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People say different things about me;

I'm rude.

I'm selfish.

I have anger issues.

I'm proud.

Some people even go to the extent of calling me a whore. It's not my fault guys get attracted, they could as well work on their looks.

But they should also know that I don't give a fuck about whatever they have to say.

I'm Stella Downer!

As stupid as it may sound, that name carries enough authority.

I'm presently in the bathroom trying to get that damn stain out of my shoes.

It infuriates me the more that none of my friends even cared to check up on me. Maybe they are also afraid of me in this state.

Who am I kidding?

Sometimes, I'm afraid of my own self when I'm angry.

Finally satisfied with my shoes, I adjusted myself and decided to powder my face a bit before applying my nude lip gloss.

I walked out of the bathroom and closed the door.

"I've been waiting."

I got startled a bit by the sudden husky tone, I turned around immediately to come face to chest with someone.

The scent of a farmiliar cologne hit me and I already knew who it was.

"Daniel!" I squealed before pulling him in for a hug. I was even surprised by the smile on my face.

"So you miss me this much, huh?" He teased immediately we broke the hug.

"No, I'm angry at you, you couldn't even call last night," I replied feigning a sad face but I couldn't just be angry at him.

"I'm sorry, okay?" He said, like he was talking to a little child and I found myself blushing endlessly.

This guy really brings out another part of me.

"I'm still angry," I replied even if I knew that the look on my face was saying otherwise.

"Should I make it up to you?" He asked with a farmiliar husky tone, coming closer with little steady steps. The proximity between us was threatening and his face was less than an inch apart from mine.

"You can try," I whispered and a second later, his lips were on mine. His hands traveling round my body till it got to my waist, our lips moving in sync.

I felt flutters in my tummy and the air surrounding us felt heated and electrified.

I so miss this...

Me and him...

Him and I...

He is just perfect.

His hands went lower and he cupped my butt.

"We should be in class," I said before breaking the kiss, it was turning to a make out session.

"No..." He groaned, pouting like a little child.

"Yes," I said pulling out immediately and dragging him along.

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The Geography teacher had just left the class, I started packing to leave.

The class was not completely filled up because Geography was not a compulsory subject.

Tianna and Amber were also in the class too, Amber was offering the subject while Tianna just wanted to stay with us.

It was breaktime, so we were getting ready to leave.

I could feel someone's gaze on me.

People always stare at me but this one felt...intense.

My instincts were right, at the other end of the class stood a blonde guy.

Not just a mere classmate;

Amber's ex and my boyfriend's best friend.

I stared back at those black eyes, expecting him to look away.

But no...

His gaze lingered, deepening infact.

I was forced to look away, I hated his guts. Not just anyone could withstand my glare, but he didn't seem to budge.

Then he started walking towards our direction.

"Let's leave."

Whatever this guy was up to, I didn't want to know. I'm not usually the type to back out but maybe it was needed right now.

This was not the first time it was happening. I've chosen to ignore because I didn't want to cause any form of conflict between him and Daniel but it seems to get worse each time.

I've had quite an history with him, he used to be Amber's boyfriend but then he cheated on her, straight to her face.

It happened like he planned it all, leaving her as shattered as ever.

And ofcourse, no one breaks my friend's heart and go scot free, he'd gotten back exactly what he deserved and I didn't want to have anything to do with him anymore.

Daniel was like the last string attatching the both of us and I wanted absolutely nothing more.

Immediately we left the class, I noticed Amber's uneased feeling.

"You good?" I briefly asked.

"Yeah...I'm fine," she replied.

I hope she was, and it doesn't have anything to do with that jerk.

On our way to the cafeteria, Daniel was coming from the opposite direction. He had on his usual cocky grin the moment his gaze landed on me and I could already feel heat rushing to my cheeks.

Few seconds later, he already got to us. He acknowledged Amber and Tianna's presence before sliding his hands to my waist.

"You know we have unfinished business, right?" He whispered in my right ear and I couldn't help but smile, knowing what he was talking about.

"You're gross," I said, hitting his chest playfully.

I looked to my side to see that my friends were already gone, probably to give Daniel and I privacy.

Daniel and I talked for a while...

...Maybe for a longer time.

Break was almost over and the hallway was getting emptier.

"Daniel!" I heard a farmiliar voice call out.

It was Lan.

"Coach has been looking for you," he said.

Daniel is the captain of our school soccer team.

"Oh shit! I almost forgot!" Daniel suddenly said before looking back at me.

"I gotta go," he said, pecking me lightly on my forhead before leaving hurriedly.

I looked at the person presently standing few metres away from me.

Great! He was here...

Note the sarcasm.

I wanted to walk past him but he yanked me back by my hand.

How dare he!

"Don't touch me!" I spat, pulling my hand forcefully from his grip.

There was an akward moment of silence between us.

"What do you want?!"

"For us to talk," he replied.

I gave out a fake dry chuckle.

"There's absolutely nothing for us to talk about!" I said trying to leave but he yanked me back....

Again.

"Stop that!" I shrieked.

"Fine! I'm sorry," he replied.

Did he just apologize?

"I've been dying to talk to you for a long time now," he said, his voice deep, calm and soothing.

No reply.

"If it's all about Amber, it's all in the past now...besides, I only dated her to get closer to you."

I wasn't completely dazzled by his words but for the fact he had the guts to say it to my face.

"Amber is my friend!"

"But it's you I want!"

"You can't just 'want' me, I'm not a commodity ya'know."

He said nothing more, he had a sly smile on his face as he ran his hands through his hair.

No doubt he was gorgeous.

No doubt he's got good lips.

No doubt he got any girl he wanted.

No doubt I'm having crazy thoughts right now.

"You're my boyfriend's bestfriend" I blurted.

"It doesn't matter, I respect that but he's the only thing standing between 'us'" he replied, his voice still as calm as ever like nothing was weird...

Like 'THIS' was normal.

"'We' are not possible" I said mustering all the courage I could, trying not to melt under his gaze.

"Does it mean you're considering it?" He asked.

I wanted to reply but I couldn't, I couldn't just make out words right now.

Was I perhaps considering it?

What is wrong with me?!

I just stood there, staring at him, his eyes piercing into mine like he was trying to read me.

There was something about those dark eyes I couldn't quite comprehend.

His presence was doing something to me!

Everywhere was suddenly so quiet.

Where is everyone?!

Few seconds later, his face was inches away from mine, I just hope it wasn't what I was thinking.

Every foward motion he took, I equally took a step backwards till I felt my back hit against one of the lockers.

I could have pulled out. I could have pushed him away. I  could have walked away. I could have hit him or slapped him away from me.

But I did nothing...

My body felt numb.

The only thing I could feel were the weird sensation inside me.

We were a breathe apart. I could already feel his body heat.

My heart beating hard against my chest...

Then I heard a sound.

Thud!

And I pushed him away immediately.

Someone was here!

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