4. Asher the good guy

"Damon?"

He visibly stiffened as his name left my mouth and tilted his head. I was still shocked that the new boy tried to kill me in the darkroom for some reason. Or was I overreacting?

"What the fuck? You kicked me!" He exclaimed, his voice a mix between surprise and shock. What was he expecting then? Of course, I was going to protect myself. He was still staring at me as if waiting for the answer.

"What was I supposed to do then? You were going to kill me" I retorted, blinking my eyes.

"Are you always this dramatic pup?" He huffed while moving a bit away, the light streaming from the windows hitting his features and making it difficult for me to focus on his words. Why was it always that attractive boys took admission in our class? Also, did he just called me a pup? I looked like anything but like a dog.

I gave him an offending look, "I am not a pup. Besides it's your fault"

"Fault? I just wanted to talk to you" He sighed, his mouth set in a thin line.

"By kidnapping me? There are other ways you can actually talk to me, you know? Non-kidnapping ways"

He exhaled deeply and looked at the ceiling before staring back at me, "Can you stop being difficult for a second?"

"Excuse me? I am being difficult?" I gasped, unable to hold back the high pitch of my tone. Who was he? I hate people who think they are above everyone else and Damon looks exactly like one of those. Just when I thought that he was going to be a different person.

"You are excused" His lips pulled in a smirk. How was this amusing to him? I never realised that I was staring at his lips until he cleared his throat and brought me back to reality.

A blush crept on my cheeks at being caught. Kayleen was right I just need to get laid for once.

Putting on a brave face I narrowed my eyes at him, "Okay talk"

He looked confused at my tone and raised his eyebrows, "What?"

"You said you wanted to talk to me. So talk now"

He nodded his head and before he could open his mouth he gripped my hand and shushed me. My eyes widened as I felt his fingers smushed against my lips again. I struggled to get out of his grip to which he glared at me and pushed his mouth closer to my ear.

For some weird reason, I felt my stomach flutter at the closeness. His breath hit on the lobe of my ear, shivers running down my spine at the hot breath. My feet froze on the spot and my eyes automatically shut anticipating his next move.

He blew a breath teasingly against my ear and I held back my giggle, "Shh I am sure you don't want to be caught on the first day with me pup"

I shook my head in response because he was covering my mouth. Damon then lifted his head back and looked back at me with a satisfying grin on his face. I hated so much about it.

"Good girl" He smiled his fingers immediately leaving my lips.

Before I could question him, his phone rang. He frowned and stared hard at the phone, his jaw clenched tight. Who was calling him? Was it someone he hated? I rolled my eyes at the questions because it was really none of my business.

"I need to go pup"

"Stop calling me that" I frowned at him

"What?" He feigned innocence while pocketing his phone back.

"You know what I am talking about"

He shook his head, "I don't. Enlighten me please"

"Ugh you are so annoying" I huffed

"Awe thanks pup. I would love to talk to you more but I need to leave." He said and dusted the invisible lint on his jeans before adjusting the straps of his bag. His hair brushed his forehead at the moment and he flicked it back. I did not appreciate the fact that he looked so attractive doing that simple task.

"See you later pup" He grinned and out of the room leaving me all alone. Why was he after me? And what did he even want to talk about? I should definitely tell Kayleen about it. But she told me to stay away from him so she was not going to like it.

I stayed in the same room for a few seconds looking around at the dusty objects. Like the phone, my pocket vibrated I sighed and lifted it out. It was a message from my best friend. Our class was about to begin.

Tucking the phone back I hurriedly walked out of the room only to collide with Erica. I gritted my teeth at that. Why her? There were more than a hundred students in my senior year and I bump her. Fate truly hates me and wants me to die in her hands.

"Are you fucking serious? You couldn't see a 5'7 person in front of you?" Erica huffed as she rubbed her arms as if it hurt. Did she crash into me too? How was it not her fault?

"What are you staring at bitch? Apologize right now" Lexi grunted from beside Erica and I glared at her. Why were they both so annoying? I genuinely can't stand her friends, more like her followers.

I huffed, "It was her fault too. She could have seen me coming"

Erica gasped, "So you are accusing me of purposefully bumping into you? I have a lot of work to do unlike you"

Unable to hold any longer I snorted, "Like what? Clear last year maths?"

"How dare you, Anya?" Lexi squeaked.

"Watch your mouth, Anya. Don't forget who you are talking to" Erica spat while gripping my wrist. I couldn't feel anything, not even her nails digging into my skin. She widened her eyes as I stood there without any discomfort on my face.

Lexi whispered something into Erica's ears to which she immediately let go of my hand harshly.

"She..." Erica protested looking at her best friend. Lexi just shook her head. What were they talking about? Erica exhaled loudly and glared at me, a challenging look on her face.

"Erica please," Lexi said again, this time her voice was audible which made my ears perk. Why was she helping me? I stared at Lexi but she avoided my eyes, looking at her best friend instead.

"You're a freak!" Erica spat and then rushed towards the classroom. My heart clenched at the comment and I could feel tears behind my eyes. It was so hurtful to hear those things from someone who used to be my best friend once.

Erica Davis, the girl who was not only popular in school but also was going to Oxford next year had everything. She was my only friend but suddenly something changed when we were in eight grade, something great enough to make her drop out friendship. She truly turned into a bitch I had never imagined. Since then we stopped talking but she was clearly not over it.

Just then I noticed Asher walk towards me and my breath hitched in my throat. I couldn't believe that he was actually making eye contact with me. Did he finally realise that after all these years he loves me too? No that was far too ahead maybe he just wants something.

"Hey" He smiled as he stood in front of me. I blushed, noticing his stare on me only to realise that I had been quiet instead of answering him.

"Hey" I chirped, my voice far too high and excited.

"You're Anita right?" He asked making my heart shatter into pieces. How could he not know my name after all these years? I mustered a weak smile and shook my head instead.

"No, it's Anya"

He embarrassing laughed at his own mistake and ruffled his hair tugging at the strands, "Oh I am so sorry"

"It's fine" I nodded my head waiting for him to continue.

"Anya. That's really a pretty name" He grinned, his shiny pink lips that I closed and opened my mouth like a fish. How does anyone answer to that?

"Thanks, I guess" I giggled and immediately covered my mouth at the sound escaping my lips. Great! I have managed to embarrass myself again. Can this day get any worse?

"Hey so listen I was hoping you could do me a favour"

I hummed, bobbing my head not really knowing what I was agreeing to. But if an attractive boy whom you have a crush on since eighth grade asks you for a favour you obviously say yes.

"Can you please do my math project? I heard that you topped the math class last year" He asked while handing me the file.

My face fell at that and I accepted the file. I was wrong earlier. The day just got worst

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