Androgynous Kid.

"What's the book about?" I asked curiously.

She gave me a short glance.

"Vampires" She said, standing up immediately.

"Thank you Mia" She said and before I could reply she had walked out on me.

"You're welcome" I muttered, packing up the books so I could return them to where I picked them from.

While heading back to section vii, I step on something, hard and round.

Moving my feet, from what I stepped on.

I saw a bracelet, picking it up, the details became sharper, it was made up of dark red pearl beads.

This should belong to her, because we were the only ones here, also this isisn't mine.

"I guess I'll give it to her, after our break." I thought to myself as I put it in my shorts pocket.

****

I was back to my spot, and I resumed copying my note.

Putting on my headphones, i found myself smiling.

What made me happy was, She remembered my name. That was something to be happy about. I didn't want to be to delusional and think something was going to happen between us. But at least, my secret crush recognizes me.

My phone started vibrating on my desk.

My mom was calling.

"Hello, mom, you're here already?" I asked as soon as i picked the call.

"Yeah, Come to the parking lot."

"On my way mom" I said ending the call.

Packing away my books, I took my headphones down,and head for the exit.

At this point, the library was literally empty when. Or maybe it wasn't, but i haven't seen anyone on my way out.

The hallway was still as empty as before. I was the only one here. So I thought.

Because I saw human shadows in some classrooms.

Ignoring them and everything, Jane was right, No one would want to be among the last students to leave...

It's oddly creepy..

Within seconds of half running I was by mom's car. "Good day Mom"

I greeted opening the backseat door..

"You don't want to stay at the front?" She asked, turning to face me.

"Nope, am good here" I said with a smile.

"Hmmm, okay, you're just not in the mood for it today I see" she responded, turning on the vehicle.

"So how was school today?" She asked as she drove out of the school premises.

I lowered my window, gazing intently at the environment. Well what can I say.. today was one of my best days since i got admitted.

"School was fine mom" I said, still gazing outside as my lips formed a slight smile.

"You sure, i got an email from, your school saying y'all would go on an indefinite break." She said, eyes focused on the wheels.

"Uhmmm yeah, there's also that.." I said, I totally forgot my school updates our parents on every development, or decision they take regarding our school.

"Were you planning on telling me?" She asked, suspicion etched her voice.

"Of course I was going to tell you, it just left my head for a minute" I said, like any perky teenager would.

"Okay, okay," she said bringing an end to the discussion.

I sighed, relaxing my back on the seat. I drifted to sleep.

Prince's voice replaying in my head.

***

My Mom's horn woke me up.

"We're home sleepyhead" she said with a light chuckle.

"We're home" she added, as she walked towards the door.

Groaning I stood up, she had already opened the door for me. So I just came out and slammed the door.

"We are both home , earlier than usual today." She said groaning, as she sat on the sofa.

I walked in, and was heading straight to the room.

"What do you want for lunch?"

"Anything,mom" I said, going up the stairs.

"I want to sleep" I added without looking back.

I could hear her exhaling.

My Relationship with my Mom... Isn't all rosy..

My dad left us when I was just five. And when I say left. I don't mean death.

He abandoned my Mom. And if you ask me, I still hate him for that.

My mom had gone through alot, trying to provide for both of us. And in the process of her daily struggle. She neglected me.

I wouldn't blame her for that, she was much focused on providing a better life for me.

But then loneliness took over me, and now, the feeling is mutual. Sometimes I wonder how Jane got to be my best friend.

Because some years back, I never thought I could have one.

I slammed the door, as soon as I got to my room. Flinging my bag, I head for my closet, to take my clothes off.

After changing into something comfortable, I walked towards my reading table, I wanted to go through Prince's socials.

I have them already, but seems my interest in her had heightened.

I turned on my laptop, and logged in to Instagram.

Clicking on her profile.

She had alot of followers and her account is private. So well I can't view anything on her Instagram.

My Instagram account is an annnoymous one. Mostly filled with animes, quotes, and k-pop idols. I wasn't posting anything personal. So I don't think anyone could tell I'm the face behind the account.

Just when I was about to log out.

I saw a message notification.

"Hello".

Checking to see who it was from,

"Androg_ynous Kid"

Dammmm, that was Prince's account.

What the actual hell. "No let me keep my cool, she won't know who runs the account."

I muttered to myself.

And then another notification popped up.

"Androg_ynous kid, accepted your follow request"

I found myself screaming internally. I was happy, but deep down I felt this uneasy feeling. But I guess the joy overshadowed that.

"Hello" . I replied immediately.

"Hey, Mia... I dropped my bracelet, somewhere around the library...."

I swallowed, how the fuck did she know I was the one. I patiently waited for her to finish typing.

"I don't know if you came across it, it's a dark red pearl bracelet."

Oh well, I was with it. It was in one of the pockets in my shorts.

What's special about the bracelet anyways, that she had to accept my follow request, which have been on her notification since the day I came to the school, today.

"Yeah, I'm with it."

I replied shortly. Not wanting to give details or explain anything to her.

"Okay, thank you. Can I come get it tomorrow?"

Now that's another shocker.

She wants to come get the bracelet, as soon as possible. Definitely there's something about this bracelet.

"Yeah, sure.. whenever you're ready".

I texted back.

"Thank you, how about the bus stop, tomorrow same time"

I stared blankly at the screen for sometime.

"Yeah, sure".

I said , hoping she was going to send another message. But for the next five minutes nothing.

I sighed and logged out. I'm such a fool, how could I think something was going to happen.

Closing my system. I went to lay on my bed.