The air in the detention room seemed to be constricted as the three people who occupied the room seem to be in deep thoughts.
Inhaling and exhaling became difficult for the three of them as one can not go unnoticed if one does it.“Gosh, why is this place so sophisticated?” Jake said, fanning himself with his hands.He casts a side glance at Ellie who had her head placed on the desk before her.“Hey, man,” Jake called out to Jayson. Jayson turned towards him with a bored face and raised his eyebrow in question.“How did you end up here?” Jake asked in a bid to make the place light.“The last time I checked I was sent here so that is how I ended up here.” Jayson said with a chuckle.“Haha, funny, huh.” Jake said. Ellie chuckled at how close they were and the joke Jayson made but deep down she knew the reason he was sent into the detention room. She sighed and laid her head back on the desk.*The bell rang for change of period. Ellie stood up to exit the detention room.“Hey, where are you going to?” Jake asked.“I thought we could leave the room.” She said innocently. Jake and Jayson smiled at her naivety.“The bell is for change of period which means another teacher will be taking another subject.” Jake explained.“So can't we go out?” She asked timidly.“Didn't you read the books of rules and regulations of the school also known as the Constitution of the school?” Jake asked.She nodded negatively.“Well, we will be here till closing.” Jake stated.“What?!” She yelled.“Miss Ellie, seems like you are not being punished enough even in your detention, Jayson and Jake can leave the detention room.” They heard a voice say through the microphone. She looked up instantly.“W-What?” She stuttered in shock.Jayson stood up gracefully and walked towards the exit. He noticed that Jake has not stood up yet.Jake's eyes bore concern and mostly pity for her as he stared at her distraught face.“Hey, Jake, let’s go, she is a newbie so it is normal for her.” With that Ellie did not know when tears started streaming down her face.One thing that is about Ellie, she does not like to be left alone. She feels alone but does not show it. Deep down she needed someone that would care for her.Jake gulped dryly and stared at her. He stood up gently and walked over to her.“Stay quiet and you will be out in a while.” Jake said and patted her shoulders. She looked up to him with teary eyes and gave him a small smile. Jake and Jayson exited the detention room.*“Hey, where is Ellie?” Julia asked looking around.“Detention room.” Elsa said, unconcerned.“What?!” Julia yelled and heads turned towards their direction. Julia lowered her head, avoiding their gaze.“How did she end up in the detention room?” Julia asked with a low voice.“Don’t know.” Elsa said with a half shrug.“Hopes she comes out early.” Julia said and looked around.*“Seems like the girl is not out yet maybe we will wait.” Tessy, one of her friends, said.“Yeah, we will wait to deal with her.” Shawna said.“Don’t you guys think you are taking this too far? I mean Jayson is out already and she is still inside. Any punishment greater than that?” Crystal asked with a scoff. She felt like they were doing way too much.“Madam gentle, please your opinion was not asked.” Tessy blasted her in a rude way.Crystal heaved a sigh and went back to what she was doing on her phone.**Evening**“Ellie Williams, you can kindly leave the detention room and I hope you have learned your lesson.” A voice came through from the microphone. Ellie sat unaffected by what was uttered as she could not move.After a while of immobility, she stood up slowly on stiff legs and exited the room.“Hey.” She heard someone call her but she did not stop walking though.“Hey, wait up.” She heard again and fasten her steps but in no less time, Jake met up with her.She continued walking without looking back.When they got outside the block.“Hmm, is the café closed?” She asked.“Nope, not yet,” Jake replied.“Oh, okay.” She said and turned in the direction of the café.“You are hungry right?” Jake asked trying to bring maybe a conversation.No reply.“Isn't it obvious?” Ellie said inwardly.They got to the Café and ordered the food they would like to eat.Some students were still there also so it was not awkward.“Haven’t you eaten?” She asked Jake.“Nope.” He replied simply.“Why??” She asked.“Because I waited outside for…” He looked up to her as he realized he was about to say something forbidden and started coughing.