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CHAPTER 33 - Who thought the devil could inspire you?

"How does Love speak?

In the faint flush upon the telltale cheek,

And in the pallor that succeeds it; by

The quivering lid of an averted eye,

The smile that proves the parent to a sigh

Thus doth Love speak." Mr. Scott read out.

A beautiful poem about love by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Isn't it pretty? 

As it is said, no matter how long or serious your first love was, that person will always have a special place in your heart. And my heart holds the same place for Shaggy. I know I was really young back then but you can't control your feelings, right? 

God, I still remember his blue eyes that used to lighten up when he scored a goal. Those shaggy brown hair that used to flow with the wind lightly and get wet he played football. 

I still remember when I was alone in the park, a few guys came to me but I chose to play with him because I saw a different shine in his eyes that forced me to choose him. He was a perfect defination of a true friend. He never left me alone at the park. Whenever he played football with his friends, he used to take me with him and support him. I know he always tried to impress me by his football skills and he was successful in that. He was amazing at that sport. The best player. His smile, what can I say about that? Heart warming at it's level best.

And it was the time when the six year old me gave her heart to that seven years old boy!

I miss him so much!

Who knows, if I didn't quit going to that park because asthma, we would be still together. But we aren't.

I wonder where he is right now? I wish somewhere good and happy. He deserves every bit of it.

The bell rang and I got my stuuf to my bag. It was half day today because some defence's exams were going to be conducted in our school.

Yay, early home.

I first thought that I'll not come to school but Mr. Matthews didn't like the idea and I had to bring him coffee again. When I woke so early, why skip school the? I skip school to get more sleep, which was spoiled so I changed my mind.

On Sunday, after coming from the polo match, all I did was study for my test. And the same's with yesterday. I studied my ass off. And that's why I'll not study much today. Enough with the studying. I've English test tomorrow, Physics on Thursday and Mathematic on Friday. No gapes. But I already studied so just chillaz. But not with Math, it's still my number one enemy. 

Speaking of enemy, I remember what Chelsea shouted at me about staying away from Ryan and Aiden. 

Okay girl, I am so not near Aiden anymore and about Ryan, you don't have to worry about him. He is safe. 

But the thing is that why she is so possesive for them? You are not their girlfriend mate. One of them is already taken...by my sister.

Oh yeah, it was a rumor that my 'freak' sister and 'golden boy' Aiden are dating. Every girl is heartbroken. But it's a funny sight to watch. Girls crying over Aiden but the bitching part my sister, it's definetly not funny. At all.

"Yo slave." I heard a voice coming from behind. I turned around to see who it was and saw Ryan smirking at me with his hands inside his hoddie's pocket. 

Wow, he's looking nice.

Conscience : Shut up, he look sexy. Not just nice. *drools*

Me : Eww, keep  your mouth shut. I can see your drool.

Conscience : You'll not drool over this beautiful creature?

Me : Um..me.

Conscience : Oh come on, I know you agree that he's handsome.

Me : Uh, no!

Conscience : I am a part of your brain, I know. You like him! *singing*

Me : Ahh, why would you even think that?

Conscience : Because when girls likes someone, they try to talk less with that guy to avoid any stupid thing.

Me : I so not do that.

Conscience : Look, you are talking to me right now, when you should be talking to him. You so like him!

"and that's how Katniss dies." Ryan said.

"What? Katniss dies in Catching Fire?" I asked. I haven't watched it yet. Sue me. 

He chuckled,"Don't want to be a spoiler."

"But you already spoiled it." I commented in a singing voice.

He chuckled again but then his beautifyl smile came to his face. He went to his bag and pulled out a paper and gave it to me.

"What's this?" I asked curiously.

"Just see it already."

I rolled my eyes at him and then unfolded the paper. The first thing I noticed on it was a big 'A+', written with bright red colour.

"Congratulations." I chirped.

He pulled his confused fave and raised his eyebrow at me.

"You don't remember it?" he asked.

"Remember what?" I asked.

"Do you have short term memory loss? It's the same assigment that YOU did for me." he replied.

I looked at the paper again and saw my handwriting.

"Oh yes, it's mine. Then no congratulations to you, it's to me. See, I am such a genius that I earned you an A+ in biology." I stated.

"Don't be so proud. You copied it from the internet." he said.

"Atleast, I finished it with throwing up."

His chuckle send an electric shock to my spine. His eyes had more charm than before and he looked more happier.

"And because I am a great master, I'll reward you with something." he announced. You're not really a king dude!!

"And what's that?" I raised my eyebrow at him.

"I'll take you for lunch. Not anywhere fancy. Just a normal diner. Oh, you must remember it, it's the same diner you bring coffee for me everyday." he chirped cheerfully.

"Of course I do. Gabby's right?" I said. I've visited that place so many time in these days. The manager of that place is really very polite to me. But you the weird part, they don't take money from me. Why? No idea.

"And don't mistake it for a date."

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We entered the diner with wolf like eyes on us. Or maybe just Ryan because this place was filled with estrogen. They all were staring him with lustful eyes and fangirling over him.

Can't blame them though. A guy with Greek God looks and dressed in hoddie? Total turn on.

We took the table on the left and sat. A lady came to us to take our order and smiled.

"Hello Ryan dear. How are you? Long time?" she said smiling.

"Good. It's rerally a long time. How are you?" he said, smiling as well. Though, his smile is a way more better than the lady. So heart warming. Haven't I said that many times before too? Ah, nevermind, his smile his really beautiful. You know, with dimples and all.

