Miss House:" Ashton, what a good boy!"
Miss House was surprised. Ashton wasn't the kind who would liked to be moved from his sitting position.
He took his seat beside Ryanne.
She shot him a glare, he dodged it.
Ashton:" All settled. Miss House go on."
Were they dreaming?
Ashton of all people.
They were to work in pairs and to that's exactly what Ashton was going to do - work with Ryanne.
All through the work, almost everyone was sneaking peeks at them.
Even Miss House couldn't help but ask," Is everything going fine", every five minutes.
Ashton made up his mind to put up with her cold demeanor.
He played it all cool, through the group work.
If he asked her a question, she shoots him a glare but he pretends like it was a smile from her.
Miss House:" Stop work!"
Ashton was done with the group work.
Miss House:" Mr. Miles, all done?"
Ashton:" Yeah. We're ready"
Ryanne shot him a glare at the mention of ' we ' .
Presentations were made. Ashton had to do it all by himself since Ryanne wasn't ready to co-operate.
... Break time...
Ryanne and Ashton were like human and beast respectively. Ashton pestered Ryanne so much that she couldn't concentrate on her book. Annoyed,she barged out of the class.
Ashton didn't bother to chase after her and after few minutes, he went to trace her back.
He found her on a stone bench with her book. He was going to pester her till she speaks to him.
Ashton:"Ryanne"
She didn't bother to look up from her book. Ashton brought along two creamy drinks - one for him and the other for Ryanne.
He squatted in front of her and pulled the book down but she pushed it up.
AAshton went behind her and took the book out of her hand.
She turned to look at him, her gaze still indifferent.
Ashton:" Finally, you look at me"
She tried to snatch the book out of his hand but he was too quick and lifted the book in the air. She tried to get the book out of her hand but he tossed her about.
After Ashton felt he had a game enough, he stopped, standing few steps away from her.
Ashton:" I've got enough. Let's go back to the bench"
He led the way to the bench.
He saw this as the right opportunity.
He stood by the bench and she stood the arms crossed.
Ashton:" You want your book?"
She replied by stretching her hand to receive it.
Ashton:" Not so fast."
She settled her indifferent gaze on him.
Ashton:" Sit down."
She looked stubborn.
Ashton:" Sit down, Ryanne. Don't look like that."
She still stood , her indifferent gaze still fixated on him.
Ashton:" C'mon baby girl, sit down for me"
As the word, 'baby girl' sank into her ears, her heart tightened, her eyes darkened.
Ashton's heart skipped a beat,"Did I say something wrong?", he made a quick recall of his previous words.
Ashton:" Ryanne. I'm so sorry, okay? Don't get mad at me. I'd give you the book if you'd sit down with me here."
Did she have an option after all? The book is what she wanted.
She rolled her eyes and took a seat.
He sat beside her.
She opened her palm and he placed the book in it.
Ashton:" Ryan-"
Ryanne:" What do you want with me?"
Ashton was stunned.
He wasn't prepared for such a question.
Just as he was about to answer , another one came in.
Ryanne:" Two, how did you know my name?"
A surge of anxiety creeped into Ashton's blood.
How was he gonna give her an explanation?
Ryanne:" No answer, right? I'm leav-"
Ashton:" Wait. I'd give you an answer. I know your be because you are in my class and I noticed you have no friends so I thought I could be your friend."
After hearing Ashton's words,she got up and left. Ashton was confused.
Did he say something wrong?
Maybe, he did because he lied to her and perhaps he didn't because she didn't have to know the real deal.