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I woke up to the sound of an alarm clock and groaned loudly in frustration. I had slept really late due to my crippling anxiety over the school situation and, so, I was sporting the biggest headache.

Sighing, I pulled myself up and made my way to the bathroom. I didn't want to go to school. What would everyone say to me when they heard about me and Aaron? They'd make fun of me, taunt me, tease me, until I snap.

I didn't care about their opinions, but I wasn't in the mood to be harassed by the student body, especially with this monster headache that I was sporting.

Why did I even have a headache?

Oh, yeah! From thinking too much.

I trudged into the shower and yes- carried on thinking.

Thinking about the day that followed.

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I was at my locker, putting away my books. So far, nobody has come up to bully me and I was appreciating the alone-time.

That is, until someone's arms encircled my waist.

"Miss me?" Someone whispered, huskiness bordering their tone.

I knew who it was instantly. I could recognise that voice from anywhere.

I tensed slightly at his words, specifically when I remembered what had happened yesterday, but I pushed it away. I had said I would help him, be that at home with Sam and school with his friends. Why should my own thoughts on the matter hinder that? With that though, I relaxed slightly and looked to him from my peripheral.

"Depends on who it is" I said confidently, even though I knew who it was.

"Well, what if it is your biology teacher?" He said, amusement evident in his voice.

I turned around, trying to hold my laughter.

"Then I'd be totally freaked out because my biology teacher is a 57 year old woman" I said smirking.

Aaron smirked in response.

"Then aren't you glad it was me?" He said, his arms were on my hips and it was taking everything in me not to swat his hands away.

"Very glad. What are you doing here?" I said smiling. I was so anxious in the morning, but now I was feeling a little more at ease, considering nothing had happened yet.

He put his hand to his chest, feigning an incredulous tone.

"What kind of boyfriend would I be if I don't walk my 'girlfriend' to class?" He finished with a slight smile on his face, putting emphasis on the word 'girlfriend'.

"An early boyfriend. You'll get late for your own class, Einstein" I countered, shutting my locker.

He shrugged heavily, his hair flopping into his eyes.

"If a detention is what I get for being a good boyfriend, then so be it" He said, a heroic tone to his voice.

"I can walk by myself, Aaron" I reassured him, walking around him, but he placed an arm in front, smiling.

"I know but-"

He was cut off by Danny coming up beside him, throwing his arm casually around Aaron's shoulder.

"Hey bro! Who's the chick?" He said looking at me with his head cocked sidewards.

Beside him, was Justin who was looking down at his phone.

Aaron turned around to face his friend, giving him a fist bump.

"This is Alexis. My girlfriend." He said, gesturing towards me.

I smiled in return, giving a little wave. Danny looked at me before turning to Aaron, grinning widely.

"Oh ho! Nice dude! You got the new girl to go out with you on her first day of school. Awesome!" He said, slapping Aaron on the back.

The new girl?

Aaron looked at Danny, confusion apparent on his face.

"She's not the new girl. She's been going to this school the whole time, Danny"

Danny looked shocked for a few seconds before turning his gaze to me. He squinted his eyes as if he was trying to remember seeing me before.

He then smiled.

"She hasn't been going here this whole time. I think I would have remembered" He said airily, a hint of smugness in his tone.

Aaron raised his eyebrows at his friends strangeness before shaking it off and speaking.

"Anyway, this is Justin" He said , pointing to the boy who was still engrossed in his phone.

He looked up from his phone to me, the infamous scowl still etched into his face. He looked at me for a while, making me squirm under his stare, before looking back at his phone, carrying on whatever he was doing.

Okay, seriously?! Were none of these men gentlemen?! One devoured pancakes like a fucking pig, one didn't even know who I am and the other one didn't even have the common courtesy to at least give me a proper greeting. They were all ill-mannered. No wonder they were best friends.

I ignored his rudeness and stuck my hand out, trying to gauge a proper greeting from him.

"Hi, I'm Alexis" I said tentatively. I was still intimidated by his mysterious demeanour.

He looked up from his phone once again, but this time his heated gaze was on the hand I was sticking out towards him. He looked back and forth between me and my hand before sighing in exasperation and putting his hand in mine.

Yes, putting his hand in mine. He didn't even put the effort in to shake my hand. It was called a handSHAKE for a fucking reason! I clenched my jaw and shook his hand.

He removed his hand from mine and turned to Aaron.

"So what time's the party?" He said, his face expressionless.

Moody git.

