My new boyfriend

Kehlani

Jeez. I couldn't handle the tension, I just couldn't but anyways, Trevor still made me sit down.

“Stay here, I'd get us food.” He walked to the counter and I nod shyly. Oh, wow. Now, he's suddenly the supportive boyfriend. Everyone seemed to have concentrated back on their business and my stomach couldn't help but clench when I saw Olive gaping at us. I turned and she's already sitting far away with some people. Her eyes didn't leave mine. Oh, I know that look. That look of ‘you owe me an explanation.’

A tray is set before me and I'm back from drifting.

“Thank you.” I forced a smile.

“Don't thank me. Bare minimum by the way. And I know you don't mean it.” He sips his juice.

“You know, the…atmosphere feels so threatening here.” I shift my eye balls to glance at Olive. She's looking dead right at me.

“I know, you're nervous. Relax.. people are gonna talk. In fact, they're already doing that. And what's with it and your friend?”

“Huh?” I raised my brow. “What's that?”

“That Olive girl. She's looking like she's angry at both of us.”

“Exactly. She is. After all, you're that criminal guy and I'm the nerd which of course would trigger everyone.”

“Hey, Olive!” Trevor's voice filled the cafeteria room, waving at her and my eyes bulged out.

“What are you doing?” I whispered, rubbing my neck in shame, because he's actually yelling her name while everyone's staring. I could see the nervousness in her eyes. At first, she was reluctant and lingered but he didn't stop till she held her tray and walked like a robot under control to our seat. I know she's holding her breath and confused. She sits besides me, opposite Trevor.

I cleared my throat. “Hi.”

She glanced at Trevor and then at me. “What's going on? Why are you with him?” she whispered that only both of us could hear. “Girl, you're walking into danger.” Her voice is low as she warned.

“Hey, I know you're shocked.”

“No, I'm mad. Why are you hanging out with this guy? You know all the evil things we've heard about him.”

“I…uh…” I looked up to see Trevor slowly chewing his fries. I stare back at her. “Actually, we….”

“Actually, Kehlani's my girlfriend.”

I swear, my heart stopped for a second as Trevor spoke. Olive tilted her neck, glancing at us both.

“I'm sorry?” She gasped.

“Kehlani and I are dating. And please, she's not walking into danger or anything. We love each other and we're gonna be the best couple ever. Right, babe?” He smirked.

I furrowed my brows at him and he kicked my foot under the table. “Oh, that's right, Olive. We are together. Sorry, I couldn't tell you.” I forced a smile.

“Since when?!” She clutched my arms, shaking the hell outta me.

“Since yesterday. You do approve of this right?”

“Come on, Kehlani. Don't ask her that. Olive…” he faced her and she swallowed. “I know you don't like me because of my record in this school, but unfortunately, I do not give a fuck. All I know is, I'm in love with your friend. You'll have to live with it.”

Olive is quiet. “Okay.” She takes her tray and moves away back to her chair.

“What?” Trevor shrugged as I glared at him. “She's been judgemental.”

“Maybe you scared her off.”

“I heard everything she was saying to you about me. She's judging me and I dislike it.” He sneered.

“Whatever.” I rolled my eyes and continued eating. “Why's Maddie staring at me?” I asked him.

“Because everyone's seen how I held you while we walked in. They'll assume we're together and so is she and Elliot.”

I take a deep breath. Just give us less than an hour, we're going to be the talk of the school.

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I'm with Olive at the hallway while it's closing time. She leans on her locker, hands on her waist, standing akimbo, demanding answers.

“What if he breaks your heart? He could be more ruthless than Elliot. I thought you're sticking to your mantra? Never return to the rink and…”

“And never date a hockey player.” I finished. “Yeah, that's true. But, you don't understand.”

“Then, make me.” She groaned. “I don't want anything to happen to you.”

If only I could tell Olive our relationship isn't real. We don't even love each other. Just a win-win shit. If only I could speak the truth which I don't want to confess. At least not yet or in fact, never let her know.

“Girl, I know. Trust me. I got this.”

She sighed. “Why didn't you tell me anyway? Why does Trevor have to say it himself?”

“I just didn't know how to open up.” I held her hands, squeezing it softly. “Hey, he won't break my heart, okay….trust me. And if eventually we break up, then I would be the one to initiate that.”

She smiled.. “ooooh, you've become strong now. Tell me, are you using him to heal?”

I laughed. “What? No. I just want to date him because he asked me out. We're doing fine.”

I feel hands wrapped around my waist and I get startled about to struggle when I realized it's just Trevor, burying his chin on my neck and holding me from behind made the hair on my skin stand.

“Hey, pretty.” He kissed me and Olive blushed, looking away.

Fuck. The smell of his cologne was too good. The nasty thought in me wanted him to kiss my neck more. Eww. That's just a random thought. I hate Trevor. Do it for the deal. Do it for the deal. I summoned courage to appear more confident and turned towards him. Throwing my arms around his shoulder and he understood the assignment, holding my waist and smiling.

“Hey. How are you?” I smiled. “I thought you left without me.”

People passed but stopped to stare. Yes. He's getting that one thing he wanted.

“Leave? No. Why would I leave my girlfriend when she's coming with me to the rink…” he adjusts my hair back of my ear. “Now.” He whispered.

I giggled. “Okay.”

He took my hand and we stared at Olive who's holding back a smile. I know she's shocked at my sultry act.

“We're going. Tag along?” Trevor says to her.

“Yes, I'll be there but I want to attend to something. I'll catch up with you guys later.”

“Okay.” I waved her goodbye and Trevor and I walked from the hallway with people still staring. I caught Maddie and her squad's gaze. But I smiled.

The moment Trevor and I were out of the building, far away from students, we suddenly detached from touching.

“Oh my gosh. That is so…weird.” I rolled my eyes.

“Yeah. Total crap.” He sneered.

“I hate being with you.” I stomped my foot.

“Oh, you think I love this too? Duh, we're just pretending.”

I fold my arms, looking away and he's busy staring at my face. “What?” I scoffed.

“There's something on your face. Let me wipe it off.” He leaned closer and I stepped backward but tripped at the moment. But he wasn't fast enough to grab me. I already fell before he reached for me, pulling his hands alongside, he fell with me….on top of me..

We're on the ground, staring eye ball to eye ball.