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"So sorry..." I stared, baffled by his light brown eyes. See person pikin see how he fresh? Fine boy!

"Are you okay?" his british accent pulled me out of my thoughts. He stood up and extended a helping hand at me. I took it and he pulled me up.

"I am really sorry, Ken" I swept my short cornrows that fell to my eyes to the side.

"It's okay. What's with the rush?"

"Uh! Um...Nothing!" I replied and cleared my dried throat.

"Oh!" his eyes lingered on my face before it averted to the classroom door.

"Bye!" I exclaimed and jogged away. I can't disgrace myself! It is better I leave.

I got to the bathroom and heaved a sigh. My forehead creased. I was still angry with Ijeoma. So much for supportive friends! I have never really had a true best friend. Well, except my sister. She is the only best friend I have.

I was in the toilet when I heard footsteps.

"Stay away from my boyfriend" the anonymous voice sneered.

"He is not your boyfriend anymore" the other replied.

"You are such a wannabe" From the tone, I could identify the voice as Regina's.

"I am not a wannabe" the other yelled. I slowly pushed the toilet door to peep.

Gracie stood with her slim stature, trying to dominate Regina. Her skirt was short. It wasn't like this last week but now it was above her knee. There is no way she grew taller. She was average in height. She made it short intentionally. What is this stupid girl doing with Regina?

"Wonder shall never end!" Regina clapped her hands dramatically. "This ugly baboon wants to steal my boyfriend".

"Nonso has the right to date any girl of his choice"

"And you think you are of his choice, abi?" she scoffed.
"Stay there let pant dey wear you!"

"Regina, you think you are that fine! Let me tell you, you are just a toy for boys. They use and dump you like garbage" Gracie's tongue clicked as she spat the words.

Omo! See drama! VIP seat!

Regina growled and flung her hand in an attempt to slap Gracie. Gracie held it and twisted her wrist.

"Aah!" Regina cried out and stomped her feet on Gracie's foot. Should I stop them before they kill themselves? Nah! I love drama jor!

Before the real fight could start, Onyinye, Regina's entourage walked in. She separated the girls and whispered something into Regina's ear. Regina smirked and sashayed out of the restroom.

I waited for Gracie to leave but she stood, frozen to her spot.

"I will take my revenge on you, Regina. Nonso shall be mine and I will be the most beautiful girl in our class. You are just a slut" the rage Gracie used to spill out those words sent a weird vibe.

This girl is scary! What is her problem?

Gracie washed her face and stomped out of the room. Without hesitation, I ran out.  I got to the class, panting like someone chased by a ghost.

You might be wondering, why aren't I having class? Well, our teachers are having an important meeting this morning which leaves us with a free period.

Freddy smirked as soon as his eyes fell on me. I rolled my eyeballs and walked to my desk.

"Hey, cupcake!" he winked.

Urgh! So lame! When will you wow me?

That's when I noticed something.

"You look different!" I blurted out. My eyes scanned his face. He had carved his bushy brows into a neat arch, his lips were bright pink and he had a new haircut. His punk was high and the barber had carved the edges of his hair to bring a stunning look to his oblong face.

"Do you like my new look?" he presented a toothpaste smile like those in advertisement. I gave him a once over. My eyes darted at his fitted uniform. Brand new?

"You bought a new uniform?" I questioned.

"My mom insisted that I should. I get taller everyday" his white teeth gleamed.

Freddy was a lanky dude. Like he is as slim as those Korean tall boys. Wait! I think I have a better example. Have you watched Henry Danger in Nickelodeon? If you have, he is as slim as Henry. I even think he is as tall as he is.
And I am not into slim guys! I like to see muscles and abs! So, to me! Freddy is just there. He doesn't look too handsome to me.

"Stop drooling over me" Freddy teased.

"Ah! Stop whining yourself. I was thinking of one celebrity I love. That guy is hot eh! You can't even beat him" I replied bluntly.

"Thanks for insulting your boyfriend" he pouted.

"No oo! I didn't insult you. It is just a fact ni!" I burst into a fit of laughter.

He came close to me and placed his arms on my shoulder. "You insulted me in our chat yesterday," he whispered.

I giggled and smirked, "Yeah, I did!"

"But if we are to create a love story, don't you think we should act cheesy?"

"Cheesy?" I arched a brow at him.

"I am always so sweet" he declared dramatically. "But you...nope! You don't even have a pet name for your boyfriend".

Okay! He is right! If I am trying to make a love story, I should make it interesting.

"But..." my bottom lip slipped between my teeth and I nipped on it.

"What?"

"I wanted to play the hard to get card" I pouted. "It is so fun".

He shot both brows up and stared at me in silence. His face was inches away and his arms still rested on my shoulder. What if a teacher catches us this way?

I quickly shrugged his arms off me. He leaned away and sat on his desk.

"I want you to give me a pet name" he demanded.

"But this is my first time in a relationship. I don't know how to give a person name" I replied.

"That's the fun. Go and find one. Call me that name tomorrow. Deal?" he stretched his hand for a handshake. I rolled my eyes and shook it.

I was the one who asked for a love story. It is time to work towards it.

"Cupcake, I bought chocolate for you" Freddy beamed. He rushed to his bag and pulled out a bar of chocolate.

"No, thanks!" I replied in a flat tone.

"Why not?"

"I don't want!"

"It is sweet! Are you sure?"

"Very!"

I am very not sure! I want it but I need to act like I don't have longathroat! I don't want to look like a beggar! I am a girl of high class and manner!

He peeled the bar open and took a bite of the delicious, appealing and enticing chocolate. Mumu! He couldn't even insist that I should take it. If you were going to eat it, why did you bother to give it to me?

My lashes fluttered as I eyed him. I sat down on my chair and glared at the white board.

"Baby!" Freddy whispered into my ears.

"Leave me alone jor!"

"Please baby! Take my gift to you" he whispered, his breathe carassed my neck.

"You ate your gift, stupid!"

"Nope!" he dangled a bar of chocolate. It was new and sealed. I smiled. "It is right for a boy to give him girlfriend a gift. That's one of the sweetest experience in a relationship".

I nodded and took the bar of chocolate. Don't blame oo! I like sweet things! Chocolate is one of them!

"Awwnn!!!" a voice called out. I snapped my eyes to the direction.

Peggy clasped her hands to her chest and battered her lashes. "I need to give you guys a shipping name" Peggy exclaimed. "Freddy plus Naomi is equals to...." she trailed off and blinked her eyes.

"I will think about this!" she exclaimed and hopped around us, making the love sign.

Silly girl! But to think of it, what pet name can I give Freddy?

   ~~~Author's note~~~

Please give me a shipping name for this couple? And do you have a nice pet name for Freddy?

Thanks for reading. Kisses and hugs to you 💋💋💋💖💖 Would you like to have a bar of chocolate?🍫🍫🍫

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                   Yours faithfully,
                      Naija Writer✍🏾