Amara

I hurried into my first class, still shook from the encounter I had with the mysterious green eyed boy. I had seen him around school quite a bit, but I didn't pay much attention to him. I had no idea he had eyes like that. For some reason I couldn't get my mind off them or him, I was becoming giddy and excited for my next run in with him, if there ever was one, I reminded myself. I found a seat in the back like usual and got ready for my first art class of the year. I took off my sunglasses when I noticed that I was still wearing them. As I was putting them in my purse my vision drifted to the class door and that's when I saw them, clear as day, his green eyes. They were staring back at my boring blue eyes, I didn't feel worthy of their gaze, even though it was a harsh one. Before causing another outburst from him like last time I lowered my gaze to my desk.

Class was going slow as hell. The first day of classes are honestly so boring, all we ever do is introduce ourselves and then sit and listen to a lecture about class rules and expectations. I never paid attention to that shit, and I wasn't about to start. I reached in my purse and pulled out a binder and a few pencils, opened it to a random page and started sketching to pass the time. I drew some random doodles and before I knew it I was drawing eyes. His eyes. It was just black and white because I want to get the perfect color for his eyes and I need to remember the shape of them. The bell rang suddenly, as I was putting the last few finishing touches on my drawing. I closed my binder and dropped it into my purse, stood up after putting everything away, and ran into a hard body, for the second time that day. I winced and looked up, but instead of meeting a cold gaze, I was met by a cocky and smug expression. Same green eyes. "I like your drawing," he said with a smirk, as he was about to turn around he stopped and added "Oh and you need to learn how to walk".

I was speechless, he walked out of the classroom like nothing happened while I stood there, frozen in place with my mouth wide open. When I noticed that the class was empty I hurriedly picked up my purse and left the class, rushing to be on time to my next one. I couldn't seem to stop thinking about how arrogant he was to me. Why did that draw me to him so much? I mentally scolded myself and tried to pay attention to my English teacher drone on and on about something boring. After a long wait and a few short naps later, the bell rang signifying lunch. I stood up fast and practically ran to the cafeteria. I'm a very hungry girl, food is my life. I grabbed a tray and went through, put some pasta salad, fruit and a mini sub on my tray and picked up a water on my way out.

I started walking towards my usual table where all of my weirdo friends would usually sit. I then heard a screech, "Am!" from behind me, I already knew who it was without even turning around. "Zo!" I yelled back and turned to face her. Zoe has been my best friend since grade 3, we spent every day together except for the summer that just passed. She had stayed with her grandma in British Columbia and this was my first time seeing her since the last day of school. I put my tray down and gave her a hug. "I have so much to tell you, I missed you!" she bubbled with excitement, I loved being around her. She made me a nicer person. "I missed you too! And you can come over to my house after school for a movie and snack night, like old times, I won't take no for an answer" I joked with her, picked up my tray and then looped my arm through hers. She laughed and we walked toward our table where I could see a few familiar faces. "I would never say no to snacks" she said, and we both laughed together. Separating and finding our way to our seats. "Of course! They're laughing about something, nothing's changed" my friend Michael said, nudging me playfully. "Hey," I said nudging him back, "Don't be jealous just because you can't be in on the joke" I winked and laughed, squeezing my eyes shut.

"It's nice to see you guys again," Michael said while I was still laughing, I sat down and gave Mikey a quick hug, considering I hadn't seen him all summer, except for a few random run-ins at the corner store where he worked part-time. We were all eating and having some small talk when a voice cut everyone off. "Oh hey by the way Amara" I looked up and met eyes with Luke. Zoe insists that Luke has been in love with me since 5th grade but I choose to ignore her, I could see her eyebrows wiggle suggestively out of the corner of my eye. There was no way he could like me though. I smiled at him, "Hey Luke, how was your summer?", I didn't mind Luke, he was awesome and we had a lot in common. We have always been the fun friends of the group, so we spent quite a bit of time together. If I didn't have Zoe he would be my best friend for sure. "It was honestly kinda boring, especially without you Ams, who was I supposed to do weird shit with?" he replied with a grin, I nodded with a smile. "Very true, Hemmo, very true." I raised my hand to give him a high five, something we've always done. After talking for quite a bit longer and practically inhaling my food, the bell for third period rang and we all reluctantly stood up out of our seats. Zoe and Michael walked with me so we could walk each other to our classes. 

My other two periods weren't productive, I found out Zoe is in my dance class which we were very happy about but other than that, nothing. When the last bell rang, I quickly grabbed my purse and rushed out of the school. Sending Zoe a text before reaching my car.

Amara: Hey girl, want a ride to my place or are you going to come over after?

I put my phone down and looked through my purse for my keys, waiting for a reply. I felt a buzz not too long after that and looked at the message.

Zo♥: I have to help my mom with dinner so I'll come over after :))

Amara: Sounds good, just message me when you're coming! :)

I didn't expect a response so I put my phone in my purse and walked to the parking lot. I got to my car, unlocked it and quickly got in. I was excited to lay in bed, school is exhausting. I put the key in the ignition and sped out of the parking lot.