After every debaters had spoken, we were ushered to our chairs. A smile played on my lips when I noticed Freddy had reserved a seat beside him specifically for me. He patted the chair and gestured for me to sit. As soon as I settled on the chair, he threw his arm on my shoulder and pulled me in for a side hug.

"You were amazing out there. You did better than I had imagined" he cheered.

"Really? Thanks!" I replied and blushed.

My heart was suddenly going ba-thump! ba-thump! Bam! Bam! Bam!

As crazy as it sounds, my heart was beating really fast. Maybe it's because I know that I like Freddy! I think that is what's making me conscious when he touches me!

"It's time for the English quiz!" Anita whispered to my school mates and me. "Where are the representatives?"

Kate and some students waved their hands.

"Come! It's time! I know you all can do it!" Anita beckoned.

Kate rose to her feet and whispered, "Wish me luck guys!"

"Good luck!" some students replied.

"Good luck, Kate!" I added.

"Good luck!" Freddy's husky voice vibrated beside me.

She smiled and left. I turned to Ken and my smile widened.

See pesin pikin oo!

Ken was smiling. His brown eyes twinkled with amusement when he gave his sister a thumbs up.

Chai, he is handsome! You guys might think I am crazy but I can't help it. It is not every day you see handsome guys. I just smile to thank God for his wonderful creature and also to thank him for the beautiful sight!

A screeching sound thrust me from my thought. I frowned but my hard glare softened when I saw a boy pull a stool to the side of my chair.

I cocked a brow at him.

"Sorry! I was assigned to stay here. If you need anything, ask me!" he beamed.

I turned and noticed each Charisma High prefects sat beside the reserved spot for the invitees.

I glanced back at the boy. He had a badge on. I peeped and the words Health perfect was carved on it.

"Hey, what's your name?" he asked.

"Errr....."

I don't feel like telling him! What name can I use to deceive him! I just want to play a prank. Hmm... Divine! No! Favour! Nope! Praise, Gift, Grace, Chioma, Chisom,....Nope! Precious! Okay! That seems okay! I'll use Precious.

"My name is Precious!"

He smiled and leaned forward. "Wow! Such a beautiful name for a girl with such precious beauty!" he whispered and winked.

My cheeks puffed and I burst into peals of laughter.

How could he say that? My name is not even Precious! Med oo! See pick up line oo!

"Why are you laughing?" Freddy whispered. I placed my hand on his thigh and tried to say some words but I couldn't stop laughing.

"Precious, why are you laughing na!"

"Who is Precious?"

The boy's brows snapped together. "Her!" he pointed at me.

Freddy chuckled and shook his head. "Is that what she told you?"

"Yeah!"

"Ah!" Freddy lifted his brows. "Precious, I thought you said your name was Naomi?"

"Is that what she said?" the boy asked.

"I don't know! I'm just as confused as you are!"

"Okay! Let me confess!" I smiled. "My name is Elizabeth the fourth. I'm the daughter of Queen Elizabeth!"

"Yeeee! That one gave me heart attack!" the boy placed both hands on his chest.

"Mmmhmmm! Na so!" Freddy teased.

"Are you guys doubting me?" My question was directed more to Freddy.

"No oo! Why should we? I believe every word!" Freddy taunted, stressing the word believe.

"But I am serious na! Do I look like I am laughing?" I pursed my lips to avoid smiling.

"I said that I believe you na!" Freddy insisted.

"That's a lie! You are being sarcastic!" I slapped his arm and turned my attention to the boy. "I am serious! My name is Elizabeth!"

"Why you dey lie like this na?" the boy chortled.

"Okay! I will confess. My name is Naomi!"

"Mmhhmmm!" the boy nodded.

"I am serious! My name is Naomi!"

"I didn't say anything na!"

"No! Like my name is Naomi!"

"Hey," the boy patted Freddy's shoulder. "Is her name really Naomi!"

"Yeah!"

"Oh!" the guy smiled at me. "My name is Charles! Like Prince Charles!"

"Abeg, no lie!" I hissed.

"My name is actually Charles! Ask anybody!"

"Your name is Charles?" Freddy asked.

"Yes!"

"I hope you aren't lying?" I questioned.

"I'm not!" he laughed and I also joined laughing.

I guess I was wrong about this school. It's not all their students that are stuck-ups. This guy is really friendly.

I chuckled and focused my attention on the English quiz that was taking place.

Kate was sweating and she kept clenching and unclenching her fists.

I guess she is also on the hot seat!

Tension was in the air. Charisma High a.k. CHS was winning. Their students were blasting the questions. Luckily, my school was also doing well.

Now, which school will win? Is it CHS or GSC?

Suddenly I felt someone's knee brush my rear end.

More like my butt.

I assumed that it was a mistake from the person sitting behind. However, that specific knee kept moving slowly on my rear end. I was sitting on a chair that had an opening at the middle.

I turned and my mouth dropped.

I knew it! It was intentional!

I glared at Chigozie who happened to be sitting behind me. He wiggled his brows at me.

"What's up, honey?"

