A Hella Annoying Girl!
Sam's POV*******
I completely ditched my classmate, Oliver, to go home. It's not like he cared anyway. He could go home himself. He didn't need a babysitter.
My face was still red and my heart was still beating fast.
I tried to bury myself in my books, but nothing was working. I could see her face in all the pages.
I freaked out because I thought she was using a spell on me.
What a Witch! Can't she just leave me alone?! What is she doing in my brain and my books.
I was completely immersed in what I was doing, I didn't realize that I had missed my stop.
"Wait! I'll get down from here" I piped.
Stupid cat girl. She made me miss my stop.
I got down and took a look at my surroundings. This should be a 30 minutes walk to my house.
I suddenly locked eyes with a girl on her bike.
My heart jumped when I saw those eyes.
It was Cat girl!
"Sam? Hey!" She called and smiled.
I was lost for words and stood there like a dumb bimbo, just staring at her as my heart beat like crazy.
"You're heading home?" She asked.
I finally snapped out of my trance "Huh? Yeah. I-I just missed my stop that's all... I..."
"Oh? I could give you a ride!" She suggested, but I just blushed and shook my head.
"It's not that big of a deal. I can just walk"
She pouted "You're refusing my offer? I thought... We were friends..."
Friends? It sounded strange in my ears but before I could protest, she leaned forward and smirked "I thought you were under my spell"
Aha! I knew it!
"Leave me be, you witch!" I snapped.
She looked confused" I'm not even touching you..."
I just pulled a face and folded my arms.
She sighed and sat up straight "Well, since you don't want a ride, I guess I'll leave"
I didn't want her to go. It hurt to watch her leave. I had this strange feeling that wanted her beside me.
"Wait. I-I need a ride... Please" I pleaded.
She smiled and patted the back seat for me to get on.
I got on and tried my best to lean as far away as possible. The world wasn't a big fan of my idea and caused a huge bump to make us jump. My arms swiftly tightened around her waist and stuck to her like glue.
She smelt like honey and rose...
Wait, was I just taking in her scent?!
I guess I couldn't help it. My arms were around her waist, hugging her firmly, so that I wouldn't die.
I was so awestruck by the fact that she could ride a bike.
My parents got me a bike for my 5th birthday. Ever since I fell on my first try, I never tried it again.
I took a long look at her to admire her from the back.
She was beautiful, with gorgeous dark brown skin. Her thick black afro hair tied into a bun as best as it could. Her waist was so slender, I could easily wrap my arms around...
Holy Crab Samuel! This is the same girl you met this morning that you were repulsed by!
I groaned at my own thoughts. I just wanted to get home. I rested my head on her shoulder and fell asleep while inhaling her scent of fresh air.
~~~
Angel's POV*******
I didn't expect Samuel to be on the street on the way to his house. He told me how he had missed his stop and I offered him a ride.
He refused at first, but later gave in.
He tried his best to keep his hands off me.
Heh. The universe said no.
We reached a bump which made him jump and wrap his arms tightly around my waist. Boy, he had a good grip.
I felt my body stiffen under his soft touch. Thank God my uniform was in between else I'd die of torture from his teasing fingers.
I groaned internally as I rode on.
I felt his head rest on my shoulder blade and I gasped.
"Sam?" I whispered softly.
He was asleep.
I giggled. To think he'd fall asleep on me while hugging me. Heh.
... So cute
"Kitty..." He mumbled.
The edges of my lips curved up slightly, forming a light smile.
"You're an absolute cutie, Mr. Lenard. I'm scared I might die" I chuckled
His grip on my waist tightened and I sped up.
~~~
Sam's POV*******
I was having that dream again.
It was the girl I was always with. The one that said she'd boil me alive.
She was waving her hands in the air and my arms were instinctively around her waist.
We were laughing and happy with each other.
She turned around and I could see her face clearly.
It was... C-cat girl?!
She giggled "Right?"
She started playing with my hair with my arms still wrapped around her.
"I love you"
How I was dieing to hear those words from her lips...
