CHAPTER~3~

CHAPTER 3~~~~~~~~

Travis smirked at me, I was still speechless, I mean what should I tell him,

'Youre so hot I cant breath'???

Heck no!!!

He played with the facemask with his fingers still waiting but my silence only grew,

"You know if you keep staring, your eyes will fall out" he broke the slience, he was still smirking,

"What...I....I wasnt staring" I lied confidently(sarcasm)

"Youre terrible at lying" he revealed,

I had to snap out of it so I avoided his gaze, then I peeked at the face mask and a question popped up on my mind, I needed to ask,

"Hey I actually wanted to know why do you wear that mask so much?"

"It just suits my aura, I told you Im an Emo guy not usually like other guys" he took a fry and ate it,

"I see, and do you take it off often?" I still didnt stare at him but at his mask,

"In public no, only when Im alone or with someone Im comfortable with" he glared at me,

I couldnt stop my eyes from staring at him right back, and knowing he was comfortable around me I felt relaxed about it cause Ill admit he wasnt a bad person I had thought he might be, so the pepper spray was of no use.

Honestly, I had a good time with Travis, he wasnt much of a talkative, he maintained his emo energy, still he was mysterious and unpredictable.

Later around 4:50pm, he told me he had to leave he needed to do something important, somehow I didnt know why part of me was sad and dissapointed but shook it off not to show it,

"I understand, thanks alot for today Travis, it was really great meeting you, again sorry for blocking you, I hope you and I can still be friends" I smiled at him,

"You silly little girl, youre forgiven and I enjoyed today too I guess, sure we're still friends dummy" he teased,

I giggled, I couldnt help on it on how teaseful he was, but I stopped as walked close to me, like really close, he bent his head close to mine, only few inches away from mine, my cheeks had no shame turning so red that moment, I thought he was going to kiss me, I was proven wrong when he instead leaned over to my ear,

"Block me again, and you'll be punished girly" he whispered softly into my ear,

Shivers went through my spine, I felt his hot breath on my ear and I felt warm inside too, Gosh what was I feeling like this?

He slowly backed off and moved away from me, leaving me speechless again, he smirked taking out his facemask and putting it on, looking like a true emo-bad boy, he must have lots of girls crushing on him, wait am I one of them too? No way it couldnt be!

"Should I give you a ride home?" He asked as he pointed his black power bike as we walked up to it at the park,

I was shocked, I didnt know he had one, maybe I didnt notice it before and thought he came by foot like me, but since this was our first time meeting eachother face to face I didnt want to be a bother, he already bought me lunch that was enough,

"No no! Its fine Travis, I can go by foot" I smiled awkwardly,

"Okayyy, if you say so" he shrugged,

"I guess this is good bye then Travis, till we meet again, some other time" I waved at him

"Sure girly, good bye for now, text me when you get back" he hopped on top of his power bike, and held his helmet in his hands,

I smiled again and turn around to leave. As I walked, I swear I could feel his eyes on me, I took a quick turn and I was right he was watching me, he hadnt moved from where he was in his bike, I blushed again and continued walking away.

I was sure I was a bit far from the park now, as I turned he was actually still there but he wasnt staring anymore, he put on his helmet and start his power bike, then he sped off.

My cheeks finally went back to normal, to be honest I havent felt this way for any guy before so why was Travis, someone I knew not too long making me feel this way, it was strange and made me wonder as I walked home.

If I said I stopped thinking about Travis then Im a big liar, cause I didnt.

Our first meeting yesterday filled my head and even as my mum was home on her one Sunday off talking about her work and collegues to me I wasnt fully listen,

'Uh-huh' 'Yeahhhh' 'So cool' was all I gave her, I didnt know what was happening , I needed to clarify it.

So the next day at school, Miley, my best friend was the only person I could tell about it, maybe she had an answer,

"Hey Bess, I wanted to ask you something" I nobbled my two fingers at eachother,

"Okay Mercei, what do you wanna ask me, Im a ears" she looked at me attentively waiting for my question,

"Uh okay, lets say for instance you met someone like a guy and you start having this weird feeling around him, what does it mean" I asked waiting for her answer,

"Honestly Mercei that could mean only one thing, you really really like the person" she nodded as she revealed

"Ohhhhh right I....I get it" I lied,

Of course I dont get it, does that mean I like Travis?? But it couldnt be, Im confused now, Miley started looking at me weird cause Ive never asked her a question like that before.

