Estella screeched excitedly as Laura explained what took place in the office, what are you happy about, did you not hear what I said, she raised a brow. Yes I did, you said he was leaning in right, he was probably going to kiss you, ooh, she hopped and squealed. You seem deaf, you're age is catching up to you early isn't it, she asked with a questioning look, which made Estella pout with folded arms. My heart was beating like crazy, I couldn't control my breathing, and I felt like I was going to melt under his gaze, his arms around my body made me so hot I started sweating. She explained, her heart beat rising at the thought of what just happened, but there he was, just as calm as any other day.
If he did like me he wouldn't have been able to keep his cool like that or resist me, don't you think, but he could, and since he could it's official, he doesn't like me, she protested looking and sounding disheartened . Laura, instead of using your brain which has been romantically dormant for close to twenty years, listen to me, take it from me, he definitely likes you, but some men don't like showing their vulnerable side to the ones they like so they don't think they're weak. So rest assured, he'll come to you without you having to try anything okay?, now let's get back to work, Estella finished and said.
Hey Pen, Jackson greeted as he walked past her to his seat, Steven who was resting his head immediately sat up in his seat upon hearing his voice. What's wrong, Penelope asked looked over and asked shocked by the speed he sat up with, to which he just shook his head and said nothing.
Penelope rolled her eyes and sighed as she saw Riele walking over to where they were siting in the cafeteria, what does that witch want now, she sneered as she tightened her grip on her rubber fork and bent it in two. Penelope never liked Riele, but after the dodgeball incident things were way more heated between them. Calm down, I'll send her away, Steven managed to finish before scowling at Jackson, who was walking behind Riele all of a sudden, he waved at Penelope flashing a smile, who waved back with the same energy, causing Stevens expression to darken further.
Hi Steven, Riele chirped and sat in front of Steven, Jackson followed suit and sat in front of Penelope, keeping a wide grin on his face. I see you're both here, Stevens tone darkened. Jackson and Riele were twins, who transferred from Dutch around the time Penelope and Steven became friends.
They both had black eyes and pitch black hair, Jackson had a perfectly chiseled face, parted wavy short hair, pink lips, seductive eyes, a long sharp nose, and a deep voice, while Riele had a baby doll face, long wavy hair, a button nose, pink plump lips, bushy eyebrows, bambi doe eyes, and pale skin.
Yh, we are, Riele replied with a smile trying to brighten up the gloomy mood, Penelope scoffed and rolled her eyes at Rieles effort, which caused Riele to stare daggers at her. Penelope knew she couldn't say or do anything since Steven was there, so she smiled just to mock her. Hey Pen, would you like to go to a pastry shop we me today, Jackson started, distracting them from their silent battle, there's this baklava cheesecake I think you'll like, oh I do like it, she chirped, oh I knew you would, he chuckled and flashed a proud smile. So after school then, Penelope looked to her side at Steven who shook his head giving her the don't go eyes. Okay sure, she turned back and replied with a giggle, which left Steven in absolute shock.
Then would you like to go to the bookstore with me, Riele asked shyly, at this point Penelope couldn't drop the habit of rolling her eyes anytime she opened her mouth. Sure, why not, Steven answered, Penelope gasped while clutching her pearls at his answer.
How could you agree to go on a date with her, did you see the stupid look on her face, she looked at me like, "he said yes", with that stupid face of hers, she mocked. How about you, why did you agree to go on a pastry date with that imbecile even after I told you not to, did you see the smug look on his face. He was like meh "I'm gonna steal the girl you like from right under your nose, with my stupid leather jacket", he mocked while pretending to adjust a jacket, it felt terrible, why does the school even allow him wear that, he complained. Oh, so you only agreed to the bookshop date because I agreed to the pastry date with Mr leather jacket,how petty of you, how could I possibly refuse a pastry date you know I love cake.
I could've taken you, Steven argued, you could've said no and gone with me if you really wanted some pastry. Penelope sensed the hurt in his and decided to come clean, I didn't want to be rude, she explained with a pout, I hate his sister, but he seems chill, I didn't want him to think I'm avoiding him because of his sister or anything like that, she said while drawing circles with her feet avoiding his eyes.
Seeing her like that because of him melted Stevens heart, causing him to wear a wide toothy smile, he thought maybe he would finally have a chance with her. Okay, I'm sorry, I agreed to the date knowing you hate her, so I'm going to state it to her clearly that someone else has my heart, you should do the same, okay, they nodded in agreement and smiled at each other.
Soo, which type of books do you like, I personally like horror, Riele smiled and blinked her eyes swaying her body from side to side with her hands crossed at her back. She was clearly trying to look cute, which was absolutely working because she was a sight to behold indeed. Steven smiled at her antics, pitying her a bit because he knew she had to move on. Soo, oh sorry, he snapped back to reality, I prefer sci-fi, oh then we can work around it, maybe horror sci-fi, Riele answered and hopped to find some books. Steven wanted to tell her he couldn't stay any longer and leave, but he decided to stay since he agreed to come along, and she wasn't flirting continuously or playfully asking him to be her boyfriend.
Mmmm, it's so delicious, Penelope closed her eyes and squealed after taking the first bite, I really love pastries, she opened her eyes to see Jackson smiling at her delighted reaction. You have a pretty smile, Jackson chocked on his cake at how abruptly and seriously she gave the compliment, thank you, he smiled after drinking the water Penelope offered him. You're smile is breathtaking, she nodded with a smile, so I've always wondered, are you and Steven like a thing, he tried to ask nonchalantly, erm, we've been friends for a while now, we're not a thing yet but I think we're getting there. Not yet, Jackson mumured with a mischievous smile, that was probably the only thing he got from the her answer.
After a long flirtatious talk over some pastries and beverages, Penelope decided it was time to get home. As she got up and walked towards the door she felt Jackson pull her towards him and wrap his jacket around her waist. As he tied the jacket around her waist tightly she looked up at him as he was quite taller than her, admiring his perfect face, plump pink lips, his beautiful eyes which were so focused on the task at hand, as strands of her fell over them. As her hands hung in the air she couldn't help but trace her finger down his long sharp nose, Jackson was a bit taken aback by that, done, he said as he wiped his hands on his trouser and took a step back. Penelope didn't even notice that the pain in her stomach didn't bother her this whole time, she was so lost in him and their conversation she even forgot she was on her cycle. In fact she had a different feeling in her stomach, maybe what they call butterflies. Thank you, she managed to let out with a shy smile.