Megan’s POV

I am so thankful that when we arrived in our classroom for our first period, Ashton is not yet around. And I am not sure how I am going to deal with Ashton as of now after what happened with me on the ground near the library. I hate Lauren for doing something like that to me, but I know, and I am aware that she is jealous of me. I am not yet Ashton’s girlfriend, yet it seems like we have been dating already because of what is happening to me. I feel so glad that our teacher gets inside while Ashton and some of his teammates are following behind him, and they are just on time before our teacher will have his roll call.

I didn’t dare to turn my head because I don’t want to see Ashton, and I don’t like him to know that something is going on with me again. I am scared if he will think I have multiple personalities since when he picked me up from our house, I was sweet with him, and I know he might wonder why I become suddenly agitated by him. I concentrated on my assignment, and I feel so glad that even if I only have fifteen minutes to rewrite my essay, I was able to write it fast since it is still fresh in my mind because I already wrote it last night.

I couldn’t concentrate during our lecture, but I am just glad that every time our teacher calls my name, I can still answer him with the best possible answer, and he was delighted with my response. And out of the corner of my eye, I can see that Ashton is gazing at me, and I felt so conscious that he never takes his eyes away from me.

“Mr. Priztgold, I know you are one of the best students among the seniors, and you can answer whatever question I throw at you, but for heaven’s sake, stop staring at Megan’s face because I am

your teacher for today, and you should be looking at the front and not sideways.” Mr. Diaz declared that the entire class erupted into laughter, and I can feel my whole face reddened while I heard my best friend giggled. I can’t deny I felt so delighted about it because I couldn’t believe after crushing Ashton for how many years, at last, he noticed me. And when I try to turn my head, he is still staring at my face, and then he winked at me before he faces our teacher.

“I am sorry, Mr. Diaz, I am just fascinated by Megan’s beauty, and I can’t control myself looking at her angelic face,” Ashton replied, and his words made my entire face blushed again, that I lowered my head.

“You are right with that, Ashton, but we are still in class; you can do that after our discussion.” Mr. Diaz replied as he continued to discuss our lesson for the day while I can no longer concentrate on our lecture, for my heart is racing, and I can’t stop myself from feeling thrilled, and my apprehension about dating Ashton is now gone. The pain that I felt because of Lauren evaporated in the air.

I felt disappointed that Ashton gets out of our classroom hastily while Zachary was calling his name while some of our female classmates were still following him. Oscar and Alice come to me immediately.

“I couldn’t imagine how you feel right now after what happened a while ago, and I am sure your heart is now enjoying because of your excitement. I

can now tell Ashton is serious about you. He has never been like this before, even the time he dated Lauren. And this is the first time he showed everyone that he is interested in someone. You are so lucky Meg, at least Ashton is really into you.” Oscar said, and I looked at him with sadness in my eyes.

“Do you think I could date him after what happened today with Lauren? Yes, you were right. I am so happy right now, Óscar, but I am so scared of what will happen next if I am going to accept him as my boyfriend. Remember, this is reality and not a fairy tale.” I said as I slung my backpack on my shoulder.

“Why, do you think only a princess could have a fairytale-like story, come on, Meg, just for once do something for your happiness. You are still young, Megan, and you need to give yourself a break and stop thinking about what might happen tomorrow.” Oscar replied.

“Yes, Oscar has a point, Meg. It will help if you stop planning for your future perfectly because what is important is now. I know we should think about our future, but what you are doing is too much. You better stop worrying, especially about Lauren.” Alice added.

“What if she will do something bad to me again?” I asked as we were walking going to our next subject.

“Worry about that on the day it will happen, for now, you must enjoy your love life. Can you imagine of all the girls on campus, you are the only one who captured the football prodigy, and I guess it is about time you should come with me and watch his football games.” Oscar said.

“Oscar, you are aware I don’t have time for watching football games because I am so busy doing the part-time jobs with Alice. I will only participate in school activities for my extracurricular, and watching football is not part of my list.” I said as I frowned at him.

“But if you will become his girlfriend, you should start watching his games if you don’t want cheerleaders to take your place.” He said, and I tried my best to ignore his words, and I walk faster for our next period, and I wonder why Ashton left rushing from our classroom instead of walking with me. I hate myself for feeling this way, my mind doesn’t want him to come near me, but my heart is telling me the opposite, and I realized loving Ashton is not easy, and I wish he is just an ordinary boy.

“Megan, you are not yet Ashton’s girlfriend, and why are you avoiding the cafeteria? You have to face them, Meg. I am not complaining, but I was hoping you could meet them, especially Lauren; you need to show to her face that even she tore your assignment, Mr. Diaz was still impressed with your answer. I am sure she already knew what happened in our classroom during our first period, and I can tell she will become more jealous of you.” Oscar said the moment we meet after our last period in the morning, we are on our way to eat our lunch.

“Yes, Meg, we are entitled to eat in the cafeteria,” Alice said, and I nodded my head since I felt guilty because I know my friends want to eat comfortably.

My heart is pounding as we get inside, and I can see the students lining to be served their food. When I scan my eyes, I found Lauren on her table surrounded by the hot and beautiful cheerleaders, and they are looking in my direction, and when our eyes meet, she was looking daggers at me. And I averted her gaze and focused my attention on the food in front of me.

Ashton is already eating with his teammates, and I felt glad his back was on me, or I don’t know what I am going to do if he will come near me after what he said during our literature class, and being honest, I am still feeling euphoric about it. We settled at the far-end corner of the cafeteria as far away from the hot cheerleaders and the rest of the rich kids.

We are eating our meal when suddenly I felt something hit my back, and I can fell some cold liquid drips on my back, and I saw Alice and Oscar’s faces widened as I realized someone poured cold water on me, and when I looked around, I found Lauren’s sidekick Alisa.

“Oops, I lost my balance.” She said while she picked up the container of her soda, and I realized I was soaking wet.

“Come on, Alisa, you didn’t even stumble on the floor. It is obvious you did it on purpose; you could have at least apologize to her.” Oscar said in a loud voice that all the students are looking at us, and he stood up from his chair, and I can see the anger on his face. I motioned him to get back on his seat because I don’t want to be the center of attention again.

“Oh, why should I say sorry? And why do you even think I will do that to her?” She asked in a much louder tone, and I couldn’t take it anymore. I stood up and grabbed my bag while I was holding back my tears. And I leave my friends at our table before they can stop me, and I walked fast, but my steps faltered when Ashton block my way, and he holds my wrist, and he put his arm around my shoulders.

“Don’t walk out Megan, Alisa should apologize to you.” He whispered in my ear, and it feels like time stood still while all the students in the cafeteria are looking at us, and I can tell some are curious, while most of the girls are looking at me with anger in their eyes, especially the cheerleaders. I could no longer feel the coldness on my back as I suddenly felt so hot, and being this close with Ashton in front of a crowd was too much for me to handle.. I felt like I am in seventh heaven as I inhaled his masculine scent that made me have butterflies in my stomach, and I don’t care if those bitches will shower me with cold water as long as Ashton will come to my rescue.