All of a sudden, her eyes and mouth widened as she pointed at me,

"OMG!!! Bestie do you like someone?" A huge smile appeared on her face,

"Wha...No....why...would you say...that Noooo!" I stammered trying to deny it, cause Im not 100 percent sure yet,

"Stop trying to deny it bestie, ahhhhh Im so happy, finally my Mercei likes someone, so tell me who's the lucky guy?" He raised her brows up and down as she used her elbow to tap my shoulder repeatedly,

"Im serios Mi, I dont like anyone, let it go already" I rolled my eyes,

"No no no, Youre my bestfriend and I know when you're lying" she folded her arms,

"Im telling you the truth now Mi, I just read it in a book and asked thats it" I lied again,

"Gosh!!! Mercei wether you like it or not Im gonna get the truth out of you sooner or later" she stomps her feet,

She was being so dramatic and I was on the verge to tell her to let it go when suddenly we were interupted by Tyler, oh Lord why him?

"Hey hey ladies, doing anything this friday?" he smirked as he put his arm around Miley and he held flyers in his hand,

"NOoooo!" Both me and Miley said at the same time,

"Well your in luck cause you're both invited to my birthday Bash on friday,

Woah-woah!" He lamented looking really excited,

"Why on earth should we come to your annoying party Tyler?" I folded my arm,

"Well cause seniors will be there, its going to be lit, annnnnnd Miley, Josh the school's most popular guy after moi of course will there, wont you wanna come" he sounded proud,

"Ahhhhhhhh!!!" Miley screamed "No way!!! This could be my chance to be with him" she sounded confident,

"Oh please he's lying Mi, and you, how did you manage to get seniors to come to your so called birthday birthday bash" I flipped my fingers up and down sarcastically,

"Baby, a true master never reveals his ways, and Miley remember this could be your only chance to be with Josh" he was manipulating her,

Miley herself fell for it cause it involved Josh her long time crush, she looked really excited,

"Mercei we have to go pleaseee! Its now or Ill never get a chance Josh" she pleaded,

"No way Im not going, Im not a party type" I scoffed,

"Ohhh please Mercei, Ill do anything please!!!" She literally begged,

Gosh this girl is something else and she started doing her puppy eyes to get me and it did, she was my bestfriend, I had no choice,

"Okay okay fine, Ill go just stop over reacting" I blurted out,

"Yayyyy thanks bestie" she jumped and gave me a quick hug,

"Then its settled, you both are officially invited, Im expecting you two this Fridayyy" he bit my lower lips,

He also handed Miley a flyer, she happily collected it, he handed one to me too and I reluctantly collected it frowning.

Tyler snapped his fingers while walking backwards dramatically till he was finally gone.

Miley held her flyer in her hands smiling like there's no tomorrow, and of course the only reason she's excited was cause Josh was going to be there.

I noticed Miley wasnt asking me about who my so called crush was, I was relieved this birthday stuff distracted her so I had to go on with this, GREAT!!!!

Fast forward to Friday, I was really not in the mood to go out after school, I just wanted to stay home in my room, eat on my bed and chat with,

Travis.

I really enjoyed talking to him and still had that weird fuzzy and unexplainable feeling inside everytime too, he truly wasnt like other guys and his emo vibe started to look really cool to me and not creepy like I saw it before.

But I wasnt dissapointed cause he hadnt been online for three hours now, I figured he might be busy and now I have no reason to stay home, I decided Ill follow Miley to Tyler's Birthday, Argh!

I didnt dress much, I wore a simple blue tshirt and black baggy jeans with sneakers, I wasnt really feeling like to go but had to.

I texted my mum I was going to his birthday, and she texted quickly that I better be back before she gets home by 10:00pm, I agreed of course.

I strolled all the way to Miley's house so we could go together, as I predicted in my mind, Miley was all dressed up really good and well, she wore make up, did her hair and wore a really sexy black short gown, honestly she looked like a senior, as her bestie I complimented her that she looked really pretty.