“Hey, calm down. Take water.” She said and handed the water over to him.He drank it.“Thanks.”She stared at him as he continued eating. She just did not understand why he wants to be close to her.*“Why do you keep following me?” She asked out of frustration. Since they left the café, Jake won’t stop following her.“Just trying to make sure you get to your dorm early and safely.” He said but in fact he wanted to know the dorm she stays in.“Thank you but I don’t think there is a need for that, kindly take your leave. I will find my way.” She said and was about to go when she sighted two people.‘Again?” she thought angrily.“Hmm, I…” Jake was still talking when he realized that she was not looking at him but somewhere else. He turned and saw them.“Hey.” He said as he tapped her.“Any problem?” He asked.“Wait, don’t tell me you are a fan of Jayson too.” Jake said and she looked at him.“No, I am not.” She said and looked back to see her sister and Jayson but then her sister was no longer there. With what she said, Jake felt relieved. Strangely relieved.‘Why do I care if she is a fan of his anyway?’ He thought.“You know what, stop following me and let me be.” She said sternly and started walking in the opposite direction. But Jake being a stubborn type of guy followed her instead.“Don’t you hear word? Or are you daft?” She yelled at him in anger. He was taken aback by her sudden outburst and stared at her with eyes wide open.Weren't they cool a while ago? What went wrong?“L-e-a-v-e m-e a-l-o-n-e.” She spelt it out and ran off.She has been trying to hold back the tears but failed miserably. She wanted to be alone when she cries but he was making it hard for her.He looked at her in a distance.‘Why am I suddenly attracted to you?’ He thought.Ellie ran as fast as her legs could carry her.Why was she feeling so much pain?Isn't this some kind of infatuation? Maybe to some people it is but to her, it isn't.Then suddenly she screeched to an halt as if she was trying to prevent herself from colliding with something or rather someone.“Seems you were having a great time with Jake after you succeeded in getting him and Jayson into the detention room.” Shawna's voice pierced through the dark.Then she came into the dim light and Ellie stared at her. She also noticed that another girl stood behind her with her arms akimbo and a smirk playing on her lips.“I wasn’t the one that got them into trouble.” Ellie explained truthfully.“But you went there with them or is it a coincidence that the three of you were sent to the detention room the same time.” Shawna said as she stepped forward.“I..” A slap on Ellie's face cut her off.“Keep quiet and remember this, stay away from them especially Jayso
She watched how he smiled and talked to her. It was so heartbreaking. She saw him for the first time when she had followed her parents to Jasper’s mom exhibition. Although she was not inside the hall. She was standing outside and chatting with some of her friends when she sighted him. He looked so handsome and young and since then she had had a crush on him but it could be love. Right?When she heard about the school he was attending, she was quick to make her dad change schools for her. She got there and made friends.She was expecting him to approach her but did he even know that she was breathing or maybe there was anyone like her that ever existed?She waited for so long. Yes. So long.But he did not even look in her direction for once. He never checked her out.But then these set of twins that just arrived some weeks ago already caught his attention.“What do they use?” She thought inwardly.Isn't she beautiful enough for him?Maybe
They walked gracefully into the class with their heads facing downwards expecting the punishment they would receive.“Jace told me that Jayson was not feeling well so how are you?” She asked Jayson.They both looked up at her surprised and then looked at Jace. They winked at him and turned towards Mrs Cutterwood.“Erm.. I am fine.” Jayson replied.“Hmm, that’s good. You can both have your seats.” The teacher said and turned towards the board.Ellie watched how Jayson slowly marched towards her desk and took a seat beside her. She looked at him suspiciously and looked away only to see Shawna's threatening eyes staring deep at her.She cringed under her gaze and gulped dryly then she relaxed back on the chair. **“What were you guys expecting? Huh?” Jeremy said and chuckled.“I just stared at how sweaty Jake had become, he was already blowing hot.” Jace said and burst out laughing.Jake rolled his eyes him and
