80: Attacked (Part I)

Since Loveth left, Jemina has been sitting alone and Isabelle didn't like that, especially because Olabisi and Nneka wouldn't stop taunting her. It was a tough decision — sitting with Jemina — considering her misunderstanding with Emily. But she just couldn't allow Jemina to sit alone.

"You and Joel; are you guys fighting?" Jemina asked Isabelle.

Isabelle had been jotting as she was reading her Chemistry note when Jemina’s question caused her to pause. "Why do you ask?"

"Because you look like you're avoiding him."

It's been exactly two weeks since Joel kissed her and she still hasn't been able to make sense of her emotions.

 She had come to realize she liked being around him; she liked the way he laughed (although this used to be a rare occasion). She liked how after a long day, he'd lean back and pinch his eyes closed while his Adam’s apple bobbed. I