Chapter 5

Mia

I couldn't read the expression on his face or what exactly he was doing.

I buried my face in the crook of miles neck as he slowly rose up with me. I was literally embracing him to hide my face from Cole.

"I can't stop them from coming to me" miles proudly declares and I felt like biting him.

"Com'on man, you don't get to have all the fun alone" Cole teased and i heard his footsteps draw closer to me.

I widened my eyes with disbelief and my heart syncs with miles. I was standing on his feet.

Miles squeezes me in his arms and my grip around his neck stiffens, my mind is void of thoughts.

Something electrifying lights up inside of me as his breath poured on my back. My heart rate increased.

I could feel every ounce of him, his touch, his fragrance that intimidating broad chest of his.

"Hey step back Cole, she's sensitive" miles pointed out like he was scolding Cole while moving with me in that position and I had no idea where we were going.

"Whatever, but why are you with a notebook?" Cole pressed on and I knew he was scruntizing both of us.

The door got open again and miles terminated the embrace, placed the book in my palm and pushed me out before slamming the door at my face.

That was quick because he didn't even look at me.

I stood at that position for a while, lost and when I got myself back, I was staring at miles lips in my mind.

"Argh!" I screamed rubbing my lips and running away with a flustering heart. Now he knows, he'd definitely tell Cole about me.

What do I do?

***

The judge glanced at me as I pant heavily, folding my fists and suffocating as I had punched, threw kicks and broken the blocks set for me.

Even other students who wishes to enroll were impressed by my moves. If only they knew how hard I pushed myself to learn taekwondo in three days.

Recently, I haven't ran into miles which means I'm in safe haven for now. I tried my best not to be noticed by Cole but now he does, ever since that race.

I'm doing everything I can for Cole, his assignments, send in supplements, gifts cards and known his house address.

Yet, I can't tell what his favorite hobbies, food, color and the rest are.

Cole was at a corner, his eyes lurch at me. He had the taekwondo uniform on too as he had finished his turn before me.

I tried to steady my heartbeat because I was freaking out. If he was staring this intensely, it means Miles told him about me.

I feel itches, waiting for the judge's assessment.

"By far, you're outstanding and you're in but Cole would be representing..."

"Excuse me judge" Cole interrupted walking towards me. Even the catwalk likes the way he glides his legs flawlessly.

All eyes shifted to him except mine because I was avoiding his gaze.

He stood beside me and faced the judge.

"I'm walking away from this club, I believe young talents like her should be recognized..."

I gasped, why is he leaving when I did all these for him? Cole can't ditch me. I felt heartbroken by his statement and tensed too.

He faked a smile at me, raised a thumb up.

"You want her representing the team?" The judge stated and the realization dawn on me.

I just got in and a greater task would be bestowed on me.

"Yes..."

"I'm walking out too" I cut in, even before he completed his statement. 

If the one person I came for is leaving then I'd gladly do the same.

Cole swallowed hard as he held my stare. The judge sighs at both of us. He was a student like us who was representing the coach for the meantime.

"Are you two dating or what?"

"No!" I quickly refute shoving my hands at the judge face who gawp at me. Cole tighten his waist belt and then grinned at me.

"Yes Adrian and she's my date for the prom tonight"

I grew unnaturally still and my heart flipped at his declaration.

"Hmm, pathetic, it's going to be a sadist prom because a nerd would be there" the judge mocked and I could see the students around making jest of me.

I grew sad but kept a straight face at the judge, having no words to say. But when I want to, Adrian staggered back as Cole pushed him furiously.

"Watch it Adrian, she's my girl, you don't get to talk to her like that!"

Adrian quickly flail his hands in the air and then eyed me. I was too overwhelmed by Cole's act that I couldn't help but stare at him.

He held me by the wrist as he walked me out of the hall.

"Sorry about that" he apologized as soon as we got out.

My heart was already melting but he was for Nicole.

I drew my hand shyly away from him, believing he never meant it when he says I'm his date for the prom.

"It's okay, I wouldn't want to join such a shitty club that has no respect for its members" I spat annoyed that I couldn't reply the judge.

Cole scoffed as though surprised that I was saying that.

I began to walk away, not wanting an actual discussion.

"You must be Cinderella, always disappearing when we're to talk" cole whispers as he appeared in front of me, moving backward.

In that three days of not crossing path, Cole always tries to talk to me but I dodge him or the time.

"I'm busy that's why" i responded in a cold tone. He suddenly smiled as though impressed by my words.

"Interesting and that's why I'm curious...be my date for the prom tonight"

"No!...i mean I can't" I pointed out and closed my eyes.

"You promised so there's no refusing, give me your contact, I'm coming to pick you up at your place"

"I-i have a date" I replied calmly as I tried to move away from him growing scared now.

He rolled his eyes, still obstructing me again.

"I don't care, you shouldn't miss this opportunity, I mean who wouldn't want to go out with me?"

I stared at him as he was boasting. I need to get to the ball to keep my eyes on him. It's just a ball right?

I've never attended a prom before and my first time would be with my best friend's crush.

"You don't get to come to me, i'd come to you" I declared with glowing eyes at him.

"Okay" he replied with a grin as he looked shy.

"And you're signing a contract"

"What!" He exclaimed, his mood brightens the more. He seems thrilled beckoning on me to specify what kind of a contract it would be.

"It would contain your behavior around me. You see Cole, I want only you to myself for the ball and no one else is coming in between, you know what I mean"