I was kind of sad when i came to school this morning to find out that Iris didn't have any class until later in the day. So here i am with a strange guy who has been looking at me with his side eyes since he entered the class "Tatalia, right?"
"No" I turned to face him"Natalia and you are?"
"Chris"
"Nice to meet you, Chris" he smiled. I turned to face Mrs Amber our geography teacher,
"Are you free tomorrow night?" I turned my head to face him "A friend of mine is hosting a party at his house and I would love to see you there"
"I won't be able to make it, already have plans for tomorrow night" i replied
"Alright, maybe some other time" he said with a sly smile, like he already knew what i was going to say
* * *
Thank God after that he didn't try to make more conversation with me. He was cute especially with those curly brown hair but I can't help but notice a glare three seats away from mine, probably his girlfriend or whatever.
The class ended and in a flash he was out of sight. I took a deep breath walking through the hallway and thinking about how to escape history class, not that I will but you know, the thought of it alone is enough
"Tatalia" I looked up to meet those Icy blue eyes looking down at me
"Natalia" I corrected
"Tatalia suits you more" he got this sharp eyes that makes you feel his stare deep within your soul, plus it's intimidating
"Look Carl or whatever they call you, stop spreading this name or whatever you call it in your term" it was already pissing me off, I know the number of time, l've correct people and I can't even be angry with them because that is exactly what they heard from people 'the new girl name is Tatalia' what the hell
"Someone made some inquiries about me" You could hear the pride in his tone, calm but certain "you know, you could have just walk up to me and ask me nicely, i would give you every details you need
"You're so full of yourself" I retorted and walked away.
* * *
I met Iris at the cafeteria, she saved a spot for me "how was geography class?" She asked
"It was okay" I responded "I mean Mrs Amber is good so…" i trailed off.
"Hey, Natalia" Chris and his friends walked by as he waved and I immediately faked a smile
"Hi" Iris looked at me with opened eyes
"Talia, What exactly are you not telling me?"
"It's no big deal" she wasn't satisfied with my response so I continued "He sat beside during geography class, ask me if i was free tomorrow and I said I wouldn't"
"A date?"
"No" i said quickly "A house party "
"Just so you know, he has a girlfriend" she continued "And she's a friend of Chelle, so don't invite trouble for yourself"
"No wonder that bitch was glaring and now who the fuck is Chelle?" I gave her a questionable look
"The Tatalia girl"
"Oh, her?"i laughed Iris is funny Tatalia girl is crazy
* * *
The day went by so fast, Iris was so determined to follow me home today. I don't know why maybe that's how they do here or maybe it's how genuine friendship works.
In my previous school, everyone get on the separate cars back home and only visits when there's a party.
I unlocked the door and we walked in together, all the while I looked to get her reaction. A normal transfer student would not live in an apartment like mine. When I told my dad that i want a moderate apartment, he most definitely did not understand the assignment "You, you live here?" She was surprised
"Yes, it came with the scholarship" i lied. Dad, look what you make me do "Accommodation is also in the package"
"Oh my God, Natalia" Her eyes travelling from one corner to another "I'm so jealous of you right now"
"Do you want anything?" I asked trying to change the topic. This apartment is literally my room space at our home and she acts so.. I don't know. "Juice? water?parfait? Whatever you want?"
"Juice is fine, i mean I'll soon be heading out. Just wanted to know where you leave"
"Oh okay" I paused "Make yourself at home, I'll go freshen up, will be down in a sec" i said handing her a glass of juice
"Sure"
* * *
It's been two hours since Iris left my apartment and I recieved a call from my brother telling me that my dad asked him to be checking me every week like every week do I look at like kid? "You seriously didn't say yes to that"
"I had no other option" Taylor said from the other side of the phone "It was either that or you book the next flight back to New York"
"I am not a Kid, Taylor"
"You should be saying that to dad, not me"
"Whatever, as if I have a choice" he didn't say anything so I continued "So when will you be coming?"
"By Friday. I'll be picking you up from School"
"Fine, see you"
"Love you"
"I hate you" i said then hang up
Taylor has always been the understanding brother out of my two brothers. Miguel has always been uptight and very serious, like my dad. And Taylor completely opposite, easy going and understanding. Miguel was against me leaving the city but 3 heads are better two.