I frowned and sat at the edge of my chair.

Let's see how his knee will touch me!

Sadly, the guy was there to torture me. He kept kicking my chair which was so annoying and uncomfortable. I glanced at Freddy but his attention was fixed on the English quiz.

I decided to tolerate Chigozie's attitude till the end of the competition. Some frustrating minutes later, the competition ended. A different school had won.

GSC and CHS didn't take home the prize for the English quiz! How sad!

"Cupcake, what's wrong?"

I sighed and cast a sidelong glance at Chigozie. He had a smirk on.

"Freddy, I'm hungry!"

"You should have said so! I am hungry too! Let's go!"

He rose and slipped out of his chair. One of our teachers, Mr Steven stopped him. "Where are you going?" he queried.

"Sir, I'm hungry! I just want to get something to eat!"

"Oh! You mustn't delay. We don't want anyone to be missing!"

Freddy chuckled, "Sir, don't worry. I will be fine"

I still sat, glued to the edge of my chair.

"Aren't you coming?" Freddy asked.

"Is she going with you?" Mr Steven sent a questioning look at him.

"Yes, sir! Come, Cup...I mean...N.." Freddy stuttered.

I sprung to my feet. "I will just follow him, sir! I am kind of hungry!"

"Okay!"

Before we left, I sent a icy glare at Chigozie. Later, Freddy and I got to a shop.

"Ma, I would like a fanta and one Gala (sausage roll)" Freddy ordered.

"You like fanta, right?" I teased and poked his chest.

It's kinda hard! Does he workout? What if he has six pack? I would like to see it.

"Yep! It's my favorite!"

"Well, I prefer sprite though! But fanta is okay!" I smiled. "Ma, I want one sprite and um..."

I looked at the glass that displayed her goods.

"And one doughnut!"

"Okay!" the woman replied and went into her shop.

"Doughnut?" Freddy pursed his lips.

"Is there something wrong?"

"No!" he shrugged. "I don't like that idea of buying food or snacks that are made by someone I don't know. You know, those food that are made by a single individual! You can never be sure of their hygiene!"

"Oh! Lower your voice! If the woman hears you, you are dead!" I whispered.

Freddy chuckled, "As in eh!"

The woman walked out and gave us a polythene bag that was packed with our orders.

"Let me pay!" Freddy declared.

"But I have my money with me!"

"Mtchew! Lemme pay jare!" he dug his hand in his pocket and pulled out some naira notes. He paid and we began our saunter back to the hall.

"My doctor is the one who made me so cautious about what I eat!" Freddy disclosed.

I nodded.

I can't count the number of times Freddy has mentioned doctor. Why is there a doctor always monitoring his life? Is Freddy ill? I hate to have unanswered questions.

"Freddy!" a voice squeaked. Sandra sashayed to us. "Hi!"

Freddy smiled, "How far?"

"I dey oo!" she displayed her teeth that had the color of a cream. "Oh, Naomi! I saw your presentation. It was okay!" sarcasm leaked from her voice.

"It wasn't okay!" Freddy exclaimed.

My eyes bulged.

What?!!!

"It was amazing!" he corrected and smiled proudly at me.

Phew!!!

"You can't deceive her, Freddy! Some people performed better than she did. I'm not sure you guys will win. I think my school would!" Sandra bragged.

"Don't be too sure! Pride goes before a fall, you know! Beside I believe my baby girl would win! Let's go, Cupcake" Freddy pulled me away.

A smile froze on my face.

I didn't have to defend myself. Freddy did! Wow! My boyfriend is too much!

"Thank you!" I voiced.

"For what?"

"For defendin..."

"Abeg!" he waved his hand diamissively. "It is my duty as your friend and boyfriend to defend you!"

"You are such an awesome person!" I gushed and pinched his cheek.

"Ouch!" he whined.

I stuck my tongue out. "Payback! Next time you won't pinch my cheek!"

"When did I pinch your cheek?"

"You did it one day!"

"Just one day?"

"No! Many times jor!"

"Why won't I pinch your cheek? It is soft na!" a goofy grin danced on his pink lips.

I tasted my doughnut and the sweet flavor melted on my tastebud. "Oshey! This doughnut makes sense!"

"Is it really sweet?"

"To say it is sweet, is like an understatement! This school has a good snack bar! This doughnut is worth every penny"

I took another bite and relished it. When I drew the doughnut to take another bite, Freddy leaned forward. His cheek brushed mine as he bit from it.

My heart plunged and a weird tingling sensation heated in my body while the dragon flies continued their circus in my belly.

Freddy moaned as he chewed it. He swallowed and placed his hand on my shoulder.

"Omo! Let's reverse! We must get more of that doughnut!" he slipped his hand in mine and pulled me back to the shop.

Okay! I feel really weird. I have never had this feeling for anybody. Geez! If I continue with this relationship with Freddy, I might end up falling hard for him. I can feel it happening!

    ~~~Author's note~~~

What are your thoughts on this chapter?

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Who likes Chigozie? Have you ever met a guy like Chigozie before? How was the experience?

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