Chapter seven

Bloom 

 After Mrs Black announced who we should be partnered with . I was very anxious to be paired to be with Maddox.Jane was not happy about it for sure. Her jealously could be felt in waves even when she was far . She gave me dirty looks everywhere I was going and I just wanted the ground to swallow me whole . I made sure to avoid her at every point in school 

                        " Don't worry Bloom ,she won't do anything to you ," Megan assures me while squeezing my hand as she escorts me to the library.

                            "Well she's has been giving me dirty looks the whole time "I reply trying not to sound worried. 

                                "Hey !"Megan faces me with determination on her face and shakes my shoulder gently ."you have me alright,"

                            "Thank you Megan ," I hug her feeling slightly comforted That she would actually do something to defend me .

            We both say our goodbyes to each other and I head off to the library .

     I don't even know what Jane wants from me .She keeps mentioning that Iam his mate . I don't even understand because Maddox and I have never been friends or mates or whatever she thinks we are .Maddox and I hardly even talk to each. I highly doubt he would even spare a glance at a girl like me.

    I'm so simple and plain and curvy and He is extremely hot , grumpy and scary.He has a look that could cut anyone and everyone was scared of him . And he also has a very dominating aura that is frightening but also comforting . Which is probably a weird feeling to have I guess .He is able to command attention when he needed ,he is able to bring fear in every person despite how simple he looked. 

        He never smiles and always has a scowl on his face . He always has a cap which partially hides his face .Well he doesn't look shy but just very unhappy. Let me not even forget to say his one of the most brooding and hotest guy in our school according to Megan. I decide right there and then that I will do the project alone .  

         Shaking off my thoughts I take a deep breath and decide to get the book on the top shelf which I struggle to get because of my shortness.

          "Here you go ,"A deep husky voice startles me

      I almost jump back by the sudden presence of another person close to me.I look up to see the person and it is Maddox.I try to hide my tomato red cheeks from the embarrassment.

He hands the book to me slowly with that same dark look . Curse my height!I could see his dark green eyes bore into my face under his black cap 

                   " history?"He asks in a gentle deep tone which make my knees buckle as he studies the book before giving it to me.

          He is in a a black sweatshirt but I could still see his lean muscles bulging through the shirt I can't help but look at his full pink lips as he talks .I snap out of my daydream and grab my book quickly . I was not going to ogle this guy . 

                        "Listen Maddox I know Mrs Black paired us together but you don't have to worry about the project okay .I can do it by myself," I speak quickly while biting my lip .

             Maddox cocks his head as he looks at me silently without saying anything . The silence is so awkward and tense . It could be sliced with a knife .I hold in my breath ready for him to agree with me so that we can go both our separate ways .The odds have to be on my side .

                            "No ,"he simply answers .

                            "I... I just thought,"I stutter but he cuts me off .

                   My breath hitches as he comes closer to my smaller frame .I can feel his minty breath fan my face as he looks at me .  

      "I wouldn't like being around you either but I want to do this project too ," he answers in a monotone voice .

            His words sting me a little bit and I feel a sudden type of pain in my chest as he says that . I'm filled with sudden sadness that he really wouldn't want me near him .I shake off this feeling immediately because I hardly know him anyway.

        I look down suddenly finding the ground interesting. This project won't even take long just two weeks .

                                "Well we can't do at my place because .."

                                "We will do it at my place,"He cuts me off giving a loud sigh .

        I'm relieved that we don't have to do this project at home because Papa would never allow a guy to enter the yard .He would simply kill the guy and beat me too . Even though Maddox is more built and looks more stronger . Papa would still not be happy . 

     I look at him timidly through my lashes and smile shyly . The silence continues between us because there is absolutely nothing else to talk about.

        

        "alright Maddox," I nod my head quickly hoping to escape from this awkward conversation immediately because I'm so nervous right now.

                    "We will meet after school,"He turns and leaves .