The lady turned to me and asked,"Aren't you the girl who's coming here for almost two weeks now?" Yeah, I am that girl who is this guy;s slave. And can you believe that he even asked me to bring him coffee when we were away for the polo match? I can't.

"Yeah, I am that girl." I repiled.

"You are really beautiful dear." she complimented.

I chuckled,"Thanks. You looks really nice as well."

"No need to return the compliment. I was just stating the truth." she said and went inside the kitched with her notepad.

"So, you've came here before?" I asked.

"Yeah, many times." he answered.

Awkward silence!

And the girls around us are making it even more difficult. Break the silence, break it Jade. It's weird.

And then, an amazing question popped in my head.

"So, I've heard you're crazy about me?" I said.

His face went balnk and eyes widned. Fun!

"Who told you that?" he asked.

"I've sources baby." I announced with amusement. His face looked so vulnerable at the particular moment that I had a storng urge to hug him. He looks like a lost puppy. Aww!

"Drew, isn't it? Or Sebastian? Those guys love to get me into trouble. Don't take their words seriously." he said.

"That means you are not crazy about me?" I pouted with fake puppy dog eyes.

But before he could reply, the lady came with our order. We thanked her and went to eat.

"Can I ask you something?" I asked.

"You just asked one." he chuckled, taking a bite of his steak. Yum!

Conscience : I know, he really is yum!!

Me : I was talking about the steak.

Conscience : Yeah, that too but not as yum as him!

"Why are you know as the 'bad boy' of our school? I haven't seen you do bad stuff. Though, I've seen you fighting but every teenager does that. I know you drink but that's what every kid does. And I've even seen you smoking and again, many teenagers do taht then only why are YOU called the badboy?" I asked.

He took a few seconds to reply to my words,"It's high school Gooseberry. People give you titles the day you enter in. They want you to live on that title forever. Doesn't matter if you want it or not. I was always the same kid as I am right now when I entered this school. Someone didn't like me for some reason and spread rumors about me to make me appear bad. But I didn't change after that too. Some people don't like me for my behaviour but it's not like I hate myself for that. In fact, I love myself."

Way to spoil a soulful sentence Mr. Matthews.

"The reason for you got the title?" I asked.

"Doesn't matter." he said slowly.

To cool the conversation, I asked something really stupid.

"What do you thing my title is?" 

He looked at me with amusement and parted his soft, pink lips that can give any girl a tough competition and spoke,"Miss space out suits you."

"That's still better than my last one." I announced.

"And what was that?" he asked cheerfully.

"Short breathed chunk." I said bluntly.

His eyes got concerned and face worried,"People called you that here?"

"No, you see when I was six and got asthma and stayed home for a few months. After then when I went back to school, kids used to call me that and that's one of the reason apart from asthma problems that I got home schooled."

"And you didn't opposed them?" he asked.

"I used to punch everyone who called me that." I said.

He laughed at my words and said,"Too good Rasberry. That's my girl."

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When it was time to leave, I turned to Ryan and asked something, I was dying to ask.

"What's my name?" 

He turned to me with confusion and spoke,"Huh?"

"What's my name? I am getting this intention that you don't remember my name that's why you call me with food names." I spoke.

He got up from the seat and walked to the door,"Of course I do. Your name's Sage."

I turned my head to him in shock and made an 'O' shape with my mouth. 

He don't remember my name??

He chuckled,"Don't worry. I know you're Jade but I like Rasberry, Pumpkin, Grapes or even Tuna more." he teased.

"Ahh, I hate tuna. Stop calling me that." I ordered.

"Okay Tuna." he joked.

"Ryan!" I warned.

"What happended Tuna?" now it's on purpose.

"Shut up." I shouted as we left the diner and were walking to his amazing Jaguer F type.

"As you like Tuna." he laughed at the end of his sentence! Not funny boy.

"You are dead Matthews!" I stated and ran to him.

He ran away from me but then I observed one thing..

He wasn't running to fast. Infact, he was running a way to slow according to his normal speed. 

But why?

Is it because he doesn't want me to get an asthma attack? Can he be so caring for me?

Nah!

Ryan's car came near my front gate when Siden, my shipping name for Sage and Aiden, came in our sight.

They were holding hands and were laughing about something. It seems they came from inside the house.

I was still sitting inside Ryan's car and staring at them with discomfort. 

That's until I heard Ryan whispering in my ear,"You are stuck on one to long Jade. If he can't see the time you spent for him, then he don't deserve it. But, if you don't see the ones who ahve opened for you, then they will lose their hope too. Forgive and forget is one; having is another." 

His words kept me thinking. He is right again. Just forget about him. It's final. I am forgetting about him. No more Aiden in my life. From now, he is just my sister's boyfriend.

I went to my room, still thinking about today. I think today wans't that bad. Infact, it was fun, talking to Ryan. The thing he told me about his early school life was really inspiring though. He didn't change himself for anybody. Just being what he wants to.

Nevr in a billion years I've thought that Ryan Matthews will inspire me!

That guy is still a mystery to me. His words always seems like he's trying to give me a hint about something but couldn't really explain it clearly. But that's what I think. 

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This chapter was just to answer a little about Ryan. Hope it was good. 

And sorry, Jade's mom didn't come in this one. Thought it would be better if she comes home on Christmas. :))

And the thing that Ryan said in the end is written by @SARENA_A. I changed it a little to suit the situation.

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