Chapter Three

Theodore got home and went upstairs. He went to his room and took a cold shower. He microwaved his dinner and ate.

After dinner he went to his room and studied. He also made an outline of what he was going to teach Starry the next day. When he was almost done his mother knocked on the door.

"Teddy", she said as she came in and looked at what he was doing.

"Mom"

"Have you had dinner?"

"Yes Mom"

"Oh you're studying if you need anything just tell me. Alright?"

"Yes Mom"

She gave him a peck on the forehead and left.

The next day, Theodore was already in class when Starry came in with Gretel.

"Good morning", she greeted with a smile on her face.

"Hmmm", he answered.

She stood there staring at him and he asked "What are you mesmerized?"

"What? No way. As if I'm just wondering if yesterday was a dream"

"Why? Do you dream about me?"

"As if, you were nice yesterday and today you are back to your old self"

"Here"

He handed her a book ignoring her words.

"What's this?"

"A physics textbook for dummies"

"What did you just call me a dummy?"

"I didn't. Just take the book and stop making a fuss"

He turned the other way trying to ignoring her. Starry took the book and tried using it to hit his head. She stopped when he turned and looked at her.

"What are you doing?"

"Nothing and thanks", she dropped the book on her desk while feigning a smile.

"So ugly", he said and turned away.

"What?", she glared at him when she realized what he said.

The teacher came into the class and started teaching. Before they knew it, it was already lunch time and the three girls headed for the cafeteria.

They got a table and bought food with their meal cards. They were enjoying their meals and one another's company. When The Stunning trio came out of no where and Hansel hit Starry's spoon from her finger.

"Hey girl", said Hansel.

"Why can't you just leave me alone?", asked Starry rudely.

"Listen girl, I like ya, want to be my girl?", Hansel asked with a smirk on his face.

"No thanks", she said and left with Gretel and Stacy tagging along.

When they got to class, they sat down and Stacy said in irritation "Why can't that jerk leave you alone?"

"I don't know what crime I committed in my past life", said Starry in frustration as she used her head to hit the desk repeatedly.

"Stop, you will hurt yourself", said Gretel with worry.

"By the way Star, why did you wear that band-aid?", asked Stacy.

"It's just a scratch", Starry replied with a smile before she went to her seat.

"Did Hansel ask you out?", asked Theodore.

"Yes, but why do you ask? Do you care about me?"

"I'm just wondering what in the world came over him to ask you out", he turned to the book which he was reading before.

She glared at him 'Jerk', she thought.

After school, Starry was happy that school was finally over. She held on to Stacy's and Gretel's hand. The trio was about to go out of the class, when they were interrupted by Theodore.

"Starry Knight", Theodore called.

Starry turned to face him"What?", She asked genuinely confused.

"Are you acting dumb or you are actually dumb?", Theodore asked with a frown on his face.

Starry then realized "Oh I forgot", she said scratching her head.

"Guess you are actually dumb"

"You girls should go without me. I've told you about it yesterday Gretel so I will see you at home"

"Why is she waiting behind?", asked Stacy confused.

"Come on I'll tell you", said Gretel as she dragged Stacy along.

While Starry went back to her seat.

"Where is the textbook I gave you?"

Starry brought the book out of her bag and said "Here"

She also brought out a new notebook and a pen. Theodore started teaching her physics.

As he was explaining the topic radioactivity, Starry was listening with rapt attention. Until she looked at him and thought "Wow, he is so handsome. Is he even real". She gazed at him for sometime with bewilderment written all over her face.

She reached out to touch his face but she was interrupted by Theodore as he flicked her forehead.

"I know I am handsome but you have to listen. I don't want to waste my time teaching a dumbass. I've got better things to do you know", he said.

He gave her an exercise to do and marked it after she was done.

"You got 30% correct and70% wrong. You're actually better than what Mr Blake told me"

"Is that supposed to be a compliment?", she glared at him.

"No it isn't. Any way attempt the numbers I circled. Tomorrow I'll check your progress."

He stood up and left her looking at the textbook.

"One, two, three…. fifteen? He expects me to attempt fifteen hard questions in one night? Is he crazy?", She screamed as she stood up in bewilderment.

She helplessly packed her things and went outside.

When she got outside, she saw Theodore getting on his bike and wearing his helmet.

He looked like a super model.

She was bewildered by his beauty, she stared at him but then realized.

She shook her head vigorously'Even though he has the face of a saint he is a devil'

She walked away while glaring at him.

She took the bus and soon got home. When she got inside the house, she saw her uncle.

"Uncle!", she exclaimed.

"Kiddo", he stood up and they did a secret handshake.

"When did you get back? What did you bring?…", She was interrupted by her uncle James.

" Hold it don't try to distract me.Why are you coming back from school by this time?"

"I had a study session. Didn't Gretel tell you?", she tried to act cute and clueless.

"Save me that face. Gretel did tell me. So how's the school?"

"Awesome!", She gave him two thumbs up with a bright smile.

"It's good that you like the school kiddo. I brought something back for you kiddo"

"What is it?"

"Here", he gave her a piece of paper.

She took a look and realized that it was a deed of a house.

"Is this?"

"Yes it is"

"Thank you Uncle! But how did you retrieve it Uncle Edward wouldn't release it no matter what"

"I got in touch with your father's lawyer the deed was actually with him. The one your Uncle provided was fake. Your father bought the house under your name. I wasn't able to get your father's other properties but I was able to get this one for you. He's gonna be in prison for a while."

"Thanks Uncle you're the best"

"Give it to me, I'll officially give it to you on your eighteen birthday"

"Ok", she handed it over back to James.

Fran said from the kitchen"Dinner is ready"

The duo went to the dining room to eat, Gretel was already there setting the table.