring me a big red bouquet and a man sized teddy bear thank you in advance. Bye I'll see you tomorrow. Megan is crazy.

Megan and I I parted ways. As I was walking to hostel there he is again. Doesn't this guy get tired of being rejected. To be honest I liked the attention but sometimes I needed my time alone to think.

"Hey beautiful" he smiled at me

"Uh uh nope don't do that ,it's not cute. Go away please."

"I will leave you alone if you give me a chance to prove to you that my feelings are genuine."

"And why would I do that. I told you i don't want any kind of relationship with anyone." I hurried away from him.

"Stop please."He grabbed my hands and pierced me with his dark eyes. I was intrigued by the intense stare.

"Please I want you and I ... I don't know how to express myself when I'm around you. Give me a chance, maybe give me a week to prove to you that I'm a wholesome guy. I won't disappoint you I promise." He looked so serious and sounds so sincere. I couldn't escape the eye contact we had. I was absorbed by the stars that laid beneath the pupils.

"Uhm I dint know Tristan I'm just not at the right state of mind right now. I'll think about it and maybe I might." Trying to act as if I did not enjoy staring in his eyes.

"Really?" He looked so happy.

"Yeah bye."

I went to my room all confused about what just happened and asking myself all sorts of questions. Like do I like this guy? I mean he is no where close to my type or gents I'd date. He is sweet and all but he is definitely not for me.

I loved how he looked at me. I'm all about the eyes. It's a non-sexual turn on for me.I really didn't expect that from him.

"Kayla what are you thinking about. A boy maybe?" She made a mischievous smirk I couldn't help but laugh. Kylie walked in. We shared a room.

"Maybe I don't know. I don't know if I like the guy or i just enjoy his attention."

"You mean Tristan?"

"Yeah how did you know?"

"I mean y'all are on everybody's mouths these days. Some say he talks about you all day in class, others say y'all are in a relationship and his ex Stacy is not happy about it."

"Wait what?"

"Yeah you guys are trending here. Also I saw the way y'all were looking at each other earlier today.She laughed

"Who's Stacy?"

"Tristans ex don't you know her. The one with the voice. She's in the school choir. Apparently they are still together or something."

"What? So the guy thinks I'm stupid. Wow that's why I had a bad feeling about this."

"Don't be surprised when some girls come ganging up on you."

"That's stupid who still does that? This is not primary school we are too old for that."

"Yeah true but be careful sis. These type of things don't end up well."

"First of all i don't like Tristan he's not my type and I don't fear anyone but God so they can come all they won't I don't care. I'm just minding my own business."

"Yaas girl!" Kylie is the best.

I can't believe I almost believed the guy. I mean today he showed me a side of him that I didn't think he had. At that moment I enjoyed being close to him but weird thing is I do not want more or I do not fantasize or day dream about him. Normally with Bryson when he first told me he liked me he was all over my mind,even though we grew up as best friends. The thought of him being my boyfriend didn't sound weird and before he told I didn't think of him like I'm that way until he told me. Now this guy comes and tries to play me and trying to make me look like a fool in front of people he must not know me.

The next morning I prepared myself to go to school and I made sure I look cute so that I can show this gent what game he is playing is dumb.

I did my high pony and went to school. When I entered the school gates two girls in 12th grade came towards me.

"Hey you are the new girl right?"

" It's Makayla who's asking?" I didn't like the attitude they had and the way the looked at me

"Yeah are you and Tristan dating?"

"Why are you asking?"

"No we just want to know."

"Why though? Anyways I don't care,but Tristan and I aren't dating. Bye"

They look startled by the way I responded to them.

"By the way you should know that he is in a happy relationship and you should stay away from him. He won't ever be yours."

"Oh really. That's good for them." Tristan walked by and called me.

"Kayla come!"

"Hey Tristan!" I ran towards him. Honestly I don't like Tristan but I will not be disrespected by anyone like that especially by Stacy's friends. She for sure sent her friends to threaten mean. I could see the snarky look when I walked to Tristan. I mean it wouldn't hurt to just date him for a little while just to prove a point. And also I like the attention. This is kind of making me forget about Bryson.

"Tristan so what were those girls saying."

"They told me to stay away from you."

"What? No let me talk to them now!" I grabbed his hand before he could confront them.

"No I handled it don't worry. They gave me a reason to give you a chance. I mean they had the audacity to threaten me.

"Nah I need to put them in their place."He looked angry.

"No no trust me I already did that."

"I like that you are fierce." He looked me in the eyes.

"Ugh no."

"Kiss me..." he pulled me closer to him... and there she was.