"Are you sure about this?"

We stood in front of Miss Maddox as she read our recipe and eyed us.

It was Thursday and everyone was submitting their recipe one by one. Some got rejected because according to Miss Maddox, their recipe wasn't unique. Darren and Emily's recipe got accepted, and now it was our turn.

"Absolutely." Noah and I beamed at her, standing side by side.

"You don't have to just submit the recipe." She looked back at the paper. "You actually have to prepare this in the given time."

I rolled my eyes at her. "We are aware of that Miss Mad-" she glared at me, "-dox."

"Fine." She sighed, leaning back in her seat. "It's up to you if you don't make it on time, your marks will deduct." I opened my mouth to speak, but she continued. "Then don't say that I didn't warn you." She waved her hand, dismissing us.

I scowled at her, turned around, going to my seat with Noah. "Can you believe her?" I started as I sat down, glaring at Miss Mad. "You actually have to prepare this," I said, mimicking her. "Like we didn't know that."

Noah chuckled in his seat. I side glanced and studied him. His cheeks lift and his eyes wrinkled from the corner as he laughs, his beautiful mouth curved up as I stared at him.

For some reason, he looked extra good today.

"What?" I blinked my eyes as Noah watched me. "You're staring at me again, Lexi." I was about to open my mouth, but he continued. "And don't say you were thinking about something."

"I was- I mean, I am!" I stuttered. "I am thinking about our practical next week, for which we have to practice on the weekend and the exams after that." He squinted his eyes at me. "You know how difficult exams can be." I gave him a stressful look.

"Says the honor student." He scoffed, leaning in his seat.

"They have to work hard too," I replied, narrowing my eyes at him. "Everything is not an easy A." His eyes grew big, I gave him a cheeky grin and turned my head in front as Miss Maddox started our class.

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On Friday night, I sat on my bed scrolling through my social media account with my face pack on when my phone pinged. I opened the message and saw it was from Noah; I grinned and yes, I finally got his number!

I could have gotten it easily from anyone, but I wanted him to give it to me.

Noah😍: When are we practicing for our recipe?

Me: Sunday, my house.

Because Kevin is throwing a party tomorrow.

And he won't give us a chance to do it then😒

Noah😍: Is he serious about the waitress thing?

Me: It's Kevin, you can expect things like this from him🙄

But fear not my subordinate, I shall protect you.

Noah😍: My hero!

I burst out laughing at that.

Me: Are you making fun of me? 💀

Noah😍: Me? I wouldn't dare.

Me: good 😏

I waited for a few minutes but there wasn't any reply after that, maybe we were done. I was about to put my phone away when it pinged again.

Noah😍: Kevin just called. He's asking us to come tomorrow for preparing the party and do work for him.

Me: You don't have to do it.

I'll talk to him.

Noah😍: It's okay. Jax did his part I'll do mine too.

I stared at his message. Is it weird if I say that this message is toned differently than the others?

Noah😍: I have to go. I'll see you tomorrow at the party?

Me: Okay.

Bye Noah.

Noah😍: Bye, Lexi.

Like an idiot, I grinned at the message. I didn't know what, but there was something hot about Noah when he says my name. My mind got dirty pictures, which I immediately shook.

I got from my bed and went to the bathroom taking my mask off. I washed my face and did my routine for bed.

After finishing, I got out of the bathroom and went towards my bed when my eyes landed on Noah's jacket. I haven't returned it, and nor am I ever going to. There was this urge in me to sniff his jacket.

I will not sniff it.

I chanted in my head as I went towards his jacket.

I will not sniff it, I just want to check the fabric.

I picked up his jacket and ran my hand over it.

I will not sniff it-

F**k it!

I bring the jacket closer to my face and took a long breath, inhaling the scent. Damn! It still smelled like Noah. If it was on me, I'd even sleep in his and-

Wait a minute.

It is on me!

Of course, I can sleep in his jacket. It's going to be a little uncomfortable, but whatever.

I stood in front of my full-length mirror and wore his jacket; I bit my lip and turned around, looking from every angle, and felt giddy. Not even my branded jackets made me feel this good.

My giddiness came to a halt when I heard some noise. I frowned and roamed my eyes around my room, but nothing seemed odd.

Weird.

I turned back to the mirror and after a second or two, another sound came.

The hair on the back of my neck stood up as I looked at my wall clock. It was around twelve. I gulped and my body tensed when the noise came again and realized it was coming from downstairs.

My blood went cold and my heart welled faster. I staggered went towards my room door and put my ear on it. There was pin-drop silence and I could hear nothing.

Maybe I was imagining it?

Before I could move away, I heard footsteps. I jolted back from my door and my breathing got harder.

F**k! Someone's downstairs!

But who could it be? I was the only one who lives here! The maid only comes in the morning and Dad was on his business trip, he always called or text me before he comes.

My hands and feet got cold at the thought of someone in my house. I know from a fact that whenever in horror movies something like this happens, and the character goes to check it; they end up dead. And that shit scared the hell out of me.

But I'm not stupid.

I locked my door and ran towards my bed, flicked the lights off getting under my blanket. I took my phone and opened it to call Noah, but paused.

I can't call him!

He lives too far, and he doesn't have a car. If I call him and he came to my rescue, what if it'll be too late, he would have to see my dead body and I couldn't do that to him.

I thought of calling Kevin because he lives only a few blocks away but stopped again. Kevin asked me to stay at his house tonight but I said no. He's going to mock me and going to say that I should have listened to him, and since I didn't, it was my punishment to die.

Then my mind went to Jax. Maybe I should call him. He doesn't live close, but he got a car and can come here on time. But what if he says no or doesn't even pick up my phone?

I cut my train of thoughts off when I heard the footsteps closer to my room. I shrunk, grabbing the blanket closer to my face as I stared at my door.

My heart was drumming in my chest so fast and loud that I was afraid whoever was on the other side of the door can hear it.

I quickly grabbed my phone and texted the first person I could think of.

Me: I'm going to die tonight. Hope you'll come to my funeral, love you and goodbye to this beautiful world!

I flinched when the doorknob turned quietly. Tensed I watched as it turned for a second and then stopped. I blew out a breath.

Maybe who-ever-it-was left?

A shrill scream came out of my lips as my phone blared. I looked at it and saw it was Noah.

I quickly grabbed my phone and cut the call, then turned my head towards the door again when someone knocked.

"Lexi? Are you ok?"

My brows knitted in confusion at the familiar voice.

It can't be...

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A/N
Hi peeps, happy update! XD
Lol, I just got some time so I thought why not update and...

Have fun and don't let exams ruin your mood!

Ciao ❤️