“Tests are coming up and all you do is play around?” He shouted at her.She flinched and tears started rolling down her cheeks.“I am sorry.” She apologised.“Sorry? I told you to always read so that you won't disappoint dad but here you are running around.” He complained. She looked at him and angrily wiped the tears away“What? You have always told me what to do. Don’t I have my life to live? I am a grown up girl, will you please stop controlling me.” She shouted out of frustration.“That is where you are getting all wrong.” He said as he rubbed his forehead.“You are my sister and I will always want the best for you. But whenever I see you slacking off. I just get enraged, you know. Dad…” He said as he pulled her into a hug.“We are not from the same mother but I love you so much like a real sister.” He said as he pecked her forehead.“I am sorry for annoying you. It is just that..” “I know, I under
“Hi.” Ellie heard and turned towards her. She stood dumbfounded and tongue tied.“Hmm, hi.” Ellie replied in return and smiled a little bit.“I was thinking if you would love to have lunch with me today.” Aria asked.“W-What?” Ellie asked surprised.“I know I don’t usually talk to people but I just want to be friends with you.” Aria said with a coy smile.“Hey, Ellie, let's go to…” Elsa stopped talking and narrowed her eyes on the person beside her sister.Aria- the quiet nerd as she has been nicknamed.“Hmm, hi.” Aria greeted with a slight wave.“Hi.” Elsa replied curtly and gave Ellie a what-the-hell-is -going-on look.“I will meet you during lunch.” Aria said to Ellie and left.“What are you doing with her?” Elsa asked.“Nothing, I was just bringing my chemistry notebook from my locker when she came up to me and said she will love to have lunch with me and be my friend.” Ellie replied and shrugged.“Lunch and friend?” Elsa asked, st
“What?!” Julia exclaimed and burst out laughing.Ellie and Elsa just stared at her and shook their heads.“I mean he is such a talkative, can you imagine him telling the class such thing?” Julia said and took a bite from her sandwich.“Whatever.”“It was Jake and Jayson that stood up for us and reminded him of the laws then he tendered his apology.” Ellie said.“Wow.” Julia exclaimed.“You have not used up to two years here and you already caught their attention.” Julia said and raised her eyebrows.“And so?” Elsa asked, sounding almost annoyed.“Hey, don’t be annoyed. Just that, you know.” Julia said and sipped her juice.Tap! Tap!Ellie turned back to see the person that had tapped her. Elsa smirked while Julia gawked at the person.“Hey, you seem to have forgotten that you would be having lunch with me.” Aria said.“Oops, really sorry about that. It skipped my m
“What?” Shawna screamed. She had expected Jayson and her to be paired or even if she was not paired with him. At least if it was someone else, she could just bribe the person or let it be.But then it was this girl. The girl that she hates with passion right from the time they met.“And what is the problem, Miss Shawna?” The teacher asked.“Erm.. Nothing actually.” She said and brought her gaze down to her table. She was boiling in anger, her insides were so hot that she could blow anytime.“Jake and Maureen.”“Jace and Lisa.”“Michael and Shawna.”“Ellie and Mark.” The teacher continued calling their names and those they were paired with.“The sheets for the practical are going to be sent to you.”“You have a week to do it and submit.” The teacher added.“Have a nice day.” She said and left.*“Hey, I guess we were paired.” Mark said and Ellie looked up to him.
Chapter 14[Love is Pain]Jace and Jeremy burst out laughing.“Like the both of you are waiting for one to meet the other one first.” Jasper said and chuckled. He shook his head.“And what's wrong with that?” Jayson asked.“Nothing, absolutely nothing.” Jake said and smiled.Jayson looked at him and scoffed.*“Elsa, you’re sitting down there?” Ellie asked while Elsa looked up to see them.“Won't you meet your partner for further details and planning?” She asked.“Why don’t you ask my paired partner the same question?” She replied.“It is your cup of tea, you know.” “The teacher said the mark will be added to our exam score.” Aria said.“I know.” Elsa said.Ellie chuckled.“When you are done with this hard to get game, come and meet me at the dorm.” Ellie said and left.Not long after, did Elsa leave too.~•~“And have you