"It's at 8:30" Aaron said, interrupting my thoughts. He then turned to me.

"Do you wanna come, Alexis? It's at my house" He asked.

My first party invitation..

Never have I ever been invited to a party. The feeling was new to me.

My trepidation only lasted for a short while. 8:30? I couldn't go to the party. I couldn't be late for...

"Sorry I can't come, but you guys have fun" I said, forcing a smile as I thought of where I had to be.

Aaron shrugged indifferently.

Of course, he wouldn't care if I'd come or not.

"Okay, but if you change your mind, you know where I am, Lexi" He said with a wink.

Out of nowhere, Danny burst into laugher.

"Oh my god! Aaron you're an idiot! You didn't even remember her name. It's Alexis. Not Lexi" he said, holding his stomach.

Seriously, was there no end to this guys intelligence, I thought sarcastically. I mean, I dropped 5 IQ points just by standing near him.

He was still laughing. Justin put his hand up, his eyes still on the phone screen and slapped Danny upside the head, making him pout.

Justin then turned to Aaron.

"Yeah, we're going. You .." He looked at me before speaking again

"have fun" he finished, before pulling Danny by his upper arm and dragging him away.

Danny turned when they were halfway down the hallway.

"It was nice meeting you. If you have trouble getting around this school then you can come to me, New Girl" By the time he had finished, he was already out of sight.

I sighed in exasperation. I would explain to him how I've been going to this school the whole time, but it's probably a lost cause.

"Let's go" Aaron said, before walking forward in the direction of my class.

No one was in the hallway because I was late, but I didn't care right now. One good thing came out of it. No one saw me and Aaron together yet.

I rushed forward a little to catch up with Aaron and we walked in silence. That is, until I remembered a question on my mind.

"Hey... What did Justin mean 'have fun' ?" I said, hoping I wasn't being to personal.

He laughed and I watched him, smiling as I did.

"Wouldn't you like to know?" He said, waggling his eyebrows. I instantly got an idea of what Justin was talking about.

"So you always skip your first period?" I exclaimed, appalled.

He smirked.

"Glad you noticed by absence, Dawson" He said teasingly.

"Shut up" I muttered just as we reached the class doors.

I thought he'd leave and just walk off, but no. Instead he opened the door and gestured for me to go inside.

Everyone's, even the teachers, attention was on us now and I hated it. I hated attention.

"Why did you do that?" I whispered harshly, making sure no one else heard.

He rolled his eyes and spoke loudly, oblivious to the quiet tone I was trying to maintain.

"I was going to be a gentlemen and walk you to your desk, Lexi" He said, pointing to my desk.

I rolled my eyes in response ignoring him as I walked to my desk, head down. I knew it was futile to argue with him. He would inevitably win because I didn't have the energy.

Before we could step one foot into the classroom, my teacher, Mr Wilson stepped in front of us.

"Sorry Mr Walker, but I cannot allow you to come in this class and disrupt everyone's learning" he said, his nose flaring slightly.

Aaron smirked in response.

"Mr Wilson, I'm in this class" he said, bemused.

What? He was in this class? I haven't seen him here before. He probably skips it a lot. I don't know how he could skip it. It was English! My favourite lesson. Although, I do seem to recall English not being one of his best subjects.

Mr Wilson looked taken back. He looked at Aaron before walking to his desk, picking up a paper and reading through it frantically.

He looked back up, surprised.

"Well .. I guess you are.. Have a seat" he said, shaking his head as if he was trying to escape a nightmare.

We walked in together and I avoided everyone's intrusive gazes. I neared and was ready to sit down, but the feel of a hand on my wrist made me turn to look at Aaron.

I reddened at either his touch or under the scrutinizing glares. He pulled me closer and kissed my cheek.

"I'll miss you" he whispered, but loud enough for people to hear. With that, he moved away from me and headed to the door.

"Mr Walker, where are you going?!" Mr Wilson said, trying to gain control of the room that was now erupted in fully blown whispers.

Aaron turned around and smiled, shrugging lazily.

"I never said I was planning to stay." and then he was gone.

Mr Wilson looked at the door, his mouth hung open.

"What-but-no-you can't-" He babbled still staring at the door.

I sat down at my desk shocked that he had spoke like that to the teacher. I was most definitely going to have a word with him when I saw him. I then realised that everything was silent. I looked around and, sure enough, everyone was staring at me. The girls were glaring at me venomously.

Great, he just loved making it harder for me, didn't he?

I hate you, Aaron Walker.

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