Monday’s are the worst.

Especially when there’s a rainy storm going on outside...and you’re dead tired.

Yup, that thunder that started the other day has developed into a storm, that apparently will last for a few days.

And it’s not a real serious storm, but it’s bad enough, constantly raining with occasionally thunder and lightning at some points......

But then there’s those freak dry patches, of no rain or anything that can last for a bit.....

But today, the weather just adds to my mood.

Not only am I exhausted from little sleep last night, caused by the storm, but also from my over thinking mind not being able to rest, but I’m also in a pretty crappy mood......which is weird considering I just got my first kiss yesterday....

By Noah....

I shake my head frowning as I shove some things into my bag, I’ve been thinking of that all night! I don’t want it to be all day too!

But, knowing my luck that won’t go so well....

“Ooohh! Little brother! You excited for going to school hmm? Is it to do with seeing a certain someone...?” Chris and Evan tease Seth as he hurries to get on his jacket...

Rolling his eyes, he grumbles under his breath to them as they chuckle to themselves getting their own coats on, and I frown sat on the stairs...

Oh...that’s another thing.

I will get to see Seth and April around school, with all this lovey-dovey crap, great. Someone pass the sick bucket.

“Come on Lex! Let’s go! Don’t wanna be late!” Chris calls to me smirking slightly.

I sigh, dragging myself up from the step and picking up my bag swinging it onto my shoulder...

Well this is just gunna be a great da isn’t it.

Getting out the car at the school parking lot I feel my stomach flip, in nerves?...I’m not really sure...but whatever it is....it feels different....like a knew feeling...

Squinting my eyes through the falling rain, only having my coat hood up that’s protecting me, nothing much else, I notice not many people out here waiting, well they wouldn’t any way...it’s raining..

Hurrying towards the building with the boys, who run through the rain like idiots they are, not caring about the rain. Reaching the arch way, sheltered from the rain I feel arms wrap round me quickly in a hug “See ya Lex...” Blake hugs me goodbye before disappearing through the doors......

“I’ve ur...gotta go, meeting someone before class....” Seth mumbles out to me as he passes by “See you in class...” He gives me a small smile, only giving me enough time to blink before he disappears too....

Huh?.....pfft...well fine then, just leave me... I think sarcastically rolling my eyes, whatever.

“Aww! Come on sis! We’re walk you to your lesson!” Evan grins, smirking almost mockingly and drapes an arm over my shoulder, leading me through the doors into the school corridors...

I raise an eyebrow at him and he just grins, Chris coming to my other side smirking that mischievous smile that I can never know what they’re thinking.....

Shaking my head at them, I lightly smile.....ahh I’ll just let them do what they want.

And exactly as what they want to do, is walk me to my class.....I don’t have anything wrong with that to be honest.

But actually, I start to change to my mind as we walk through the corridors, as it seems every second Evan and Chris say hi to someone....jeeze...do they know like everyone?

Nearing my class I shrug away from them, “Um...yeah guys I’m okay now, see you later!” I call to them before quickly walking away before they do something...

“See ya Lex!” I almost cringe when I hear Chris shout down the rest of the corridor towards me, getting attention from passersby, just like he wanted no doubt...

Sighing internally, I carry on walking not bothering to respond to that or anything, just heading straight to the door that’s in my eye line.

“LEXI!” A excited yell comes from behind me and I only have time to turn around before a body is thrown at me, unbalancing me...and arms wrap me up in a hug.

“GAH! I’ve missed you!” Charlie chirps into my ear hugging me tightly before pulling back and grinning

I raise an eyebrow “you have?” I question a smile making its way onto my face.

“Of course I have! Feels like years since I last saw you!” She exaggerates beaming and I can’t help but chuckle...

A few seconds later, familiar red curly hair pops up grinning “HEY!” Abby grins hugging me quickly and I smile, not quite used to this much excitement in the morning, but I could get used to it....

“Soo....how was your weekend?! How was the dinner?!” Charlie chirps, grinning starting up conversation as she turns me around, reminding me that I didn’t even tell her as we head to the door that I once was heading too.....

How was your weekend?

As soon as she speaks these words, I feel that same sensation I felt as I got out the car only mere minutes ago.......

How was my weekend?

Ha well, you wouldn’t believe me if I told you, I think to myself sarcastically but in reality, I shrug mumbling a “Long story, I’ll tell you later....” in which I swear speaking those words hurts...

“Ooh... I’ll hold you to that then! At lunch you spill!” Charlie grins and I just nod aimlessly... “Well...” She drags out sharing a look to Abby as we approach the classroom door, a sudden sick feeling happening in my stomach as we get closer, that wasn’t there before.

