Chapter 13

Soon the bell rang indicating the end of the last lecture and everybody was packing their stuff and rushing their way out. I took my time to pack my belongings scattered on the desk in front of me. “Hey, Ray!” I looked at Shawn who was looking at me trying to frame the next sentence. “Yes, Shawn?” I asked.

“I was wondering if I could get your number? If I have any doubt or anything school-related, I can just call or text you,” said Shawn.

“Sure, let me give you my number,” I replied and turned to the last page of the book open in front of me and wrote my number and tore that part of the page. I then handed him that piece of paper and smiled at him. He looked at the paper and then put it in his pocket and smiled back at me. “Buh-bye Ray. Have a nice day. Take care.” said Shawn and was getting up from his seat to go towards Balfer who was waiting for him impatiently near the door. But then V interrupted “You know you can call or text her even if it is not studies or school-related” and then winked looking at me. I could feel my whole face turn into the color of a bright tomato and I widened my eyes at her mouthing a ‘stop it.’ Shawn laughed and replied, “Bye V. Have a nice day!”

“Bye Shawn,” replied V. He looked and smiled at me before turning and trotting his way towards Balfer.

“That was a great move from his side,” said V

“Why did you have to embarrass me like that?” I asked.

“Oh, babe, please. I was just giving him tips,” said V. By now Liz and Nao made their way towards us.

“What are we missing?” asked Liz.

“Shawn just asked for Ray’s number,” said V

Both girls went “OHHHHHH!”

“Shut up you all. Let's go” saying that I stood up with my packed bag and made my way towards the door while they just followed me talking among them about how good Shawn and I would look together. Pondering about that made me blush but I tried my best to hide it or else they will embarrass the hell out of me. V came running and put her arms around my shoulder and made me slow down. “Hey I wanted to ask, can we go to the grocery store before heading home? I want to buy some snacks for us,” asked V.

“Sure. Let's go” I replied and Liz and Nao nodded to confirm. We soon headed out of the school building and made our way towards the grocery store. We bought all our favorite snacks and then made our way towards the home which was quite nearby.

“Did you all notice Mr. Price today or was it just me? Yesterday he looked quite pale like he was ill and today he looked like he got younger,” asked Liz.

“Well, I did notice he looked pale yesterday, but then I thought maybe it was because he freaked us out yesterday,” I replied.

“He always looks younger for his age and looks unrealistically attractive,” said Nao.

“Exactly. That was nothing new,” replied V.

“Yeah, Maybe I was just thinking a lot,” said Liz.

“Anyways, there is still no news about Aria right?” asked Nao.

“Yeah, none,” said Liz. We reached in front of Liz and Nao’s house. Their house was in front of each other. “Ok. I will go and get my things and we’ll meet up at V’s place,” said Liz.

“Wait, do you want me to come?” asked Nao.

“Why?” asked Liz back.

“Well nobody is at your place. And after the Aria incident, I don't think we should be going anywhere alone,” explained Nao.

“Don’t worry, dad will be home. I will even check on him if he is alright” replied Liz.

“Well ok. At least come to my place and we will go to V’s place together. Let me know when you will be done.” said Nao.

“OK Mama.” taunted Liz which earned her a grand eye roll from Nao and we just chuckled.

“See you soon,” said V and we both turned to head towards our house.

“Do you want me to come with you?” asked V.

“Nah, I will be fine, it's just next door. If anything happens I will scream so you can come running and beat the shit out of the assailant.” I jokingly said.

“Yeah, I will be ready with a Pan” she jokingly replied while acting like she is holding a gun and ready to shoot which made me laugh.

“Come soon,” she said and I nodded.

I went home and she went to hers. Nobody was home so I straight away went to my room, changed out of my uniform, and quickly packed my night suit and books and ironed and folded my uniform for the next day, and put it into a different bag. I even took my squishy pillow. I then made my way out, locked the door, and then went to V’s house. After I rang the doorbell, V opened the door. Nobody was home, we made our way towards V’s room. She had already selected a movie to watch and laid out all the snacks and got all the pillows out to make us comfortable. V had bunk beds in her room for us girls to come over and sleep. So two could sleep in the lower bunk and two could sleep in the upper bunk bed. She had even pulled out my favorite teddy bear which she has for me. Whenever I come over I hold it while sleeping and she knows that very well.

“I have your Mr. Teddy here.” she pointed out with a smile entering the room.

“Yeah, I saw. Thank You,” I replied.

“Mom will be here, after picking up Rhys from school. Wyatt will be here soon. Liz and Nao will take some time as Liz said she wanted to stay with her dad and spend some time with him before he leaves for his shift.” Said V

“OK. Let's start watching a movie till then.” I said

“Are you not hungry? Nao asked us to have lunch.” V said.

“OK. Let's eat first then,” I replied.

We headed to the kitchen and just then we heard the doorbell.

“I’ll open,” I said.

“OK, it might be Wyatt,” stated V. So I went to open the door, and sure enough it was Wyatt. He looked amazing as always. I opened the door for him with a smile and he smiled back at me.

“Hey Kitten, You girls are staying here today right?” he asked.

“Yeah. We are” I replied.

“Nice. It's been a long time since you girls hung out here,” said Wyatt and headed inside towards his room. I went straight towards the kitchen where V was heating the lunch Aunt Eva had cooked for us and setting it on the table. “Who was it?” asked v.

“Wyatt” I replied and couldn't repress the blush bubbling inside me.

“Look at you. Still blushing even while telling his name. You are so unbelievable! I told you right he has already got a girlfriend?” asked V.

“I looked down and took a seat at the dining table and replied, “Yeah I know.”

“Get over him. Shawn is much hotter than him,” said V.

“Shut up.” I yelled at V. Just then Wyatt entered and asked “Why are you yelling? Did you guys start arguing already?” I noticed he got changed and was now wearing a loose T-shirt and sweat pants, hair messy and looking ethereal.

“Nope. I was just telling Ray that she should totally date the new guy from school. I think he likes her.” answered V.

“Seriously Shut up,” I replied.

“Oh Woah! Is he? Does he look good?” asked Wyatt.

“Sure he does,” replied V.

More than me?” asked Wyatt again and I looked at him with confusion. What was that? Was he jealous?

“Much much better than you,” said V with a smirk plastered on her face.

“Well, who wouldn't like Ray. She is so cute,” replied Wyatt.

And I thought ‘Oh My God. Can you not make me blush even more?’

“Look at you go all red,” said Wyatt.

“Oh stop it, you guys.” I protested covering my face from embarrassment.

“OK enough. Let's eat,” said V and luckily they stopped and we started eating. V was busy on her phone while eating and I saw Wyatt looking at me and smiling which made me blush as well as become a little uncomfortable at the same time. Soon we were done with lunch and headed to V’s room. Wyatt asked if he could join and V reluctantly agreed after I nudged her to say yes. So we were sitting in V’s room and watching a movie while waiting for Liz and Nao to arrive. Well, it was me and V who was watching a movie and Wyatt was busy texting. Wonder why he asked to join us if he was not going to watch the movie?