But why? Why did I want to hear those words? It's not like I cared about her or she cared about me. We were just... Classmates that knew each other and had small conversations from time to time...
...
She suddenly closed her eyes and leaned in. My heart was beating out of my chest when her lips were only a breath away from mine.
She opened her eyes and smirked "Your lips seem lonely, do they want to meet mine?"
It was so corny, the cheesiest pick up line ever... why wasn’t I twisting my face in disgust or moving away?
Her soft lips sent waves of pleasure in my blood and I shivered.
The pleasure went straight to my brain and I breathed "Kitty..."
She pulled away and continued playing with my hair.
"Sam" she called me. I leaned in to kiss her again, but she called again.
"Sam"
Sam. Sam. Sam. Sam.
I woke up only to find Cat girl's face close to mine.
I jumped back, startled and stared at her lips. I blushed, why was she in my dreams?
Why was she the girl in my dreams. She must have cast a spell on me.
"Sorry to wake you up from your sleep. I'm sure your dream wasn't worth the trouble, but we're here"
My head suddenly snapped towards my house. We were here.
I got down and scratched the back of my head awkwardly.
"Thanks..."
I turned around and ran in, slamming the door and leaning against it, feeling my beating heart.
Why? Why was I feeling like this?
I was angry with myself for harboring this strange and foreign feeling inside my heart.
I peeked through the window to see if she was still there.
I saw her riding off on her bike and I let out a deep breath I didn't realize I was holding.
"Who was that?"
The voice made me jump.
"Mom! N-no one. It's no one" I yelped and stormed off to my room.
~~~
Sam's mom POV*******
"No one?" I muttered to myself. I saw the girl drop my son at our door step.
I was eagerly waiting for my son to come home. He was normally never this late.
Then I saw him, sleeping peacefully on a girl as she rode her bike.
I blinked. Did my eyes just deceive me?
Samuel? Hugging a girl, falling asleep on her shoulder as she rode.
Hugging a girl?!!!!
He didn't even like to be touched or held by us let alone his classmates... and he was here hugging this girl.
I had to know this girl.
I saw her wake my son up and he jumped back, looking startled as though he didn't know what he was doing.
I saw his cheeks turn red and my eyes widened.
Did my son... Like this girl? Was he... Opening up?
Tears stung my eyes at his emotional display.
He ran in faster than lightning and I saw him rest his hand on his chest feeling confused.
My son was confused about his first crush...
He didn't notice me, so I asked him:
"Who was that?"
He jumped and his ears turned red.
"Mom! She's no one!" And he ran off
"No one, huh?" I mumbled and went to his room.
I saw him clutching his hair and groaning.
"Did something happen at school? Do you want to talk about it?" I asked, hoping that he would open up.
He just shook his head and buried his face in his knees.
"No..."
I felt sad that he was still this cold and distant to us... To me! His mother that has done nothing but loved him.
I sighed and said "If you ever feel like telling us about it... We’re always here. I love you, son"
I closed the door and yelled "Oh, and don't be late for dinner"
I was busy with my thoughts about Samuel and the mysterious girl. She looked so full of life, as though every bit of her was made from sun rays. And Samuel was nothing but darkness at the time...
I sighed and set the table. My husband and I started eating and I blurted out.
"I saw Samuel with someone today"
My husband raised his brows "Oh? It must be Oliver or a project buddy of his..."
"It was a girl... He was hugging her"
My husband choked on the water he was drinking.
"Wh-What?! Are you sure you saw right? Samuel hugged her or... She hugged him?"
"I was sure of what I saw. She was dropping him off on her bike and he had his arms around her. He was even sleeping on her shoulder"
I saw my husband's lips twitch and form a smile "That's... That's amazing. Who is this girl? We must see her"
I sighed "That's the problem, Samuel still won't open up... He's back to his cold self and I think he likes her"
My husband shook his head and smiled "She must be a blessing sent from the skies. We might have a chance of getting our old Sam again"
I wiped the tears in my eyes and sniffled "I just hope he... He opens up... I just hope he can get through this phase..."