“Well, this weekend is gunna be one to remember! You know why?...the....” Charlie’s excited ramble fades away in my head as all I can start to hear is the sound of my own heart pounding in my ears, as we are inches away from the door.

Why do I feel like this?...it’s only Homeroom!...nothing special!...so why do I feel like I’m about to either show every what I had for breakfast or that I feel like running away from this very spot...

“It’s gunna be bigger and better this year!..right Abs?..You shou-Hey Lexi?! You alright?” Charlie suddenly cuts off her own sentence and stopping walking, only a few steps from the door where my eyes are glued too...

“Lexi?”

Snapping out of it I flick my eyes towards Charlie’s blue eyes that show worry “You okay babe? You look....pale...” she trails off frowning sharing a look with Abby who’s also showing the same expression....

I swallow and shake my head, clearing it... “I-I’m fine..” I stutter out... “Sorry....just a bit tired..” I cover up, which isn’t exactly a lie, I am tired....

Searching my face, Charlie seems to go with it, but doesn’t look like she entirely believes me but speaks up anyway “Yeahh....right the storm last night?...kept me and marmalade up for hours....” She says taking a step forward, hand on the door handle to push open...

I frown “marmalade?” I question getting her attention as she pushes open the door, those butterflies in my stomach going crazy....

“Oh...yeah!” Charlie grins “she’s my cat....” She smiles , I never knew she had a cat...

A smile tugs at my lips “That’s cute..” I chuckle lightly thinking of the name, and having an image of that cat in my head....

“Yeaah...well you wouldn’t really think that’s her name, as she’s actually a black cat with a small white patch on her chest...” She carries on and I arch an eyebrow, okay that wasn’t what I had in mind...

Rolling her eyes as she hears Abby laugh “Yeah well..I was like six when I named her....and apparently loved marmalade...” She made a disgusted face, obviously showing that she doesn’t take an interest in that such flavour now...

I join Abby in her chuckles, finding it quite amusing that she named a black cat marmalade....and Charlie just rolls her eyes...but lightly smiles, stepping into the room.....

I follow in after and instantly feel my stomach tighten......eyes scanning the room, I see the familiar people who are in this class with me, who I see practically every day....so why is my stomach doing flips, my heart pounding and it even feels as my palms are sweating....

Swallowing hard I keep my head down, following behind Charlie and Abby to our usual seats that we sit in at the far side of the classroom...

Sinking down in my seat, I feel my face flushing, so I hide behind my hair keeping my head down and trying to listen in on Abby and Charlie’s conversation as they are sat on the desk in front of me, but have turned around to face me.....

I can feel that gaze on me, which only makes me duck my head more....now I know why my heart was pounding, that sick, nervous feeling in my stomach mixed with butterflies, and the sweat palms were happening....

All because of that gaze on me......from the opposite side of the class at the back.

Who’s there every day I come in here and who I haven’t seen since last night.....

Noah Dean.

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“Damn! GIRL! You sure have had a busy weekend!” Charlie exclaims from across the lunch table, eyes wide matching Abby’s as I’ve just told them everything – minus last night – about my weekend, starting from Friday night, the dinner/dance, Seth and April to all the way through to letting of fireworks......

I just smile lightly, taking a sip from my drink...

“But....is Tom alright?” She ask concerned, as yes what happened with Tom was involved in this conversation...

I nod and smile “Yeah, he’s alright, just has to rest...” I tell them and they smile.

Nathan isn’t here today, apparently he’s ill, which is a shame...because by having these two girls here causes me to realise that I actually miss him too...

“And man...I can’t believe Seth and April...” Charlie shakes her head looking down to her food...

I sigh shaking mine too “I know...don’t get e started okay...” I puff out a breathe, thankfully these two are on my side when it comes to Seth and April, who by which weirdly didn’t turn up for homeroom this morning......

“He could do so much better...” Charlie sighs dreamily looking of into the distance and I agree...before realising what she’s thinking and nudge her foot under the table, giving her a look.

Chuckling she holds her hands up “Relax...I’m joking..” she chuckles and Abby smirks, I roll my eyes, but lightly smile anyway....

“So...you sure have had an eventful weekend...” Charlie muses...and I roll my eyes, you don’t know half of it...

“But...” She catches my attention, leaning forward on the table and looking at me straight in the eye “But I don’t think you’ve told us everything...” she says, a sly smile creeping onto her lips...

I blink, swallowing, oh no.

Yeah, I haven’t told them everything, leaving out anything to do with Noah, at the dinner, at his house, the bet, the kiss!...all of it.....I just couldn’t seem to get it out....

I shift uncomfortably in the plastic chair, glancing to both girls who have the same look on their faces.....how can they read me so easily?!

I shrug, looking anywhere but them “I don’t know what you mean...” Pathetic excuse, I know...

Scoffing, they don’t believe me.....great...how am I gunna explain this one?

