Ever since the day Tyler drove me home, he has been staring at me in class. When I do look at him, he'd look away. It really made me blush.

I don't know, maybe he was crushing on me or something. We now spent more time together. He gives nice comments about me and drives me home most times. Even my mom and Emma were beginning to like him and get used to him.

But again, for some reason. Emma had her eyes in him. She didn't like him that much. The only reason she'd agree to hang out with him was because of me, just to please me. Because she knew I didn't like it when they'd argue and fight.

To me, It just seemed like Emma knew something that was not so good about him and she didn't want to tell me.

**************

Today after our second class, there was a football game which Tyler and Jason happened to be team mates. And Jason was the quarter back.

The game was going so good so far. I was cheering for both Tyler and Jason.

Tyler finally noticed me and started waving at me, but couldn't stop staring. I noticed a ball was coming at him and I tried to warn him but it was too late. He was supposed to block it.

Instead the ball went pass him and hit Jason.

Ooops ...

They loosed the game because of him and am sure the whole team would blame him for it.

In a few moments, from nowhere, Jason landed a blow on Tyler's face. Tyler couldn't take it and he hits Jason back on the face.

Now The two best friends were now fighting for the first time in history. Though they do argue and hit each other but those were all teases and bluffing. Never like this.

When they were finally separated, I saw Jason's eyes on me for a moment. He was really upset.
After giving me that angry look he left there without further confrontations.

I guess everything happened because Tyler was distracted by me.

When the whole scene was over. I went to meet Tyler. He was bleeding on his lips.

Gosh, I never noticed how beautiful those lips were.

I helped him clean up. We didn't say anything to each other the entire time.

"Thank you”

He said with his face faced down, like he was embarrassed or shy or something. It made me blush.

I went to sit close to him. I raised up his face and smiled at him so he could know he's got nothing to worry about. What happened was a mistake and that was it.

" are you feeling better now” i asked with a low tone.

Jason did leave some pretty good Bruises on his face.

Tyler
"Why are you so like this?”

I seriously didn't get his question.

Me
What do you mean. Like what.

Tyler
I mean, you're so nice and cute and all. And you've been a wonderful friend to me for a long time.

That was funny, I was just being me.

Me
Well that's just me.

I said with a smile. I finally got up and walked to the door waiting for him to park up his stuff and put some cloths on.

I suddenly felt a hand wrapped around my waste and a whisper behind my ear.

"You make me feel things Emmi, I can't help it, i try but i can't get you out of my mind”

Omg.

I was frozen, my heart started to beat so fast.

He released one hand and turned me around to face him slowly. His face was so serious and was weak like a sad puppy's face.

" I love you....I love you Emmi. i want to be with you.”

He said in a very low tone, his voice was deeper and weaker this time making me to feel goosebumps.

His eyes were fixed on mine. Chills ran through my entire body. I was completely speechless

Now he drew me closer to himself. I was in his arms. In his bare chest. I could feel the heat and his heartbeat.
He held me so tight as if he was afraid of loosing me .

He used his hands to trace my face. From my cheek and then to my neck.

His hands were so warn and cuddly.

My eyes turned red, It was like my heart was about to leave my chest.

I became so vulnerable, I didn't know what to do.

Now he moved his face closer to mine. Our noses were now touching. I could feel his breath.

He finally made a move to kiss me and i managed to turn my face away making the space for us to be in a hug position.

"Am sorry, I shouldn't have done that”

He apologized with a sigh.

" well, aren't you going to say anything? ”

He asked with so much anxiety waiting for my answer.

I do like him but not like that. He can't make me feel what I feel for Jason. Am crazy about him.

But I thought to myself it would be a good thing to help me get my mind off him(Jason).

And BTW, Tyler was a nice cute guy. He treats me with respect and cares about me. What else could I ask for.

But I just knew I wasn't just ready for this. Maybe I was just being silly.

"Uhm....I....I...” he interrupted.

" well,tell me please. Well no pressure OK. But would you at least think about it, I promise i would never hurt you

OK, he is not giving me any bit of a choice. Of course I wanna give him a chance.

Me.
"OK, i promise to think about it but on one condition ”

Tyler
Anything you want.

Me
I need you to make truce with Jason, I don't want you two fighting because of me.

Tyler.
No problem hot chick, consider it done.

He pulled me fiercely and hugged me so tight. While the door suddenly opened with violence.

It was Jason, and he saw us.

Jason
Oh great, what is she doing here.
Didn't your mom ever teach you some privacy?

Or are you here to see some guys cock or what.

OK, I admit I took offence with those words. It hurts me a lot that the guy I like doesn't notice me in a different way. More or less he treats me like a garbage.

Me
What is your deal anyway, I was hear first so I should be asking the questions. And why do you have to be so rude, why do you have to harsh off men.

It seemed like nothing I just said went through his head. Instead he started laughing at me and Tyler.

Jason
Let me remind you this is the male locker room you're in, and I happen to be a guy, so, which means I have all rights to be here. So now tell me...what is your excuse.

Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!
how embarrassing.
I had no words now, I felt very ashamed.

Tyler
That's enough Jason, she was just about leaving anyway.

I went closer to Jason and looked him in the eye and said.

"You're right, and am sorry. And am sorry for all the troubles I've cost you since we met. But I Dont know what I did for you to hate me so much, but I hope you'll find it in your heart to forgive me some day"

I said what was in my mind. But there was something different I noticed about him.

He looked so humble and weak, as our eyes were still fixed to each others. It was like he was about to cry or something. Maybe he felt bad or was touched by my apology but ..........

I don't know, maybe am seeing things.

I waved goodbye at Tyler and left the room.