Chapter 55
Shane’s POV
“So… I’m throwing a party at my place. You should come!” Kendall invited and flashed one of her charming smiles which was something many boys fawned over except me. There was nothing special about it and it didn’t make my heartbeat skip a beat like Renee’s.
Jeez, I just did it again.
Why do I boil everything down to her? Why do I watch what other girls are doing and compare them to Renee? It’s like I can’t think about anything else anymore.
I looked away and tried to focus on the manuscripts in front of me. Friday is the Literature presentation and I couldn’t wait for all of this to be over.
Being paired with Kendall has been the worst decision anyone could ever make. She follows me everywhere because, like she always says, “We’re partners”. She has invited me over to her house a thousand times but I keep declining. Surprisingly, she wouldn’t stop or let me breathe either.
“Come on, Shane, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” She said and seized the manuscripts like she always does.
This time, I don’t try to get it back or remind her that this is important and that if we don’t practice everything and perform well, we’re gonna fail. Instead, I lean back on my seat and fold my hands.
“Look, it’s gonna be fun, I promise. If you’re scared of the crowd and everyone else, we could stay in my room”
She placed her hand on my thigh and leaned closer, hoping to get a reaction from me. I think I’m pretty used to her trying to flirt with me all the time. She doesn’t even try to hide it and it’s so embarrassing.
“So… What do you say, huh?” She asked with a high-pitched tone and a flirtatious smile, her hand sliding up toward my crotch.
The thing is, I don’t feel anything. I don’t get butterflies in my stomach and I don’t get goosebumps from her touch either. My heart doesn’t race a million miles and blood doesn’t boil in my veins either. But with Renee… It’s so different.
“Time up, dumbass. Fucking move!”
We jumped and turned in the direction the voice came from. Renee stood beside the table with her school bag hanging on one shoulder and her other hand, holding her books.
“Who the hell do you think you are, huh?” Kendall asked, her face already turning red. I know she doesn’t like Renee and Renee doesn’t spare her a chance, either. When she didn’t get any response, she huffed and hastily packed her things from the table. Glaring at the both of us, she stalked off.
“So you now let anyone fucking touch you, huh?”
“No, it’s… It’s not that. I was gonna stop her” Jeez, how does she manage to make me nervous?
“Yeah, I saw that” She rolled her eyes and took the seat beside me.
We didn’t say any more words to each other as we started learning. It’s been two weeks since morning became her tutor and everything has been going so well. She’s a fast learner and I’m impressed.
“So… What were you guys talking about, huh?” She finally asked after what seemed like forever.
“A party as usual” I paused and looked at her. “But I’m not attending. She knows that already”
She shrugged and we continued studying. I only had to answer the few questions she asked and then, boom, she understood everything. I’m glad she doesn’t curse or whine about the subjects anymore. That’s also an improvement.
“Oh, what again?” I heard her groan and looked up to find her glaring at the door. Following her eyes, I looked at the door only to find Kyle leaning against it. What is he doing here? “Give me a sec. I’ll be right back”Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.
I wanted to tell her not to go but I remained quiet and watched her leave. Kyle smirked from the doorway and I felt my blood boiling. I felt like punching the hell out of his face too.
It’s not like I could really punch the hell out of his face but I’m learning anyway. Renee has made me watch plenty of videos on how to fight and I’ve been seriously practicing too. I even enrolled in a combat class secretly.
Yeah, secretly because I don’t wanna freak anyone out. If Layla learns about it, she’s gonna tell her Mom and she’ll eventually tell my Dad. The last thing I need is for him to disapprove of my decision this one time. I really need this.
Whatever they said to each other must’ve been quick because Renee started walking back inside the library while Kyle remained at the door, smirking at me. He’s been getting on my nerves lately and I wish I could deal with him for once and for all.
“Hey, stop looking at him like that. He’s not here to trouble you!”
And that’s the point. She doesn’t know I’m not scared of him anymore. Although he hasn’t tried to fight me for the past two weeks, I still think he’s up to something with all those smirking and silent glares.
I get upset whenever I see him trying to get closer to Renee. I think I get jealous too and he knows, that’s why he’s been using it against me. Sadly, Renee doesn’t know about it.
“What did he say to you?” It was now my turn to ask.
“That we’ll be meeting tomorrow for the final practice” She answered with a shrug. She doesn’t know how angry I feel whenever they’re together. I don’t care if they’re partners for some English Literature presentation. “And he came to give me these. They’re Ashley’s and I forgot to pick them up”
I stared as she dropped them on the table. They were two different books, each having nude photos on the cover.
“Don’t freak out. They’re not for you and I’m not gonna make you read them” She said and pushed them aside.”Now, let’s get back to work. It looks like it’s gonna rain”
*****
It started drizzling and we had to leave as soon as possible. Unfortunately, Theoden and Layla had left with the car so we had to use the bike which didn’t do any good in shielding us from the rain.
“I’m so sorry about that!” I muttered apologetically after finding a safe space to park the motorbike in an alley. Her hair was wet, including her shirt.
“Oh, shut the fuck up, Shane. This is not your fault. It’s the stupid rain”
My hair was also wet and messy from ruffling it with my fingers.”I could’ve found a place to park earlier before the rain became heavy”
She rolled her eyes and I turned to look around. The Alley was a little bit dark and cold but it was quiet too. I pulled out my phone and as expected, there were calls from both Layla and Theoden. Kendall messaged me too, reminding me of her party. Doesn’t she ever get tired?
“You can have my…” I turned around and started pulling off my jacket but when I looked up, Renee was standing shirtless. She had taken off her shirt and was trying to squeeze it dry.
“What?” She turned to face me. “What were you saying?”
Shaking my head, I looked away immediately and continued taking off the jacket. She was wearing nothing but her red bra and short skirt. She’s gonna catch a cold.
“Here… You should put this on”
“Why? It’s cold and I love it” I nodded, still looking away and took back my jacket. “Bloody hell! Haven’t you seen a bra before, huh?”
Of course, I haven’t. They’re so many things I haven’t done in my life. But I didn’t tell her that. Instead, I shook my head and turned away completely, giving her enough privacy. She didn’t buy that because the next moment, she appeared in front of me.
“Well, you’re seeing one today” I tried to look away but she held my face in place. “What are you afraid of, huh? It’s just the two of us”
Gulping hard, I lowered my gaze to her chest. The red color on her skin was perfect and I loved it. I guess it’s now my new favorite color cause It made my d*ck thick and hard. Holy Mary, how does she manage to make me this way? How does she manage to bring out this side in me?
She turned around and gave me her back. “Unhook it”
“Are you…”
“Just fucking do it!”
Hesitantly, I did as instructed and watched her pull the straps off her shoulders. Then she turned to face me and my eyes widened. All the blood drained from my face and my jaw dropped open. She was now standing in front of me with nothing but her short skirt and her bare chest, pointing at me.
“Are they beautiful?” She asked in a slutty tone and I gulped, not taking my eyes off her round, firm bre@sts for once.
Are they beautiful? Yes but scratch that. They were the prettiest set of things I ever laid my eyes on.