There was suddenly a creak from the door of Samuel's room and he walked in and sat down.
He poked his food as I and my husband watched him eagerly awaiting a comment.
We knew he wouldn't talk, so after 5 minutes, we just went back to eating.
Suddenly, he let out a frustrated sigh and pouted.
"Today, I met the most annoying girl!"
My husband and I made eye contact and I could see the smile threatening to show up on his face .
I beamed at my son "Really? How annoying is she?"
Sam rolled his eyes "Oh, she's stupidly annoying. Can you believe she touched me?! She touched me! And she..."
Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked at my son rant on about a girl. Everything seemed to be happening too fast.
One day, he was as cold as ice, not making conversations with anyone, and proving to never appreciate someone's love for them. Now, he was going on and on about a random girl, who— by the way I have to see her— has started melting my son's heart.
It was quick. Too quick. And I could tell that Sam liked this girl, but wasn't even sure if his own feelings. I smiled as my son was talking with us so freely about something other than books. Was this a miracle? Or is that girl a blessing?
My head snapped towards Sam when I heard him say "Her soft fingers... And when she looks at me with those dark brown eyes. I just want to stay away from her, but that witch kept me under a spell and now I want to see her every single time..."
I saw his father choke on his food again.
"A-A witch you say, huh, Sam my boy?" He asked in the middle of a coughing fit.
I gave him a glass of water to calm down and Sam sighed in frustration.
Was that an emotion? I wanted to squeal.
"Yeah. She makes me want to see her all the time. I even want her to touch me again... Even when I bark at her to stay away. I enjoy her company... It's good company... I really like that she cares about me... For some reason, the fact that she cares about me makes my heart beat so fast"
I grinned "Really?"
Sam nodded "Yes, and the heart only beats faster when it's trying to pump more blood like when you’re doing something strenuous like except using or when you have a rush of adrenaline in your system. So, in conclusion, she's using my blood for a love spell!"
I heard his father bang his head on the table and I shook my head.
My son may be the smartest boy I know, but what he said is probably stupid enough to set a world record.
"Are you sure she's a witch? You once said that witches aren't real" I told him.
Sam poked his chin "She's extremely weird! She has to be an exception!"
I shook my head and stared deeply into Sam's eyes "And Sam..." I asked, carefully choosing my words "Do you think you might... Like this girl?"
My husband face palmed himself. Oops. Wrong words.
I saw Sam's flustered face.
Did I say something wrong?
~~~
Sam's POV*******
I was telling my parents about how annoying this girl is.
Like, she was so weird and creepy.
Says the most annoying things.
I don't think she knows when to stop talking.
All she ever does is annoy me.
And she's a witch too. Casting me under her spell!
Stupid cat girl.
Everytime I look into those dark brown eyes of hers, it makes me want to go deeper to see if there's any light at the end.
Any sparkle...
Her goofy smiles are almost contagious.
Giving me the urge to smile...
And that stupidly adorable dimple on her left cheek.
I wonder why there isn't any on her right cheek though.
So weird.
She smells like roses... and honey. Was that her shampoo?
When my thoughts are clouded, I just want to hug her.
Aaaaahh! I want to mentally slam my head on the table
Stupid cat girl!
Annoying right?
And I just want her to be by my side all the time...
She makes me feel comfortable.
She makes me feel like I could care...
Like i could... Care again...
And not get hurt
...
Argh! Stupid! Stupid cat girl!
I clenched my fists just thinking about her.
Wait! Why am I thinking about her?
"Do you think you might like this girl?"
What?!
My head snapped towards my mother. Did she just ask me that question after ranting on and on about how annoying she was?!
I saw my father facepalm himself.
But then... What did she mean? What made her think that way?
All I did was tell them how her existence annoyed me to the core. And I told them how I couldn't stop staring at her deep dark brown eyes. And how her skin was so smooth and soft to touch. How she smelt like heaven and nature. How her laugh made me want to smile... How I miss her touch even when I want her to let go... How she makes me feel loved and makes me feel like I can care for someone again and be happy... And not be hurt... And... And...