But just as I’m about to open my mouth to make up some stupid lie no doubt, the doors of the cafeteria burst open, in walking some laughing teens.

Turning in my seat at the chaos, wanting to see what’s going on, just like everyone else....I turn around, but soon wish I didn’t.

Because walking in just so happens to be the one person I’m trying to avoid, which I have done perfectly fine up to now.....

Noah.

Feeling those flips in my stomach again, seeing him laughing with his mates, I quickly turn back around, trying to act like nothing happened......

“Pshh..” Charlie rolls her eyes “Such a bunch of attention seeking jerks...” She mutters, which I would agree with, but instead, keep my eyes glued to the centre of the table.....

“Lex?”

I jerk upwards hearing my name to see two curious gazes on me, chewing my lip I look between them anxiously...I can’t cover this up anymore.....it’s too hard.

Suddenly Charlie’s eyes widen, and they dart from me, to somewhere behind where no doubt that’s where he’s sat....and then back to me...

“NO.WAY!” She shrieks out gaping at me, getting some unwanted attention from nearby people sat at tables...

Without even knowing for sure what Charlie thinks happened...I’m pretty sure it’s close....so instead of denying anything, I groan covering my head in my hands....

Excited squeals comes from the two girls, why? I don’t even know....but I just shake my head to myself.....

“Oh my god Lexi!” Charlie whispers/yells.

Lifting my head up I glance at them with nervous eyes....the complete opposite from there’s...

“What....?” I stupidly mumble out lifting my head up a bit more....

“Something happened you two didn’t it!? Something happened between you and bloody Noah Dean!” She’s nearly bouncing on her seat she looks that excited...

Scrunching my eyebrows up, I don’t give a straight answer, but from that, it’s obvious to them....

“Oh my god! oh my gosh!” She squeals, both grinning madly...

“Why didn’t you say anything?!”

Shaking my head I fully lift my head “Why do you even care?...the other week you couldn’t stand him like I can’t” I try to make it obvious that I still can’t stand him...but even to me....it sounded forced....

Charlie gives me a flat look “Are you mad?!” I just stare at her “He’s Noah Dean. Yes, he might be an arse, a jerk and cocky. But my god! Lexi....he’s a hot one!....he’s as fit as...simple..”

Shaking my head again, I rest it in my hands sighing looking to the table.....

“What happened?” Abby asks, possibly sensing something as she asks it in a soft tone..

“He kissed me....” I whisper in reply. I don’t know why, but I suddenly spill everything to these two girls, these two girls who I have become close to and I trust, who I feel we can say anything to eachother about anything......that’s what friends are...along with a whole lot more...

And when I say everything, I mean everything. From everything that happened at the dinner/dance with Noah, to everything back home and with Tom, to everything at his house, the fireworks, the fire...the bet...and then finally the kiss, not knowing if it was a joke...or real........ I told them everything, and honestly, it felt good to finally tell someone.....

After I finished I looked up to the two girls who are both taking in what I said and looking at me with full attention, before speaking...

“Wow....” Is what they both say, at the same time.....and I let out a small, slightly nervous chuckle, running a hand through my hair and sighing....

“Aww...Lexi!” Charlie grins, getting up from her chair, coming around the table to where I’m sat and pulls me up from my chair and into a hug.....soon joined by Abby...

“We’ve got your back Lex, we’ll help you, whatever you want...or don’t want, we will help” She smiles and I feel my heart warm at what she says.

“But right now....I’m pretty sure loverboy over there is either curious or jealous...because he wouldn’t be staring over here like that if he wasn’t..” She pulls back smirking and I frown confused...

“But I’m gunna go for curious, because, no offence hun, you’re gorgeous...but I just don’t swing that way babe.” She grins cheekily, and with it clicking in my mind, I realise what she says and I crack up laughing shaking my head at her...

“Oh..yeah...don’t worry...”I chuckle smirking and she grins shrugging, picking up her bag.....but then I realise what she said....he’s looking this way?

At that thought, I feel the hairs on the back on my neck stand up and that feeling come back in my stomach....he’s looking, he’s looking, he’s looking...

“Lex?” Snapping out of my thoughts I look up to Charlie holding my bag out for me and I take it with a small thankful smile, slinging it on my shoulder...

Grinning, she links her arm through mine, her other on Abby’s “Come on...let’s go...before this room gets too stuffy with sexual tension that you can’t even breathe!” She dramatically gasps out..

I snort shaking my head and lightly hit her arm “Har-har..” I reply sarcastically but can’t help but smirk, just because it’s her...not at what she said....

Grinning she winks at me, before dragging us through the cafeteria.......but still...even if I’m smiling and laughing at whatever the girls say....

I can still feel that gaze on the back of my head as we leave....

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