Crush

[Author PoV]

It had now been 6 years since that night. Hope was in her second year of high school. She was a beautiful young girl, still with the same cute features and beautiful heart but her body was a little fuller than the other girls she was thick, I'd say all her fat was in the right places but still this wouldn't help her from getting bullied by the girls at her school, maybe jealousy but still that wouldn't bother her, she was way stronger than letting someone's words break her...

Dean Jackson the golden boy. He had short curly brown hair and beautiful hazel eyes. He was tall and had a slim figure but still toned and with muscle. Hope had known him since fourth grade when he came to her school as a transfer student and back then she was his first and only friend. They were always together but this stoped in 7th grade when he started to become the golden boy, he distanced himself from her and it was then that she understood that she had developed feelings for him. And even though they weren't as close as before she still managed to get in his friend group, after all, she was the smart one and everyone needed her.

Years passed and in 9th grade in the graduation party as she was trying to let go of her feelings for him since she had decided to go to a different city for her studies he came to her surprise and hugged her tightly and whispered in her ear "please don't leave me alone". And that was enough to make her forget everything and stay. She was in high school now friends with Dean. He would say sweet nothings to her from time to time that would give her hope that maybe she had a chance with him. Months passed by and she started to hear rumors about him being a fuck boy but she didn't believe them. He was so sweet and would never do such things and he would never lead her to believe that he liked her, without doing so, right?...

January came fast and with it came Mark her new friend. He was a cute nerdy boy with green eyes, full lips, and straight well-styled hair, and had a very toned body. She started spending a lot of time with him, they'd meet almost every day and go to the library to study together. He had fallen for her the first moment he saw her and was now trying to find a way to confess...

Since she started hanging out with Mark she didn't have much time for Dean's requests and every time he would ask her to do his homework as she always did before she'd be busy with Mark and that made Dean feel left out. Dean had heard from the boys that Mark had a crush on her and was going to confess to her soon and that made him feel a little jealousy but afraid of those feelings he pushed them down and then he thought that if she'd get in a relationship with Mark, she wouldn't have time for him anymore now so he had to do something about that but the real reason to why he felt like that I'd say its unknown...

[Dean PoV]

Yesterday I heard that, that new nerdy dude. Mark was his name? Yeah, right. He had feelings for Hope. He'd already been spending a lot of time with her, acting all smart and shit but if he thinks that he can steal her from me just like that he's about to get really disappointed...

I was walking to class knowing she'd be first there so I could have a chance on talking to her without anyone hearing. Damn, she's such a nerd...As I thought, when I arrived I saw that she was the first there sitting in the very corner of the classroom next to the windows. Why is she like that, such a loner. I mean not that I care or anything but she used to be so cool till that summer of 6th grade that she became this. Then almost all the dudes had a thing for her and she always acted like she didn't even know, how annoying.

-Hey Hope, what's up?

- Oh hey Dean, nothing much as usual. What about you?.... I have noticed how she blushes every time I send as much as a glance to her. Heh, no matter how hard she may be to read in general when it comes to me she's an open book. It's almost cute.

- Same thing as well. So umm, I heard you're going out with Mark a lot lately. She widened her eyes at my words and rose her hands shaking them in denial.

- Oh no, no it's not like that. We are just friends nothing more. I mean he is the nicest guy ever but I'm sure he doesn't see me like that and I already have feelings for someone..she said as once again a deep pink crept up her face. Good, she's still hearted eyes over me. But still, I have to make sure it'll stay like that.

- Oh I see, lucky guy that one. How I wish I'd be in his place... She was obviously shocked to hear these words come from me I guess and to my surprise somehow she gathered the courage after who knows how long to tell me.

- Well you see Dean it is you actually... I had to fake a shocked expression and then I proceeded to look happy but hurt at the same time.

- Really? I, I feel the same way Hope and I would really want to be with you but I can't get in a relationship with anyone till I'm 18. I know it sounds weird coming from a guy but I've made a promise, you know how my family is right... Woah what's with that stutter it was almost too real.

- Oh I know mine are the same. And it's ok I've waited for you since 7th grade and I'll wait one more year as well if you want me to...she said looking down. To be honest, I had a huge crush on her when we were kids but then she became this completely different person and I decided to distance myself from her. But remain as friends. It's not that I hate her but I don't like her either. And also I'm a fuck boy she's just one of the girls who were dumb enough to fall for me right so it's not my fault...

- Me too Hope. I've actually always liked you but was afraid to tell you. And I would appreciate It very much if you'd wait for me till I'm 18. I said now hugging her, it's always strange hugging her, even though she seems to be head over heels for me she doesn't feel like she's mine to hold but still who else would she be, I think it's just my soft side thinking, yeah it's the friend in me that still cares for her.