Holy cheesecake... Did I... Do I... Do I like Cat girl...?
No. That can't be right. I just met her today. No, it must be a spell right? She said so herself. I don't like cat girl. I could never.
Then why... Do I think about her all the time? Why do I want her near me when I can't even stand my other classmates?
What made her different? Do I... Really harbor feelings for cat girl?
"Samuel?"
I looked up to see my parents' faces staring intently at me.
My mom smiled "You're blushing"
W-What?!
I ran to my room and leaned against the door. I hugged my knees close to my chest and trembled.
Why? Why did cat girl have to do this to me? Why did she cast a spell on me? Why... Why...
Why... I can't like her. I can't like anyone. It's School now and forever!
~~~
Samuel's dad POV*******
I looked at my wife and I could tell we were both thinking the same thing.
Our son was starting to open up again.
He'd fallen hard for a girl and is terribly confused about it.
It was certainly touching that a random girl walks into my boy's life and, just like some sort of angel, melts his ice cold heart
We thought he would just graduate, get a job and be married to his job.
We thought he'd be an independent man, not coming to say hi to his parents. Won't even visit for Christmas.
Won't even call us... It's nice to see that someone is coming to change all that.
A blessing like that, I am truly happy. He talked to us. He actually had a conversation with us. That is, until my wife had to ask him a really personal question.
He looked terribly confused. I could see that this was a time where he needs us...
My son... That has been shutting us out for years... Needs us most right now...
I turned to my wife and nodded.
She nodded back and walked off to meet my son.
All I can do now, is thank God for such a blessing.
Oh, Samuel, my boy...
I still remember those times he first touched his violin.
Those were beautiful, fun times to remember.
I just... I just don't know what went wrong...
~~~
Samuel's mom's POV*******
I knocked on the door but was met with silence.
"Sam... Baby, are you okay?" I asked, my voice full of concern.
I heard Sam ask himself
"Am I? Am I okay? Is something wrong with me?"
I chuckled at his cluelessness. This crush hit him hard.
"Baby, nothing is wrong with you. You're just fine"
Samuel groaned "How can you say that? I'm under a spell of some witch! I just met a girl today, and it feels like all I think about is her. I can't even read anymore"
Okay, it hit him a little too hard. My poor baby. This girl is totally a keeper.
"Can we talk baby?" I asked with my fingers crossed. I prayed silently he wouldn't say no.
I heard the door creak open and my beautiful son's face peeked from the door.
I entered his room and sat in his bed. He sat next to me and played with his finger.
Oh, my son was just too cute. I just know that the girl will fall for my precious baby... If he behaves...
"Mom..." He started.
"I... I think... I think I like her... I don't know. It sounds weird. I was totally rude and cold to her... But... Each time I send her away, I want her to come back and... And... She always come back... It makes me feel all warm... Warm and fuzzy... It makes me want to smile" he stuttered.
I held my boy's hands and told him "Nothing is wrong with that. It's just a little crush, Sam"
Maybe it wasn't little but...
"I just..." He paused.
"I just want her to tell me that ... That... That she cares about me... I... I..."
"It... Might not work that way, son" I told him sadly
"Why not?"
I tried to look for a reason.
"You said that you've been rude to her right? And from what I've heard... Do you even know her name?"
I asked him with a raised brow.
Yup. I got him. Sigh... This boy...
~~~
Sam's POV*******
What my mother said just woke me up.
I heard her name. Richie called her the first time... What was it?
Um... Ellie? Gia? Gianna? Joanne?
I've just been calling her cat girl all this time!
I can't believe it!
She knew my name. She asked for my name... How could I not know hers? How can I talk to her or call her if I don't even know her name.
Will I call out:
Cat girl! Hey, Cat girl!
No, that would be weird...
I can't believe that... All this time... This girl made me feel different from what I've ever felt and I don't even know her name...