    After school , I wait for Maddox patiently as I hold my books tightly. I just hope this project goes well . Finally he appears in my direction as he takes long deliberate strides.

                    "Let's not waste any time ,"he mumbles once he comes closer as I follow him behind .Gosh he walks so fast. I fail to keep up with him .

                    "I think we should discuss the arrangements and what project we are going to do first. What do you think?" I ask while panting.

           The only response I get is silence .Does he even talk ?I hope I don't do this project in total silence 

                    "Maddox,"I call out his name trying to keep up with his pace. For some one so tall .He surely walks so fast and my small legs can't keep up with him. 

           "Maddox!" I call his name again .He pauses and turns around and I run straight into him . I feel a tingling sensation of static electricity as our bodies brush. I jump back in surprise because I have never felt this before .Maddox just huffs and holds me before i could fall . I just wonder if the feeling is mutual .

                      "Well i think the arrangements don't need much discussion because I know what we should do," he answers in a gruff voice. 

                        "But.."

                

                                "Get in the car ,"he orders me and opens the car door .

        He jumps quickly into the drivers seat and starts the car . He looks out of the car window with a scowl on his face . I stand rooted to the ground lost in my thoughts .

                            "Bloom ,"he growls in his husky deep voice making me jump back a little.

                            "Sorry ," I apologize and enter quickly in the car .

        The whole car ride is silent and awkward .I just sit quietly and play with my fingers hoping this whole thing ends quickly. When I finally reach his house which is located in the middle of nowhere.Because the only thing I can see are a stretch of the woods. The house has a warm and cozy feeling with cream white walls and brown wooden floors .

    The living room room is huge with a nice fireplace and a big transparent window that gives a wonderful view of the forest.

                          "Make yourself home at home,"Maddox mutters .

         I sit comfortably on the one of the huge chairs and wait for Maddox.After five minutes he comes back with two cups of orange juice and hands one to me . We sit in awkward silence as we both sip our juice .

                                "Well," I finally speak putting my juice down on the table .

   I grab my backpack and remove two huge books i carried from the library.I spread them on the desk and open the first page .

                    "I suggest we do a miniature train ,it's the perfect example of how we demonstrate electromagnetism," I flip the pages and point at the train.

                                "A miniature train ? Really we are not in middle school,"Maddox scoffs.

                                "What do you suggest then ?" I ask taken back with his comment.

                "I think a simple generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy besides it's cooler than assembling a miniature train," he answers with his eyebrows furrowed.

                            "A miniature train is better..and cooler ," carefully slowing down my words because I'm getting angry . Which is absurd because we shouldn't be arguing over a project.

                            "And explain to me how that would be cooler ?" he crosses his arms .

                                "Because it will use electo magnetic forces for propulsion ..."

                           "Well the generator will be constructed using a coil of wire and a magnet inside the coil to generate an electric current,"

           I must admit Maddox's idea is better but I refuse to give up in this heated argument. I unconsciously rise up from my seat trying to prove my point of the miniature train.

                     "The miniature train will be better .." I respond While glaring at him .

                            "Generator ," he answers coming closer to me with his left eye brow raised 

                            "The train ," I argue back .

                                    "Generator,"he steps closer towering over me .

                                "And what makes you think it will stand because a moving train is going to stand ,"I shoot back angrily .

       Our hot breaths mingle as we stand facing each other . His strong signature cologne engulfs me as he steps closer to me. my chest rises up and down as I try not to hyperventilate from the close proximity of his body. The tension is so thick that you can cut it with a knife .

                                    "Train ,"I speak in a low tone as my chest heaves.

            

   "Fucking Generator,"he whispers in his deep voice that brings shivers to my body .

   

     My heart pounds so fast in my chest . I look closer into his eyes that are no longer green but completely dark .He leans down slowly and his lips brush my lips creating some electrical sparks . I feel to breath as his soft lips slightly touch mine.

                 "There you are Maddox," a sharp small female voice  calls .We both in jump back from each other like lightening .