As for her reaction to mine, it wasnt looking good to her and wanted to complain, and I immediately gave her 'The Look' which she quickly gave me a thumbs up knowing if she does or says anything other than that I wont go to the party.

Tyler's house wasnt too far from Miley's so its easily walkable, so we both walked and made it there, and from the distant we could hear music already banging.

We knocked at door and immediately Tyler opened the door and he dressed up good today Ill admit for the first time, he wore Gucci designed tshirt, blue jeans, cool snickers and brown shades that matches his brown hair.

As soon as he saw us, he was really pumped and smiled at us too,

"Ladies!!!! Welcome to Ty-bone's party!!" then he looked at Miley from top to bottom "Damn Girl! You look so hot and ready to party" then he looked at me, a disapointed look appeared on his face "Umm Mercedes, you look...." I gave him 'The Look' too before he could even finish, "You look soooo You yeah its fine" he changed his words and I didnt give a hoot what he actually thought of my look, I rolled my eyes,

"Uh Tyler this is a present from me and Mercedes, Happy birthday!!" She smiled handing him the present which she actually got him, I didnt get him anything but my bestie covered for me, she used her shoulder to nobble mine, and I got the message,

"Yeahhh, happy birthday Tyler!" I forced a smile,

"Awwn for little Ol' me? Thanks ladies, now common in!!" He instructed as he collected the gift from Miley's hands.

His house was decorated really cool Ill admit and people were starting to arrive really quickly including seniors, I guess he didnt lie about that.

Miley and I sat down as we each got soda and starts drinking it, Miley almost spit hers when Josh walked in with his friends,

"OMGOSH!!! Mercei he's here, he's really here!, how do I look?, do I look good, tell me Mercei!!!" She panicked as she arranged her hair,

"Relax Mi!!! You look beautiful and amazing as always and if he doesnt notice you tonight, he's a big jerk then" I held up her face and calmed her down,

"Thanks so much Mercei, thats why you're my bestie, Im going in , wish me luck" she stands up and arranges her dress,

I gave her a smile and a thumbs up, she turned around and starts to walk where Josh stood and having a drink.

I shook my head, and brought out my phone to check if Travis was online, but he still wasnt and I hoped he was fine cause this was unlike him, as I raised my head up I was shocked to see how things have gone far so quickly, Miley and Josh were vibing really well, laughing and talking, I was happy for her,

Until,

Josh grabs her hand and starts to take her somewhere in the house, I wasnt too sure about that and wanted to follow them but Miley waved at me and whispered 'Its all good, Ill be back soon' and I was relaxed a bit as they both walked off but still if she stayed too long Ill go check up on them.

I sat like some sadist as everyone danced and had fun, I wasnt a party type so I didnt feel like it.

I was getting bored, so I decided to go through my phone and browse around the internet but I got bad network, I stood up raising my phone but it didnt work, I went outside raising my phone up like some maniac but got only two bars, that wasnt enough to browse the internet only to make calls.

I stood outside, thinking of what I should do when out of the blue, I got a call from Travis!

I answered it quickly and wanted to ask him why he wasnt online for hours,

Me: Hey Travis, why werent you online for hours?

Him: Yeah I had to do something important, where are you?

That question got me off guard, I didnt want to tell him I was at a boring birthday party so instead,

Me: Im at home, and Im so bored

I lied,

Him: You're at home?

Me: I am

Him: Then, whats that music at the background?

I had to think of something fast,

Me: Its just my neighbour, he really loves his music haha , my ears hurt too

Him: Youre such a terrible liar you know

I was shocked for a sec,

Me: What? No Im not lying, Im serious

Him: What if I told you I can see you right now,

Me: What how? No way, and you called me a terrible liar, how neat

Him: Dont believe me huh, turn around then

His words sounded serous and I was still finding it hard to believe but I decide to turn around though and I immediately got the biggest shock of my life and almost dropped my phone,

Travis was truly standing there,

He wore a black hoodie and his black facemask, holding his phone up to his ear as the evening wind rattled through his red hair,

My heart was pounding really fast cause I was caught with my lies and he was standing only few meters away from me, only the road seperated us

He took off his mask and I could see he gave me a cold and serious look, only thing he could do now was cross that road and he'll be closer to me,

Ohh JEEZ!!!!!!!! .....