That was enough to set Hopes, soul, on fire, she felt like she was flying. Hugging him back she said.. - Today is the best day of my life and if you want me I'll wait forever for you. Ugh, this is kinda cringing but still hurtful in a weird way. Why did she have to say it like that? But still, focus Dean, remember why you doing this...But why am I doing this exactly? To make Mark lose, to stop her from getting in a relationship..hahaha no way I don't care that much, it's the grades, yeah, cuz since she started going out with him she hasn't been helping me and I need her nerdy powers. So I have to do this. I then got close to her ear and whispered.

- You know Hope I'm very jealous when I see you talking to other boys, especially Mark. And you said that you'd wait for me so I don't like my girl hanging around him anymore. You may not see it since you're just too innocent and nice but I'm a guy and I understand when someone wants what's mine so you have to promise me to never go out with him again ok...

The only thing that echoed in her head was 'my girl', 'mine' he said you were his girl, he called you 'mine'. She felt like her heart would burst out of her chest. - Ok Dean, I promise....she said with a happy look on her face. After I heard those words and see that stupid grin on her face I smirked and let go of her, I'd won.

- Oh and also don't tell anyone about what we talked about, ok Hope... But as I was about to go to my seat she grabbed the hem of my shirt.

-Ok Dean but I have to ask you something as well ...she said now holding my hand.

- What is it?... I asked feeling a little uncomfortable by the warmth and comfort her hands on mine were giving me.

- Y, you have to promise me that you won't break my heart and cheat on me, ok...she said still looking down. Oh, her heart. I definitely won't be able to keep that promise. I'll probably break her but maybe if I don't take and give her much from what she expects from this relationship then maybe she won't be sad. Or maybe if I let her have that kind of relationship with someone not from our school...No wtf am I talking about, even if I'm faking this she ain't allowed to let someone else be there for her. Fuck ,fuck ,fuck. Why am I thinking this too much it's just a fucking promise and there meant to be broken right?

-Of course baby, I promise. I would never do such a thing to you... She now rose her head showing her cute smile to him

- Thanks, Dean... I smiled back at her and then started walking to my seat leaving her alone with her fairytale-like thoughts I guess...

[Mark PoV]

Today was the day. I was feeling really confident. I will finally confess to her... I was walking to class but as I was approaching I saw Dean get in but still that ain't stopping me. But as I got closer, I heard what they were talking about. He, he had feelings for her. The fuck boy liked my Hope and she, she seems to be happy about it. I knew they were friends since childhood but I didn't know she had feelings for him. Am I just late or was I never even considered to be a candidate. He doesn't love her for real. He's a fuck boy, he's just playing her but why, why would he?..isn't she, his friend but still maybe his feelings are genuine but why lie for that whole 18 shit and she is so. She is so happy, her angel-like face is just so bright and beautiful today, well every day for that fact but...

Then I heard him talk about me, how he didn't want her to talk to me anymore and at that moment I swear I could feel my heart shatter to pieces. But he made her promise and I know how obsessed is she with promises so I'll just let her keep her promise. It's ok if seeing her, happy means I have to be away from her I'm fine with it ...So as hard as it is I'll just ignore her from now on...

[Author Pov]

Days passed and every day now Hope'd feel on cloud nine when she'd see Dean sending her secret winks or flying kisses. That was enough for her to act like a loyal puppy and do everything he'd ask her to. She didn't talk to Mark since that day and he hadn't approached her either so she just let it be, since she was happy she could easily keep the promise she gave. Later that month Mark seemed to had gotten in a relationship with a really beautiful girl named Alice but for some reason, she was really mean to Hope. She'd bully her any chance given and would act as if Hope was bullying her every time Mark would be close, later Mark would act even more cold towards Hope. Not gonna lie she was a little hurt seeing him act that way but then she thought he's doing it for his girlfriend and understood that so she just let it go. After all, he's the nicest guy she knew and he'd never be so ruthless and judge people without a strong reason.

On the other side, Mark was very hurt but Alice had made him feel better and after she confessed to him he got in a relationship but what he couldn't understand is why Hope was bullying his girlfriend. She didn't seem to be that kind of person but Alice isn't one to lie either so what would he do about this. So he just simply choose to stay on his girlfriend's side and completely ignore Hope, sometimes even glare at her from afar when he'd see bruises on his girl which she said were from Hope. He was so shocked by this side of Hope but he never dared to confront her since he had sworn to never speak or get close to her so he could help her keep her promise to Dean.